The Bronx Museum of the Arts

The Bronx Museum of the Arts The largest free contemporary art Museum in NYC! On view now ‘Ministry: Reverend Joyce McDonald’

The flagship cultural institution of the Bronx, founded in 1971, The Bronx Museum of the Arts focuses on 20th-century and contemporary art, while serving the culturally diverse populations of the Bronx and the greater New York metropolitan area. The museum's home on the Grand Concourse is a distinctive contemporary landmark designed by the internationally-renowned firm Arquitectonica. The Bronx Mu

seum of the Arts maintains a permanent collection of 20th and 21st-century works by artists of African, Asian, and Latin American ancestry. Additionally, the Museum collects works by artists for whom the Bronx has been critical to their artistic practice and development. The Museum's educational offerings spring from these central programs with outreach to children and families as well as adult audiences.

05/22/2026

We’re kicking off Pride Month the only way we know how — loud, late, and full of energy. Join us at on June 5 for First Friday: Floorwork — BK Pride Kickoff, a night of music, movement, art, and community. Learn more below and RSVP via the link in ’s bio 🔗

💫 First Friday: Floorwork at is hosted by , a social community creating spaces for q***r and trans people of color and allies to connect, heal, and explore.

💫 Master Copy (.1102), a genre-fluid DJ collective pushing the boundaries of soundscapes, will keep the dance floor alive all night with sets from Philip Morgan (), , and .

💫 Guests will enjoy complimentary drinks by (while supplies last), plus additional refreshments throughout the evening.

💫 ’s galleries will remain open late so you can experience our critically acclaimed exhibition, ‘The Seventh AIM Biennial: Forms of Connection,’ after hours.

So get dressed. Bring your people. Charge your phone. And come sweat, move, flirt, and celebrate Pride with us at 🌈

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There’s a lot of exciting things happening with ’s teen programs - which offer paid arts internship opportunities for NY...
05/19/2026

There’s a lot of exciting things happening with ’s teen programs - which offer paid arts internship opportunities for NYC high school students every fall, spring, and summer:

⭐️ ’s Teen Council Spring 2026 Cohort is currently accepting submissions of teen artwork and creative writing for a “zine” (self-published, DIY booklet) to be released this June!

⭐️ The application for our Teen Summer 2026 session opens this Friday, May 22!

⭐️ ’s Teen Council recently participated in Teens Take the Met - an annual free event for teens at !

⭐️ Thanks to the generosity of a Board Member and , Teen Council also recently toured NYC 2026!

More info about the teen artwork & creative writing open call and the Teen Summer application can be found via the link in our bio 😎

Pictured: 1 & 2 - Excerpts from a Teen Council zine (cropped for IG); 3 - Teen Council and Educators at Teens Take the Met; 4 - Teen Council and Educators at NYC 2026; 5 - Flyer with details of the open call for teen artwork & creative writing

05/18/2026

Summer is officially heating up, and is bringing the energy with our First Friday Summer 2026 Series — three unforgettable themed parties taking over Friday nights in June, July, and August. Go to the link in our bio to learn more and RSVP to attend for 🆓!

is proud to host The First Bronx Art & Book Festival this Saturday, May 9 from 1-5PM! Learn more via the link in our bi...
05/07/2026

is proud to host The First Bronx Art & Book Festival this Saturday, May 9 from 1-5PM! Learn more via the link in our bio - no RSVP is needed to attend, just drop by 🤩

The First Bronx Art & Book Festival features work by talented artists and authors as well as live music and interactive activities for all ages. Participating creatives include , Fay Bonas, , Majora Carter, , Karen Kelley, , , , , , and Elton Tucker.

The Festival is presented in partnership with , , , , , , and .

This Saturday, May 9, from 1-3PM, is also offering a Family Time fabric collaging workshop led by artist , whose work is currently on view at the Museum as part of ‘The Seventh AIM Biennial: Forms of Connection.’ No RSVP or registration is needed to participate in this free workshop, just drop by. More info in ’s bio.

With all the buzz around a certain fashion-forward museum gala tomorrow, we’re remembering and feeling very proud of our...
05/04/2026

With all the buzz around a certain fashion-forward museum gala tomorrow, we’re remembering and feeling very proud of our own fabulous fundraising Gala this past April 🥂✨

The occasion brought 500 guests together at on a gorgeous warm spring evening, which was perfectly complimented by bespoke flower arrangements sponsored by .

Attendees dressed in artistic black tie-attire took in the sunset from the roof deck while sipping cocktails sponsored by , then headed inside for dinner and the awards ceremony celebrating Gala Honorees , Lois Plehn, and .

