Events

The narrative poem is one of the evergreen modes of writing. It’s been around since the ancient epics and persists in the work of contemporary writers around the world. Not only is the study of narrative poetry crucial for poets looking to sharpen their storytelling skills, but it is also invaluable…

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Youth Arts Engagement Program season continues this spring with two free virtual workshops by artists from our current exhibition Saturn’s Return. No previous art experience is required! Antoinette Legnini will lead the Bronx Faces workshop, where youth ages 12-18…

The narrative poem is one of the evergreen modes of writing. It’s been around since the ancient epics and persists in the work of contemporary writers around the world. Not only is the study of narrative poetry crucial for poets looking to sharpen their storytelling skills, but it is also invaluable…

"No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader," Robert Frost famously said. The joy of writing stems from how we surprise ourselves on the page and discover new directions in our work. Each week of this narrative short-story workshop series will include a brief craft talk, followed by writing…

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Youth Arts Engagement Program season continues this spring with two free virtual workshops by artists from our current exhibition Saturn’s Return. No previous art experience is required! In Roy Baizan’s workshop The Visual Journal, students ages 14 and above are…

Want to learn more about applying for affordable housing? Need updates on the other housing issues effected by the pandemic? 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…

"No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader," Robert Frost famously said. The joy of writing stems from how we surprise ourselves on the page and discover new directions in our work. Each week of this narrative short-story workshop series will include a brief craft talk, followed by writing…

What are the best strategies to increase your visibility and actually get your work seen? What does it take to get your work distinguished? How do you develop a career in the visual arts? What is the role or necessity of a professional agent? Join us for an informed discussion from various perspectives…

Join us in celebrating the opening of Radical Elegance with The Young Icons Panel featuring guest curator Yelaine Rodriguez and artists in the exhibition. Enjoy a lively virtual conversation about these artists’ sources of inspiration and how they merge The Bronx’s aesthetic with high fashion photography. This…

"No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader," Robert Frost famously said. The joy of writing stems from how we surprise ourselves on the page and discover new directions in our work. Each week of this narrative short-story workshop series will include a brief craft talk, followed by writing…

Join us for an information session and Q & A on best practices for delivering arts activities online. Topics will include: an overview of livestreaming and event platforms, various ticketing programs, measuring audiences, and technology considerations. Bring your questions.

Join us for a panel discussion and community conversation about producing and presenting performing arts in the age of COVID-1`9 and beyond. Featuring insights and reflections from our distinguished guests, we will discuss various approaches to presenting virtually now, and look towards the future as…

"No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader," Robert Frost famously said. The joy of writing stems from how we surprise ourselves on the page and discover new directions in our work. Each week of this narrative short-story workshop series will include a brief craft talk, followed by writing…

We will dive deep in some of the most common and not so common techniques for preparing your videos, images, or audio ready for the global market. Led by David Ulloa, Digital Design Lecturer at Bronx Community College, UX Director at Kane and former Senior Visual Experience Designer at Amazon.

As sharing our art on social media becomes more of a staple for artists’ careers, there is a need to understand and acquaint ourselves with the platforms at our disposal. In Social Media Mastery, we will demystify the social media market and dive into which platforms artists should be on, who can they…

In the Perform Your Monologue! workshop, college-age youth (ages 17-25) are invited to learn the theatrical art of the performative monologue and write a character monologue based on Renee Cox’s artwork The Signing. The workshop is intended for both beginning and established writers seeking to learn…

You will learn how to develop your personal brand and the channels you can use and align with your brand vision and customer needs. Led by David Ulloa, Digital Design Lecturer at Bronx Community College, UX Director at Kane and former Senior Visual Experience Designer at Amazon.

To get where you want to go, you must know your starting point. Facilitated by Rebecca Selkowe, J.D., Financial Wellness Counselor with The Actors Fund, this single-session workshop focuses on identifying financial goals and getting specific about the flow of money in our lives. Participants will learn…

This showcase with Lyrical Faith, the 6th ranked woman poet in the world, consists of spoken word pieces regarding topics of societal injustice and mental health through the lens of Black experiences while empowering marginalized voices and recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month. This will be an interactive…

Paula Ralph-Birkett’s Something Better solo show is an artistic endeavor exploring self-perception. The show illustrates how self-perception develops images and how those images become the blueprint for business, community, and especially individual life. Through different characters Paula aspires…

In the Poetry and Protest workshop, artist Lyrical Faith will lead Poetry and Protest for high school students ages 13 and above will learn about protest poetry and begin to write their own protest poems as a channel for their self-expression and empowerment. Students will need a pencil and paper. No…

My Reflection: The Thrifty Art of Self Portraiture & Composing Your Own Style is a workshop hosted by Ariella Imena, film photographer, painter, and vintage stylist. The artist will explore ways to use what’s already around you to create and guide your style. From focusing on the use of second hand…

Artists have always been the ones to bear witness and document the events of a moment in history, whether through painting, dance, sculpting, music, writing poetry or literature. This time is no different. Many of us are either burnt out or feeling blocked. Where does the artist go to rest? Regroup?…