Last week we stopped in at the new Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) building in Westchester Square to tour the new facility and enjoy one of their Artists Talks. Located at 2700 East Tremont Avenue, the new headquarters will be a resource for local artists and writers, and host various events each month. To check out upcoming events, visit www.bronxarts.org/events. The facility is three floors- with modern touches. The
Bronx Arts Ensemble and the Children’s Theatre Company at Lehman College will perform several performances of each of three musicals this spring at local branches of the New York Public Library in a newly official and ongoing partnership. These musicals have a long history with the Bronx Arts Ensemble, going back to the first performance of Peter and the Wolf in 1980, and in recent years the musical series has
Looking for something to do with the kids during winter break right here in the Bronx? Pack a lunch and head to the Bronx River Art Center to make art for the whole day with classes from 11am to 4pm. Classes are open to all ages and run from 11am – 1pm and from 2 – 4pm with a break for lunch at 1pm. PRICES: Take just one class or
We’re super excited to share registration info once again for Lincoln Center’s Family Linc program! This awesome program gives families the opportunity to participate in free and low cost events! Here is a little more information below: Family-Linc invites families from the five boroughs of New York City to see performances at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Families simply submit their application and enjoy performances in Dance, Theater and
Registration for classes at the Bronx River Art Center is open- with early bird pricing until September 7th. To see what classes are available, visit www.eventbrite.com. The Bronx River Art Center is located at 1087 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10460. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Tumblr it Tweet about it Print for later Tell a friend
From June until August, there will be a little bit of the Bronx in Central Park. Artist David Flores’ Nueva Bronx: 21st Century Families will be on view at The Arsenal Gallery in Central Park until August 30th. See below for more information. WHEN: June 13 – August 30, 2019 TIME:
NYC Parks and the Bronx River Arts Center have put together a yearlong exhibition called “River Rising/Sube el Rio: An Exposition of Science, Art and Technology” in Starlight Park. Located at 177th Street and Devoe Avenue, the exhibit consists of eight sculptures by 15 artists informed by the 1918 Bronx International Exposition of Science, Arts and Industries, which took place on this same site 100 years ago. This is
Summer classes at the Bronx River Art Center begin on July 16th- there is still time to register. See below for more information. July 16 – August 17 Each art class is five sessions. Click here to Register Now! If space allows, onsite registration will be available. Art supplies provided. For additional information call 718-589-5819 or email [email protected] KIDS (ages: 6 to 9) MONDAYS: July 16, 23, 30, August 6, &
Calling all artists! There’s still time to enter Artsmith’s First Annual T-Shirt Design Contest. Participants submit their design and then the public gets to vote on the finalists on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Winners receive prizes from CAT Footwear, From the Bronx, and more. The finalists will be chosen in two categories- adult and youth. The theme of the contest is “Street Art”. Submitted designs should showcase why the arts
If you’ve passed by Virginia Park in Parkchester recently, then you’ve probably noticed the awesome art installation by local artist and owner of Morris Perk, Lovie Pignata. With retired canoes, Lovie created a replica of the Bronx River right underneath the 6 train. And as we’ve mentioned, on Friday nights from 6 to 8, Bronxites can stop by and enjoy playing with oversized board games for a fun Friday
If you’re in the area, be sure to pass by Virginia Park in Parkchester to see Bronx artist Lovie Pignata’s new installation that was just revealed on Monday. The installation- entitled Daylighting, features retired canoes and a painted blacktop to resemble the Bronx River and highlights the importance of our unique waterway. Visitors can also enjoy oversized board games, which will be out at certain points throughout the installation’s
Photo: Artisticsocial Facebook Finally, a place to drop in and paint some fun plastercrafts in the Bronx. Artisticsocial, located in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx, offers open paint times where visitors can drop in and paint to their heart’s content. Photo: Artisticsocial Facebook The studio opened late last year, and offers a variety of painting and crafting experiences for all ages. In addition to their plastercraft