After dinner and the scintillating live art auction, guests reenergized with delicious espresso martinis sponsored by .coffee, then partied into the early hours of the morning to a set by DJ Düe Champ and friends. Gift bags for departing guests included luxury fragrances by .

The successful event helped raise vital funds supporting ’s commitment to providing free universal access to diverse contemporary art 🌎

Check out some of the great coverage of the event in these press clippings from (by ), our Gala Media Sponsor (by .herriman), and - and head to the link in ’s bio for more Gala media highlights and photos by for and & 🤩📸

This Friday, May 1 at 6PM is hosting a free screening of the important documentary film ‘You Are Not Alone’ followed by...
04/30/2026

This Friday, May 1 at 6PM is hosting a free screening of the important documentary film ‘You Are Not Alone’ followed by a Q&A with Director Brittney Russell. Learn more & RSVP via the link in our bio 🔗

‘You Are Not Alone’ focuses on healthcare discrepancies faced by black pregnant people in The Bronx and the physical and mental toll it has on patients.

Bronx native Brittney Russell is a filmmaker and community advocate committed to uplifting stories that shape her hometown. Through documentary storytelling, she centers narratives that explore identity, justice, and lives experience, creating space for voices that have historically been overlooked.

Today - Saturday, April 18 - join artists exhibiting at in ‘The Seventh AIM Biennial: Forms of Connection’ for an Open ...
04/18/2026

Today - Saturday, April 18 - join artists exhibiting at in ‘The Seventh AIM Biennial: Forms of Connection’ for an Open House featuring a variety of activities including an artist talk at 3PM with , , , and facilitated by co-curator Nell Klugman!

Titled “Tender Monuments,” the conversation will explore overlapping themes and materials in these artist’s practices: Working across glass, wax, organic matter, ceramics, and mass consumer debris, the four artists transform materials to embody memory while acknowledging its fragility. Objects associated with permanence become vulnerable through the process of melting, burning, and breaking, while fleeting experiences such as conversation, digital interaction, seasonal change, and everyday ritual are given physical form.

The discussion centers on material transformation and commemoration: How do artists decide what to preserve, archive, or surrender? What does it mean to make intimate histories public? How does material act as a reliquary or a space of transformation?

By collapsing boundaries between private mourning and collective experience, Brouckaert, Cruz, Lee, and Takeda consider how impermanent materials can bear enduring meaning, and how seemingly stable materials reveal their own instability. Together, they ask how art can memorialize loss without fixing it in place, and how care lies not only in preservation, but in allowing change.

Artworks in slideshow:

, ‘Parabolic Traces (Between Hands and Sunsets),’ 2025

, ‘Opportunity for Stillness,’ 2025

, ‘Anthropocene rock garden (new earth),’ 2025

, ‘Nights in April (Ark),’ 2025

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If you’ve been wondering why it’s so hot in NYC right now, it’s because ’s 2026 Gala & Art Auction last night was 🔥🔥🔥We ...
04/17/2026

If you’ve been wondering why it’s so hot in NYC right now, it’s because ’s 2026 Gala & Art Auction last night was 🔥🔥🔥

We are deeply grateful to our Honorees—, Lois Plehn, and —as well as our Co-Chairs & .b.taylor, Host & Benefit Committee members, auction artists, Board of Trustees, sponsors, and staff for making The Bronx Museum’s 2026 Gala & Art Auction such a resounding success 🍾

This extraordinary support affirms a shared belief in the importance of this museum’s mission: that art belongs to the people; that culture is not a luxury, but a necessity; and that voices too often pushed to the margins deserve to be centered, amplified, and protected.

As we celebrate an unforgettable evening, we are energized by what lies ahead, including the reopening of our transformed south wing in the coming year. Together, we are building a future where accessible contemporary art continues to inspire and connect!

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Today - Monday, April 13 - is your last chance to make an absentee bid on coveted artworks and experiences available in ...
04/13/2026

Today - Monday, April 13 - is your last chance to make an absentee bid on coveted artworks and experiences available in ’s 2026 Art Auction powered by .art! All other bidding will occur live at the Museum’s Gala this Wednesday, April 15 🏓 Go to the link in ’s bio to place your bids and purchase Gala tickets! All auction and ticket sales directly benefit the Museum’s work to uplift diverse contemporary artist and ensure free public access to vital and affirming creative experiences ❤️‍🔥



Auction items featured in this post:
1. Reverend Joyce McDonald, Beauty and the Peace, 2021
2. , ‘Top Dollar (study),’ 2015
3. , De Camino a Le Moule,’ 2025
4. , ‘Girl in a Red Dress, 2025
5. , Moon (Paris Review Roof, NYC, 9-11-24 8:20 PM), 2024

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1040 Grand Concourse
The Bronx, NY
10456

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Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 1pm - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

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