BDC NEWS

BDC Volunteer Spotlight: Coline Chevrin

BDC Volunteer Spotlight: Coline Chevrin


BDC Volunteer Spotlight: Matthew Stone

BDC Volunteer Spotlight: Matthew Stone


EXPOSE FOR THE SHADOWS

EXPOSE FOR THE SHADOWS


A Letter from Executive Director Den Quinsay

A Letter from Executive Director Den Quinsay


BDC Focus Issue 3 is Live!

BDC Focus Issue 3 is Live!


Introducing 2023/24 BDC Films Fellows

Introducing 2023/24 BDC Films Fellows


BDC Volunteer Spotlight: Marianela Villao

BDC Volunteer Spotlight: Marianela Villao


We're Hiring: Director of Individual and Corporate Giving (Part-time)

We're Hiring: Director of Individual and Corporate Giving (Part-time)


BDC Spotlight: Lea Ibragimov

BDC Spotlight: Lea Ibragimov


BDC Spotlight: Tânia Cypriano

BDC Spotlight: Tânia Cypriano


BDC Focus Issue 2 is Live!

BDC Focus Issue 2 is Live!


Introducing our Public Programs Manager

Introducing our Public Programs Manager

Meet Paul Stremple


Creating Community, Changing Lives: A Message from the Executive Director

Creating Community, Changing Lives: A Message from the Executive Director


Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed


Introducing 2022/23 BDC Films Fellows

Introducing 2022/23 BDC Films Fellows


8th Annual Women's Film Series

8th Annual Women's Film Series


Best of BDC Press Coverage

Best of BDC Press Coverage


Ilford Photo Features the BDC

Ilford Photo Features the BDC


9 Artists to Work in Partnership with BDC as Recipients of Creatives Rebuild New York’s Artist Employment Program

9 Artists to Work in Partnership with BDC as Recipients of Creatives Rebuild New York’s Artist Employment Program


BDC Spotlight: Maria De La Paz Galindo

BDC Spotlight: Maria De La Paz Galindo

Interview with BDC Community Engagement Coordinator Maria De La Paz Galindo.

 


BDC Spotlight: Kalada Halliday

BDC Spotlight: Kalada Halliday

Interview with Bronx Junior Photo League College Counselor Kalada Halliday.


BJPL's Work On View at the MET

BJPL's Work On View at the MET


BDC Spotlight: Wendy Correa

BDC Spotlight: Wendy Correa

Interview with Teaching Artist Wendy Correa.


Meet our New BJPL College Counselor

Meet our New BJPL College Counselor

Introducing Kalada Halliday.


Meet Our New BDC Labs Coordinator

Meet Our New BDC Labs Coordinator

Introducing Paola Martínez Fiterre.


Meet our New BJPL Coordinator

Meet our New BJPL Coordinator

Introducing Ricardo J. Partida.


Health & Hospital Testing Sites for Children Under 18 Years of Age

Health & Hospital Testing Sites for Children Under 18 Years of Age


BRONX JUNIOR PHOTO LEAGUE FAQ

BRONX JUNIOR PHOTO LEAGUE FAQ

Have questions about our free documentary photography and college success program? You've come to the right place!


BDC Films Fellows

BDC Films Fellows

The BDC Films Fellowship Program invites traditionally underrepresented documentary filmmakers to participate in a free year-long documentary filmmaking fellowship at the BDC.


The BDC is a Lucie Award-winner

The BDC is a Lucie Award-winner

Thank you for the honor of the BJPL being named 2021's Photo Program of the Year!


Meet the 2021-22 BDC Films Fellows

Meet the 2021-22 BDC Films Fellows

Introducing Samantha Alvarez, Sean-Josahi Brown, Xavier Cousens, and Sofie Vasquez!
 

Still Changing Lives

Still Changing Lives

A letter from our BDC Founder and Executive Director, Michael Kamber


Meet Our Exhibition Assistant

Meet Our Exhibition Assistant

Introducing Sonja John.


