Heroes Day Merchandise on Sale!

Due to popular demand, we are accepting pre-orders for our Heroes Day Apparel.

Prices:

Hoodies $45

Long Sleeve $30

Short Sleeve Shirts $25 

Shipping is free if picked up at Mind-Builders are $10 to ship directly to your address.

If you are interested in ordering, click here:

Heroes Day Apparel Order Form

Apply Now for our Community Folk Culture Program!

Applications for our Dr. Beverly J. Robinson Community Folk Culture Program are now available. This program teaches interns how to interview and document artists, and cultural traditions from community members. Students also get to lead a community presentation to wrap up the summer! New interns receive a $500 stipend for completing the 5-week summer program.

Youth ages 14-21 are welcome to apply. Please email Kseymour@mind-builders.org for more information.

Summer Youth Employment Program

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experiences each summer. By participating in structured projects and work-based opportunities, NYC youth are better prepared for careers of the future.

The deadline to submit applications is March 31, 2023. Click here for more information.

Employment Opportunities

Interested in getting more involved at Mind-Builders? Check out our available positions:

Job Opportunities : Get Involved : Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center.

“It takes a special kind of teacher to be a Mind-Builder."

Women's Self-Defense Workshop

Every Friday in March | 7:30PM-8:30PM

In honor of Women's History Month, we will be holding self-defense workshops every Friday in March. All self-identifying women are welcome! 

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Teen Talk - Weekly Student Workshop

Every Saturday | 4:00PM-5:00PM

Teen Talk is a free student workshop that aims to enhance student's mental and emotional well-being by creating a safe space for conversations that range from self-awareness, to building healthy relationships. 

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Mind Your Beat Dance Battle

Saturday, March 4 | 6:45PM-8:00PM

Come watch our youth show off their dance moves and battle it out at the Mind Your Beat Dance Battle. Contestants have a chance to win a $200 Cash Prize!

Featuring guest judges and a live DJ!



Entry Fee: $5 For Spectators (Contestants Free)

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Parent Workshop: "Equality in Parenting:

Are Sons and Daughters Treated the Same?"

Saturday, March 11 | 11:00AM-12:00PM

Should male children be raised differently than female children? This workshop aims to address the differences in how male and female children are parented and how these manifests into a child’s overall sense of self. We will also explore the nature vs nurture argument.

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I'll Go: A solo performance by Willa Bost

Tuesday, March 7 | 3:30-4:30PM | Jackson Heights Branch of Queens Public Library

Tuesday, March 21 | 6:00-7:00PM | Eastern Parkway Branch of Brooklyn Public Library

Come experience a short interactive journey through time as our very own Theater Instructor Willa Bost, tells the story of two very powerful women that helped shape the face and culture of our country and the world.

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Freestyle Fridays 

Friday, March 31 | 6:30PM-8:30PM

Come and connect with other youth through

games, food, and entertainment for this monthly program! There will be a live DJ and opportunities to win special prizes! This is a safe space for creative expression.

Limited spots are available so be sure to RSVP ASAP. Click here to RSVP 

Heroes Day Celebration

We held our Annual Heroes Day Celebration where we celebrated some of the icons, living legends and changemakers of Black History.



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NEW Dungeons and Dragons Club

Earlier this month we started a free Dungeons and Dragons Club for students. The club meets every Thursday from 3:30PM-5PM. Interested in joining? Call us!

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Mock Dance Call

Our theater students got a taste of real(ish) world experience by participating in a mock dance call with award-winning actor Lisa Nicole Wilkerson!

Our students had to learn the choreography from the Tony Award-winning Broadway production, “Porgy and Bess” and then had to perform it in front of Ms. Lisa.

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New York Botanical Gardens

Last week our music and dance students were asked to perform at the Black History Month Brunch hosted by the New York Botanical Gardens and Council member Kevin C. Riley.

Our students received high praise for their performances.

Music Production Field Trip

Our Digital Production instructor, Ryan Burvick invited our APX students downtown to his personal recording studio. During the trip he showed students his studio layout, gave them a historical tour of the area, and then finished the trip with a music making session.