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BECHDEL PROJECT

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BECHDEL PROJECT

A nonprofit feminist arts incubator that marries art, activism, and education in Greenpoint, Brooklyn We desperately need a different future.

Bechdel Project is a non-profit feminist arts incubator that marries art, activism, and education to dismantle the systems of oppression which bar any woman from the equity needed to achieve equality. Creatively, we develop stories for the stage and screen that pass the Bechdel Test* because we believe that the stories we tell have the power to shape our future. We need to create an inspiring futu

re for women. We need to see and hear women! But what about the stories we're currently living everyday through our own circumstances, actions and beliefs? This is why advocacy and allyship are crucial pillars in our company. We engage and advocate for our community through resource sharing, fiscal sponsorship, upholding intersectional feminist business practices and utilizing privilege to protect and demand equity for all women. We also believe that systemic change can not happen without education and honest dialogue to remove the veil of ignorance and/or willful blindness. We do this through teaching workshops and residencies as well as by hosting consciousness-raising events. If you are as passionate about these issues as we are, we hope you'll join us in our efforts to create lasting change. Learn about ways to support here!

*What is the Bechdel Test? Bechdel Project's name comes from what is popularly known as the "The Bechdel Test" based on Alison Bechdel's** 1985 comic strip "The Rule" in "Dykes to Watch Out For." Shockingly, there are only three criteria to pass the Bechdel Test:

1. The story must have at least 2 women.
2. They must talk to each other.
3. About something besides a man.

05/02/2026

Tonight from 8pm-midnight! Who are you excited to see? Full details in our story ✌️

05/01/2026

Let's gooooooo!!!! Tomorrow night's full line up was just announced in our newsletter (sign up to know about stuff like this early) One thing's for sure, the evening is going to be incredible! Featuring and 🤩🤩🤩

Big thanks to our neighbors and

04/28/2026

Big thanks to our new community partners keeping us fueled every Wednesday at Coffee's On Us! Come pour a cup and hang with us and

*Wednesdays 9am-5pm starting April 22nd here at Bechdel Project.*

Coffee's On Us is a free community space pop-up designed to offer women and gender expansive people a warm, welcoming environment to gather, work, and connect.

What We Provide:

Complimentary coffee, tea, and light snacks
Work tables and seating
WiFi and device charging stations
Free period products
A swap table (contribute/take gently used or new items, unopened & unexpired food, adverts for services or skills)
Family-friendly amenities

Bechdel Project Open Office Hours with Maria & Jens are from 9am-12pm - no appointment required. Come tell us about your work, brainstorm, learn about resources and hear about our programming!

More info about dates and how to RSVP on our site and in our highlights/stories

❗please note: our old building has no elevator

04/27/2026

Thank you to our sponsors!

Raffle tickets are $1 each with unlimited entry per item!

04/21/2026

Last year's party was amazing and featured so many talented folks from the Bechdel Project community. Come revel with us May 2nd and meet some of our newest artists in residence!

Full Line Up:

For one night, step into an immersive evening of art, ritual, and collective imagination where you’re not just watching, you’re participating.

Move through spaces designed to help you see, hear, speak, and shape new narratives both individually and together.

Dress Code: Dress in alignment with the world you want to live in.

All-inclusive tickets include:
Unlimited themed finger foods
Unlimited signature cocktails + zero-proof elixirs
Full access to all experiences

Come revel with us as we take a bite out of outdated power structures and toast to a future that uplifts us all.

Because the patriarchy won’t eat itself.

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04/20/2026

A sneak peek at some of our raffle prizes and sponsors for this year's Eat The Patriarchy! Raffle tickets are $1 each and you can purchase multiple tickets per item. You can get them in advance with your ticket or at the door.

04/17/2026

Eat The Patriarchy is back.
May 2nd | 8PM–Midnight | Greenpoint, Brooklyn

(It’s the party you’ve been craving.)

This is not your typical fundraiser.
It’s a purposeful gathering rooted in one belief:

we can change our culture by changing the stories we tell.

For one night, step into an immersive evening of art, ritual, and collective imagination—where you’re not just watching, you’re participating.

✨ Live performances
🔮 Tarot readings
💌 Postcards to change-makers
📸 Self-portrait studio
🎭 Participatory theatre + open mic
🎨 Collective art + ritual
💃 DJ + dancing

Move through spaces designed to help you see, hear, speak, and shape new narratives—individually and together.

