named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Giving Light Social Justice Series: Ori9EN
Community-rooted art exhibition and gathering space honoring Black motherhood, ancestral remembrance, and reproductive justice through multidisciplinary art, film, storytelling, and healing practices.
Human Touch: The Gun Hill Six
Exhibition and performance series by a collective of emerging Bronx artists addressing the societal impact of artificial intelligence through live painting, dance, drumming, and storytelling.
In Land We Trust
Outdoor community exhibition curated by Beverly Emers exploring the relationship between people and land, focusing on land justice, cultural identity, and environmental equity in the Bronx.
Latin American Foto Festival
Annual photography festival hosted in partnership with the Bronx Documentary Center, showcasing works by photographers from across Latin America.
This Will Be My Method
Group exhibition featuring Bronx-based artists from ArTech Collective, a progressive art studio for artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities, showcasing works in painting, sculpture, mixed media, and textiles.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Curate and host art exhibitionsOrganizes and presents group and solo exhibitions featuring underrepresented and emerging artists, with a commitment that at least 45% of exhibiting artists are from the Bronx and that women and artists of color form the majority of participants. Exhibitions explore themes such as social justice, memory and materiality, systemic oppression, and cultural identity, and include both local and international artists with ties to Latin America and the diaspora.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Host community workshops and public programsOffers a wide range of free, participatory events including art workshops (e.g., graffiti lettering, Kintsugi, embroidery), dance and music sessions, storytelling, book clubs, and intergenerational circles. Programs are often tied to exhibitions and emphasize cultural expression, healing, and community dialogue.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operate artist residency programsRuns multiple artist residency initiatives, including a summer residency offering six emerging Bronx-based artists 24-hour studio access for six weeks, a $500 award, and professional development, as well as a two-season residency on Governors Island providing studio and exhibition space, stipends, and material support. Residencies culminate in public open studios and final exhibitions.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Present multidisciplinary cultural events and biennialsCo-presents large-scale, multi-site cultural events such as the Hunts Point/Longwood Biennial and the Latin American Foto Festival, featuring exhibitions, performances, workshops, and community gatherings. These events are collaborative, community-engaged, and designed to amplify local voices and cultural traditions.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provide community meeting and creative spaceOffers physical space for Bronx-based artists and community groups to hold workshops, meetings, and creative activities, including artist-led groups, intergenerational circles, and organizational gatherings, fostering local collaboration and civic engagement.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Support public art and community-led projectsLaunches public art initiatives such as the transformation of the Spofford Detention Center into The Peninsula, including community story gathering, artist selection, and collaboration with apprentices connected to incarceration. Projects integrate art into urban development and emphasize community healing and historical memory.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$116K
Contributions & grants$116K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$110K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$35K
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$24K
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +16.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SABINE SCHUMACHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 12 | $29K |
board members · 6
- ARITSTIDES LOGOTHETIS — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIA SCARPINI — BOARD MEMBER
- MELLISA GUZMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MITSU HADEISHI — BOARD MEMBER
- SHARON VATSKY — BOARD CHAIR
- TRACY MOLLOY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 65
Who they work with
- Action Lab Partner — Partners with Action Lab to present LIBERATION SUMMER, a summer-long series of art, music, and workshops.
- Adrien de Monès Partner — Co-curator of the exhibition Model Redux.
- ArTech Collective Partner — Co-presented the group exhibition "This will be My Method" featuring Bronx-based artists.
- Beverly Emers Partner — Conducted story gathering and envisioning for the "Unlocking Tomorrow" project.
- Blanka Amezkua Partner — Co-curator of the exhibition In Broad Daylight: Women Street Artists from Greece.
- Boone Avenue Walls Partner — Participated as a partner organization in the 2026 Hunts Point/Longwood Biennial.
- Bronx Council on the Arts Funder — Received financial support from Bronx Council on the Arts for exhibition programming.
- Bronx Council on the Arts Network — Provider of vital support to BronxArtSpace; likely part of a shared regional arts network.
