Grants Range: $1,000 - $5,000
Supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Greater New York Arts Development Fund
Arts Fund (AF) develops Bronx artists and small arts organizations through its support of high-quality arts projects that engage Bronx audiences in a diverse array of artistic works in all disciplines, genres, and styles. Bronx-based individual artists, artist collectives and 501c3 arts organizations with an organizational budget below $100,000 may apply for grants of up to $5,000 that contribute to the cultural life of the borough. Individual Bronx residents and artist collectives do not need a fiscal sponsor; they may apply directly to this program. In 2019, Arts Fund distributed $121,500 to 27 artists and organizations.
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2019 AWARDEES
Boogie Down Boogaloo! Show your Boogie Down Style. Learn about the roots of Latin Boogaloo, make your personal mark as… more
“If only I were (_______) I’d be beautiful!” This is the unsettling thought of many women of color struggling… more
Mural Tribute to Women and Diversity will involve leading a mural tribute to women, painted by a collaboration of 3… more
Collaborating with long-time neighbors, we create participatory, immersive soundwalks through Mott Haven. In each walk two residents listen together to… more
This project will provide Puerto Rican and Latino youngsters, adults and seniors a total of 10 workshops on how to… more
Bardekova Ensemble plans to bring 400 years of classical woodwind quintet music to all age groups and socioeconomic levels. New… more
Fishermen of the North East Bronx is a series of photographic portraits by Ben Zucker. This work documents… more
The event, sponsored by the B H F Inc. will organize several art exhibitions during September/December 2019. Every 3 years… more
Kelly Street Garden and its residents will be revising the mural located at the end of the garden. The mural… more
A Musical Offering, 2019 presents a concert of exquisite music from eras gone by, with the spoken… more
di.vi.sion concerts is a series of four professional classical music concerts in the Bronx. Celebrating six years of presenting programs… more
Vocalist, Elissa Carmona will debut “Natural Woman”, a five-concert tour in spring 2019 that celebrates the life and music of… more
Emmit Thrower will be creating an interactive short film documentary and photo exhibit exploring the connection between Bronx community street… more
This dance centered gathering will celebrate the similarities & differences of Hip hop and House- two NYC dance genres that… more
Personal Jewels: An Experience-Collage Mural will be a highly personalized, original mural, designed and created by seniors during a series… more
Hilda Rivera-Pantojas plans to engage local artists and the Bronx community-at-large in highlighting the costuming and Puerto Rican folklore through… more
I’RAISE Dance Academy offers free high-quality dance classes to young people in low-income neighborhoods. Young people with demonstrated passion and… more
COMIC CULTURE: DYNAMIC BRONX! teaches cultural awareness, tolerance, and critical thinking. Cartooning, graphics software and writing skill-sets are built into… more
This is a public gathering which explores the possibilities of drawing as a group. Exercises will be worked on that… more
Artists After Maria is an exhibition of photography and narrative writing presenting the effects of Hurricane Maria on the lives… more
The Bronx Loiza Community Festival will engage community members in celebrating Afro-Puerto Rican cultural traditions. Five main activities encompass this… more
MazArte Dance Company: MazArte & Folclor is a Mexican Folkloric dance program where children ages 6-11 and teens ages 12-17… more
The Bronx CommuniTea Hat Fund is a social “happening.” This event focuses on the building of community relationships and bridging… more
tHe GEM. iN. I features a dancer and three instrumentalists, playing R&B, reggae, gospel, experimental music and spoken word with… more
Act with Art is an enriching art program that will encourage youth to use various visual-art forms to… more
Some view the Bronx as the neglected borough. Yet it has produced a Supreme Court Justice, award-winning entertainers, and recently… more
This project will consist of 2 musical performances. One performance will be for the Divine Light Church while the second… more
Project X has had the privilege of creating & building with the community of Mott Haven for the past two seasons.… more
Raíces Cultural Arts Association presents “El Son Y Su Esencia.” In this interactive cultural presentation, dancers, musicians, historians, and the… more
With the project “Engineering Drawing Tools from Nature”, Rosemarie Fiore will partner with Wave Hill to combine engineering, art, and… more
South Bronx Artists will open their studios to the public for one afternoon. Artists will be present to meet their… more
Queer Eyes Queer Spirits is an opportunity to share stories on how spirituality makes us stronger. How people use indigenous… more
Molding Our Community is an initiative by and for the Bronx Community that engages multi-generations in an open-air ceramic workshop.
Hot Cabinet Presents Cosmic Freedom is a two-day collaborative workshop and show at the Bronx Social Center. After facilitating a… more
Ubuntu, meaning humanity towards others, serves as the cornerstone for Tijay’s project. It focuses attention on seniors’ connection to migration,… more
The Solid Ground Project includes: “Solid Ground: A Play about Landing on your Feet” for teens and young adults, “Power… more
Since 1994, in June of every year, all the students of Millennium Dance Company (MDC) have the opportunity to share… more
This project includes the Annual Spring and Winter concerts in 2019. The performances will occur in May and December at… more
This project will be a musical presentation by an American/Garifuna musical director in collaboration with prominent jazz artists and Honduran,… more
Poetic Affair seeks to draw in artists and art lovers from the community. Art Defined Productions, Inc. produces this showcase… more
The Pohela Boishakh Festival is the perfect cocktail of education & entertainment. It is a pleasure to host a full… more
“The Neighbors” is a dark comedy about a group of 8 people of varying ages and backgrounds who live on… more
The Bronx Concert Singers, Inc.: Bronx Concert Singers 38th Season BCS, professional singers and instrumentalists rehearse & perform two concerts.… more
Art in the Air Presents Poetry in the Air is a community art program that creates temporary site-specific art installations… more
People love comics. We love making comics with homeless young adults. Young people experiencing trauma and disruption find artistic, social,… more
A Concert Series for Seniors will present Barbara Purdy & her Cabaret Experience Jazz Combo in eight weekday afternoon free… more
BCA grants are made possible through the generous support of the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the New York City Council; and the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
