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Bronx Council on the Arts News - February 14, 2024
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February 20, 2024
From: Bronx Council on the ArtsHAPPENING 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 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The exhibition brings together work from contemporary artists who challenge and explore the complicated nature of record creation in the contexts of both institutional archives and the emotional preservation of memory.
MARCH - ARTIST SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP SERIES (ASWS)
THE ART OF PRESENTATION: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BUILDING, CRAFTING, AND PERFECTING YOUR PORTFOLIO
In The Art of Presentation, performing, media, and visual artists will learn how to build a compelling portfolio that will make a lasting impact on prospective clients, employers, or collaborators.
This three-part virtual Artist Sustainability Workshop Series (ASWS) will take place on Tuesdays, between March 12th and March 26th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM via Zoom.
Workshop Schedule:
Session I: Performing Arts
Tues., March 12th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Session II: Media Arts
Tues., March 19th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Session III: Visual Arts
Tues., March 26th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
ONGOING...
FEBRUARY AND MARCH - BRONX MEMOIR PROJECT
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
BEYOND THE BIOS
Saturdays, February 24th – March 16th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hybrid | Wakefield Library
In the final BMP workshop series of the season, novelist and hypnotherapist Sofia Quintero introduces writers to unconventional ways to uncover additional layers to the people who live in their story world – including the authors themselves.
Workshop Schedule:
Session I: Uncovering Characters
Sat., February 24th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Session II: Developing Characters
Sat., March 2nd from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Session III: Characters in Conflict
Sat., March 9th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Session IV: Impact on Narrator
Sat., March 16th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
BCA BRONX ARTIST REGISTRY
JOIN OUR GROWING LIST OF BRONX-BASED ARTISTS
Enhance your visibility and attract commissioned work by becoming part of the thriving artist community on BCA's FREE Bronx Artist Registry. This complimentary, all-encompassing directory showcases artists across various disciplines, serving as a prime resource for those seeking talented Bronx-based artists. Crafting your profile is effortless and free – join now!
Already listed? Ensure your profile stays vibrant by updating it with your latest information. Don't forget to extend the invitation to your friends!
ADVOCACY AND PARTNERSHIPS...
FEBRUARY 28TH - HOUSING & FINANCIAL WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS
THRIVE IN PLACE!
BCA is thrilled to partner with ArtBuilt, the Entertainment Community Fund, and other Arts Councils to bring THRIVE IN PLACE! to communities city-wide. This free online class uses artist-centric tools and straightforward language to help artists of all disciplines navigate their financial life with creativity, clarity and strength.
Thrive in Place! will be presented a few times a year. The first offering of 2024 will take place on Wednesday, February 28th at 6:00 PM.
FEATURED GRANTEES...
2023 COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTEES
The Bardekova Ensemble performs music written or arranged for a woodwind quintet across the Bronx. The ensemble contains flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French Horn and has performed as a trio, quartet, and quintet. Watch a Performance.
Bronx Concert Singers (BCS) is a volunteer, community mixed-voice chamber concert chorus dedicated to bringing the powerfully enriching musical experience and artistic excellence of professional artists’ performance to underserved communities within the Bronx and Greater New York. Learn More.
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.