Meet the New BDC Films Program Manager

Meet the New BDC Films Program Manager

Introducing Zachary Kerschberg 


Virtual 7th Annual Women's Film Series

Virtual 7th Annual Women's Film Series


BSPL & BJPL Featured In The New York Times

BSPL & BJPL Featured In The New York Times


Easter Portraits

Easter Portraits

Behind-the-scenes of our Easter Portraits at the BDC. 


Meet the BDC's New Director of Individual + Corporate Giving 

Meet the BDC's New Director of Individual + Corporate Giving 

Introducing David Dean


In Solidarity—#StopAsianHate

In Solidarity—#StopAsianHate


BDC's Pandemic Response Featured on NY1

BDC's Pandemic Response Featured on NY1

Community Engagement Coordinator, Maria De La Paz Galindo, on NY1


BJPL Students Receive 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

BJPL Students Receive 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards


BDC Assists in COVID-19 Vaccination Sign-Ups

BDC Assists in COVID-19 Vaccination Sign-Ups

The BDC is helping eligible Bronx residents secure vaccine appointments all month.


BJPL Students Selected to Represent the U.S.

BJPL Students Selected to Represent the U.S.


The BDC couldn't do all that we do without your support

The BDC couldn't do all that we do without your support


The BDC is Hiring a Manager of Individual and Corporate Giving

The BDC is Hiring a Manager of Individual and Corporate Giving


Meet the BDC's New Development + Communications Coordinator

Meet the BDC's New Development + Communications Coordinator

Introducing Tianqi (Angela) Liao


Día de los Muertos: Covid Memorial

Día de los Muertos: Covid Memorial


Introducing the 2020/21 BDC Films Felllows

Introducing the 2020/21 BDC Films Felllows


The BDC is looking for teachers!

The BDC is looking for teachers!


BDC Joins LATINX/POC ARTS Legacy Consortium

BDC Joins LATINX/POC ARTS Legacy Consortium


Meet the BDC Darryl Chappell Grant Recipients

Meet the BDC Darryl Chappell Grant Recipients


Darryl Chappell Grant to Afrodescendent Artists

Darryl Chappell Grant to Afrodescendent Artists


In Solidarity—Black Lives Matter

In Solidarity—Black Lives Matter


Website Launch Bx Stix Together

Website Launch Bx Stix Together

Updated resource guide with helpful information during the pandemic.


Free WiFi at the BDC

Free WiFi at the BDC

The BDC is offering free WiFi.


BDC Executive Director in Conversation with Eileen Newman

BDC Executive Director in Conversation with Eileen Newman


10 BJPL Students Honored with Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

10 BJPL Students Honored with Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Our photography students were awarded 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.


BJPL Student Ana's Work Featured on BBC News

BJPL Student Ana's Work Featured on BBC News

When six people share a one-bedroom apartment in New York City, lockdown is especially hard. But some big news has given one teenager hope.

 


BDC's Pandemic Response Featured on BronxNet

BDC's Pandemic Response Featured on BronxNet

Continuing our educational programs and sharing information with our community.


Meet the BDC's New Lab Coordinator

Meet the BDC's New Lab Coordinator

Introducing Mel Patten.


Our Response to Covid-19

Our Response to Covid-19

We’re doing what we can to make sure our community is safe during the pandemic.


COVID-19 Briefing

COVID-19 Briefing

BDC Founder and Executive Director Mike Kamber's take on the latest Coronavirus news. 


BDC's COVID-19 Response Featured on The New Yorker

BDC's COVID-19 Response Featured on The New Yorker

In the South Bronx, BDC Executive Director Michael Kamber finds a shocking scarcity of information on COVID-19.

 


Bronx Community Resources During COVID-19

Bronx Community Resources During COVID-19

The BDC has created a Bronx Community Resource Guide and downloadable flyers in response to the Coronavirus.


