Bronx Museum Fall Benefit Concert Nov 5, 2009

On the evening of Thursday, November 5, 2009, famed jazz composer Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra will perform at a special concert benefiting The Bronx Museum of the Arts.

The concert will feature "Wise Latina Woman"; a piece composed by Arturo O'Farrill, the world premiere performance by the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra will honor Bronx-Born Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

• 6:00 pm Dinner at the Home of Laura and Lewis Kruger
• 8:00 pm Concert (performance by Arturo O'Farrill and Afro Latin Jazz orchestra

Tickets:$350 Patron Ticket (including dinner,performance and dessert);
$150 Friend Ticket (including performance and dessert).

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact (718) 681-6000 ext.174 or email jforero@bronxmuseum.org

Visit the Benefit web page

Join us for First Fridays & Bronx Talks

Free events at the Bronx Museum of the Arts

First Fridays! Latin Soundscapes
Friday, November 6, 2009 from 6-10pm
South Building-Lower Gallery

Join The Bronx Museum for an exciting First Fridays! program featuring Ibrahim Gonzalez and his Latin Jazz Quintet.

Bronx Talks: Boulevard of Dreams
Friday, November 6, 2009 from 6-8pm
North Building-2nd Floor

A thoroughly researched work about the Bronx’s most famous boulevard, Rosenblum’s book is an instant classic. Join the author for a gallery talk and celebrate the release of this important volume.

Bronx Talks: It’s Just Begun Book signing with DJ Disco Wiz

Bronx Talks: It’s Just Begun

Book signing with DJ Disco Wiz

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

North Building—2nd Floor

Admission: Free

Meet hip hop’s first Latino DJ as he launches his memoir about growing up in the Bronx, overcoming personal struggles and ultimately finding his true calling as a chef.

Intersections: Grand Concourse Commissions

The second of a three-part exhibition, Intersections: The Grand Concourse Commissions presents a series of projects by Kabir Carter, Jeff Chien-Hsing Liao and Katie Holten considering present-day conditions along the Grand Concourse. In addition, a special installation by Acconci studio transforms the Museum's Lobby in a signifcant way.

Through January 3, 2010

Open House: Sunday, October 4, 2009, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

The Bronx Museum of the Arts AIM 29 Exhibition in New York Times

The Artist in the Marketplace 29th Show (AIM 29) was featured in the New York Times Article.

Read the review Here

First Fridays! start August 7th with a celebration of Ghanaian Documentary Films

It's back everyone, First Fridays! On August 7th in collaboration with the African Film Festival is Africanísimo 3! This 3rd annual outdoor film screening event that will feature live entertainment by DJ Leidis and two great Ghanaian documentaries – “Bronx Princess,” about a 17-year-old girl who leaves behind her mother in the Bronx to reunite with her father, a chief in Ghana; and “HomeGrown: HipLife in Ghana,” which documents the ten year journey of musicians Vision in Progress from the ghettos in Accra to their first international tour.

The event will take place across the street at the Andrew Freedman Home. (1125 Grand Concourse (at McClellan Street))*. Bring your blankets!

This should be a great event that celebrates the arts and Ghanaian Culture.

*In the event of rain, the program will take place at the Museum.

Ms. Battenfield's Book Signing at the BxMA

Last Wednesday, Jackie Battenfield had her book signing at the Bronx Museum of the Arts.

We had some special guests that night, the Arts & Business Council of New York Interns, staff, and mentors were present as well as the Bronx Culture Trolley attendees.

That evening, she shared her experience as a practicing artist and identifies the difficult transition many artists have to make after they've completed a program. Her book provides an abundant amount of resources to ease that transition.

Her book covers topics such as organizing and assessing career plans. She answers the tough questions of how to present yourself professionally to gallery owners, how to get your work into those spaces and how to sustain your growing career. Images and examples accompany the text that allow for an easier understanding of this process.

For more information about her book and Ms. Battenfield click Here

You can also pick up copies of her book at the Bronx Museum of the Arts gift shop.

Thank you to all who attended the event! I hope you find the book incredibly helpful!