Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQs
•	What does the Bronx Council on the Arts do?
•	How do I find cultural events in the Bronx?
•	How do I find classes in the visual, performing, literary or media arts for myself or my child?
•	I'm planning an event. How do I contact and hire a Bronx artist or arts organization?
•	How do I get a grant?
•	Are you seeking an artist (in any discipline) to work on a particular project or to fill a staff position?
•	How do I form a not-for-profit organization?
•	Who do I contact to share and promote my cultural/art event or news?
•	Is BCA interested in collaborating with my organization to produce programming in my district?
•	Who do I contact if I'd like to sponsor or underwrite a program with BCA?
•	I have a different question. How can I get into contact?

Q	What does the Bronx Council on the Arts do?
A	Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is celebrating over 40 years as a private, non-profit membership organization that is the official cultural agency of Bronx County. Recognized nationally as a leading arts service organization in providing financial services (small grants programs), professional development, cultural services and arts programs, BCA serves a multicultural constituency in excess of 1.2 million residents. More about BCA .
Q	How do I find cultural events in the Bronx?
A	Please sign up for email updates and also see our online calendar.
Q	How do I find classes in the visual, performing, literary or media arts for myself or my child?
A	Please sign up for email updates and also see our calendar webpage for a list of Bronx classes and workshops.
Q	I'm planning an event. How do I contact and hire a Bronx artist or arts organization?
A	Please browse our award winning artists and our list of Bronx arts organizations (in formation) on this website. You may additionally contact BCA's BRIO Program Manager for more information about individual artists at BRIO@bronxarts.org, or call 718-931-9500 x19 to find out more about a Bronx arts organization.
Q	How do I get a grant?
A	Visit our grants page for information about grants for individuals and organizations.
Q	Are you seeking an artist (in any discipline) to work on a particular project or to fill a staff position?
A	There are no staff positions at this time. You may submit your resume to edf@bronxarts.org. Longwood Art Gallery maintains an artists' registry which is occasionally consulted for future exhibitions. Please see the Longwood FAQs for more info.
Q	How do I form a not-for-profit organization?
A	In New York State, please visit the State Attorney General's Web site. Find the necessary information and download the required paperwork at http://www.charitiesnys.com/guides_advice_new.html .
Q	Who do I contact to share and promote my cultural/art event or news?
A	To submit events to be listed on BCA's cultural event calendar, please click the red botton on the right hand side of the calendar webpage and fill out the form. If you are a BRIO award alum, please additionally send your events to brio@bronxarts.org. You may also contact our Information Manager at 718-931-9500 x33.
Q	Is BCA interested in collaborating with my organization to produce programming in my district?
A	BCA collaborates with cultural organizations, Bronx merchants, city and governmental agencies and schools. I you would like to co-produce an event, please call 718-931-9500 x24 or email creativeeconomy@bronxarts.org.
Q	Who do I contact if I'd like to sponsor or underwrite a program with BCA?
A	Please contact Ed Friedman at 718-931-9500 x22, or email edf@bronxarts.org.
Q	I have a different question. How can I get into contact?
A	Please send us your question and staff will respond to your request.