Facility Closure and Program Suspension

Facility Closure and Program Suspension

We regretfully announce the suspension of our educational and public programming in the coming weeks.


'Trump Revolution: Immigration' Featured on Telemundo

'Trump Revolution: Immigration' Featured on Telemundo

Telemundo spoke with exhibiting photographer Luis Antonio Rojas.

BJPL in partnership with Audubon

BJPL in partnership with Audubon

How birding and photography can unite a community.

 

Rhynna M. Santos Honored with Excellence in Creative Aging Award

Rhynna M. Santos Honored with Excellence in Creative Aging Award

Rhynna's achievements and dedication as a teaching artist for the BSPL was recognized. 


Announcement NYSCA Grant For LAFF

Announcement NYSCA Grant For LAFF

NYSCA’s support will support an expansion of the BDC’s annual Latin American Foto Festival.


BJPL Awards Ceremony

BJPL Awards Ceremony

Celebrating the start of a new BJPL semester and college applications!


Volunteer Orientation

Volunteer Orientation

A brand new crop of BDC volunteers in the making!


Fall 2019 Newsletter

Fall 2019 Newsletter

October - December at the BDC.


Online Store Now Open!

Online Store Now Open!

Have you always wanted to own some BDC gear?


BJPL Summer 2019 Photobooks

BJPL Summer 2019 Photobooks

Check out our student's unique photobooks!

 


Thank You

Thank You

BDC's 5th Annual Photo Auction Benefit 

 

Introducing the 2019 BDC Films Fellows

Introducing the 2019 BDC Films Fellows

Meet our 2019/2020 class.


In memory of Raymond Santos

In memory of Raymond Santos

RIP to a Bronx legend.


BDC Films at Hampton International Film Festival

BDC Films at Hampton International Film Festival

BDC in the Hamptons.


Summer 2019 Newsletter

Summer 2019 Newsletter

July-September at the BDC.


BDC's 5th Annual Women's Film Series

BDC's 5th Annual Women's Film Series

This year, the documentaries we've curated focus on the Bronx.


Fall 2019 Internship

Fall 2019 Internship

The BDC is currently seeking 2 qualified interns with a passion for documentary photography and film and desire for social change.


Meet the BDC's new Community Engagement Coordinator!

Meet the BDC's new Community Engagement Coordinator!

New BDC staff announcement.


BSPL featured on BronxNet

BSPL featured on BronxNet

BronxNet Community Television spoke with BSPL Coordinator Rhynna M. Santos and BSPL students at their recent opening reception.


Community Engagement Coordinator

Community Engagement Coordinator

POSITION FILLED. Thank you for your interest. 


The BDC is looking for teachers!

The BDC is looking for teachers!

The BDC is currently seeking qualified part-time Teaching Assistants to support the Teaching Artists for our BJPL summer photography class.


Summer 2019 Internship

Summer 2019 Internship

The BDC is currently seeking 2 qualified interns with a passion for documentary photography and film and desire for social change.


BJPL participates in Teen Arts Week

BJPL participates in Teen Arts Week

Open to all students 14+!


BJPL honored by Scholastic Gold Key

BJPL honored by Scholastic Gold Key

12 Bronx Junior Photo League students received recognition from the 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! 


BDC receives 2019 Mayor’s Grant for Cultural Impact

BDC receives 2019 Mayor’s Grant for Cultural Impact

We’re working with the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice to expand Claremont Illuminated.


Meet the BDC's Managing Director!

Meet the BDC's Managing Director!

New BDC staff announcement.


BJPL on view at NY Botanical Garden

BJPL on view at NY Botanical Garden

Students were honored at the Bronx Green-Up 30th anniversary. 


Spring 2019 Internship

Spring 2019 Internship

The BDC is currently seeking 2 qualified interns with a passion for documentary photography and film and desire for social change.


BJPL featured in Univision

BJPL featured in Univision

Univision spoke with BJPL student Chloe and BDC Executive Director Michael Kamber.


