Two column home page
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.
-
Clothesline Benefit Art Show – March 29th
On March 29th, ABC No Rio will reprise its Clothesline Benefit Art Sale. We will hold this year’s benefit at 519 Evergreen Ave in Bushwick. Come for an evening of good company, drinks, and affordable art! Like previous clothesline benefits, artwork donated by ABC No Rio’s art community will be presented on clotheslines strung throughout… Read More
-
Groundbreaking
We broke ground on our new building on July 16, 2024. After a decade of setbacks, rising construction costs, and supply chain issues due to the pandemic, we are fast moving forward on our new building. Follow our progress on our Instagram. Read More
-
Steven Mark Englander 1961 – 2024
To the entire ABC No Rio community — It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our visionary director, Steven Englander. As many of you knew, Steven was diagnosed with a rare form of lung disease over a decade ago. Despite a successful lung transplant 6 years ago, Steven passed away on… Read More