👗 Dress Code: Come As Your Future Self
Dress in alignment with the world you want to live in.

🎟 All-inclusive tickets include:
Unlimited themed finger foods
Unlimited signature cocktails + zero-proof elixirs
Full access to all experiences

Come revel with us as we take a bite out of outdated power structures and toast to a future that uplifts us all.

Because the patriarchy won’t eat itself.

👉 Grab your tickets now.

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04/03/2026

Bechdel Project is proud to announce the launch of its FIFE CoHo FIFE CoHo (Feminism is for Everybody Cooperative Cohort) Pilot Program, a new initiative designed to expand access to creative space while actively reimagining how artists are resourced and supported. Running from April 1 through June 30, 2026, this pilot marks a bold step away from traditional nonprofit frameworks and toward a solidarity economy model rooted in mutual aid, shared investment, and collective sustainability.

Developed under the umbrella of Bechdel Project’s Community Space Program and made possible with support in part from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the FIFE CoHo offers a cohort-based structure that prioritizes both artistic freedom and community contribution.

The FIFE CoHo Pilot Cohort includes 15 artists who each receive 72 hours of free studio space to develop mission-aligned work. In exchange, participating artists will contribute 27 hours of volunteer service to support and scale Bechdel Project’s operations, programming, shared resources and community give back. This reciprocal model affirms the value of artists not only as creators, but as essential collaborators in sustaining a thriving cultural ecosystem.

“At a time when artists are navigating increasing financial precarity and shrinking access to space, the Bechdel Project’s FIFE CoHo is an invitation to build something different together,” said Bechdel Project Co-Creative Director Maria Aparo. “This pilot is about redistributing resources, honoring labor in all its forms, and investing in a model where artists and organizations sustain one another.”
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03/27/2026

We are thrilled to announce that acclaimed Broadway playwright Sandy Rustin has been selected as the 2026 ROO Resident!

This announcement coincides with Women’s History Month and the anniversary of a watershed moment in feminist history: the 1970 Ladies’ Home Journal Sit-In. During her two-year residency, Rustin will develop a new farce centered on this radical act of defiance, bringing the high-stakes, 11-hour takeover of the magazine’s editorial offices to life for modern audiences.

The Project: A Revolutionary Reclamation

In March of 1970, a coalition of nearly 200 women from Media Women, New York Radical Feminists, the National Organization of Women (NOW), the Redstockings, and Barnard College Students staged a tactical occupation of the Ladies’ Home Journal offices. Protesters targeted the magazine because, though it was the most widely read publication for women, with a readership of over 14 million diverse women, it was owned, run, and written almost entirely by white men.

As the 2026 Resident, Rustin will receive:

$5,000 to support her creative process.
Invitation to Bechdel Project’s annual 3rd Bohemia Artist Retreat.
Dedicated studio space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Opportunities for writing retreats in both Brooklyn and Germany.
Curated dramaturgical mentorship and developmental workshops.
An opportunity to present a public reading of the work at the conclusion of the residency.

About Sandy Rustin
Sandy Rustin is an actress and award-winning playwright. She made her Broadway playwriting debut with the hit farce The Cottage and is the author of the sensationally popular stage adaptation of Clue. Her work, including the award-winning The Suffragette’s Murder, blends sharp comedy with urgent historical themes. Learn more at SandyRustin.com and

03/25/2026

Exciting news: we’re honored to announce that we’ve received a grant from 's FY2026 Cultural Development Fund (CDF)!! Art and culture are the heart and soul of New York, and we’re proud to be among the nearly 1,200 groups receiving city support this year thanks to the partnership between the NYC Mayor’s Office and the City Council.

This investment in our work will help us bring accessible, affordable cultural programs to our community. Our CDF grant will support Bechdel Project's Community Space Grant Program and it's forthcoming Collaborative CoHo in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Moving us ever closer to our goal of providing resources to mission aligned artists for free at 100% capacity. Our CDF grant will provide support for over 1,400 hours of no-cost studio access for rehearsals, workshops, performances, and community events and hosting approximately 30+ public events including artist salons, readings, and educational workshops. All events are free and open to the public.

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252 Green Street #3
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Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm

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+16465805338

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http://www.bechdelproject.org/

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