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MARCH 27TH, APRIL 17TH - OPENING RECEPTION AND PUBLIC PROGRAM - LONGWOOD ART GALLERY @ HOSTOS

Featured Artwork: It goes one ear and out the other, 2024, Jeong Hur

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) presents I Stood My Ground at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos. This exhibition features nine artists who reimagine the use of conventional materials to expose an unconventional narrative and methodology, while inviting the viewer to learn about enigmas and perceptions that challenge the status quo. 

Don't miss the Opening Reception of this exciting exhibition tonight, Wednesday, March 27th, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. I Stood My Ground is part of the 2024 Longwood Art Gallery season titled Against the Grain.

On Wednesday, April 17th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM join exhibiting artist Melika Abikenari for Exploring Memory as a Continuous Thread, a needle felting workshop and exhibition tour at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos. Participants will explore memory, labor, and healing through the metaphor of a continuous thread, crafting tangible creations and engaging in personal storytelling using felt and barbed needles.

APRIL 11TH, 18TH, 25TH - AI AND THE ARTS

ARTIST SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP SERIES (ASWS)

AI and the Arts immerses participants in the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and artistic expression, illuminating how AI is revolutionizing the creation and comprehension of art. BCA endeavors to equip artists with a deeper comprehension of AI's emerging influence on the arts, providing expert guidance and fostering engaging conversations to ignite curiosity.

This three-part virtual Artist Sustainability Workshop Series (ASWS) will take place on Thursdays, between April 11th and April 25th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM via Zoom.

Workshop Schedule:

Session I: Intro to AI

Thurs., April 11th from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Session II: Legal Concerns and Copyright Issues in AI-Generated Artwork

Thurs., April 18th from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Session III: Engaging with an AI-Driven Artist

Thurs., April 25th from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

APRIL 16TH, 24TH, MAY 2ND - YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM

LONGWOOD ART GALLERY @ HOSTOS

Featured: Photo of a malagua made from upcycled materials.

Quipus and Malaguas

Tue., April 16th, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Ages 12-24

In this in-person workshop led by Niceli Portugal, participants will create two assembled sculptures reusing materials from daily life including a quipu for recording memories through knots and a jellyfish lamp/chandelier called malagua, symbolizing water pollution's impact on ecosystems and prompting reflections on climate change's effects on our relationship with water.

Musical Manga

Wed., April 24th, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Ages 13-18

Craft manga characters influenced by your favorite music genres! In this in-person workshop led by Ivan Velez Jr, participants will uncover how Emo, Goth, Rock, and Hip-Hop music inform the content, style, and themes of anime while delving into the stylistic nuances of classic Shonen, Shoujo, and Chibi manga.

Monsters of the Bronx

Thu., May 2nd, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Ages 13-18

Create your own monster! Using the mythologies and legends of the Bronx’s immigrant community, Monsters of the Bronx tells stories about race, class, gender and the issues that haunt us all. In this in-person workshop led by Ivan Velez Jr, participants will learn basic character design and storytelling methods in the horror and mystery genre.

APRIL 13TH, 19TH - BX EXPRESSIONS

BCA'S FREE SPRING PERFORMANCES SERIES

Featured: MAZarte Dance Company. Photo Credit: Ed Alvarez

MAZarte Dance Company

Sat., April 13th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Williamsbridge Oval

Rain Date: April 14th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

MAZarte Dance Company enchants audiences through vibrant traditional dance that brings Mexican folklore to life. Under the leadership of NYC’s distinguished choreographer and folklorist, Martha Zárate-Álvarez, MAZarte honors the cultural vastness of Mexico as they embody the fusion of old and new.

BX Creatives Connect

Fri., April 19th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Bronx Brewery

Rain Date: May 2nd, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

BX Creatives Connect invites Bronx artists to the Bronx Brewery for an evening packed with dance, poetry, and music performances. Attendees will enjoy an unforgettable showcase of talent and creativity while networking with fellow artists.

APRIL 8TH NEW DEADLINE - OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS

BRONX MEMOIR PROJECT VOLUME VIII COVER ART

BCA invites Bronx-based photographers and visual artists to design a cover for Bronx Memoir Project Volume VIII, a multi-genre anthology written during the 2023-2024 Bronx Memoir Project Workshop Series. The selected artist will receive a stipend of $500.

The NEW application deadline is Monday, April 8th at 11:59 PM.

BCA BRONX ARTIST REGISTRY

JOIN OUR GROWING LIST OF BRONX-BASED ARTISTS

Enhance your visibility and attract commissioned work by becoming part of the thriving artist community on BCA's FREE Bronx Artist Registry. This complimentary, all-encompassing directory showcases artists across various disciplines, serving as a prime resource for those seeking talented Bronx-based artists. Crafting your profile is effortless and free – join now!

Already listed? Ensure your profile stays vibrant by updating it with your latest information. Don't forget to extend the invitation to your friends!

2023 COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTEES

Final Spring Recital

Bronx School for Music Inc

Ghana Fest-NY

National Ghana Parade Council

The Bronx School for Music (BSM) provides Bronx children and families with affordable and high-quality instrumental and vocal music instruction in spaces dedicated solely to students’ learning and practice. The Final Spring Recital is a public showcase for students to display the skills and knowledge they’ve learned over the semester. Learn more.

The mission of the National Ghana Parade Council is to promote and celebrate the diversity and richness of Ghanaian culture and to empower individuals of Ghanaian descent to make positive contributions within their community. Ghana Fest-NY is an annual public installation and celebration of Ghanaian culture and heritage to residents of and visitors to New York City. Learn more.

The Bronx Council on the Arts is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; Arts Midwest and the National Endowment for the Arts; the Coalition of Theaters of Color; the Cultural Immigrant Initiative; City Council Members Eric Dinowitz and Marjorie Velázquez; Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson; NYS Assemblymember Michael Benedetto and the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services; and the Hispanic Federation, the City of New York, and the Department of Youth and Community Development. Also supported in part by the Howard Gilman Foundation, the Booth Ferris Foundation, the Altman Foundation, the Mertz Gilmore Foundation, Amazon, the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, the New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund, the Tiger Baron Foundation, Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation, and Con Edison. Special thanks to Hostos Community College and the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture for their support.