Mission:
A pioneering advocate for cultural equity, the Bronx Council on the Arts nurtures the development of a diverse array of artists and arts organizations, and builds strong cultural connections in and beyond The Bronx.
HAPPENING NOW... As we navigate these uncertain times, BCA remains committed to supporting creatives through mission-based programming, providing resources, advocating for the arts and culture sector, and connecting artists, arts organizations, and…
Read More »HAPPENING NOW... MAY 10TH - SAVE THE DATE! BCA SPRING FESTIVAL SPRING AWAKENING SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the first BCA festival, Spring Awakening, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Williamsbridge Oval. This dynamic event will activate The Bronx…
Read More »DONATE Happening 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…
Read More »BCA celebrates Black History Month every February, acknowledging the countless Black artists who have shaped and continue to influence American culture. Happening Now | Ongoing | Community Corner | Featured Grantees HAPPENING NOW... POSTPONED…
Read More »HAPPENING NOW... FEBRUARY 12TH - PUBLIC PROGRAM SUPPORT SYSTEMS - LONGWOOD ART GALLERY Support Systems is on view through Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in the newly relocated Longwood Art Gallery at BCA Headquarters in Westchester Square…
Read More »HAPPENING NOW... JANUARY 18TH - CROSSROADS OF COMING-OF-AGE BRONX MEMOIR PROJECT (BMP) WORKSHOP SERIES Join us for the next online Bronx Memoir Project (BMP) workshop series, Crossroads of Coming-of-Age: Memoir Writing with Mariposa…
Read More »HAPPENING NOW... JANUARY 22ND - SUPPORT SYSTEMS EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION - LONGWOOD ART GALLERY Join us for the highly anticipated Opening Reception of Support Systems on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Come to the first…
Read More »Dear Friend, I’ve been told that at BCA we don’t toot our own horn enough. So just in time for New Year’s, here are some toots! I hope they will inspire you to give what you can to our year-end campaign, $3K for BCA. …
Read More »Happening Now | Ongoing | Featured Grantees HAPPENING NOW.. JANUARY 13TH - AWARD DEADLINE - BRONX RECOGNIZES ITS OWN (BRIO) BRONX RECOGNIZES ITS OWN (BRIO) Awards of up to $5,000 for Bronx artists of all disciplines. DEADLINE TO APPLY:…
Read More »HAPPENING NOW.. NOVEMBER 15TH DEADLINE - OPEN CALL FOR EMERGING CURATORS LONGWOOD ART GALLERY CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP BCA is launching its first Longwood Art Gallery Curatorial Fellowship, a six-month paid opportunity for Bronx-based emerging…
Read More »Happening Now.. September 9th - Info Session Community Engagement Grants (CEGs) The 2024 Community Engagement Grants (CEGs) application cycle is now open! Bronx-based artists, collectives, and arts organizations have the opportunity to apply for…
Read More »DONATE Happening Now | Ongoing | Opportunities for Artists | Community Partnerships | Featured Grantees Longwood Art Gallery Finds New Creative Paths Ahead After more than two decades of successful partnership, the Bronx Council on the Arts…
Read More »HAPPENING NOW.. JULY 25TH, AUGUST 10TH, 15TH - GRANT INFO SESSIONS BRONX CULTURAL VISIONS FUND (BCVF) The application cycle for the Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) is open! Don’t miss the opportunity to obtain a grant ranging…
Read More »Whether you are an artist yourself, or you simply enjoy experiencing the beauty, the social impact, or the many experiential ways in which art plays a part in all of our lives, the Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) wants to make sure that preserving…
Read More »Bronx, NY -- The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is pleased to present Black Shedding(s), curated by Cheyenne Wyzzard-Jones, from June 5 to July 10, 2024, at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos. Black Shedding(s) features six artists who tell a…
Read More »New Bronx Photo Exhibition “Nycha’s Flowers” Explores Community Power For Public Housing Residents Through Partnership Between Design Trust For Public Space And The Bronx Council On The Arts Bronx, NY -- Design Trust for Public…
Read More »HAPPENING NOW... ANNOUNCING THE RESIDENT ARTISTS OF THE 2024 LONGWOOD @ GOVERNORS ISLAND RESIDENCY PROGRAM BCA is thrilled to welcome five resident artists as part of the new Longwood @ Governors Island Residency Program, a BCA/Longwood…
Read More »HAPPENING NOW... 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,…
Read More »BRONX, NY — The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is thrilled to announce the 2024 grantees of the Bronx Dance Fund (BDF). Funded by the Mertz Gilmore Foundation, with supplemental support from Amazon, BDF seeks to nurture the development of…
Read More »HAPPENING NOW... MARCH 27TH, APRIL 17TH - OPENING RECEPTION AND PUBLIC PROGRAM - LONGWOOD ART GALLERY @ HOSTOS The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) presents I Stood My Ground at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos. This exhibition features…
Read More »HAPPENING NOW... MARCH 27TH - I STOOD MY GROUND OPENING RECEPTION - LONGWOOD ART GALLERY @ HOSTOS The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) presents I Stood My Ground at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos. This exhibition features nine artists who…
Read More »BRONX, NY — The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is thrilled to announce the 2024 grantees of the Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF). Supported by the Howard Gilman Foundation, BCVF aims to provide a meaningful level of support to emerging and…
Read More »HAPPENING NOW... MARCH 27TH - I STOOD MY GROUND OPENING RECEPTION - LONGWOOD ART GALLERY @ HOSTOS Save the date for the Opening Reception of I Stood My Ground to be held on Wednesday, March 27th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This new exhibition is…
Read More »HAPPENING NOW... FEBRUARY 21ST - CLOSING RECEPTION AGAINST THE GRAIN: THE STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES LONGWOOD ART GALLERY @ HOSTOS Join us for the Closing Reception of Against the Grain: The Stories We Tell Ourselves on Wednesday, February 21st…
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Read More »HAPPENING NOW... SUPPORT THE ARTS AND NURTURE CREATIVITY IN OUR BOROUGH Donate Now Dear Friends, As the year nears to a close, I would like to thank you for your trust in BCA’s work, and for your steadfast belief in the power of…
Read More »HAPPENING NOW... SUPPORT THE ARTS AND NURTURE CREATIVITY IN OUR BOROUGH Donate Now Dear Friends, Thanks for the many expressions of support we have received. As the holidays approach, we once again appeal to your generosity and…
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