Orange County NY Arts Council

Bronx Council on the Arts ( BCA ) is celebrating over 45 years as a private, non-profit membership organization that is the official cultural agency of Bronx County. Recognized nationally as a leading arts service organization in providing cultural services and arts programs, BCA serves a multicultural constituency in excess of 1.2 million residents. BCA provides an array of services to 5, 000 artists and more than 250 arts and community-based organizations. Cultural Services Basic cultural services include direct financial support to individual artists and non-profit organizations, information services, technical assistance, education and community programming, advocacy and the operation of our Longwood Arts Project, an exhibition gallery and cyber arts program, and the Bronx Writers Center, an initiative dedicated to the creative and professional development of our writers. BCA provides cutting edge programming in arts education and cultural strategies to help revitalize local communities. It designs and implements programs that focus attention on issues of concern to Bronx residents including: job training, financial stabilization, independent contracting, business startups, environmental concerns, and health related issues. BCA actively develops partnerships with the private sector, educational institutions, social service agencies and community organizations for program support. Arts and education services and programs are available for children enrolled in Bronx public schools. The Bronx WritersCorp is a group of writers working with schools, art centers and community groups to help promote literacy. Local partnerships and collaborations are encouraged.

Founded in 1979, ArtsConnection is a nonprofit organization that provides programs in dance, music, theater, and visual, literary and media arts to various public schools throughout New York City. The organization administers several programs for students in kindergarten through grade 12. It works in collaboration with more than 120 schools every year. ArtsConnection administers the Young Talent program, which includes instruction in dance, theater and music for students in grades three through six. It administers various programs that are designed to meet a range of educational goals. In addition, the organization conducts seminars on topics, such as art integration and impact of arts on student achievement. ArtsConnection is located in New York City.