january culture spot

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts stands out—not only as a beacon of contemporary architecture along the historic Grand Concourse—but also among its modern art counterparts throughout New York City. For nearly 40 years, the museum has collected and presented 20th- and 21st- century works by artists of African, Asian and Latin American ancestry. As a driving force behind the Bronx’s blossoming art scene, the museum fosters artist development through their Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) program, which has prepared over 1,000 emerging artists to enter the City’s competitive art market.

This January, the Bronx Museum of the Arts showcases Street Art, Street Life: From the 1950s to Now, an exploration of the street as subject matter and source of inspiration for artists and photographers. On the first Friday of every month, stop by the museum for free music, dance and panel discussions. January’s First Friday event, “Street Dance NYC: The Hitters!”, features a distinguished panel of original hip-hop dance crews, a screening of the trailer for “All the Ladies Say”, and a performance by the band Restoring Poetry in Music (RPM).


Special Offer:
The Museum is offering a Family Admission Pass that consists of a onetime free admission coupon for up to four guests to view the Museum’s exhibit Street Art, Street Life: From the 1950s to Now, currently on display. Visitors must present this special coupon to the Museum upon arrival to receive free admission. Coupons will be available January 1–25 at the Official NYC Information Center–Midtown, Official NYC Information Center–Times Square Alliance, Official NYC Information Center–Federal Hall, Official NYC Information Center–City Hall, and Official NYC Information Center–Chinatown.