Events

Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center is pleased to present a new Professional Virtual Industry Series offering for those interested in theater. This free winter series features industry professionals who have had years of experience in the film, television, theatre and music industry as producers, writers,…

Singers in all voice ranges: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass, are welcomed to our open rehearsals, which will be conducted by Music Director John Lettieri. We will be preparing for a concert on Sunday, May 22, at which we will perform A German Requiem by Johannes Brahms. The concert will offer the…

In collaboration with PEN America, the NYC Literary Action Coalition will host “Writing Racial Justice Poetry,” a virtual writing workshop, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7pm ET. This workshop will be open to the network of coalition writers. Our contemporary moment calls for artists and writers…

Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center is pleased to present a new Professional Virtual Industry Series offering for those interested in theater. This free winter series features industry professionals who have had years of experience in the film, television, theatre and music industry as producers, writers,…

Singers in all voice ranges: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass, are welcomed to our open rehearsals, which will be conducted by Music Director John Lettieri. We will be preparing for a concert on Sunday, May 22, at which we will perform A German Requiem by Johannes Brahms. The concert will offer the…

Do you remember when you first learned the rules of chess, scrabble, Kingdom of Hearts, Dungeons & Dragons? Do you ever use games to relieve stress or process the tensions surrounding you? “Game Poetics,” led by Nkosi Nkululeko, is a virtual poetry workshop geared to explore that notion of Play.…

Show Your Heart Some Love Fitness Event featuring the "Get Fit Crew" Friday, February 11th @ 7:30 - 9pm Join us for 15 minute sessions with each of your favorite Mind-Builders Stretch, Zumba, Soca Fitness instructors and Special Guest! Darleen Dynamic Stretch Zumba Keny Natasha Soca Queen Maurice Zumba Luis…

The Opening of an exciting exhibit by artist d.k. Dixon of figural and nonfigural art, Sunday February 13, from 2-5PM. Our first in-gallery show in months. Come meet the Artist, make new friends!

The Chelsea International Photography Competition celebrates gifted, notable, and fresh talents in the world of photography. Professional and amateur photographers, at any stage of their careers, are invited to participate in the competition to be discovered and promoted professionally in the heart of…

The Chelsea International Photography Competition (CIPC) celebrates gifted, notable, and fresh talents in the world of photography. Professional and amateur photographers, at any stage of their careers, are invited to participate in the competition to be discovered and promoted professionally in the…

Learn to do beginner's embroidery from exhibiting artist Jessica Maffia. Stitching Time! We will virtually learn how to make an embroidery sampler which can serve as both a lovely work of art and a reference tool. We will learn 4-6 stitches including running stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch,…

Do you remember when you first learned the rules of chess, scrabble, Kingdom of Hearts, Dungeons & Dragons? Do you ever use games to relieve stress or process the tensions surrounding you? “Game Poetics,” led by Nkosi Nkululeko, is a virtual poetry workshop geared to explore that notion of Play.…

Join us for our third show in our FREE livestream music series for kids, Just Kidding: Passport to the World. Dance along with Latin Grammy nominee Sonia De Los Santos in this beautiful bilingual concert of songs about hope, home, and gratitude.

Let's take a journey down memory lane. Join the award-winning Morrisania Band Project for a salute to the soul music of the 90's. Livestream on YouTube (https://youtu.be/mNBRBB8cgzw). FREE (donations welcome).

Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center is pleased to present our annual Heroes Day event. Join us on Heroes Day as we celebrate those who inspire and support our students and families. Featuring Mind-Builders’ dancers, musicians, and actors, this year's performances will honor our late PYT Director,…

As artists, social media is one of the primary ways our work is seen. In this interactive three-week workshop series, we will focus on developing a plan to increase your exposure on social media. By identifying the WHO, WHERE, and HOW, we will bridge the gap between us and our audience.

Do you remember when you first learned the rules of chess, scrabble, Kingdom of Hearts, Dungeons & Dragons? Do you ever use games to relieve stress or process the tensions surrounding you? “Game Poetics,” led by Nkosi Nkululeko, is a virtual poetry workshop geared to explore that notion of Play.…

Join us for in-studio and virtual classes for ages 3.5 to adult! We offer classes in dance, music, martial arts, theatre, folk culture, and the arts. Some classes are free and scholarships are available for those that are not free. Register at the following website: https://www.mind-builders.org/registration/

As artists, social media is one of the primary ways our work is seen. In this interactive three-week workshop series, we will focus on developing a plan to increase your exposure on social media. By identifying the WHO, WHERE, and HOW, we will bridge the gap between us and our audience.

