Events

We’re in the News!

By Mary

Check out our recent stories below:
May 12, 2010
L Magazine explains DIY Money to Brooklynites
April 17, 2010
Good mentions us at the bottom of an article in a wonderful Neighborhoods Issue.
February 16, 2010
Blogging Stocks on how a local currency might not be that crazy after all.
February 1, 2010
MSN Money shares Smart Money’s article with links to us…. »

Help Design The Brooklyn Torch!

By Mary

This Saturday, August 8th at 5pm we will be at FEAST hosting a table in McGolrick Park/Church of the Messiah on Russell Street in Greenpoint. We invite you and your friends and family can come and help us brainstorm about what should be on our paper money. FEAST is a great event that encourages… »

Brooklyn Torch is a Finalist!

By Mary

We submitted the Brooklyn Torch project to the Summer Stipend open call over at Macktez. They ask for a low cost object to be included in their seasonal mailers and for a description of the summer project. We suggested funny money and described the work we are doing for the Brooklyn Torch. We are happy… »

We won a FEAST Grant!

By Mary

Thank you to all the FEASTers who voted for the project on May 9th. It was a wonderful evening of delicious food and conversations. Happiest of all, we had a great show of support for a local currency for Brooklyn. We are well on our way now to producing something to keep our wealth flowing… »

Brooklyn Torch at FEAST

By Mary

The Brooklyn Torch Project is up for a the FEAST grant on May 9, 2009. Please come see us in person to find out more about what we’re doing and how you can join us. The FEAST dinner is open to the public on a sliding scale (between $10-$20 for dinner and a ballot.) It’s… »

The Brooklyn Torch Project Begins!

By Mary

What is the Brooklyn Torch Project?
The Brooklyn Torch Project aims to create a local currency to benefit the local area businesses and artists. The project will bring together both artist communities and immigrant communities in our area to improve integration of social groups and economies and boost our pride.
What is a Local Currency?
A local currency… »