BRAC presents INGENUITY: ART & ENTREPRENEURSHIP OF THE BRONX and Juneteenth LP Performance

 

BRONX RIVER ART CENTER 

Celebrating 37 Years of Bringing Arts & Cultural Programs to the Bronx

Ingenuity: Art & Entrepreneurship of the Bronx

February 23rd - April 6th 2024

Opening Reception: Friday, February 23rd at 6:30pm

Curated by Jordan Horton

Featuring Artists:

Stephanie Ayala • Michael Paul Britto • Lisa Dubois

Edgar Santana • Jose “Tutes” Tutiven • Jomar “MSVDA” Velez

Celebrate this new exhibition with a performance by

Juneteenth LP featuring Sterling Stings and Shirazette Tinnin Saturday, February 24th at 4:30 pm

Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 3 – 6:30 PM and Saturdays Noon to 6 PM

RSVP for Ingenuity Opening Reception

Photo: Edgar Santana, “BXNY, Knuckles”, 2023

The Bronx River Art Center is pleased to present its upcoming exhibition, Ingenuity: Art & Entrepreneurship of the Bronx, curated by Jordan Horton. This show features photography and film that reveals the diverse Bronx community through the eyes of local artists.

Six dynamic Bronx-based artists serve as the visionary architects of this exhibition, channeling the heartbeat of their cityscapes to illuminate Bronx and New York iconography with depth and familiarity. Through their lens, they redefine the ordinary, revealing the remarkable magnificence of everyday scenes. Ingenuity becomes a testament to the Bronx's dynamic essence and cultural significance, vividly portraying its strength and vitality through the prism of artistic expression.

For the exhibition, viewers witness the visual journey through the multifaceted layers of Bronx life, as interpreted by its creative community. This celebration of the Bronx's unique identity not only captivates but also serves as a poignant reminder of the profound talent and boundless creativity thriving within our communities.

The Bronx River Art Center pays homage to the entrepreneurial spirit pulsating within these artists' veins in parallel with the exhibition. By fostering a collaborative workspace, BRAC provides a nurturing environment where creativity flourishes and ideas converge. For the duration of the exhibition, BRAC seeks to empower these artists to share resources, exchange insights, and coalesce their visions, further enriching the cultural landscape of the Bronx and beyond.

Ingenuity: Art & Entrepreneurship of the Bronx is a source of inspiration, igniting a conversation on the transformative power of art, community, and entrepreneurial endeavor. In the vibrant tapestry of global culture, the Bronx emerges as a guiding light, offering invaluable cues and boundless inspiration to all seeking to weave their creativity and innovation narrative. In conjunction with the show's theme, BRAC will also present a classical music performance by Juneteenth LP the following evening at 4:30PM. JUNETEENTH LP Featuring STERLING STRINGS and SHIRAZETTE TINNIN February 24th at 4:30pm To celebrate Black History Month, BRAC welcomes Juneteenth LP, whose performance Black Innovation in Music on Saturday, February 24th at 4:30pm coincides with the opening weekend of the Ingenuity exhibition. Alongside fellow musical group Sterling Strings and drummer Shirazette Tinnin, this musical event with highlight and celebrate Black artists' life-changing inventions and culturally defining moments. Get Tickets for Juneteenth Performance