Do you remember when you first learned the rules of chess, scrabble, Kingdom of Hearts, Dungeons & Dragons? Do you ever use games to relieve stress or process the tensions surrounding you? “Game Poetics,” led by Nkosi Nkululeko, is a virtual poetry workshop geared to explore that notion of Play.…

Join us for our closing reception of No Nature, an intimate pop-up exhibition at BCA headquarters. This exhibit showcases sculptures, paintings, and site-specific works from artists who explore their relationship to nature and the city. Curated by Rachel Sydlowski, No Nature, encourages viewers to consider…

The Mixed Media/Collage workshop introduces various collage techniques and new concepts, such as contrast, spaces, and prompts for the imagination. The workshop seeks to encourage students to investigate and experiment with a new medium and make personal creative choices. No previous art experience is…

The Mixed Media/Collage workshop introduces various collage techniques and new concepts, such as contrast, spaces, and prompts for the imagination. The workshop seeks to encourage students to investigate and experiment with a new medium and make personal creative choices. No previous art experience is…

The Drawing workshop will introduce students to basic drawing techniques with a focus on contour/blind contour lines to hone observation skills and hand-eye coordination. No previous art experience is required to participate!  

As artists, social media is one of the primary ways our work is seen. In this interactive three-week workshop series, we will focus on developing a plan to increase your exposure on social media. By identifying the WHO, WHERE, and HOW, we will bridge the gap between us and our audience.

Join us for the final event in our FREE livestream series for kids, Just Kidding: Passport to the World! Elena Moon Park & Friends perform East Asian children's music, folk songs, and original tunes in a variety of languages.

The 36th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition is a wonderful opportunity for artists at any stage of their career to gain valuable exposure in the New York art scene and receive valuable awards. The 2021 competition awards are valued at more than $70,000. In addition to cash prizes, other awards…

Alea is a Colombian born singer, composer, and musician, whose rich, soulful sound traverses a multitude of Latin American styles, combining her Afro-Indigenous background with diverse musical landscapes.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW Ailey II March 23 – April 3, 2022, at The Ailey Citigroup Theater 405 West 55th Street, New York NY 10019 212-405-9082 / www.alvinailey.org/aileyinnyc Ailey II, the celebrated second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to its home, The Ailey Citigroup…

Author and essayist Emily Bernard wrote, "The scar and the story are eternally connected." Writing our stories may help in facing our scars, retracing a time we were celebrated, and may even help us see something or someone we didn't notice before. In this 4-week writing workshop, participants will explore…

INTRO TO SCREENWRITING SEMINAR (Live on-line) SATURDAY MARCH 26th 2pm to 4pm EST With Ruth Hernandez Have you ever thought you could write a movie but you have no idea how to start? This is the seminar for you. Attend VIRTUALLY on Saturday MARCH 26, 2022 from 2pm to 4pm EST. This will be a LIVE class…

Join us on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 for our opening reception of Geographies of the Self, a group exhibition at BCA headquarters. This exhibit showcases mainly Bronx-based multidisciplinary artists who explore how imagery of the human form connect to an individual’s ancestry, as they grapple with…

Author and essayist Emily Bernard wrote, "The scar and the story are eternally connected." Writing our stories may help in facing our scars, retracing a time we were celebrated, and may even help us see something or someone we didn't notice before. In this 4-week writing workshop, participants will explore…

Spend the summer at Mind-Builders! We offer free and reduced cost classes in dance, music, martial arts, theater, anime/visual arts, digital music production, folk culture, and fitness. 

NFT? Non-Fungible Token? Bitcoin? What are these new digital assets? These workshops are an introduction to the world of NFTs and are meant to be a guide for creatives to begin their NFT journey. Throughout our sessions, we will focus on what NFTs are, how to buy and upload them, and how they will benefit…

Author and essayist Emily Bernard wrote, "The scar and the story are eternally connected." Writing our stories may help in facing our scars, retracing a time we were celebrated, and may even help us see something or someone we didn't notice before. In this 4-week writing workshop, participants will explore…

Howdy all ! I want to invite you to my show in April and tickets are free. You just need to pre register your Covid Vaccine info or negative Covid test in advance. In Angelo Iodice’s autobiographical “A Cowboy From the Bronx,” he and his alter-ego AJ Silver share the wild story of a how a Bronx…

