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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 Fernández, on Saturdays from January 18th through February 8th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Zoom.

Poet and educator Mariposa Fernández leads this free dynamic online workshop exploring the pivotal moments that shape identity through coming-of-age memoirs. Participants will map out key moments of their own journeys, engage in reflective life-writing exercises, and learn storytelling techniques to craft narratives that capture the complexity of growth and self-discovery.

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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 exhibition in the newly relocated Longwood Art Gallery at BCA Headquarters in Westchester Square (2700 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10461).

Support Systems challenges dominant cultural narratives, that celebrate American exceptionalism and capitalist individualism, featuring works from eight artists and one collective. The exhibition reflects on historical failures of the U.S. government, examines contemporary crises, and explores new possibilities for the future. 

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DEADLINE EXTENDED AND INFO SESSION ADDED
BRONX RECOGNIZES ITS OWN (BRIO)

BRONX RECOGNIZES ITS OWN (BRIO)

Awards of up to $5,000 for Bronx artists of all disciplines.

Unable to attend an Info Session? Visit our website to access recordings of past sessions, available with ASL and Spanish translations.

DEADLINE EXTENDED:

Tuesday, January 21st, 11:59 PM

Virtual Info Session:

Fri., Jan. 17th, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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WINTER BCA OPEN CALL OPPORTUNITIES

BCA TOTE BAG ILLUSTRATOR

BCA is seeking a Bronx-based illustrator or visual artist for an exciting commission. The selected artist will create a one-color design for tote bags representing our organization.

DEADLINE EXTENDED:

Friday, January 17th, 11:59 PM

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COMMUNITY RESIDENCY PROGRAM

The BCA Community Residency program, offered through the support of the NYS Department of Education, is an arts engagement program that places three artists in residence at community-based organizations throughout The Bronx.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Friday, February 7th, 11:59 PM

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2025 LONGWOOD @ GOVERNORS ISLAND RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Longwood @ Governors Island, a BCA/Longwood Arts Project artist residency program to present Bronx-based artists with a free studio space to explore, create, and develop their work.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Tuesday, February 18th, 11:59 PM

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ONGOING...

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.

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BECOME A GRANTS PANELIST

BCA 2025 GRANT CYCLE

BCA is seeking artists, arts professionals, and nonprofit and community leaders to serve as panelists for our 2025 and future grant cycles.

Grants panelists review and score applications, provide invaluable panelist comments, and recommend recipients for funding. They play a key role in the grants process, and their knowledge and expertise are crucial in shaping the way funds are distributed. Potential panelists from all boroughs are welcome to apply, as BCA’s different grant programs require panelists from in and outside of the Bronx. BCA supports panel diversity in all forms: age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, artistic discipline, location, etc.

Selected panelists will be contacted during grant season. All panelists will receive a modest fee. 

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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 BCA: 

• 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 Bronx Council on the Arts keepsakes today and be a proud supporter of BCA!

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COMMUNITY CORNER...

JAN 16TH, FEB 20TH - FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS FOR ARTISTS CREATIVES THRIVE NYC (CTNYC)

Creatives Thrive NYC (CTNYC) helps New York City Artists and Creatives build the financial skills to meet big challenges. CTNYC is an innovative new year-round training initiative providing expert financial knowledge, trusted resources, and a network of reliable partners to help Creative New Yorkers thrive in our often chaotic economy.

Upcoming Workshops:

• Make More Money This Year - Thursday, January 16th, 1:00 PM
• Thrive in Place - Thursday, February 20th, 6:00 PM

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FEATURED GRANTEES...

2024 BCA BRONX DANCE FUND GRANTEES

Originally from Los Angeles, Glenn Potter-Takata relocated to The Bronx in 2017 to study multimedia performance at Sarah Lawrence College as an Andrea Berger Kalodner Fellow. Since graduating with his MFA, Glenn’s work has been presented in dance and gallery contexts around NYC. Learn more.

Joan Bradford (she/her/hers) is a choreographer, dancer, teaching artist, and arts administrator proudly born, raised, and still residing in The Bronx. Joan holds a BFA in Dance from LIU. 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.