Proceeds from this marathon directly benefit students K—12 through BAM Education’s in- and after-school programs in dance, theater, poetry, film criticism, and more.

Arts education programs have suffered nationally—and are typically the first to go in schools faced with budget cuts. In response, BAM has significantly expanded its education programs to meet an ever-increasing need. BAM is Brooklyn’s most established and adventurous cultural center (check out BAM.org for a closer look), and more than 30,000 kids, teachers, students, and families every year enjoy BAM's range of adventurous arts education programs, both in Brooklyn and around the world through innovative distance learning courses.