Norte Maar is a dynamic brand that aims to blur the lines between artistic passions and practices. Founded in 2004 by lifelong friends and collaborators Jason Andrew and Julia K. Gleich, Norte Maar is a force in the arts community. Their mission is to create, promote, and present collaborations within the disciplines of visual, literary, and performing arts.

Norte Maar seeks to connect visual artists, choreographers, composers, writers, and other originating artists with venues and each other. They encourage and support innovative and educational projects in the arts, offering unique exhibitions, unusual performances, workshops, and lectures. Their goal is to unite cultural forces, foster artistic expression, and raise the imaginative energy in all of us.

Based in Brooklyn, NY, Norte Maar also serves the community of Cypress Hills and reaches far beyond, with a mission that extends to Upstate New York and other areas. By building collaborative partnerships between artists and organizations, Norte Maar is at the forefront of pushing artistic boundaries and creating impactful experiences for residents and art enthusiasts alike.