Baryshnikov Arts Center

Baryshnikov Arts, founded in 2005 by Artistic Director Mikhail Baryshnikov, is rooted in the belief that artists hold irreplaceable roles in our world by shaping perspectives, offering new approaches, and initiating crucial conversations in complex social, political, and cultural environments. Their mission supports artistic freedom, providing multidisciplinary artists with opportunities for creative exploration and unique artistic expression, and allowing audiences to view the world in new ways. The organization is dedicated to inspiring, incubating, nurturing, and supporting courageous artists and adventurous audiences through residencies, community engagement, commissions, performances, production, and economic development. (image © Beyond My Ken/Wikimeida Commons)