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NOVEMBER 15TH DEADLINE - OPEN CALL FOR EMERGING CURATORS

LONGWOOD ART GALLERY CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP

BCA is launching its first Longwood Art Gallery Curatorial Fellowship, a six-month paid opportunity for Bronx-based emerging curators to assist with three exhibitions themed The World We Want to Live In. Gain hands-on experience, work closely with the Gallery Director, and earn a $3,500 stipend. The Fellowship takes place between January and June 2025. Apply by Monday, November 15, 2024.

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OCTOBER 7TH - GRANT APPLICATION OPENS

BRONX DANCE FUND (BDF)

SAVE THE DATE! The Bronx Dance Fund (BDF) application cycle opens on Monday, October 7, 2024. This grant offers up to $7,500 for individual Bronx-based dancers, choreographers, and dance organizations. Don't miss your chance to apply! The 2025 guidelines in English and Spanish will be available soon.

BECOME A GRANTS PANELIST

BCA 2025 GRANT CYCLE

BCA is seeking artists, arts professionals, and nonprofit and community leaders to serve as panelists for our 2025 and future grant cycles.

Grants panelists review and score applications, provide invaluable panelist comments, and recommend recipients for funding. They play a key role in the grants process, and their knowledge and expertise are crucial in shaping the way funds are distributed. Potential panelists from all boroughs are welcome to apply, as BCA’s different grant programs require panelists from in and outside of the Bronx. BCA supports panel diversity in all forms: age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, artistic discipline, location, etc.

Selected panelists will be contacted during grant season (fall/winter). All panelists will receive a modest fee.

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ONGOING...

SEPTEMBER 14TH - THE BODY IS A PORTAL

BRONX MEMOIR PROJECT (BMP) WORKSHOP SERIES

Join us for the final virtual workshop of the BMP Workshop Series, The Body Is A Portal: A Creative Writing Workshop on Poetry, Prose, and Memoir, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 2:40 PM via Zoom.

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SEPTEMBER 25TH, OCTOBER 5TH, 6TH - INFO SESSION

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANTS (CEGs)

The 2024 Community Engagement Grants (CEGs) application cycle is open! Bronx-based artists, collectives, and arts organizations can apply for New Work, Arts Fund, and Community Arts grants ranging from $3,000 - $10,000 for the same project. This year, we have simplified the guidelines and the application process by introducing simple instructions and a unified application form.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an Info Session to learn about the new application process and so much more.

Upcoming Virtual Info Sessions:

- Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

- Saturday, October 5, 2024, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (ASL Interpreter Available)

- Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (Spanish Interpreter Available)

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OCTOBER 18TH, 19TH, 20TH - FINAL OPEN STUDIOS

LONGWOOD @ GOVERNORS ISLAND

Featured: BCA's Longwood @ Governors Island House

Celebrate with us at BCA's Longwood @ Governors Island for a special Open Studios weekend on October 18, 19, and 20, 2024. Join us at the close of our inaugural residency program with special performances on Sunday, October 20th. BCA welcomes visitors every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at House 406B on Colonels Row.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS...

OCTOBER 17 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORKSHOP

CREATIVES THRIVE IN PLACE

Creatives Thrive NYC (CTNYC) empowers NYC artists and creatives with essential financial skills to navigate today’s challenging economy. Through year-round, free online workshops, CTNYC offers expert guidance, valuable resources, and a strong network to help creative professionals succeed. Don’t miss the upcoming Thrive in Place workshop on Thursday, October 17, 2024, where you'll learn about rent stabilization, housing lotteries, and affordable homeownership.

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MEET THE TEAM...

Tracey O'Reilly

Meet Tracey, new Grantmaking Manager at BCA!

“I love working with creative people, and am looking forward to using my knowledge and skills to help support artists in The Bronx to do what they do best- inspire, uplift, and entertain.”

Tracey O’Reilly is an artist manager, resident of Crotona Park East, entrepreneur, and a former activist and policy advisor. She comes from the music business where she has worked with a variety of musical artists, and is excited to continue supporting artists across all genres. Tracey loves many types of music (especially 90’s R&B and Hip Hop!), books, good food, fashion, interior design, and meeting new people.

Guadalupe Ambrosio

Meet Guadalupe, new Grantmaking Associate at BCA!

"I am so excited to join BCA. It's an opportunity to blend my passions—art, advocacy, and my love for The Bronx—to elevate the creative spirit of our extraordinary borough."

Guadalupe Ambrosio is a Bronx native and multifaceted artist with over 13 years of experience as a community organizer, educator, and nonprofit leader. She is deeply committed to uplifting her community's creativity, beauty, and resilience. With a rich background in storytelling, fashion design, styling, and marketing, she brings a unique artistic perspective to her work. Her advocacy has driven significant policy changes, including the New York State Dream Act and initiatives supporting undocumented students and educators. 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS: Post opportunities and stay informed about recent ones such as residencies, call for artists, studio space, grant opportunities, and more.

EVENTS CALENDAR: Post your events and find out what's happening around the borough on BCA's Events Calendar, the one-stop destination for community arts events.