2027 Winter Semester | Teaching Artist Opportunities

Bronx River Art Center is seeking creative, passionate teaching artists and facilitators to lead community-based arts education classes during our 2027 Winter Semester. We are especially interested in artists who bring unique perspectives, hands-on approaches, and opportunities for participants to explore new creative practices.

Winter Semester Details

Semester Dates January 19 – March 27, 2027
Class Length 6–10 sessions
Frequency Once per week
Location Bronx River Art Center
Bronx, NY

Available Teaching Opportunities & Time Slots

We are currently looking for teaching artists in the following disciplines and time slots. Artists are encouraged to share their interests and proposed class ideas.

Tuesday

7:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Adult Ceramics / Pottery
  • Photography
  • Digital Arts
  • Experimental Art Practices

Wednesday

4:00 – 6:00 PM | Youth Classes
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Mixed Media
7:00 – 9:00 PM | Adult Classes
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Unique and Experimental Art Practices

Thursday

7:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Pottery / Ceramics
  • Photography
  • Digital Arts
  • Interdisciplinary Art Practices

Saturday

5:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Creative workshops
  • Experimental and interdisciplinary practices
  • Community-based art activities

Additional Disciplines We Welcome

Beyond the listed opportunities, BRAC welcomes proposals in:

  • Drawing and Illustration
  • Painting and Mixed Media
  • Ceramics and Sculpture
  • Photography and Digital Arts
  • Printmaking and Design
  • Environmental and Community-Based Arts
  • Unique, Experimental and Interdisciplinary Practices
Interested in teaching with BRAC?

We encourage teaching artists to apply even if their discipline or proposed class is not specifically listed. Share your experience, creative approach, and availability through our Teaching Artist Application.

Apply to Be a Teaching Artist

Other Positions

We recognize that no candidate will necessarily have every skill or area of experience listed above. Candidates who bring strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to collaborate are encouraged to apply. For the above positions, BRAC will provide access to relevant digital resources and documentation related to the Community Technology Access Site, while the IT consultant will be expected to bring the core technical expertise necessary to successfully implement the project.

Bronx River Art Center strongly welcomes and encourages applications from residents of West Farms and the surrounding Bronx neighborhoods, as well as candidates who have meaningful connections to the communities we serve. We value community knowledge, cultural competency, lived experience, and a commitment to supporting local residents alongside formal education and professional experience.

We are committed to creating opportunities for people who are interested in building their skills and contributing to the Bronx community.

Opportunities

Internship:

Current Availability:
At this time, we do not have any Internship openings for Summer 2026. Please email us at info@bronxriverart.org to inquire about future opportunities as they become available.

Volunteer:

If you are interested in volunteering with BRAC Please email volunteers@bronxriverart.org to be added to our volunteer interest list and we'll reach out as soon as possible about orientation! 

Are you passionate about the arts and community engagement? The Bronx River Art Center (BRAC) offers volunteer opportunities throughout the year for individuals interested in supporting our exhibitions, events, and youth programs.

We welcome students, artists, and community members of all backgrounds who want to contribute their time and talents to a dynamic arts organization.

 

Bronx River Art Center
1087 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10460
T (718) 589-5819
info@bronxriverart.org

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GALLERY HOURS:
Tuesday - Friday: 3:00 - 6 PM
Saturday: 12 - 5 PM Sunday 12-5 PM
Gallery hours are only in effect during the
exhibition dates.

OFFICE & CENTER HOURS:
Monday - Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

BRAC Holiday Closures: New Year’s Day: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Presidents’ Day: Memorial Day: Juneteenth: Independence Day: Labor Day: Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Thanksgiving Day: Day After Thanksgiving: Christmas Day:

DIRECTIONS TO CENTER:  By Train: Take #2 or #5 to West Farms Square/East Tremont. Walk one block east to Bronx Street. By Bus: Take #'s B9, 21, 36, 40, 42, or Q44 to East Tremont and Boston Road. By Car: Take Bruckner Expressway to Sheridan Expressway, and exit at East Tremont Ave. Turn left at the traffic light one block down onto East Tremont. Turn left after one block onto Bronx St. (Cross Bronx Expressway) towards Rosedale Ave, then exit. Turn left onto Rosedale Ave, then take a left onto Tremont Ave. Drive four blocks to West Farms Square.

 

BRAC’s arts programs are made possible with support from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, including Council Members Oswald Feliz, Althea Stevens, Eric Dinowitz, and the Bronx Delegation. Additional support is from Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, the NYC Civic Engagement Commission "People's Money", the NYS Council on the Arts with support from Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYS Legislature. Foundation support is from Con Edison: The Power of Giving, The Lincoln Fund, the Howard Gilman Foundation, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation, Hispanic Federation, the New York Life Foundation in partnership with the Afterschool Alliance, NYC Tourism Foundation and Bronx Tourism Council, the Yankee Foundation and Hyde and Watson. Private support is provided by City Parks Foundation through the NYC Green Fund and individual donors like YOU!!

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