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Here's What's Happening In
APRIL 2026
at the Bronx River Art Center
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Let your creative spirit bloom this spring! Registration for BRAC's Spring 2026 Art Classes is now open, with courses in painting, ceramics, drawing, and more! Visit our education page for more information, including dates, descriptions, and pricing.
Those who wish to register for our art classes but require financial aid to do so can also also apply for one of our BRAC Community Access Scholarships, which offers partial and full scholarships to our weekly classes, plus other discounts.
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BRAC Innovators
Free Afterschool STEAM Program for Pre-Teens & Teens
Ongoing | Rolling Admission
Learning isn't just about science and math. It's about art, too! With our afterschool initiative, BRAC Innovators, participants will explore all the ways that science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics all combine and relate to each other to fuel creative new ways of thinking.
BRAC Innovators is broken up into two programs: MSCreate, a middle school (plus fifth grade) program for ages 10-14, and Teen Project Studio, a high school program for ages 14-19. Click the program logos below to learn more about each.
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We'll continue to have informational sessions for those curious about the BRAC Innovators program. Keep an eye out for upcoming dates for these events.
Gallery
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BRAC is pleased to present Chronicles of Grace: Exploring the Aging Body, a group exhibition confronting cultural perception of aging head-on, offering a reimagined and celebratory view of aging as an integral and beautiful part of the human experience.
Through an array of mediums such as photography, painting, mixed media, and installation, the featured artists — ranging from ages 40 to 85, represent diverse cultural backgrounds and identities — explore the complexities of aging, addressing topics such as menopause, greying, mortality, and the physical, mental, and emotional changes that accompany age.
The exhibition will be on view until April 25th.
Visit Our Gallery Page
Events
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BRAC Spring Open House (April 18th at 12pm)
Join us for our quarterly open house event. Check out the unveiling of our new community room, create beautiful flower prints with teaching artists Tammy Wofsey and Matthew Burcaw, visit the studios of our artist residents, and learn about other community organizations as you vibe to music and enjoy some snacks. Save the date and stay tuned for more information.
Chronicles of Grace — Artist Talk (April 18th at 4:30pm)
An artist talk for our current exhibition (Chronicles of Grace: Exploring the Aging Body) will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about the artistic process and themes of these works from the artists themselves. RSVP here.
Earth Day Workshops (April 24-25th)
Among the many community events happening as part of Earth Week in West Farms, BRAC is offering a handful of art and nature-based workshops that share the goal of enhancing our awareness of self and connection to nature. Save the dates and stay tuned for more information.
ReelAbilities — Dream Touch Believe Film Screening (April 18th at 2:30pm)
BRAC and ReelAbilities are holding a special screening of Dream Touch Believe (2023, 85 min), followed by a live Q&A with director Jenna Naranjo Winters. The film is an intimate and powerful documentary following Michael Naranjo, an Indigenous sculptor who became blind and lost the use of one hand during the Vietnam War. Through resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to his craft, Naranjo develops adaptive sculpting techniques and continues to create deeply expressive work — on his own terms. Purchase tickets here.
Chronicles of Grace — Closing Reception & Tai Chi Workshop (April 18th at 5:30pm)
As part of the closing reception for Chronicles of Grace: Exploring the Aging Body, visitors will be able to partake in a Tai Chi workshop. This workshop will introduce participants to a Chinese martial art that imbues practitioners with better balance, flexibility, and a sense of relaxation regardless of where they are in the aging process. RSVP here.
Teaching Artist Spotlight
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Community Shout-Out
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BRAC Opportunities
Call for Volunteers
Join Us as a BRAC Volunteer!
Invest your time and talents in a vibrant arts community where every contribution makes a difference. Whether you love helping behind the scenes, supporting education programs, or sharing your skills in fundraising and communications, we have a place for you!
We’re getting volunteers together for park cleanups along the Bronx River, studio and gallery prep, and more!
Get involved, meet creative people, and help us keep the arts alive in the Bronx.
Keep Creativity Alive
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Your gift fuels workshops, exhibitions, and youth programs in the Bronx!
For 37 years, BRAC has been a creative home where art sparks connection, nurtures young imaginations, and amplifies the voices of Bronx artists. Every workshop, exhibition, and community project we offer is made possible by friends like you who believe in the power of the arts to inspire and transform. As we look ahead to our next season of bold programs, your donation—big or small—helps us keep our doors open to all and ensures that creativity continues to thrive in the Bronx. Join us in shaping the next chapter of BRAC’s story—make your gift today.
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