BJPL Students featured on CBS News

BJPL Students featured on CBS News

Participants in the Bronx Documentary Center's photojournalism programs are featured on CBS News.


War and Peace in Liberia Exhibition Catalog

War and Peace in Liberia Exhibition Catalog

Now available for online purchase!


BDC's 4th Annual Women's Film Series

BDC's 4th Annual Women's Film Series

Our annual Women's Film Series returns! This year, the documentaries we've curated focus on trailblazing women.


BDC at Photoville!

BDC at Photoville!

The BDC, Bronx Junior Photo Leauge and Bronx Photo League are all taking part in this year's Photoville! 


Shop our Special Edition LAFF Posters & Tote bags

Shop our Special Edition LAFF Posters & Tote bags

Don't miss a chance to buy limited edition posters and tote bags from our Latin American Foto Festival!


Latin American Foto Festival featured in The New York Times Lens Blog

Latin American Foto Festival featured in The New York Times Lens Blog

"For its Latin American Foto Festival, the Bronx Documentary Center is again sharing photography with the community it calls home."


BDC Volunteer Open Call

BDC Volunteer Open Call

Help the Bronx Documentary Center continue to be a vibrant, community-oriented gallery and educational space for documentary film and photography!


Introducing the 2018 BDC Films Fellows

Introducing the 2018 BDC Films Fellows

The BDC is proud to present the talented filmmakers who will be participating in a free year-long documentary filmmaking fellowship at the BDC.


"Jerome Ave" featured in The Guardian

"Jerome Ave" featured in The Guardian

The Bronx Photo League's traveling exhibition the Jerome Avenue Workers Project currently on view at the Urban Justice Center is featured in The Guardian.


BPL featured on News 12 The Bronx

BPL featured on News 12 The Bronx

Bronx Photo League members were featured in a News 12 The Bronx piece about the Claremont Documentary Project.


Joseph Rodriguez in conversation with Ed Morales

Joseph Rodriguez in conversation with Ed Morales

Documentary photographer Joseph Rodriguez shared the challenges and motivations of his work Spanish Harlem: El Barrio in the ‘80s and more. 



BDC Selected for a Mayor's Grant for Cultural Impact

BDC Selected for a Mayor's Grant for Cultural Impact

The BDC's project, Claremont Illuminated to partner with the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice.


Give the gift of documentary

Give the gift of documentary

This #GivingTuesday support the BDC’s mission.


BPL Member Ed Alvarez Featured in City Limits

BPL Member Ed Alvarez Featured in City Limits

Bronx Photo League member Ed Alvarez documented NYCHA's Claremont Village battling a chronic rat infestation. 

 


3rd Annual BDC Women's Film Series

3rd Annual BDC Women's Film Series

Celebrating women filmmakers.


Fall 2017 Internship

Fall 2017 Internship

The BDC is currently seeking 2 qualified interns with a passion for documentary photography and film and desire for social change.


The BDC is looking for teachers!

The BDC is looking for teachers!

The Bronx Documentary Center is hiring one Teaching Artist and three Teaching Assistants for our 2017-2018 after-school photography program, the Bronx Junior Photo League.


Our Website is Live!

Our Website is Live!

It's here! The BDC is proud to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website.


NYC Mayor's Office Features BPL Member Edwin J. Torres

NYC Mayor's Office Features BPL Member Edwin J. Torres

The NYC Mayor's office profiled Edwin J. Torres, staff photographer for the NYC Mayor and member of the BDC's Bronx Photo League.


BJPL Student Featured in The New York Times

BJPL Student Featured in The New York Times

Bronx Junior Photo League student Saliyah Muhammad was featured in a New York Times Lens Blog piece about teenage photographers.


Bronx Photo League | A national model for diversity in the media

Bronx Photo League | A national model for diversity in the media

Bronx Photo League (BPL) members have received assignments from the most influential media organizations in the nation.