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Bronx Arts

Founded by visionary community leaders in 1962, the Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is dedicated to advancing cultural equity in the Bronx.
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06/03/2026

How does a landscape bear witness to the lives shaped within it?

Join us at BCA HQ for the opening reception of "Landscape as Witness: Lived Experience in the Bronx", a Longwood Arts Project exhibition exploring how the borough's streets, housing, infrastructure, waterfronts, and neighborhoods reflect stories of memory, labor, community, and change.

Through painting, photography, installation, and interdisciplinary practice, ten artists with deep connections to the Bronx examine the ways lived experience continually reshapes the landscape of the borough.

📍 BCA HQ
📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕕 Opening Reception
🎟️ Free and open to the public, just RSVP here: https://buff.ly/uqABsKe

Featured artwork: Michael G. Young, Four Brothers, 2015

Artists: Manuel Acevedo, Rebecca Allan, Argenis Apolinario, Duane Bailey-Castro, Linda Cunningham, Valeri Larko, Sohhee Oh, Moses Ros, Sarah Ellen Rowe, and Michael G. Young

Curated by Deborah Yasinsky

06/02/2026

We’re excited to announce that BCA Executive Director Jesús López Jensen has been selected as a 2026 National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) () Fellow! The NLI is an immersive, weeklong professional development program for arts administrators and cultural workers to strengthen skills in nonprofit leadership and build meaningful, long-lasting relationships with peers across the field. Jesús is representing the Bronx as one of 14 leaders from the United States and Puerto Rico in this year’s cohort.

A proud member of the Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities, Jesús leads all efforts to further BCA’s mission to support Bronx artists by building strong connections, providing resources, and advocating for equitable practices in the arts and culture field.

Jesús expands his thoughts below:

“As a Latinx/é leader of an arts and culture organization in the Bronx, NYC’s only majority Latinx/é borough, participating in the 2026 NALAC Leadership Institute will help connect me to critical narratives impacting our communities and to develop and deepen relationships with other Latinx/é leaders across the country.”

Congratulations to Jesús and all fellows! Learn more about Jesús and read the full announcement here: https://buff.ly/IVZINkw

05/29/2026

JOIN US tomorrow, May 30th for Palladium Style! Celebrating the Golden Era of Dance: a free, family-friendly festival honoring musicians and dancers who revolutionized the Latin wave of the 1950s. From mambo, rumba, cha-cha, salsa, and pachanga, this festival will feature a live band covering music and professional dancers, and interactive activations to participate in.

What to Expect:
🪘Land & Ancestor Acknowledgment plus performances by
🎺 Live music performed by
🎶 Salsa, Freestyle, Bachata, Dembow, Reggaeton & More Sounds by
🎨 Art Activation creating DIY hand percussion instruments with artist
💃🏽 Dance performances and free dance lessons with Ismael Otero ()
🪇 A plena demo with hand drums, guiros, shekeres, and claves led by
👪 Family-friendly games and activities

Live Band featuring:
🎤 Carlos Jimenez - vocals/flute/percussion
🎹 Arturo Ortiz - piano
🎶 Ruben Rodriguez - bass
🪘Wilson "Chembo" Corniel - congas
🥁 Edwin Vega - timbales/vocals
🎤 Miguel Gonzalez - bongos/vocals
🎺 John Walsh - trumpet
🎺 Oscar Onoz - trumpet
🎵 Leonardo Govin - trombone

Dance Performances by:
💃🏽Shani Talmor
🪩 Selena Tornez
🕺 Hunter Houde
👯‍♂️ Sekou McMiller

SEE YOU THERE TOMORROW! RSVP here: https://buff.ly/7MTDMwQ

05/28/2026

Join BCA at Fair @ the Square on May 30th before making your way to our Spring Festival!

Come meet the team, learn about our programs, and support Bronx artists at our table. Shop handmade, whimsical pieces by Gladys Rosas-LaFrossia and powerful self-portrait photography by Ana Espinal, exploring identity, beauty, and emotional well-being.

Gladys is a local artist with roots that run deep in the Bronx. She was born and bred in the Bronx. She makes handmade gifts. Her style can be described as funny, quirky and sarcastic, but also sweet and whimsical. Her pieces invite both a chuckle and a moment of thoughtful connection.

Ana Espinal was born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She currently lives and works in the Bronx, NY. Through self-portrait photography, she reflects on the intersection of femininity, identity, beauty standards, and emotional well-being. Her work has been exhibited in New York City, including group shows at SVA Chelsea Gallery, Field Projects Gallery, and Dynamic Arts Gallery.

