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"No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader," Robert Frost famously said. The joy of writing stems from how we surprise ourselves on the page and discover new directions in our work. Each week of this narrative short-story workshop series will include a brief craft talk, followed by writing…

We will dive deep in some of the most common and not so common techniques for preparing your videos, images, or audio ready for the global market. Led by David Ulloa, Digital Design Lecturer at Bronx Community College, UX Director at Kane and former Senior Visual Experience Designer at Amazon.

As sharing our art on social media becomes more of a staple for artists’ careers, there is a need to understand and acquaint ourselves with the platforms at our disposal. In Social Media Mastery, we will demystify the social media market and dive into which platforms artists should be on, who can they…

In the Perform Your Monologue! workshop, college-age youth (ages 17-25) are invited to learn the theatrical art of the performative monologue and write a character monologue based on Renee Cox’s artwork The Signing. The workshop is intended for both beginning and established writers seeking to learn…

You will learn how to develop your personal brand and the channels you can use and align with your brand vision and customer needs. Led by David Ulloa, Digital Design Lecturer at Bronx Community College, UX Director at Kane and former Senior Visual Experience Designer at Amazon.

To get where you want to go, you must know your starting point. Facilitated by Rebecca Selkowe, J.D., Financial Wellness Counselor with The Actors Fund, this single-session workshop focuses on identifying financial goals and getting specific about the flow of money in our lives. Participants will learn…

This showcase with Lyrical Faith, the 6th ranked woman poet in the world, consists of spoken word pieces regarding topics of societal injustice and mental health through the lens of Black experiences while empowering marginalized voices and recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month. This will be an interactive…

Paula Ralph-Birkett’s Something Better solo show is an artistic endeavor exploring self-perception. The show illustrates how self-perception develops images and how those images become the blueprint for business, community, and especially individual life. Through different characters Paula aspires…

In the Poetry and Protest workshop, artist Lyrical Faith will lead Poetry and Protest for high school students ages 13 and above will learn about protest poetry and begin to write their own protest poems as a channel for their self-expression and empowerment. Students will need a pencil and paper. No…

My Reflection: The Thrifty Art of Self Portraiture & Composing Your Own Style is a workshop hosted by Ariella Imena, film photographer, painter, and vintage stylist. The artist will explore ways to use what’s already around you to create and guide your style. From focusing on the use of second hand…

Artists have always been the ones to bear witness and document the events of a moment in history, whether through painting, dance, sculpting, music, writing poetry or literature. This time is no different. Many of us are either burnt out or feeling blocked. Where does the artist go to rest? Regroup?…

Vocalist Elissa Carmona will collaborate with Morrisania Band Project (MBP) for a virtual performance of "Natural Woman", a 90-minute musical tribute to the life and music of Aretha Franklin. Goals are to honor the musical impact of a legendary performer, explore the artistic activism of Franklin’s…

BCA's Summer Concert Series has been a tradition over the past couple years. We're excited to bring back our annual concert series to the public online starting with returning performer, Edwin Perez. Get ready to dance the night away to salsa music! About Edwin Perez Edwin Perez leads a 10-piece band…

Join us for the virtual opening and reception and participate in a conversation with curator Rachel Sydlowski and featured artists. It'll be a night to remember!

Love in All the Right Places is a one-act play written by Juan Ramirez, Jr. The play was performed at Manhattan Repertory Theatre in 2011 and later, at the Ophelia Theatre Group - First Play Festival in 2015. The play is a two-character piece, about the truth of love, the odds of two people constantly…

BCA's Summer Concert Series has been a tradition over the past couple years. We're excited to bring back our annual concert series to the public online with BRIO Winner and Community Arts Grantee, Tyrone Birkett. Get ready to snap and groove to jazz music! About Tyrone Birkett Tyrone Birkett is a saxophonist,…

Carlos Jimenez Mambo Quartet will bring a mix of Latin Jazz and Salsa tunes for the last concert in our 2021 Summer Concert Series. Enjoy and dance to both original music and familiar favorites!

Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) supports performance-based projects in both ideation and production stages. Find more information here. City Artist Corps Grants are intended to support NYC-based working artists who have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Find more information here. Below…

After all the hardships Bronxites have faced in the past year, it's time to hear and read their stories. We're excited for the launch of the Bronx Memoir Project Anthology Vol. V and all the powerful works it holds. You don't want to miss the readings and community celebration as we hear from the writers…