Casita Maria's mission is to empower youth and their families by creating a culture of learning through high quality social, cultural, and education opportunities. To learn more, visit casitamaria.org
SPRING IS FILLED WITH YOUTH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
March is a busy time for our youth and we are proud to offer events to keep them engaged as spring nears.
Visit our
events tab on our
Facebook page to see a list of all our youth and community events.
Casita youth learned how to recycle during GrowNYC's workshop and the main lesson was, "If you can rip it, you can recycle it!" Photo by: Andrea Wong
Started in 2011 by Casita Maria and Dancing in the Streets, THE SOUTH BRONX CULTURE TRAIL is a community arts and education initiative that celebrates and captures key moments in the cultural history of the South Bronx. casitamaria.org/southbronxculturetrail
A FAMILY- FRIENDLY FESTIVAL
COMING TO THE SOUTH BRONX
APRIL 16 - MAY 22
The South Bronx Culture Trail's Lookin' Up in the Boogie Down Bronx is a live music and dance festival happening on stoops, roofs and nooks of Mott Haven and Hunts Point. Follow The Trail on Facebook!
And don't miss the closing reception for
Amy Pryor's SUPERGIANT Solo Exhibition and join us for an Artist Talk: Amy Pryor in conversation with Juan Hinajosa on Wed.,
CASITA MARIA'S FIRST EVER COMEDY NIGHT & COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER IS JUST 1 WEEK AWAY!
Elizardi Castro combines his Puerto Rican heritage with American culture to create a spanglish riot of laughter.
Check out a clip of Elizardi's stand up on our
Bronxnet interview with Rhina Valentin.
Come to Casita Maria on March 24 to share a laugh and show support. Tickets are $20. Clickhere to buy yours now!
Made in Puerto Rico flyer courtesy of Mike Oquendo
Award recipient and Casita Maria's Executive Director Haydee Morales at HACE's annual gala on February 26, 2016 in Chicago. Photo by: Marcela Morales-Lugo
CASITA MARIA IN THE NEWS
We are proud to announce that Casita Maria's Executive Director was awarded the redefining leadership award at the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement's annual gala!
CASITA MARIA CENTER FOR ARTS & EDUCATION's mission is to empower youth and their families by creating a culture of learning through high quality social, cultural, and education opportunities. casitamaria.org
CASITA MARIA is supported by The Ford Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts.
