Wide Rainbow

Wide Rainbow Wide Rainbow is a contemporary art after school program. We are a free 501c3 non-profit based in NYC that connects contemporary artists with the community.

We serve low-income neighborhoods with limited or no access to the arts or arts education. Affiliated with like-minded organizations and institutions, Wide Rainbow initiates contemporary art collaborations, creating progressive workshops and inspiring after-school activities. Partnering with contemporary artists within the community, Wide Rainbow aims to promote access to art and culture today, in

vigorating the creative spirit of otherwise underserved or neglected youth of New York City. Artists become teachers, mentors, and natural proponents of creative development. www.widerainbow.org

Emma Otheguy ( .otheguy ) is the author of several books for children, including the picture books A Sled for Gabo and M...
06/05/2026

Emma Otheguy ( .otheguy ) is the author of several books for children, including the picture books A Sled for Gabo and Martina Has Too Many Tías, the bilingual picture book Martí’s Song for Freedom, and the middle-grade novels Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene and Silver Meadows Summer.

Otheguy’s books emphasize the deep connections between Latin America and the United States and aim to share these stories of bridges and convergences with everyday kids. Before becoming a writer and historian, Otheguy graduated from Swarthmore College, sold books at an independent bookstore, and taught elementary-school Spanish.

A joy to host author Emma Otheguy ( .otheguy ) for a wonderful Wide Rainbow Storytime at Urban Scholars Community School...
06/05/2026

A joy to host author Emma Otheguy ( .otheguy ) for a wonderful Wide Rainbow Storytime at Urban Scholars Community School ( ), complete with personal book signings for each student. Thank you Emma!

Tschabalala Self ( b.1990 Harlem, New York) lives and works in the Hudson Valley, New York. Self is an artist who build...
05/27/2026

Tschabalala Self ( b.1990 Harlem, New York) lives and works in the Hudson Valley, New York. Self is an artist who builds a singular style from the syncretic use of painting, printmaking and sculpture to explore ideas surrounding figuration. She constructs depictions of predominantly women using a combination of sewn, printed, and painted materials, traversing different artistic and craft traditions. The formal and conceptual aspects of Self’s work seek to expand her critical inquiry into selfhood and human flourishing.

It was an honor to visit the New Museum ( ) for a very special workshop hosted by artist Tschabalala Self ( ), whose w...
05/27/2026

It was an honor to visit the New Museum ( ) for a very special workshop hosted by artist Tschabalala Self ( ), whose work “Art Lovers” adorns the facade of the new addition to the museum. It will live there for the next two years, inspiring countless New Yorkers like our students at TYWLS ( ), who Tschaba guided as they made their own textile figurations inspired by the piece.

An artist, entrepreneur, and mom, Susie Jaramillo ( ) realized the songs and stories of her childhood were missing in t...
05/21/2026

An artist, entrepreneur, and mom, Susie Jaramillo ( ) realized the songs and stories of her childhood were missing in the U.S. She wanted to raise her children to love their culture and heritage, so she brought these songs and stories to life for a new audience with adorable animated characters and music. Susie believes storytellers are teachers and creativity is a superpower.

Exploring Haitian culture with Susie Jaramillo ( ), who visited us at Urban Scholars ( ) for a Wide Rainbow Storytime ...
05/21/2026

Exploring Haitian culture with Susie Jaramillo ( ), who visited us at Urban Scholars ( ) for a Wide Rainbow Storytime to share her book from the Canticos ( ) Tiny Travelers series. ♥︎

Cheyenne Julien ( ) (b. 1994, Bronx, NY) lives and works in the Brooklyn, NY. She received her BFA in Painting at the R...
05/18/2026

Cheyenne Julien ( ) (b. 1994, Bronx, NY) lives and works in the Brooklyn, NY. She received her BFA in Painting at the Rhode Island School of Design in 2016. Her practice explores cultural and collective histories reflected through her own lived experiences. Often derived from memory, Julien’s paintings and drawings portray intimate subjects inspired by her closest relationships and life in New York City.

Students put their final touches on paintings made alongside artist Cheyenne Julien ( ) during her 4 week Wide Rainbow ...
05/18/2026

Students put their final touches on paintings made alongside artist Cheyenne Julien ( ) during her 4 week Wide Rainbow Residency at Jacob Riis Neighborhood Settlement in Queensbrige ( ). We can’t wait to share their hard work with you all.

This residency is generously made possible by Pamela and David Hornik. ( ) ♥︎

The eccentric personalities, the fashion, the architecture: these everyday elements—a perpetual source of inspiration—ar...
05/07/2026

The eccentric personalities, the fashion, the architecture: these everyday elements—a perpetual source of inspiration—are why New Zealander Mokshini ( ) now calls Brooklyn home. Mokshini is a multi-disciplinary artist whose creative output ranges from painting to concept sketching, editorial collaborations, and textile design. All feature her signature witty, yet sophisticated take on daily life in the city, which is borne of her whimsical portrayal of characters and a passion for storytelling.

A seriously joyful Wide Rainbow Storytime with illustrator extraordinaire Mokshini ( ) reading her book Faith Takes the...
05/07/2026

A seriously joyful Wide Rainbow Storytime with illustrator extraordinaire Mokshini ( ) reading her book Faith Takes the Train to our early readers at Urban Scholars Community School ( ).

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