In this free online creative writing workshop, led by Latanya DeVaughn, participants will delve into memories through a series of discussions and writing prompts. Each workshop will tackle universal themes of love, loss, family, and dreams while honing storytelling skills and finding a unique voice.…
South Bronx author/illustrator Daisy Ruiz will be coming to the Woodstock Library to talk comics, craft, and all about her graphic novel debut Gordita: Built Like This. She will be in conversation with YA Librarian Paul, and going over what it takes to make a graphic novel, as well as some sketches from…
Join us for our spoken word and poetry open mic. Hosted by Lyrical Bliss with a special performance by King Kamayera. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. To sign up for the open mic, please contact: emartinez@whedco.org
Please join us for PUBLIC EXHIBITION, the first exhibition in a series of free public programming featuring the inaugural participants of our pilot program. RASP is a short-term residency program offering an opportunity for 8 local artists working in all visual arts media to create work over a five-week…
We invite all Service Members, Veterans and their Families, and Community Partners... Come out this National Suicide Prevention Month for great music, poetry, and a chance to learn about Veteran resources in the Bronx! Performances will include: Afro-Puerto Rican dance by Oxil Febles, music by Bobby…
We are so excited to announce the 'Fandom Unbound Fan Meet-Up' brought to you by our 2023 Photoville Festival artist, Rhynna M. Santos (@rhynnasantos)! FREE EVENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2023, starting at 6:30pm Meet at Rhynna's Exhibition, "Fandom Unbound" at Van Cortlandt Park Basketball…
In this free online creative writing workshop, led by Latanya DeVaughn, participants will delve into memories through a series of discussions and writing prompts. Each workshop will tackle universal themes of love, loss, family, and dreams while honing storytelling skills and finding a unique voice.…
Please join us for PUBLIC EXHIBITION, the first exhibition in a series of free public programming featuring the inaugural participants of our pilot program. RASP is a short-term residency program offering an opportunity for 8 local artists working in all visual arts media to create work over a five-week…
El Festival de El Grito de Lares has been celebrated since 1976 at Vyse Ave between 167st and Home Avenue in the Bronx. This Festival commemorates The Lares Uprising of September 23, 1868 which solidified de Puerto Rican nationality. Every year the Festival presents bands, poets, DJs, dancers, historians,…
Zhen Guo: Chroma Comes from the Margins features ten recent large-scale ink paintings on rice paper, some with brightly colored stripes in oil pastel, a neon light installation, and a seven-minute film by Chinese feminist artist Zhen Guo. Her newest paintings evolved from a series of black and white,…
Please join us for PUBLIC EXHIBITION, the first exhibition in a series of free public programming featuring the inaugural participants of our pilot program. RASP is a short-term residency program offering an opportunity for 8 local artists working in all visual arts media to create work over a five-week…
Event Dates: Saturday, September 2 - Sunday, September 24, 2023 Gallery Hours: 1pm to 6pm, Wednesdays through Sundays (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays) Venue: Cafe Melo Gallery, 345 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027 (Between 127th x 128th Street) Join us for the HFAS x Cafe Melo Gallery Summer Art Series…
Join Poets Network & Exchange for an evening of Poetic Memoir, Poetry, Spoken word & Storytelling. Featuring Edward D. Currelley, Poet Lorraine Currelley (Pearls of Wisdom Storyteller & 2023-Lifetime New Generation Beat Poet Laureate Caroline Reddy, Poet THIS IS AN OFFICIAL BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL…
Castle Hill YMCA Sunset Dinner Cruise Wednesday, September 27, 2023 5:30 pm-10:30 pm Ship leaves from Marina del Rey at 6:30 pm One Marina Drive Bronx, NY 10465 tickets price includes tax deductible portion, buffet, open bar, live jazz, DJ, and more. Contact Arleen Edwards, aedwards@ymcanyc.org, 212-912-2490…
Artist De La Vega Resumes Public Exhibition After Eleven-Year Hiatus August 11, 2023, Bronx, NY - Beloved in Spanish Harlem for his public murals, artist De La Vega quietly disappeared from the art scene in 2012 following a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment. On September 28, the Dynamic Arts…
Come through and jam with the award-winning Morrisania Band Project! Sing a song, blow your horn, however you get your music on Got a joke to tell? Some spoken word? Stop on through Friday, September 29th, 6-9pm $5-10 donation, includes snacks, beverages, and live music RSVP mandatory,…
