One Book One Bronx discussions of Killing the Black Body by Dorothy E. Roberts

This book is a no-holds-barred response to the liberal and conservative retreat from an assertive, activist, and socially transformative civil rights agenda of recent years - using a Black feminist lens and the issue of the impact of recent legislation, social policy, and welfare "reform" on Black women's - especially poor Black women's - control over their bodies' autonomy.

In-person at BAS: Saturdays, 12pm-1:30pm, Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, & 30

On Zoom: Tuesdays, 7pm-8:30pm, Oct 29, Nov 5, 13, & 20

 
 

Community Quilt-Making Workshop with Laura Alvarez

Saturday, October 26, 2024, 3-5pm

Join us on Governors Island as our Artist in Residence Laura Alvarez presents Pieces of Life, a community quilt-making workshop. Everyone is welcome to contribute a square! All quilt-making materials are provided.

The final quilt will be displayed in our Artist Residency house - 410A, Colonels Row, Governors Island.

 
 

Andre Trenier & Lady K Fever: Intersecting Visions

Curated by Christine DeFazio

On view: October 17 - November 16, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 17, 6:30-8:30pm
Closing Celebration: Saturday, November 16, 5-7pm

FREE Art Classes!

Join us every Saturday from 2-4pm, September 14 - November 16 for FREE art classes that focus on drawing, painting, clay work, and more!

All ages and abilities welcome.

 
 

One Book One Bronx discussions of Heads of the Colored People: Stories by Nafissa Thompson-Spires

This year, One Book One Bronx honors the lasting legacy of activist, scholar, and writer James Baldwin with a series of discussions, panels, screenings, and wellness, focusing on a wide range of literary works and ideas. Click here for details.

In Heads of the Colored People: Stories, Nafissa Thompson-Spires grapples with race, identity politics, and the contemporary middle class in this "vivid, fast, funny, way-smart, and verbally inventive" collection. Free books are available at in-person locations.

In-person at BAS: Saturdays, 12-1:30pm, Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, & 12

On Zoom: Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm, Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, & 8

 
 

The Intersectionality of The Taino: Embracing A Cultural Exploration

On view: September 6 - October 12, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, September 6, 6:30-9:30pm
Closing Celebration: Friday, October 11, 6:30pm

The Action Lab presents Hip-Hop Summer Camp

Join us for a multitude of breakdance, DJ, graffiti and MC workshops August 15, 16, 29, 30 & 31!

Led by instructors Grand Wizzard Theodore, Kaylove BX, Kidstyleski, Bboy Pollo and Kemba.

Latin American Foto Festival

On view: August 10 - 31, 2024

Bronx Community Exhibition - Maps and Legends

Saturday, July 27th

Maps and Legends, a community exhibition showcasing the amazing work done by those who attended our Saturday art workshops, where we explored themes of place and connection through mapmaking and other art mediums.
Join us to see the show and for some collaborative art making / storytelling!

Fiesta San Juan Presents Arts for EveryBody Day-long Celebration

Saturday, July 27

Join us at El Nuevo San Juan/Simpson Building, 1065 Southern Blvd., Bronx as Urban Health Plan (UHP) brings back Fiesta San Juan, a time-honored, day-long community celebration that this year will highlight the deep connection between the arts and health!

BAS will be holding workshops from 11am - 3pm!

Giving Light Social Justice Series: Celebrating Fatherhood

He WHO beGETS the CHILD

Curated by Beverly Emers

On view: June 1 - July 13, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 1, 2-6pm
Closing Reception with Ice Cream Bar: Saturday, July 13, 2-6pm

Hold me as I fly - Abrázame mientras vuelo

On view: April 11 - May 18, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 11, 6:30-8:30pm
Closing Ceremony: Saturday, May 18, 4-8pm

Exhibitors include Tuxamee, Iman Hill, Amari-Grey, Al-Wasi’ Collective, Miatta Kawinzi, Alicia Grunion, Maya Jeffereis and Ujamaa Earthseed Collective.

Curated by asmara

 Where Goes the Neighborhood? Signs of the Time

On view: January 20 - February 17, 2024
Round Table: Sat., Jan. 20, 1-4pm
Opening Reception: Sat., Jan. 20, 5-8pm

Curated by Jerri Allyn & Sabine Schumacher

Exhibiting artists include Ed Alvarez, Valeri Larko, Alethea Pace, ActUp Philly, and work from Center for the Study of Political Graphics.