Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education

(718) 589-2230

Serving the community since 1934.

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MURALS

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ART STUDIO

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CASITA MARIA GALLERY

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SOUTH BRONX CULTURE FESTIVAL

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To register for after-school or learn more about programs, call

718-589-2230 Ext. 6202 or email ncordero@casitamaria.org

Casita Maria is where generations of local residents have found a home away from home—a place to gather, play, create, learn, and grow. It stands as a symbol of resilience, providing vital support in arts, education, and community and youth development.

Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education is more than just a center. It is a beacon of inspiration, igniting passions and nurturing the limitless potential within each individual. With the power of the arts and a grounding in education, we celebrate the strength of our community and create a brighter future together.

EDUCATION

At Casita Maria, young people from grades K-8 are encouraged to become leaders and find their voices through art. No matter what form the art takes, we encourage program participants to explore their interests, and challenge them to express themselves. More than 400 particpants come through our doors each day to learn, explore and develop their talents, and establish a lifelong love of the arts.

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CASITA MARIA GALLERY

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AFTER-SCHOOL & SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS

“Casita Maria is very educating and inspiring. Ever since my first time in Casita I was just amazed by how everything looked and how they take care of everything with the instruments and everything that they have and it makes it such a wonderful place."

CASITA MARIA PARTICIPANT, 5TH GRADE

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“Art teaches kids self-confidence. Kids come here and they can express themselves better, they speak more, they are more verbal. Some kids come here very shy and they learn to be outspoken, to have stories."

CASITA MARIA PARENT

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“In one word, Casita means to me “COMMUNITY” – It’s a group thing where you get to do things with other people, not just alone”

CASITA MARIA PARTICIPANT, 4TH GRADE

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“In one word, Casita means ‘SPECIAL – WE FEEL SPECIAL HERE – it makes us feel special”

CASITA MARIA PARTICIPANT, 5TH GRADE

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“Before coming here, my daughter did not like to draw. Now, she draws a lot, about many things of everyday life and she likes sharing them with us. She is happier, more communicative with us.”

CASITA MARIA PARENT

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EDUCATION

CASITA MARIA GALLERY

AFTER-SCHOOL & SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUMMER DAY CAMP

“Casita Maria is very educating and inspiring. Ever since my first time in Casita I was just amazed by how everything looked and how they take care of everything with the instruments and everything that they have and it makes it such a wonderful place."

“Art teaches kids self-confidence. Kids come here and they can express themselves better, they speak more, they are more verbal. Some kids come here very shy and they learn to be outspoken, to have stories."

“In one word, Casita means to me “COMMUNITY” – It’s a group thing where you get to do things with other people, not just alone”

“In one word, Casita means ‘SPECIAL – WE FEEL SPECIAL HERE – it makes us feel special”

“Before coming here, my daughter did not like to draw. Now, she draws a lot, about many things of everyday life and she likes sharing them with us. She is happier, more communicative with us.”

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