Events

An open conversation with artists featured in the exhibition lead by curator Kiara Ventura, speaking about how the Bronx streets play a key role in their work. The audience will be invited to join the conversation.

In this writing workshop, led by Sergio Jimenez, participants will read poems and create a space where they can locate and express their personal narrative.

Join co-hosts Amy Joy Robateau and Tim W. Brown at the biweekly Art in the Basin open mic. Poetry, fiction, storytelling, all spoken word genres are invited.

In the world of people, celebration is often laced with melancholy, joy is a border that surrounds sorrow, and fear is usually one doorbell away from bravery. So, how the fork can we construct narratives that acknowledge a complicated and dynamic world? How do we avoid writing that transforms us into…

Art history class centered on notable BX artists from the 1970’s to now. The class will feature a Graffiti demo with artist Stanley Steel who will speak about his art and the significance of graffiti tagging. Educational materials will be distributed.

Must They Also Be Gods presents a celebration of Black History Month. Join us for Full Moon Music Session to honor black liberation and unity through music. Saturday February 8, 2020 7-11pm Suggested donation $10 Performances by Kalon Black Sun, Sasa Juste, A Dope Goddess, Nuri Hazzard, K’la Soul,…

The Balkans meet Puerto Rico in this first encounter between the traditions of Klezmer and Bomba. The Bronx’s own BOMBAZO Dance Co. joins Bronx Arts Ensemble musicians for a wild evening of music and dance.

In the world of people, celebration is often laced with melancholy, joy is a border that surrounds sorrow, and fear is usually one doorbell away from bravery. So, how the fork can we construct narratives that acknowledge a complicated and dynamic world? How do we avoid writing that transforms us into…

BCA welcomes friends to our space here at Westchester Square. Save the date for our Open House and Artists Talk on February 13th from 5pm-8pm. Enjoy an evening of connecting with peers, us, our partners and enjoy another “Artists Engage” on “Embodying Activism: Socially Involved Performance Art…

Enjoy a blend of rock, soul and funk music with the award-winning Morrisania Band Project and special guest Blackfort. $10 cover charge. $1 pizza & wings House special drinks Come get you some!

Flux Factory invites you to check-in for a one night get away. Together we’ll dance out what’s been building up in our bleedin’ hearts. We’ll have signature delectables and art installations to get you going, with sounds from Satele to whisk you away. Heartflux Hotel is part of the two person…

Rock the Bronx: Emerging Musician Showcase is an open mic showcase featuring up-and-coming musicians from all genres, hosted by Marco Soccoli, rock drummer and music industry rep. This edition will highlight female-run bands, featuring Left In The Attic and A Multitude of Drops Contact emartinez@whedco.org…

Join co-hosts Amy Joy Robateau and Tim W. Brown at the biweekly Art in the Basin open mic. Poetry, fiction, storytelling, all spoken word genres are invited.

Where hearts don’t break, they’re only in flux. Feb 19, 7pm Opening Feb 23, TBD Closing + Artist Talk After you is a two person exhibition of video and installation works by Carlos David TC and Cameron A. Granger; drawing on their personal and shared histories, the places they call home and the…

The Mobile Unit and Joe’s Pub will once again be in collaboration on their yearly In Transit tour series at NYC Parks with the amazing band MICHA Musica, led by singer-songwriter Michelle Rodriguez. Michelle J. Rodriguez is a vocalist, songwriter, musical theater composer and actor. She writes songs…

Commemorating International Mother Language Day, an annual worldwide observance held on February 21st to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. Our event will focus on Bengali and flamenco song, poetry, and dance! Admission: $7| $5 for students and seniors…

The “multicultural” novel has been on a long, strange trip in American literature. The story of the black and white experience, the “mixed” experience, can be traced back to writers like James Weldon Johnson and Nella Larsen, but that was a long time ago. What do such stories look like in the…

Poets & Writers, invites you to an Informational/Roundtable meeting on Tuesday, February 25th, open to writers, literary presenters and advocates for literary events. We will share information about our Readings & Workshops Program, which offers mini-grants to writers who give readings or conduct workshops.

In the world of people, celebration is often laced with melancholy, joy is a border that surrounds sorrow, and fear is usually one doorbell away from bravery. So, how the fork can we construct narratives that acknowledge a complicated and dynamic world? How do we avoid writing that transforms us into…

Guitarist, arranger and composer Yuri Juarez and Grupo Afroperuano explore popular and traditional genres, blended with Afro-Peruvian influences.

An experimental sound performance in four-channel speakers that will envelop the audience with evolving and sonorous motion. Visual artist Jonathan Sims will be providing live projections

Writing starts with reading. With this in mind, The Craft of War Writing focuses on reading war narratives while considering how participants can draft their own stories. Each week, the class reads published pieces in the field of war writing, from classic authors to the most contemporary. In these works,…

Last year we hosted our first Cultural Convening where a citywide network of culture makers, workers, and advocates gathered to discuss policy issues that impact cultural groups in the city.

Join co-hosts Amy Joy Robateau and Tim W. Brown at the biweekly Art in the Basin open mic. Poetry, fiction, storytelling, all spoken word genres are invited.

In the world of people, celebration is often laced with melancholy, joy is a border that surrounds sorrow, and fear is usually one doorbell away from bravery. So, how the fork can we construct narratives that acknowledge a complicated and dynamic world? How do we avoid writing that transforms us into…

Join Laura Álvarez as she exhibits her latest artwork on paper. Large unique prints and mixed media pieces, results of the evolution of her previous series Woman Being. “We are human bodies made of cells regulated by hormones and chemical balances. Once one of those small things goes wrong, the balance…

Gerardo Mosquera is an art critic, curator, and writer based in Havana and Madrid. He will discuss the changes in paradigms that have epitomized the practice and theory of contemporary art in Latin America.

