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ABC No Rio is a volunteer-led nonprofit community center for arts and activism. Since 1980, we have provided a home for the culture of opposition – facilitating cross-pollination between artists and activists committed to social justice.
We are currently undergoing construction of our new building, slated to be finished by the Spring of 2026.
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Art Exhibition: Lower Intestine
Announcing our next (and last!) in exile art exhibition. Introducing, Lower Intestine: The city can be conceived of as a labyrinth – an elaborate system of caves – the belly of the beast. The label “emerging artists” suggests discovery – coming up from the underground into the harsh sun of recognition. But what of the… Read More
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3 Punk shows coming up (07/18, 08/01, 08/08)
We have three benefit shows in the next 4 weeks, including a matinee at Tompkins Square Park. 07/18: Punk Show at the P.I.T (Diuretic, Sinicyst, M.A.L.A, Murciélago) Link to show page here. 08/01: Tompkins Square Park Punk Matinee (Crushfund, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Providers, Cupid’s Nemesis, Shellshag) Link to show page here. 08/08: Punk… Read More
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Exhibition closing: re-emergence
The ABC No Rio Darkroom Collective’s photography exhibition RE-EMERGENCE, is closing on Friday 29th. The closing reception will be from 6-9pm. If you haven’t seen the show and don’t plan on coming during gallery hours, this will be your last chance to see the show. RE-EMERGENCE is the process of coming back into sight or… Read More