Whether you're a film buff who updates their LetterBoxd after every viewing or just enjoy an occasional flick with friends, come test your film knowledge at our first Trivia Night! You'll be able to play solo or form a team of three. Trivia Topic: Oscar-Winning Films Date: Friday, September 29th.…
In this free online creative writing workshop, led by Latanya DeVaughn, participants will delve into memories through a series of discussions and writing prompts. Each workshop will tackle universal themes of love, loss, family, and dreams while honing storytelling skills and finding a unique voice.…
First, you make a movie, then you make a deal. The business side of the industry can take many filmmakers by surprise. Never had a movie of yours distributed? This workshop is for you. It's important to understand that when your movie is complete, you now become a seller. It is time to move on to the…
Indie/Pop artist, Makena Tate, hails from Santa Barbara, California, and currently attends Berklee College of Music where she studies songwriting. This will be her second New York show, however, with over 50 gigs under her belt, this summer alone, she is no stranger to the stage. Come watch Makena Tate…
We celebrate the life and legacy of Chilean musician and activist Victor Jara and the Latin American music movement, trova. Music by Fernandito (Puerto Rico) and Natalia Bernal & En Diablada (Chile). Historical presentation by Rodstarz of Rebel Diaz. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Blue Koi Gallery is excited to announce the presents “Wild and Tamed Animals Art Competition” for the month of September. This online art contest offers, First Prize Award | $100 and Digital certificates. Open to all artists, regardless of location, and participants must be 18 years or older. Submissions…
Zhen Guo: Chroma Comes from the Margins features ten recent large-scale ink paintings on rice paper, some with brightly colored stripes in oil pastel, a neon light installation, and a seven-minute film by Chinese feminist artist Zhen Guo. Her newest paintings evolved from a series of black and white,…
The 2024 Community Engagement Grants (CEG) application cycle is now open. This online information session series will cover how to apply, more on the Arts Fund, New Work, and Community Arts grants, timeline, and more. The deadline to submit your application is October 31st at 11:59 PM. Returning…
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is one of the most important annual traditions in México in which families and communities welcome back the souls of their deceased ancestors for a brief renuion to honor them. In Camino a Mictlán, (Road to Mictlán), artist and curator Daniel Valle invites you…
En Foco's Photography Fellowship How-to-apply session: Join us on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 6-7PM for a step-by-step informational session on how to submit your application for En Foco's Photography Fellowship successfully, followed by a live Q&A. We are thrilled to announce that this year's fellowship…
Meet your local artists! The Riverdale Art Association’s new fall exhibit, “Riverdale Art Association- Meet Our Artists”, will open at The Riverdale Temple, 4545 Independence Avenue on Wednesday evening, September 6, 2023 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. There will be music, wine, and refreshments. The show…
Zhen Guo: Chroma Comes from the Margins features ten recent large-scale ink paintings on rice paper, some with brightly colored stripes in oil pastel, a neon light installation, and a seven-minute film by Chinese feminist artist Zhen Guo. Her newest paintings evolved from a series of black and white,…
The City Island Nautical Museum has tapped Bronx-based visual artist Liz Alderman to launch their new initiative to showcase contemporary art within their historic landmarked building at 190 Fordham Street in Bronx, New York. Alderman’s exhibit FLOCKED opens to the public on Sunday, June 11 from 1-4pm. Birds…
Part of BCA's Artist Sustainability Workshop SeriesThe Craft of Grantwriting for Artists is a free workshop series in grant writing led by Rachel Cobert. Participants will gain tips and insight into writing a successful grant application. The three workshops include: Class I: The Philanthropic Universe There…
FAD Market and Brooklyn Brewery are happy to announce the launch of their partnership this fall, featuring a new pop-up market location right in Brooklyn Brewery’s Packaging Hall. Featuring over 20 makers, artists, and creatives, FAD Market lands in Williamsburg for the first time. Stop by to browse…
Former New York City call girl Mary Goggin shares the true, award-winning story of her traumatic Irish Catholic upbringing, alcoholism, drug addiction and prostitution. Fortunately, like all fables, there is a happy ending. As we peel away the last layer of a broken woman who never felt she fit in, we…
Zhen Guo: Chroma Comes from the Margins features ten recent large-scale ink paintings on rice paper, some with brightly colored stripes in oil pastel, a neon light installation, and a seven-minute film by Chinese feminist artist Zhen Guo. Her newest paintings evolved from a series of black and white,…
