Bronx River Art Center is located in a 16,000-sq. ft. four-story warehouse building bordering the picturesque Bronx River. It is a few blocks from the Bronx Zoo, in the West Farms Community of the South Central Bronx. The Center was founded in 1980 as part of the Bronx River Restoration project, and it was incorporated in 1987 as an independent non-profit, multi-arts organization dedicated to providing art and environmental programming for residents of the Bronx.

BRAC is a place where both emerging and established artists can create and exhibit their works. Our programs of exhibitions, classes, studio spaces and special events (music and dance performances, poetry readings, lectures and film screenings) offer students, artists and residents an opportunity to participate in and experience the arts within an urban setting. All programming is developed with an emphasis on the appreciation and integration of our unique resource - The Bronx River.

PROGRAMS

Education
After School Art Classes for youth (ages 9-21) are offered Monday-Friday from 4-6 PM and Saturday 10-5 PM. The classes are taught by professional artists, and they span the areas of Painting, Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Ceramics, Digital Media and Special Teen Project Studios. Please refer to the class fee information in the education section for fees, fee waivers and scholarships.
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Evening and weekend classes for adults and parent/child teams are also offered. Fee-based classes for adult/child teams, Artist Workshops for neighborhood school groups, daycare and senior centers, and community agencies are available by reservation.

Exhibitions
Bronx River Art Center presents culturally diverse and challenging contemporary art exhibitions that showcase a dynamic mix of emerging and mid-career regional, national and international artists. Exhibitions include solo and group shows in traditional, interdisciplinary and experimental media.

Presenting
For over ten years, BRAC has offered performing arts productions in conjunction with our exhibitions through our "High/Low" series of music, dance and theatre. Performances range from classical to contemporary, including: Modern Jazz, Blues, Salsa and Electronic music, avant-garde theatre dance, and poetry. Performances take place in various spaces throughout our four-story building and in our riverside community garden during warm-weather months. BRAC also offers a speaker series of lecturers and round-table discussions for artists, arts professionals and the community. This program is designed to establish common ground on challenging subjects in the arts and community development.

Studio Space
Studio space is available to artists for up to two years at below-market-value rates. The studios are well-lit, 500-square-foot non-living spaces with 24-hour access. Artists are selected through an annual review of slides and resumes. The Artists Space Program aims to create a creative environment where professional artists of all backgrounds can communicate with one another and the community while pursuing their own work. For more information, please contact Jose Ruíz at 718-589-5819 (x14) or jruiz@bronxriverart.org.

Support Us
As a contributor to the Bronx River Art Center, you will be invited to exhibitions, openings and seminars. Plus, you will receive discounts to performing arts and special events, and you will also enjoy opportunities to meet with resident artists in their studios.

CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION: Name___________________________________________ Street___________________________________________ City__________________State________Zip___________ Telephone_______________________________________
E-mail__________________________________________ Date____________________________________________

DONATION LEVELS:
Individual: $25
Friend: $25-$99
Family*: $150
Sponsor: $100-$199
Benefactor: $200-$499
Silver Circle: $500-$999
Gold Circle: $1000 and up

Please make checks payable to Bronx River Art Center.
Mail to: Bronx River Art Center P.O. Box 5002 Bronx, NY 10460
Call 718-589-5819 with inquiries.

*Family membership includes two adults and all household members under 18. Contributions are deductible within legal limits for income tax purposes. Bronx River Art Center is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation guided by a professional staff and dedicated board of directors.