And a big thank you to the Westchester Sq. Bid for having us! See you then!

05/23/2026

From dance floors to gallery walls to live performances, BCA is bringing the spirit of The Bronx to life this spring with three free events celebrating culture, creativity, and community. Learn more below and RSVP to secure your spot here: https://buff.ly/0bwSp9f

Palladium Style! Celebrating the Golden Era of Dance

May 30 | 1PM - 5PM | Williamsbridge Oval

This free, family-friendly spring festival honors musicians and dancers who revolutionized the Latin culture wave of the 1950s. Attendees will participate in hand percussion and dance demos, a Latin-themed arts workshop, and kid-friendly games and activities.

“Landscape as Witness: Lived Experience in the Bronx” Opening Reception

June 10 | 6PM - 8PM | BCA HQ

This exhibition explores how the borough’s terrain, both physical and perceptual, bears witness to the lives shaped within it. Bringing together 10 Bronx-based artists, the exhibition examines how daily experience shapes and reshapes the built, material, and social environment.

BX Creatives Connect

June 18 | 6PM - 9PM | Walnut Bar & Grill

This dynamic event will activate The Bronx with live performances by local DJs, musicians, dancers, and poets - showcasing the best of Bronx talent. Produced by Ayanna Williams of Uptown Melody, attendees will enjoy an evening filled with words, sounds, and rhythms from rising Bronx artists who embody the soul of our community.

05/22/2026

Curious about what is on the ballot for The Bronx for The People’s Money? We got you!

Swipe through to check out what programs are up for funding. You have until June 21st to vote in person at an upcoming BCA event, at Morris Park Library, or at Westchester Square Library.

You can also vote anytime online!
https://cec.blueberrypop.io/step-1 (Link in bio)

05/21/2026

🌼 The latest from BCA is here 🎨 Tap into artist opportunities, community programming, and what’s happening across our creative network. 🌼

🌼 FREE SPRING AND SUMMER BCA EVENTS ACROSS THE BRONX
Palladium Style! Celebrating the Golden Era of Dance | May 30 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Williamsbridge Oval
(Rain Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026)
This free, family-friendly spring festival honors musicians and dancers who revolutionized the Latin culture wave of the 1950s. Attendees will participate in hand percussion and dance demos, a Latin-themed arts workshop, and kid-friendly games and activities.

Landscape as Witness: Lived Experience in the Bronx
Opening Reception: June 10 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | BCA HQ
This exhibition explores how the borough’s terrain, both physical and perceptual, bears witness to the lives shaped within it. Bringing together 10 Bronx-based artists, the exhibition examines how daily experience shapes and reshapes the built, material, and social environment.

2026 BX Creatives Connect
June 18 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Walnut Bar & Grill
This dynamic event will activate The Bronx with live performances by local DJs, musicians, dancers, and poets - showcasing the best of Bronx talent. Produced by Ayanna Williams of Uptown Melody, attendees will enjoy an evening filled with words, sounds, and rhythms from rising Bronx artists who embody the soul of our community.

🌼 OPPORTUNITIES
BCA's Opportunities Page is a free public resource for artists to list and take advantage of opportunities in The Bronx and beyond. Listings include open calls for artists, studio space, grants, residencies, and more.

🌼 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION - THE PEOPLE’S MONEY
The People’s Money — the Civic Engagement Commission’s citywide participatory budgeting process — is currently in its voting phase. From now through June 21, all New Yorkers age 11 and up can help decide how $4 million in city funds will be invested across the five boroughs. Voting is open regardless of citizenship or incarceration status. This year, BCA is participating — and if 500 people vote, BCA will unlock $4,000 in funding to support Bronx artists, cultural programming, and community initiatives. It takes just four minutes. No donation required.

How do I vote? Vote online or in-person at an upcoming BCA event.

🌼 BCA RESOURCES
BCA's special Resources Page offers valuable and timely information to assist artists and cultural workers navigate current times and features updates on immigration rights, funding, financial assistance, affordable housing, policy changes, and more.

🌼 Links to everything here: https://buff.ly/0bwSp9f

05/19/2026

The weather is warm and we are outside! From workshops to performances, BCA-supported artists and organizations and our cultural partners are bringing incredible events to our communities across the borough. Check out what’s going on in The Bronx!

