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The DreamYard Project

As the largest arts learning provider in the Bronx, DY impacts the social and intellectual growth of thousands through safe, and creatively challenging programs. Through year-long residencies artists co-teach with classroom teachers for 90 minutes and plan curriculum for 45 minutes a week over 32 weeks from September to June; disciplines include theater, dance, visual art, film/video, music and cr

eative writing. DreamYard will provide 145 residencies to 30 partner schools in 2008-09. Bronx Writes, a yearlong residency program, teaches students how to write and perform original poetry. A biannual, school-to-school poetry slam competition is facilitated through videoconferencing, engaging hundreds of students in a series of compelling events that culminate in an Open Mic celebration at Lehman College. The Bronx Arts Learning Community is a model community partnering DreamYard with fourteen K-12th grade Bronx public schools dedicated to building sustainable, continuous art service programs designed to reach 100% of each school’s students. The DreamYard Preparatory School, a NYC Department of Education public high school with a rigorous arts-integrated curriculum, represents the organization’s best practices developed over the past 14 years. In April 2009, the DreamYard Art Center will open, an artistic hub for Bronx students and teachers to practice the arts, develop skills and showcase their talents. DreamYard's three Out of School Programs (OSP) will be housed at the Art Center to train Bronx teenagers as creative leaders with a path towards higher education. The Bronx Acting Ensemble (BAE) trains young actors on basic performance skills and the tenets of classical and modern theater. The Bronx Art Collective (BAC) provides training in visual art and curating. The ACTION Project uses the arts to develop young people as effective social leaders and active civic participants. Year-round professional development offers unique curriculum, specific to the needs of the collaborating school. Professional exhibitions celebrate high quality student artwork at venues such as Pregones Theater, Sotheby's, Inc.

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04/18/2026

➡️ to 🕺
It’s our birthday!!

On April 18, 1994, DreamYard was officially established as a nonprofit. For 32 years, we’ve been painting, performing, writing, drawing, dancing, photographing, designing, choreographing, making films, making beats, making art, and making community. All for free. All for youth. All for the Bronx.

Drop a 🎉 and share your favorite DreamYard memory or what you love most about your time with us 💛

03/26/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY! ⏳💃

The countdown is officially on! Next Thursday, April 7th, we kick off the Dance It Off spring intensive at the DreamYard Art Center.

If you haven’t submitted your application for grades 3–12, this is your sign. Space is extremely limited, and we’re down to the final spots!

✨ Don't miss the movement.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to sign up RIGHT NOW!

03/01/2026

Our middle school students from the ACP and DDC community programs visited for Career Day. The event brought together youth from across NYC to explore professional roles within the theater industry. Throughout the day, our students participated in theater and art workshops, toured the facility, and attended a panel discussion with industry professionals to learn about various career paths in the arts.

The future of the Bronx is officially center stage! 🎭✨

01/29/2026

Huge congratulations to DreamYard’s own Renée Watson on winning the 2026 Newbery Medal for "All the Blues in the Sky"! 🏅📚

The Newbery Medal is one of the highest honors in children’s literature, and this recognition celebrates Renée’s powerful storytelling and deep commitment to young people. We are so proud to have her as part of the DreamYard community and grateful for the way she continues to inspire readers everywhere.

Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! 💙✨

Check out All the Blues in the Sky: https://bookshop.org/p/books/all-the-blues-in-the-sky-renee-watson/21386269?ean=9781547605903&next=t

01/17/2026

2026, we’re ready for you! We’re excited to resume programs this year and can’t wait to share all the events we have lined up for the spring. Stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime, enjoy these photo highlights from our Art and Design Center programs. 🥳

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Telephone

+17185888007

Website

http://dreamyard.com/contact

Address

1085 Washington Avenue, Ground Floor
The Bronx, NY
10456

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 4:30pm