Bryan Joseph Lee Appointed Deputy Commissioner of NYC Cultural Affairs
On August 17, it was announced that Bryan Joseph Lee has taken on the role of deputy commissioner for New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA). He'll be teaming up with DCLA Commissioner Diya Vij to enhance access to the performing arts, particularly for underrepresented groups. Over the past five years, Lee has been working as a consultant and creative producer with his Harlem-based agency, CNTR ARTS, partnering with various organizations including the With Love Project and the Ghetto Film School. This news comes after NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsement of a groundbreaking $323 million budget for cultural affairs for the fiscal year 2027, marking the largest allocation for DCLA to date.
Key facts
- Bryan Joseph Lee appointed deputy commissioner of NYC DCLA
- Announcement made on August 17
- Lee will work alongside DCLA Commissioner Diya Vij
- Lee has extensive experience in performing arts and marginalized communities
- Through CNTR ARTS, Lee has consulted for With Love Project, Ghetto Film School, Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Arts Council
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani approved $323 million for cultural affairs for 2027 fiscal year
- This is the largest-ever budget for DCLA
- Appointment comes six weeks after budget approval
Entities
Artists
- Bryan Joseph Lee
Institutions
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
- CNTR ARTS
- With Love Project
- Ghetto Film School
- Lincoln Center
- Brooklyn Arts Council
Locations
- New York City
- Harlem