Howdy all ! I want to invite you to my show in April and tickets are free. You just need to pre register your Covid Vaccine info or negative Covid test in advance. In Angelo Iodice’s autobiographical “A Cowboy From the Bronx,” he and his alter-ego AJ Silver share the wild story of a how a Bronx…

Howdy all ! I want to invite you to my show in April and tickets are free. You just need to pre register your Covid Vaccine info or negative Covid test in advance. In Angelo Iodice’s autobiographical “A Cowboy From the Bronx,” he and his alter-ego AJ Silver share the wild story of a how a Bronx…

Join poets Fady Joudah, Tomás Q. Morín, Niina Pollari to discuss Poetry Across Languages. The poets will read from their books and discuss working in translation, the differences between translating their own work and another poet’s work, and the importance of multilingual writings.

We are having a public screening of award winning COVID Ditty's latest episode "Father and Son" This Monday April 11th at 7:30 pm at the An Beal Bocht cafe in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. There will be a cast meet and greet with the director and our Sag Aftra Union cast. Raffle prizes, and…

Spend the summer at Mind-Builders! We offer free and reduced cost classes in dance, music, martial arts, theater, anime/visual arts, digital music production, folk culture, and fitness. 

NFT? Non-Fungible Token? Bitcoin? What are these new digital assets? These workshops are an introduction to the world of NFTs and are meant to be a guide for creatives to begin their NFT journey. Throughout our sessions, we will focus on what NFTs are, how to buy and upload them, and how they will benefit…

Join the Library as we welcome Jean Kwok, Etgar Keret, and Ingrid Rojas Contreras in the panel "Cultures in Translation,” to discuss their experiences writing about their cultures for a diverse audience, the challenges that arise when trying to aptly portray their home country and culture, and more.

Author and essayist Emily Bernard wrote, "The scar and the story are eternally connected." Writing our stories may help in facing our scars, retracing a time we were celebrated, and may even help us see something or someone we didn't notice before. In this 4-week writing workshop, participants will explore…

A live, handwritten love letter of music, with hearts, skulls, lightning bolts doodled in the margins, and excerpts from AOP's works in development. It’s all our emotions in a playlist. It’s the latest in music theater and contemporary opera performed by incredible artists and hosted by John C. Hume.…

Live concert with five live Bronx Bands Performing. Featuring FM BAND, UNIQUE, and JUST US, Starts @ 2pm Saturday April. 16, 2022 // Lou Gehrig Plaza @ 161st & The Grand Concourse directly between the Bronx County Court House & Joyce Kilmer Park Bronx N.Y Bring your lawn chairs and coolers !!

Spend the summer at Mind-Builders! We offer free and reduced cost classes in dance, music, martial arts, theater, anime/visual arts, digital music production, folk culture, and fitness. 

NFT? Non-Fungible Token? Bitcoin? What are these new digital assets? These workshops are an introduction to the world of NFTs and are meant to be a guide for creatives to begin their NFT journey. Throughout our sessions, we will focus on what NFTs are, how to buy and upload them, and how they will benefit…

Join the Library as we welcome Allison Markin Powell, Marie Iida, and Juliet Grames in the panel "Japanese Crime Fiction: How It Caught The World” to discuss Japanese Crime Fiction in the United States and its growing popularity. The discussion will be led by the English translators of Kaoru Takamura’s…

Big Risks: Creative Discoveries presents sculptures by Peter Strasser at the GARNER Arts Center located within the landmark GARNER Historic District in Garnerville, NY. The material Peter Strasser works with is big, really big. And while the endeavor to create something from a whole cut tree requires…

Spend the summer at Mind-Builders! We offer free and reduced cost classes in dance, music, martial arts, theater, anime/visual arts, digital music production, folk culture, and fitness. 

As part of our “Bronx Expressions” program, BCA and Uptown Melody bring to you a night of performances, networking, and community at the Bronx Brewery.  Throughout the night, we will showcase artists and provide a space for Bronx artists in the community to network. Featured artists are: Josue…

Get your tickets now for an exclusive appearance by Seven String Jazz Guitarist, Educator, and Social Media Personality, Ron Jackson. This event takes place on 29TH April, ROOM 623 - HARLEM'S SPEAKEASY, New York City, NY Ron will bring BIG CITY JAZZ and jazz education to your town! This event will…