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Bronx Council on the Arts News - March 26, 2025
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From: Bronx Council on the ArtsHappening Now | Ongoing | Featured Grantees | Community Partnerships
HAPPENING NOW...
MARCH 26TH - OPENING RECEPTION
ANCESTRAL WISDOM - LONGWOOD ART GALLERY
Join us tonight for the Opening Reception of Ancestral Wisdom in the newly relocated Longwood Art Gallery at BCA Headquarters in Westchester Square (2700 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10461).
Through the voices of four contemporary Bronx artists (asmara, Susan MacMurdy, Darryl Alexander Moore, and Palén Obesa), this exhibition invites us to reimagine our collective future by honoring the lessons of the past, fostering a deeper connection with nature, and embracing the transformative power of heritage to create a world rooted in balance, equity, and understanding.
The gallery is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Walk-ins welcomed. To schedule a tour, please contact the gallery at [email protected] or call 718-931-9500 Ext. 22.
MARCH 29TH, APRIL 5TH, 12TH - WRITING AS WITNESS
BRONX MEMOIR PROJECT (BMP) WORKSHOP SERIES
Writing as Witness
In this hybrid workshop with Nancy Mercado, participants will be encouraged to write Poetry or Prose that is based on what they have witnessed or are witnessing in their lives, in society, and in their dreams.
Saturdays from March 22nd through April 12th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Wakefield Library and via Zoom.
APRIL 11TH DEADLINE - OPEN CALL FOR VISUAL ARTISTS
BRONX MEMOIR PROJECT (BMP) BOOK COVER
BCA invites Bronx-based photographers and visual artists to design a cover for Bronx Memoir Project Volume IX, a multi-genre anthology written during the 2024-2025 Bronx Memoir Project (BMP) Workshop Series. The selected artist will receive a stipend of $500.
The application deadline is Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
STAY INFORMED WITH BCA'S RESOURCES PAGE
BCA is dedicated to being a connector, resource, and advocate. Our Resources Page offers valuable information to assist artists and cultural workers including resources on policy changes, immigration rights, funding and financial assistance, housing resources, and more.
FEATURED GRANTEES...
ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE
2025 BRONX CULTURAL VISIONS FUND (BCVF)
BCA is delighted to announce the 2025 Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) grant recipients. Supported by the Howard Gilman Foundation, BCVF aims to provide a meaningful level of support to emerging and mid-career performing artists and performing arts organizations for the express purpose of developing new ideas and producing new work.
Below are the 2025 Bronx Cultural Visions Fund grantees:
Anna & Kitty, Inc. (Liba Vaynberg)
Joan Bradford
Child of the Church Productions (Lucia della Paolera)
Tatiana Desardouin
Davalois Fearon
Hilliard Greene
Steph Hewett
Morrisania Band Project (Elissa Carmona)
Alethea Pace
Peggy Robles-Alvarado
Kamala Sankaram
Nelida Tirado
Watoku Ueno
Kathy Westwater
ONGOING...
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM (YEP) TOURS
Featured: Snapshots of a Youth Engagement Program (YEP) event.
Longwood’s Youth Engagement Program (YEP) is designed to engage Bronx youth with the rich visual arts scene that surrounds them. We welcome students and schools serving youth ages 12-24 to book a free guided tour of the next exhibition, Ancestral Wisdom.
To schedule a tour, contact the gallery at [email protected] or call (718) 931-9500 Ext. 22.
BCA IS HIRING - JOIN THE TEAM!
We’re hiring! Explore a variety of exciting opportunities with us. Visit our website to learn more and apply today.
OFFICIAL BCA MERCH
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
BCA needs your help to continue supporting the work of Bronx artists who represent traditions and cultural practices most often underrepresented by mainstream venues. Your purchase of BCA merchandise means you’re openly representing the only Arts Council in The Bronx!
Proceeds from your purchase will help:
- Support BCA programs for underrepresented artists
- Subsidize the cost of rental space for upcoming Longwood Art Gallery exhibitions
- Support free arts and culture programming across The Bronx
Get your keepsakes today and be a proud supporter of BCA!
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS...
APRIL 8TH - INSPIRING FUTURES OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION
2025 CREATIVE CLIMATE AWARDS - HUMAN IMPACTS INSTITUTE
BCA has partnered with the Human Impacts Institute as one of the curators for the 2025 Creative Climate Awards, a festival using art to broaden the climate conversation and incite action. This year’s theme, "Inspiring Futures", invites artists to imagine and create works that envision possible futures where humanity rises to the challenge of climate change featuring BCA artists Maya Ciarrocchi and Natalie C. Wood. Join us for the Opening Night Celebration on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
APRIL 17TH - HOW TO HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY
CREATIVES THRIVE NYC
Join Creatives Thrive NYC on Thursday, April 17th at 1:00 PM to uncover your current relationship with money and discover how your money personality helps you survive and thrive.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS: Post opportunities and stay informed about recent ones such as residencies, call for artists, studio space, grant opportunities, and more.
EVENTS CALENDAR: Post your events and find out what's happening around the borough on BCA's Events Calendar, the one-stop destination for community arts events.