FAD Market and Brooklyn Brewery are happy to announce the launch of their partnership this fall, featuring a new pop-up market location right in Brooklyn Brewery’s Packaging Hall. Featuring over 20 makers, artists, and creatives, FAD Market lands in Williamsburg for the first time. Stop by to browse…
Part of BCA's Artist Sustainability Workshop SeriesThe Craft of Grantwriting for Artists is a free workshop series in grant writing led by Rachel Cobert. Participants will gain tips and insight into writing a successful grant application. The three workshops include: Class I: The Philanthropic Universe There…
The 2024 Community Engagement Grants (CEG) application cycle is now open. This online information session series will cover how to apply, more on the Arts Fund, New Work, and Community Arts grants, timeline, and more. The deadline to submit your application is October 31st at 11:59 PM. Returning…
With a subtitle like “A Hopeful Tale of Heroin, Hooking, and Happiness”, the audience knows right off the bat this offering will be quite the ride. Goggin starts off the show by opening the book of a faerie tale rife with challenges set up for the titular “princess” to lose her way on the path…
Zhen Guo: Chroma Comes from the Margins features ten recent large-scale ink paintings on rice paper, some with brightly colored stripes in oil pastel, a neon light installation, and a seven-minute film by Chinese feminist artist Zhen Guo. Her newest paintings evolved from a series of black and white,…
With a subtitle like “A Hopeful Tale of Heroin, Hooking, and Happiness”, the audience knows right off the bat this offering will be quite the ride. Goggin starts off the show by opening the book of a faerie tale rife with challenges set up for the titular “princess” to lose her way on the path…
Part of BCA's Artist Sustainability Workshop SeriesThe Craft of Grantwriting for Artists is a free workshop series in grant writing led by Rachel Cobert. Participants will gain tips and insight into writing a successful grant application. The three workshops include: Class I: The Philanthropic Universe There…
The 2024 Community Engagement Grants (CEG) application cycle is now open. This online information session series will cover how to apply, more on the Arts Fund, New Work, and Community Arts grants, timeline, and more. The deadline to submit your application is October 31st at 11:59 PM. Returning…
This fall, join FAD Market at The Invisible Dog Art Center in Boerum Hill. We’ll be hosting a specially curated fall pop-up over Halloween weekend celebrating the creativity and energy of New York City. Come shop a wide selection of handcrafted goods from over 50 makers, designers, and small businesses…
Zhen Guo: Chroma Comes from the Margins features ten recent large-scale ink paintings on rice paper, some with brightly colored stripes in oil pastel, a neon light installation, and a seven-minute film by Chinese feminist artist Zhen Guo. Her newest paintings evolved from a series of black and white,…
This fall, FAD Market returns to Dumbo’s Empire Stores, with a monthly pop-up from September to November. Discover over 30 talented makers, artisans and small businesses who live and create in New York City and beyond. Grab a friend and come for a curated selection of goods including handmade jewelry,…
Zhen Guo: Chroma Comes from the Margins features ten recent large-scale ink paintings on rice paper, some with brightly colored stripes in oil pastel, a neon light installation, and a seven-minute film by Chinese feminist artist Zhen Guo. Her newest paintings evolved from a series of black and white,…
This fall, FAD Market returns to Dumbo’s Empire Stores, with a monthly pop-up from September to November. Discover over 30 talented makers, artisans and small businesses who live and create in New York City and beyond. Grab a friend and come for a curated selection of goods including handmade jewelry,…
Zhen Guo: Chroma Comes from the Margins features ten recent large-scale ink paintings on rice paper, some with brightly colored stripes in oil pastel, a neon light installation, and a seven-minute film by Chinese feminist artist Zhen Guo. Her newest paintings evolved from a series of black and white,…
Zhen Guo: Chroma Comes from the Margins features ten recent large-scale ink paintings on rice paper, some with brightly colored stripes in oil pastel, a neon light installation, and a seven-minute film by Chinese feminist artist Zhen Guo. Her newest paintings evolved from a series of black and white,…
Zhen Guo: Chroma Comes from the Margins features ten recent large-scale ink paintings on rice paper, some with brightly colored stripes in oil pastel, a neon light installation, and a seven-minute film by Chinese feminist artist Zhen Guo. Her newest paintings evolved from a series of black and white,…