Authentic Caribbean culture, preserved through art and education
Braata Productions showcases the rich culture of the Caribbean and its diaspora through authentic artistic expression and educational opportunities, providing a platform for Caribbean and Caribbean-American voices in New York City and allied communities throughout the United States.
Our Vision
We envision a world where Caribbean arts and culture are celebrated as a vital and vibrant part of global cultural life— preserved, taught, and showcased widely—empowering Caribbean artists to tell authentic stories, dispel stereotypes, and shape a future where their contributions are recognized as essential to our collective identity and wellbeing.
Our Values
WE BELIEVE exposure to the arts can transform lives. Art in all its forms has a way of working its way into the souls of all people, no matter where they are on their journeys or what obstacles stand in their way. Art teaches and inspires. It motivates people to be their best selves.
WE BELIEVE that all people, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or income level, should have access to all forms of art for the healing of their souls and the teaching of their minds, from performances of music and theatre, to the culinary and visual arts.
WE BELIEVE in the power of story to teach and inspire, and that the stories of our ancestors made us who we are today. In that spirit, these stories must be told and retold.
WE BELIEVE that the cultures and peoples of the Caribbean islands and the diaspora have made special and unique contributions to human history and that these contributions should be shared and honored forever.
WE BELIEVE that lasting learning happens through experience. When people touch, taste, hear, see and smell, lasting lessons take form in the mind.
WE BELIEVE that the global epidemic of isolation and loneliness is broken through interaction with other people and cultures, by engaging the senses through communal experiences.
WE BELIEVE in the spirit of “braata,” or “more.” Our job as artists and educators is to continuously provide more of Caribbean heritage at its best while preserving our rich and varied West Indian history and cultural contributions. We believe in working toward the shared goal of inspiring people be more
Support Our Mission
Your contribution helps us amplify Caribbean arts and culture, empower artists, and promote cultural understanding. Join us in preserving and celebrating our rich heritage by making a donation today. Together, we can make a lasting impact.