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Bronx River Art Center Newsletter - May 2025
Arts and Entertainment
May 12, 2025
From: Bronx River Art CenterMay 2025 at BRAC
Registration for Spring Classes
Classes run til June 26
8 Weeks Left - Spring Art Classes Are Still Going Strong!
It’s not too late to join the fun! Registration is still open for our spring art classes: with 8 weeks left, now’s the perfect time to jump in at prorated prices!
Prices now start as low as $68 for youth and $125 for select adult classes
Discounts available for residents of select Bronx zip codes!
Classes run through June 26 — don’t miss your chance to get creative this spring!
Check our website for more detailed pricing information and class descriptions.
Drink & Draw Workshops
May 9th at 6pm | June 13 at 6pm
Join us for a monthly open drawing session for adults, with a model and live music. We will provide the snacks, paper and charcoal.
Register for Evening Workshops
Teen Project Studio
Classes run from April 20 - June 20
Teen Project Studio is in Full Swing, but You Haven’t Missed Your Chance! There are 7 weeks left in our electrifying graffiti and mural painting program, led by artist KayLove and you don’t want to miss out!
Classes are still continuing every Tuesday and Friday at 4:30 PM, and it's not too late to join this FREE intensive art experience for teens ages 15–19. Plus, participants receive a stipend at the end of the program — get paid to create!
The Bronx River Film Diaries: Our Power, Our River
April 25th - May 31st
The Bronx Filmmakers Collective (TBxF), in partnership with Bronx River Art Center and Bronx River Alliance, is proud to present The Bronx River Film Diaries, an experimental documentary workshop and film challenge celebrating Earth Day 2025.
Inspired by this year’s global Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” the project centers on the local theme “Our Power, Our River”, inviting Bronx residents to explore their relationship with the Bronx River through personal, poetic filmmaking. These artists had five days to create short films using recording devices such as smartphones, DSLRs, and camcorders to shoot in one or more of the Bronx River’s key green spaces, from Starlight Park to the Bronx River Forest. The Bronx River Film Diaries aims to amplify local voices, promote environmental awareness, and celebrate the Bronx River as a vital cultural and ecological resource.
TBxF is dedicated to fostering a thriving film community in the Bronx by providing accessible, high-quality education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for filmmakers at all levels. Through dynamic workshops, industry partnerships, and collaborative initiatives, we equip emerging artists with foundational skills while offering established Bronx filmmakers the resources and networks necessary to elevate their craft.
Artists/Artistas:
Bryan Christian, Our Power Our River; Carlos Benitez, My Crumbled Home; Fredd Ochavo, Aquehung; Hannah Leshaw, Jean Claire; Harry "Cappytan" Santiago, A River Runs Wild; J.E. Clarke, A Bronx River Dog Diary; Josafat Concepción, Calamus; Kathleen Sampey, When I Think of the Bronx River; Maia Wheaton, Restoring Whimsy; Maria Elena Adorno, The Bronx; Robert Lee Sims III, A Bronx River Tale; Séda, Rivers; Susan Bruno, Maravillosos Paisajes de NY; and Wooho Kim, Light in the Current
Events
Spring Tea
Community Event at Van Cortlandt Park
May 31st at 2pm
FREE EVENT
BRAC is partnering with the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Tea Arts and Culture for a Spring Nature Tea in the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Educational Garden on Saturday, May 31 from 2 to 5pm (near the horse stables), as part of our Cultural Immigrant Initiative awarded by Councilman Eric Dinowitz of Council District #11.
For more information and to RSVP (starting May 16),
Welcome to our new Executive Director!
Akia Squitieri is an award-winning Producer, Director, and Arts Administrator with over 20 years of experience in theater, performing & visual arts and cultural leadership. Visit our website to learn about her career and wealth of expertise.
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