Contemporary Japanese Art

Just like the richness you can find in traditional and ancient Japanese arts, Japanese contemporary art is diverse and transformative. Learn about Naoshima, also known as “art island,” and the works of Japanese contemporary artist Chiharu Shiota. More

Dragonflies & Drinks: Dining for a Cause

Transcending Limits in Bronx-Based Arts Education On Saturday June 9, 2018, Artsmith held its first major fundraising dinner, Dragonflies & Drinks, on the 50th floor of 1 New York Plaza in lower Manhattan in aid of its arts education programs. Views of the city skyline seemed a fitting architectural backdrop for the ... More

Why the Dragonfly?

In many cultures around the world the dragonfly symbolizes the ability to overcome hardship; it represents strength, courage and maturity that results in positive change. That’s why the dragonfly embodies the work we do at Artsmith. As a nonprofit organization serving Bronx youth, our arts education programs are ... More

Lloyd Freeman: Artsmith’s First Advisory Council Member

When Artsmith started looking for members to join our advisory council, Lloyd Freeman was a no-brainer. A renowned attorney and philanthropist with a strong commitment to community service, he embodies all of the qualities we work to instill in our students. More

Shodo: the Art of Calligraphy

Shodo is the art of Japanese calligraphy - a unique way of telling short stories and poetry by painting symbolic characters. It is sometimes done with enormous brushes instead of pens, pencils or feather quills. More

Is Street Art…Art?

We chose "street art" as the theme for our t-shirt design contest because of how it has shaped the Bronx and New York City and influenced culture around the world, but there are many different opinions about it. What do you think? More

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