BRONX:AFRICA

February 3 – May 4, 2016

LeRonn Brooks, Exhibition Curator
Atim Oton, Curator, Community Engagement

Main Gallery & Project Room Space

BRONX:AFRICA is a multi-disciplinary and multi-modal exploration of the art, expressions and influences of African cultures and their impact as nationals mix and infuse. BRONX:AFRICA will explore and celebrate the influence of contemporary African cultures in the Bronx and reinforce connections among the many peoples of African descent, mixed heritage and migration-dispersion that call the Bronx home.

Artists include: Seyi Adebanjo, Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, Howard Cash, Elvira Clayton, Dennis RedMoon Darkeem, Lisa Dubois, Nicky Enright, Janet Goldner, Ijeoma Iheanacho, Imo Imeh, Hakim Inniss, Natasha Johnson, Nontsikelelo Mutiti, Ibou Ndoye, Eric Orr, Eto Otitigbe, Thurston Randall, Ibrahima Thiam, A.T.M Tijay Osaretin Ugiagbe, Misra Walker and Tammy Wofsey. Online artists include: Olaniyi Akindiya, Kenneth Anderson, Ray Felix, and Eto Otitigbe.



Events & Public Programs include: artists talks, food tasting, panels and performances will be incorporated with the show and with the throughout the borough. For more information visit the following link! www.bronxarts.org/bronxafrica.asp


Upcoming


Reception & First Wednesday Bronx Trolley: Wed, March 2, 5-9pm

Reception & First Wednesday Bronx Trolley Wed, April 6, 5-9 pm

Closing Reception & First Wednesday Bronx Trolley: Wed, May 4, 5-9pm



Fall Gallery Hours

Monday:
Tuesday:
Thursday:
Friday:

12:00pm - 5:00pm
12:00pm - 5:00pm
12:00pm - 5:00pm
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Closed Wednesday, Saturday. Sunday and holidays.
Wheelchair accessible

Location:

450 Grand Concourse, Room C-190
(at 149th Street)
Bronx, NY 10451

Directions:

Hostos is easily accessible by the 2, 4, and 5 IRT Trains.
Click here for detailed directions.

Phone: 718-518-6728
E-mail:longwood@bronxarts.org




For more information on events and programs please visit www.bronxarts.org

This exhibition is made possible with funding from National Endowment for the Arts, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, NYS Council on the Arts, the Joan Mitchell Foundation, the Lambent Foundation Fund of Tides Foundation, Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Hostos Center for the Arts "&" Culture, Bronx Tourism Council, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., NYC Council Members Andrew Cohen, Andy King, Melissa Mark-Viverito and James Vacca and the Bronx Delegation of the City Council.