ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

APPLICATION OPENS: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) invites independent curators to submit proposals for our second 2026 Longwood Art Gallery exhibition, scheduled for June 10 – June 29, 2026.

BCA seeks to support and amplify diverse voices and narratives that reflect a strong commitment to environmental justice.

This exhibition will be presented at a renowned art space in Harlem, as part of BCA’s ongoing effort to build connections with other art organizations and expand opportunities for Bronx artists beyond the borough.

ABOUT THE LONGWOOD ART GALLERY 

The Longwood Art Gallery is part of The Longwood Arts Project, BCA’s flagship program. Founded in 1981, it was one of the first alternative gallery spaces in The Bronx and to this day it maintains its pioneering focus on artists whose traditions and cultural practices are underrepresented by mainstream venues. The gallery derives its name from its original location at PS39 on Longwood Avenue. From 2003 to 2023, the gallery relocated to the campus of Hostos Community College. Since September 2023 Longwood Art Gallery is located in the Bronx Council on the Arts Head Quarters on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx.

The Longwood Art Gallery predominantly showcases artists of color, women and LGBTQ+ artists. Its exhibitions explore Bronx history, intersectional Bronx cultures, and social justice issues facing our communities. The gallery also offers programs for youth and adults that encourage dialogue and explore exhibition themes in greater depth.

ABOUT THE BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS (BCA)

Founded by visionary community leaders in 1962, The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is a pioneer in advancing cultural equity in The Bronx. From our early beginnings as a presenter of affordable arts programming in select Bronx neighborhoods, we have grown into a cultural hub that serves the entire creative ecosystem of the borough. Our programs serve artists, the public, and the field at large by building connections, providing resources, and advocating for equitable practices. Then as now, we focus on supporting the work of underrepresented groups – especially artists of color, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Through this lens we offer affordable programs for seniors and youth and provide direct services to over 1,500 artists and 250 community-based arts groups each year. For more information, please visit www.bronxarts.org.

2026 OPEN CALL FOR CURATOR

Art has the power to inspire, provoke, transform, and heal. Curators and artists play a crucial role in social and political movements, expressing their views on the world around them. In today’s visual age, they can be a powerful force for change. Curators work creatively by illuminating social issues, catalyzing public discourse, and bringing new audiences into activism.

For the 2026 Exhibition Season, BCA seeks projects and artworks that focus on a range of environmental issues, including racial justice, gender equality, environmental justice, food justice, body justice, and mental health, among others. 

Curators are invited to submit their proposals through Submittable. The submission may include artworks of all disciplines, including, but not limited to installations, video art, sound pieces, objects, sculptures, and paintings.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The Submission deadline is Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The application is open to curators residing in NYC. Proposals should include 60% of artists living in The Bronx. Notification of selection will be sent by Friday, March 6, 2026.

Finalists might be contacted for a virtual or in-person interview before selections are announced. Applications will only be accepted through Submittable. All applications will be kept in our files for future reference. For questions or technical inquiries, please contact longwood@bronxarts.org.

*No phone calls inquiring about the status of your submission, please.

Dear Bronx Dance Fund Recipients,

We are happy to have had you as part of BCA's 2025 Bronx Dance Fund Cohort. As part of your 2025 Bronx Dance Fund agreement, you agreed to submit a Final Report on your grant activities for the year when requested. This will complete your funding requirements.

Your report will help enrich our understanding of how the Bronx Dance Fund has impacted your work and continue to support the dance ecosystem of the Bronx.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Deadline: January 15, 2026

For questions or assistance, please contact:
 

• Tracey O'Reilly, Grantmaking Manager: tracey@bronxarts.org 
• Guadalupe Ambrosio, Grantmaking Associate: guadalupe@bronxarts.org 

We look forward to learning about your achievements and how this funding has supported your artistic practice. 

Are you a performer, visual artist, arts critic, arts historian, musician, curator, other artist or arts professional, or arts engaged community leader?

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) seeks artists, arts professionals, and nonprofit/community leaders to serve as panelists for our 2026, and future grant cycles.

BCA offers several regranting programs, distributing nearly one million dollars of grant funds every year to Bronx artists, collectives, and nonprofit organizations. BCA panelists review and score applications, provide invaluable panelist comments, and recommend recipients for funding. They play a key role in the grants process, and their knowledge and expertise are crucial in shaping the way public arts funds are distributed.

If this is you and you would like to help make a difference in the Bronx, please apply to serve on one of our grants panels.

Potential panelists from all boroughs are welcome to apply, as BCA’s different grant programs require panelists from in and outside of the Bronx. BCA supports panel diversity in all forms: age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, artistic discipline, location, etc.

Selected panelists will be contacted when needed. All panelists receive an honorarium in appreciation for their service.

For more info on BCA's grants, please visit this link.

As part of your grant agreement for your 2025 Community Engagement Grant, you agreed to submit a Final Report on your grant activities for the year.

Please complete this Final Report as soon as possible. For those needing to submit an interim report, please use the same template. 

Completing this Final Report will complete your funding requirements.

BCA has combined the four different Final Report forms into one Submittable form. If you received more than one Community Engagement Grant, please include data for all of them.

Community Engagement Grants:

• Arts Fund
• Community Arts
• New Work

If you have any questions about your Final Report, please contact BCA Grants Manager Tracey O’Reilly at tracey@bronxarts.org.

Dear BRIO grantees,

We are happy to have had you as part of BCA's 2025 Bronx Recognizes its Own cohort. As part of your 2025 BRIO agreement, you agreed to submit a Final Report. This will complete your funding requirements. 

Your report will help enrich our understanding of how BRIO has impacted your work and continue to support the performing arts ecosystem of the Bronx.  

Key Details: 

• Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026 

If you have any questions or need assistance completing your report, please don't hesitate to contact our Grantmaking Manager, Tracey O'Reilly, at tracey@bronxarts.org or our Grantmaking Associate Guadalupe Ambrosio, at guadalupe@bronxarts.org 

Thank you for your participation and your contribution to the Bronx arts community. 

Best regards, 

BCA's Grant Team 

As part of your 2025 Arts on the Block agreement, all recipients must submit a final report to complete your funding requirements. Thank you and congratulations on completing your project!