The Brazilian library of NY is part of The Brazilian Endowment for the Arts (BEA) is a cultural center located in the heart of Manhattan in New York City, aiming to promote and cultivate the use of language, culture, arts and Brazilian literature in the United States. BEA is a nonprofit organization and fulfills its function through the promotion of conferences, lectures, conferences, art exhibitions, Portuguese classes, music recitals, film shows, book launches and literary events.