- Bronx County Historical Society Partner — Provided projector loan for the "Unlocking Tomorrow" project.
- Bronx Documentary Center Partner — Hosted the reception for the 8th Annual Latin American Foto Festival in collaboration with BronxArtSpace.
- Bronx Hispanic Festival Inc. Partner — Organizes the Latin American Art Triennial exhibition "Progressive Transition"
- CETILIZTLI NAUHCAMPA Partner — Partnered with the Aztec dance group CETILIZTLI NAUHCAMPA for a cultural performance during exhibition programming.
- Camilo Alvarez Partner — Curated the "Labor" exhibition at BronxArtSpace.
- Carey Clark Partner — Served as producer for the "Unlocking Tomorrow" project.
- Carlos Sabater Partner — Participated as an apprentice artist in the "Unlocking Tomorrow" project.
- Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education Partner — Co-presented the inaugural Hunts Point/Longwood Biennial in April 2026.
- Christine DeFazio Partner — Curator of the exhibition Andre Trenier & Lady K Fever: Intersecting Visions at BronxArtSpace
- Cougar Vigil Partner — Co-organizer of the exhibition HUMBLE.
- Ella Santos Partner — Curated a segment of the "Memorias En Arte" exhibition at BronxArtSpace on May 18, 2020.
- En Foco Partner — Participated as a partner organization in the 2026 Hunts Point/Longwood Biennial.
- Escaping Time Partner — Collaborated on a closing event conversation about curating carcerality during the "Giving Light / Bidding for Change" exhibition.
- Eva Mayhabal Davis Partner — Co-organizer of the exhibition HUMBLE.
- Gabriel de Guzman Partner — Curator of the exhibition Historical Amnesia.
- Gloria Zapata Partner — Collaborated with BronxArtSpace as curator and participating artist for the "Memorias en Arte" exhibition.
- Hyperallergic Partner — Published coverage of the 2024 Governors Island Artists Residencies.
- Inspiration Point Partner — Co-presented the inaugural Hunts Point/Longwood Biennial in April 2026.
- Inspiration Point Partner — Hosts BronxArtSpace's artist studio residency program in its cultural arts center and theater.
- JCAL Development Group LLC Partner — Provided special support for The Art of TATS CRU exhibition.
- Jane Silverman Partner — Served as facilitator for the "Unlocking Tomorrow" project.
- Jonathan Allen Partner — Exhibiting artist in the SEE THIS COUNTRY CLEARLY exhibition at BronxArtSpace
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art as a Tool for Social Justice and Community Healingmethodology: art-for-social-justiceBy using interdisciplinary art exhibitions, community workshops, and storytelling platforms, BRONXARTSPACE confronts systemic oppression, raises awareness about racial and social injustices, and fosters healing from transgenerational and community trauma, because artistic engagement creates emotional resonance, collective reflection, and agency among marginalized communities.
- Community-Engaged Art and Co-Creationmethodology: community-engaged-artBy integrating curatorial programming with artist residencies, shared spaces, and participatory practices such as collaborative art-making and living archives, BRONXARTSPACE strengthens cultural vitality and communal memory, because co-created, community-responsive art deepens representation, ownership, and intergenerational connection in the Bronx.
- Literature and Dialogue as Pathways to Civic Engagementmethodology: literature-based-dialogueBy organizing community-wide reading discussions and literature-based programs that reflect the Bronx’s diverse demographics, BRONXARTSPACE promotes understanding and critical reflection on social justice, because narrative and dialogue create accessible entry points for public engagement with complex historical and political issues.
- Support for Under-Resourced and Local Artists as Cultural Leadershipmethodology: community-based_artist_supportBy providing studio space, exhibition opportunities, and professional development platforms to emerging and under-resourced Bronx-based artists, BRONXARTSPACE advances equity in the arts ecosystem, because removing structural barriers enables local artists—particularly artists of color—to lead culturally relevant discourse and shape narratives of identity and justice.