Art & Theater Programs

Family Art Projects Return to Wave Hill in October

The Family Art Project team at Wave Hill is thrilled to be able to begin to welcome families back onsite–carefully–in October, with projects closely tuned to the season. Guests will be exploring plant myths, what it means to love the land and giving special attention to Indigenous People’s Day (October 12) and Remembrance Day for Lost Species (November 30). As always, the program will be offered Saturday and Sunday mornings,

Check Out the New Bronx Council on the Arts Building

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 Children’s Theatre Company at Lehman College Bringing Children’s Musical Series to Bronx Public Libraries

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

Lincoln Center's Family-Linc Program Registration

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

Bronx Art Exhibit On View in Central Park

  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:                       

Check Out These Eight New Sculptures in Starlight Park

  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

Bronx River Art Center Summer Classes Start July 16th

  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 info@bronxriverart.org KIDS (ages: 6 to 9) MONDAYS: July 16, 23, 30, August 6, &

First Annual Artsmith Design Contest

  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

Rock Painting & Game Night in Virginia Park

  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