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Bronx Council on the Arts

1738 Hone Avenue
718-931-9500

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.


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Bronx Council on the Arts News - November 20, 2024

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:…

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - September 25, 2024

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…

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - August 30, 2024

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…

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - August 14, 2024

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…

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - July 17, 2024

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…

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Help the Bronx Council on the Arts Continue Cultivating Diverse Arts and Culture in the Bronx

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…

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‘Black Shedding(s)’ Exhibition Opens at the Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos

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…

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NYCHA's Flowers: A Photo Urbanism Exhibition at Bronx Council On The Arts

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…

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - May 22, 2024

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…

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - April 10, 2024

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,…

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Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Announces 2024 Grantees of the Bronx Dance Fund (BDF)

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…

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - March 27, 2024

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…

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - March 14, 2024

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…

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BCA Announces 2024 Grantees of the Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF)

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…

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - February 29, 2024

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…

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - February 14, 2024

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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Bronx Council on the Arts News - January 2024

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - December 20, 2023

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…

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - December 6, 2023

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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Bronx Council on the Arts News - November 22, 2023

HAPPENING NOW... SUPPORT THE ARTS AND NUTURE CREATIVITY IN OUR BOROUGH Donate Now Dear Friends, For over 60 years, BCA has been offering free programming for artists, cultural organizations, and the entire Bronx community. Our…

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Bronx Council On the Arts News - November 8, 2023

HAPPENING NOW... BCA GRANT AND AWARD OPPORTUNITIES NOVEMBER INFO SESSION SCHEDULE BRONX RECOGNIZES ITS OWN (BRIO) Awards of up to $5,000 for Bronx artists of all disciplines. DEADLINE: Mon, December 18th, 11:59 PM Wed, November 8th, 5:00 - 6:30…

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Bronx Council On the Arts News - October 26, 2023

Happening Now... Now Open! BCA FY24 Open Calls For Artists Juvenile Justice Artist Residency Open Call For Teaching Artists The Juvenile Justice Artist Residency brings the benefits of creative expression to Bronx youth involved in the…

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Hostos Center For The Arts & Culture Presents “Camino A Mictlán” The Road To Mictlán, A Day Of The Dead Art Installation And Community Altar

BRONX, NY, – Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is one of the most important and profound traditions within Mexican culture. This annual celebration serves as an homage to the dearly departed, providing families and communities with an…

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Bronx Council On the Arts News - September 27, 2023

Happening Now... BCA Grant Opportunities Funding For Bronx Artists And Art Organizations Community Engagement Grants (CEGs) Arts Fund | Community Arts | New Work Deadline: Tuesday, October 31st, 11:59 PM The 2024 Community Engagement…

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Bronx Council On the Arts News - September 13, 2023

Happening Now... September 16th - Fall Writing Workshop Series Bronx Memoir Project (BMP) The Bronx Memoir Project (BMP) Workshop Series is now in session. This acclaimed free online writing workshop series for writers of all levels returns…

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World Film in Bronx Communities: Promising Partnership Brings Full Day of Film

World Film in Bronx Communities: Promising Partnership Brings Full Day of Film and Arts to Westchester Square District Bronx, NY - August 16, 2023 – On Saturday, August 26th, the Westchester Square community of The Bronx hosts a day of…

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Bronx Council On the Arts News - August 16, 2023

Happening Now... August 26th - Free Film Screening At BCA Headquarters Bronx World Film Calling all film enthusiasts! BCA has partnered with Bronx World Film to host a film screening day on Saturday, August 26th from 2:00 - 7:00 PM at BCA…

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Bronx Council On the Arts News - August 14, 2023

Bronx, NY - The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is delighted to announce the 2023 Arts on the Block grant recipients. This grant, designed to cover artist fees for block parties and single-block festivals, embraces the transformative power of the…

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Bronx Council On the Arts News - August 2, 2023

HAPPENING NOW... BRONX CULTURAL VISIONS FUND (BCVF) DEADLINE EXTENDED - AUGUST 7TH The application deadline for the Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) grant has been extended! Don’t miss the opportunity to obtain a grant ranging between…

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Bronx Council On the Arts News - July 19, 2023

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - July 11, 2023

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - July 5, 2023

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Bronx Council on the Arts News - June 20, 2023

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The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA)Recognizes Artistic Excellence in the Bronx through its BRIO Awards -June 2023

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Recognizes Artistic Excellence in the Bronx through its 2023 BRIO Awards (June 9, 2023 – Bronx, NY) The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is excited to celebrate the work of 42 local artists with the…

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Bronx Council on the Arts - 2023BX Expressions Performance Series

MAY 12TH, 19TH, 30TH AND JUNE 2ND - BX EXPRESSIONS BCA SPRING CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES Bombazo Friday, May 12th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. James Park - 2550 Jerome Avenue Rain Date: May 16th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us this Friday for a…

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BCA Announces Second Round of Bronx Cultural Visions Fund Grantees

Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Announces Second Round of Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) Grantees. Bronx, NY - The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is thrilled to announce the second year grantees of the Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF).…

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Bring on the May Flowers! Free Concert and Performance Series

Happening Now... May 4th, 12th 19th and June 2nd - Bx Expressions BCA Spring Concerts And Performances A Night with Uptown Royalty Tuesday, May 4th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Oscar Comras Memorial Mall (Bronx Park) Rain date: May 17th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM…

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Bronx Council on the Arts Happenings - April 2023

HAPPENING NOW... APRIL 11th, 18th & 20th -YOUTH ARTS ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM LONGWOOD WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH Origami Flowers and Animals Join us for this in-person Origami workshop led by teaching artist Sophia Chizuco at the Longwood Art…

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'Process Reimagined - Building It Up to TearIt Down'

BRONX, NY, 03/21/2023 —The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is pleased to present Process Reimagined - Building it Up to Tear it Down curated by Rachel Sydlowski, from March 29 - May 3, 2023, at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos. Process…

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Exhibition: 'Process Reimagined - Building It Up to TearIt Down' at Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos

BRONX, NY -- The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is pleased to present Process Reimagined - Building it Up to Tear it Downcurated by Rachel Sydlowski at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos. Process Reimagined - Building it Up to Tear it Down…

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Bronx Council On The Arts Newsletter : January 2023

HAPPY NEW YEAR from all of us as BCA! We hope this new year brings great things to you all and we cannot wait to share what we have coming up to continue enriching the Bronx art community in 2023! Give Now! NEW EXHIBITION OPENING AT LONGWOOD ART…

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Bronx Council On The Arts - December Newsletter: Happy Holidays

Set For Sixty It’s official - we're now midway through our 60th Anniversary year! Please consider a special donation to our Set for Sixty campaign, meant to set us up for the NEXT 60 years. We can't know what the next 60 years will bring,…

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