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The Fort Greene Association (FGA), for the month of February will salute the contributions of African Americans who’ve made significant contributions in and around Fort Greene, individuals who’ve committed selfless acts to help others as well as recognize pioneers who’ve paved the way for others. The FGA is seeking artists interested in donating their time and talent to create Black History Month window displays/murals in the windows of local Fort Greene businesses to be exhibited for the month of February. Artists interested in participating in the FGA’s Black History Month Celebration can send an e-mail to [email protected] to learn more about the project and discuss next steps.

About the FGA[u]

The Fort Greene Association (FGA) is an inclusive organization, concerned about the needs of the businesses and residents. The Fort Greene Association, originally named the Fort Greene Landmarks Preservation Committee, was formed in 1973 to preserve the distinctive 19th century architectural heritage of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, including the Olmsted and Vaux designed Fort Greene Park and Stanford White’s Prison Ship’s Martyrs Memorial. In 1978, the diligent efforts of the late Herbert Scott-Gibson, the founder of The Fort Greene Landmarks Preservation Committee, and other early members, were rewarded when both BAM and the Fort Greene historic districts were accorded landmark district status by the New York City Landmarks Commission. Along with the Historic District of Clinton Hill, this downtown Brooklyn area is one of the largest intact remnants of a 19th century city in New York State and the nation. In 1994 the Fort Greene Landmarks Preservation Committee was changed to The Fort Greene Association upon federal recognition as a not for profit organization.

Over time, The Fort Greene Association’s mission has evolved to address many of the broader concerns of our diverse community. Working together with our elected officials, city agencies and commissions and other community organizations, the Fort Greene Association has tried to insure that area residents have a voice concerning larger issues that affect our neighborhood. Among other things, the Fort Greene Association has worked closely with The New York Department of City Planning to amend zoning to ensure that future development in Fort Greene will harmonize in scale and purpose with the character of the neighborhood; lobbied the NYC Department of Transportation to improve pedestrian and biker safety; and through proceeds raised from the highly successful, biannual Fort Greene House Tour and additional private donations, the Fort Greene Association has begun distributing grants to a variety of local community organizations and has reached out to several local, public schools with seed money to enhance education and arts programs.

The Fort Greene Association is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that supports and works in concert with the many other fine organizations that make our community so special and vital.