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The BxArts Factory’s mission is to bridge the accessibility gap between the arts and the community.
BxArts Factory sponsors regular art exhibitions at venues in the Bronx, organizes programs and networking events for artists, develops emerging artists through workshops and educational programs, collaborates with other organizations and local businesses to strengthen ties to the community and increases community engagement with art through workshops, street fairs, and other events.
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Mi Gente! Unplugged Featuring Underground System and Spoken Word Artist Lorraine Currelley
Arts in the CommunityBxArts Factory is proud to collaborate with Mi Gente Latinx Bronx Music Festival and The Point CDC to present Mi Gente! Unplugged. This is a live acoustic show featuring the Bronx Spoken Word Artist Lorraine Currelley and the undeniably exciting band, Underground System. We want you to share an intimate space and celebrate Black History Month on Saturday, February 18th, […]
Paint The Night Away: Love & Friendship
Bronx and Crafts, Paint the NightLove & Friendship: Paint Nite! Saturday, February 11, 2017 From 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Bronx Drafthouse 884 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452 You don’t need any experience in painting to become an artist for one night and have fun in the process. On this night, we I host a painting class […]
Ruddy Mejia: Wearable Art for our Anniversary Party
Anniversary, FundraisingBy Natalie Caro With only few days left until we blow the candles out and make our big birthday wish, BxArts Factory is hard at work fashioning what will be a fascinating night. Ruddy Mejia a self taught Bronx artist, a place that for him, “provided the perfect blend of influences.. to translate his passion into […]
Gabriel Chakarji and Carmela Ramirez will be playing and singing live at our Anniversary
UncategorizedWe are beyond thrilled to have the amazing Gabriel Chakarji and Carmela Ramirez playing and singing live at our anniversary!!! Their album Vida/Life will be also available for purchase! Buy your tickets today: www.2anniversarybxaf.eventbrite.com The young music talents Carmela Ramirez and Gabriel Chakarji get together in a creative period of their lives, where they decide to […]
12×12 Ways of Sustainability: How You Can Make the Holidays Home Again
Exhibitions, FundraisingBy Natalie Caro In a time where big box stores threaten local economies, holidays have become the battle ground for sustainable growth in our communities. Instead of gifting iPads and other popular branded store- bought items, what about gifting hand crafted art? Our anniversary event, will provide an opportunity to gift a one of kind […]
BxArts Factory 2nd Anniversary Featured Artist: KayLove
Anniversary, FundraisingKaren KayLove Pedrosa: Graffiti and Miniature Trains We have so many things to look forward to! Our anniversary is revved up to be another amazing birthday. Today, we introduce you to one of the many wonderful entertainers whose live artistry will be featured before we cut the cake, KayLove. Karen KayLove Pedrosa is an Advisory Board Member and a […]
Our Stories: Art At Home by Laura Alvarez
Our StoriesWhen I reflect on the presence of Art in my life, I can only say it was always there. My mother is an artist and my father is a scientist who loves art. Our vacation consisted of always visiting old historic european places and museums. We appreciated art as a family. Growing up, everyone always […]
NAP: Pizza Party with Lovie
Nesting the Arts ProjectBy Natalie Caro and Yolanda Rodriguez As schools become increasingly test-centered and everything academic seems to be focused on standardization, the Arts are often the last bastion of imagination, creative learning, and play. In an article written in 2008, Laurie E Hansen describes her arts in the home project and illustrates the ways in which […]
Our Stories: Art at Home by John Maney
Our StoriesI’m proud to sit on the Advisory Board for the BxArts Factory, because the arts have played such a major role in my life. I grew up in a place, and at a time where segregation in schooling was a reality. The elementary school I attended was a mix of mainly black, Native American, […]
Our Stories: Art At Home by Yolanda Rodriguez
Our StoriesBxArts Factory began with a vision in mind. That vision is the collection of the experiences of an amazing group of people, including me. I have seen how art and community made a difference in my life as I made The Bronx my new home in 1997. I wrote, and served and that connected me […]
Our Stories: Art At Home by Laura Olivera
Our StoriesArt was recording music from the radio to later write the lyrics on pause and play mode in my composition book of rhymes. Art was laying on the bed for hours staring into the ceiling wondering “what is life” and my purpose as I naively scavenged through pages of the Word searching for understanding, the […]
NAP: Secret Message Paintings with Lovie
Nesting the Arts ProjectNesting the Arts Project has begun and our Virtual Artist in Resident, Lovie Pignata, did a wonderful job during our first workshop! On October 21st, she presented parents with a simple activity, sure to be easy to replicate at home, with their families. The activity was called Secret or Hidden Message Paintings. Parents were asked […]
We have a new Advisory Committee!!
Advisory CommitteeWe are happy to introduce to you our 2016-2017 Advisory Committee! After a few months of a competitive selection process we have carefully chosen a group of dynamic and committed individuals to join us in our mission to bring art to every household. Each member enthusiastically told us about their experiences with art at home […]
NAP has its first Virtual Resident Artist: Lovie Pignata
Nesting the Arts ProjectBxArts Factory is proud to introduce to you our very first Artist in Virtual Residence, Lovie Pignata. We received excellent proposals for the Nesting the Arts Project, and after a very competitive review, we selected hers for its simplicity and family friendly activities. Together with Wonderfully Made we will begin this unique initiative on October 21st. Our very […]
Surprise, Surprise… Paint the Night Away is back!
Bronx and Crafts, Paint the NightWe are back with our monthly Paint the Night Away events! This September our design will be a surprise! We will be at the Bronx Beer Hall by popular demand! Join us for a fun, chillax night of painting, beer drinking, music and real cool vibes!!! Ticket includes a FREE drink from the draft selection […]