May 20 at 6PM at El Barrio’s Artspace - The Bata Project is a multimedia journey into "contemporary urban island folklore." In her debut solo exhibition, Puerto Rican artist and BCA board member Leenda Bonilla deconstructs the bata—the house dress that serves as the unofficial uniform, armor, and sanctuary for generations of Caribbean matriarchs.

May 22 at 6:30PM at Bronx Documentary Center - Pop-Up Transit Series Exhibition featuring five photographers who examine New York City’s transit system through the quiet, repetitive rhythms of movement, observation, and fleeting connection.

May 27 at The Point CDC - Bronx teens & young adults: come write, dance, create, and perform with legendary artist Rokafella! Koin Write, Recite & Get Hype! a FREE multidisciplinary workshop series blending dance, songwriting, creativity, and Bronx culture, culminating in a live performance at the 22nd Annual Hunts Point Fish Parade & Arts Festival on June 20!

May 28 at 7PM at The Bronx Beer Hall - POETRY & POTIONS: BORICUA PRIDE EDITION: Puerto Rican artistry, storytelling, resilience, rhythm, and joy with an incredible lineup of featured artists rooted in culture and community hosted by BCA grantee Nicco Diaz.

May 28 - July 16 at 10AM at South Playground - Join Community Engagement Grant (CEG) grantee Silver Shoes Dance Club for this FREE 8-week program for Adults 55+. Learn the basics of social and line dancing. Enjoy making new friends while having fun outside! All abilities are welcome! No partner is required.

May 29 at 6:30PM at Bronx Documentary Center - Join the BDC for a screening of “All the Ladies Slay”, the groundbreaking Bgirl documentary inspired by Marth Cooper and Nika Kramer’s iconic photobook 'We B*Girlz". Directed by veteran Bgirl and BCA grantee Rokafella, the film follows female breakdancers across the United States while exploring identity, motherhood, and representation within Hip-hop culture. Following the screening, Rokafella and Martha Cooper will join us for a conversation + audience Q&A.

May 30 at 1PM at Concrete Plant Park - BRONX INDIGENOUS FUTURISMS' 9th annual gathering, hosted by BCA grantee Caridad De La Luz aka La Bruja.
1pm-2pm Indigenous Herbal Medicine Workshop with Oleana Whispering Dove
2pm-3pm Performances by Cynthia Paniagua, Argelia Rossana, Rokafella
with offerings created by Leenda Bonilla
Workshop and performances near The Bronx River Foodway. Closing at the Kayak Launch.

June 6 at 12PM at Museum of Bronx History - Join in at the backyard of the Museum of Bronx History for an afternoon of art, food, and community. Together, guests will each paint a small wooden canvas that will come together to create one larger collective artwork. Come create something meaningful alongside community 🫶

June 19 at 4PM at Van Courtlandt Park - Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble for an outdoor celebration of Juneteenth at the Enslaved Burial Ground and the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Musical Performances and Libations followed by a Musical Procession to the Museum.

05/18/2026

JOIN US!

Join us for Palladium Style! Celebrating the Golden Era of Dance on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Williamsbridge Oval. This dynamic event will activate The Bronx with live performances by local DJs and musicians, showcasing the best of Bronx talent.

May 30 | 1PM - 5PM | Williamsbridge Oval

Festival Guests will enjoy:
🪘Land & Ancestor Acknowledgment plus performances by Bombazo Dance Co
🎺 Live music performed by Carlos Jimenez Mambo Dulcet
🎶 Salsa, Freestyle, Bachata, Dembow, Reggaeton & More Sounds by Total XTC
🎨 Art Activation creating DIY hand percussion instruments with artist Taiitan
💃🏽 Dance performances and live dance demos
👪 Family-friendly games and activities

RSVP here: https://buff.ly/90TW2Eg

Rain date: June 6 | 1PM - 5PM

05/15/2026

BCA is proud to have partnered with the NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program on their first ever Harlem River Artist Residency. Through this unique partnership, Bronx artist Alethea Pace conducted a year-long performance residency based on the history and story of the Harlem River.

Through film, performance, and dialogue, the culminating event explored the Harlem River as a living system shaped by history, memory, and community.

Grounded in months of engagement along the river, the work shows how art and storytelling can deepen connections to local waterways—and inspire new approaches to stewardship and resilience.

Thank you to our community partners: The Bronx Museum, South Bronx Unite, BXArts Factory, New Roots Community Farm.

Photo credits: Levi Felder and Whitney Browne

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