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Karen 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 […]
When 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 […]
By 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 […]
I’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, […]
BxArts 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 […]
Art 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 […]
Nesting 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 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 […]
BxArts 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 […]
We 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 […]
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