Dive headfirst into HOLY HELL, Springboard Collective’s latest interactive installation- handbaskets provided. Our hell on earth features three stages of sinful performance art, gluttony, and a divine comedy that even Dante would be proud of. All events are free and open to the public. What the hell??

An En Garde Arts Production “A heartfelt, informative and accomplished exploration of its controversial topic” – Darryl Reilly, Theatre Scene Inspired by interviews with undocumented immigrants from Latin America living in New York, the piece will take the form of a fandango, a community celebration…

Alethea Pace is a Bronx-based dancer and choreographer. Integrating choreography, text, video and set design, her performance work explores ambiguity, uncertainty and the in-between — especially within the context of history, identity and geography. She will be performing as apart if her residency,…

Join us for a night of live soul music, laughter, and fun. Performances from: Morrisania Band Project Blackfort UpFront Live EZ Soul Band $10 cover charge.

Application Dates: January 21 – March 15, 2020 The Creative Time Emerging Artist Open Call is back! Following the resounding success of the inaugural iteration — which culminated in Risa Puno’s The Privilege of Escape in summer 2019 — New York’s leading public art nonprofit is once again inviting…

Join co-hosts Amy Joy Robateau and Tim W. Brown at the biweekly Art in the Basin open mic. Poetry, fiction, storytelling, all spoken word genres are invited.

March 18 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM The concert/workshop is part of Women’s History Month this March at the Poe Park Visitor Center. The audience will learn about the songs and dances that evoke the 18th century ladies of “Three Latina Portraits”. Featuring artists of Bronx based Hispanic Culture…

An En Garde Arts Production “A heartfelt, informative and accomplished exploration of its controversial topic” – Darryl Reilly, Theatre Scene Inspired by interviews with undocumented immigrants from Latin America living in New York, the piece will take the form of a fandango, a community celebration…

Hosted and produced by Bronx comic Mindy Matijasevic. Other comics on the line-up: Robert Driemeyer, Kristin Seltman, and Esteban Tino Romero. Only $10 cover; NO minimum; hat passed around for contributions for the performers. Hilarity guaranteed.

The Monmouth Museum welcomes our New Jersey Emerging Artists back for a group show from March 21-May 17, 2020 in the Main Gallery. “R’emerged” is a celebration of the talent and diverse art of New Jersey Artists. The exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery. The opening is Saturday, March…

Join co-hosts Amy Joy Robateau and Tim W. Brown at the biweekly Art in the Basin open mic. Poetry, fiction, storytelling, all spoken word genres are invited.

Learn the various components of what it means to present your best self as an independent artist. The facilitator will lead participants through the difference between the three, providing examples and opportunities for questions along the way. Join us for this engaging workshop. REGISTER HERE

Learn how to create an effective portfolio or enhance your current one to gain entrance into the gallery or museum of your dreams. It is important that your portfolio catches the eye of curators before your work is installed. This session will offer the necessary tools to a successful portfolio. Please…

In this four-week intensive class, lead by Jakki Kerubo, participants will develop a narrative essay. Participants will workshop one another’s ideas. Jakki will provide feedback throughout. At the end of the four weeks, participants will have a completed draft of a narrative essay.

In the new age of technology, ownership of your creativity can be in constant jeopardy. As artists, exposure of your work on popular mediums, such as the Internet, can have its negative consequences due to unauthorized usage. How do you showcase your work and still protect it? In the course, professionals…

In this four-week intensive class, lead by Jakki Kerubo, participants will develop a narrative essay. Participants will workshop one another’s ideas. Jakki will provide feedback throughout. At the end of the four weeks, participants will have a completed draft of a narrative essay.

Want to learn more about applying for affordable housing? The Actors Fund and Bronx Council on the Arts are pleased to present this affordable housing seminar that aims to help participants navigate the process, and get organized so they can be prepared to apply. The application process is explained…

Nonprofits engaged in placemaking (also called place-based community development) confront an array of legal issues as they seek to utilize a community’s unique assets.

In this four-week intensive class, lead by Jakki Kerubo, participants will develop a narrative essay. Participants will workshop one another’s ideas. Jakki will provide feedback throughout. At the end of the four weeks, participants will have a completed draft of a narrative essay.

A collaboration with Amanda Cardona, The Boogaloo Project and the Southern Boulevard Merchants Association, join in for a community dance classes for people of all ages! Come learn Boogaloo this Saturday, April 25 at 1pm! RSVP here or by emailing business@whedco.org

An interactive check-in for Bronx filmmakers and other visual artists. It’s a chance to connect with fellow creatives in your community. Please join the founders of Bronx Film 48 on Zoom at 6pm for a Community Check-in. Reserve a ticket and we will send the Zoom link the day before the event. Facilitated…

As we stay home to stay safe, we need art more than ever! The Riverdale Art Association is bringing it to your home in its first online show. It’s entitled “For the Love of Our Planet” and it features beautiful, thought-provoking works in mixed media, acrylic, oil, watercolor, photography and collage…

A collaboration with Amanda Cardona,and the Southern Boulevard Merchants Association, join in for a community dance classes for people of all ages! Come learn to dance Bachata this Wednesday, April 29 at 6pm! RSVP here or by emailing business@whedco.org