Simone Development Companies had an incredible turnout at their first “We Are All Connected – Monarch Migration” pop-up event held recently at the Hutchinson Metro Center in the Bronx, home to a butterfly habitat that is popular among tenants of the 42-acre mixed-use medical, office, retail and educational campus in the Morris Park section of the borough. Hosted by Bronx River Art Center’s Cultural Immigration Initiative and artist Michele Brody, these events provide a unique opportunity to discover the vital role of monarch butterflies in our ecosystem and their remarkable annual journey to Mexico and back. Adding a creative twist, artist Ruth Marshall collaborated with the Northeast Bronx Senior Center to produce stunning crocheted artwork, emphasizing the interconnection of native species and highlighting this crucial conservation effort. This initiative is part of a larger project launched in 2023 by the Bronx Council on the Arts and The New York Public Library.

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GALLERY HOURS:
Monday - Friday: 3:00 - 6 PM
Saturday: 12 - 5 PM
Gallery hours are only in effect during the
exhibition dates.

OFFICE & CENTER HOURS:
Monday - Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

DIRECTIONS TO CENTER:  By Train: Take #2 or #5 to West Farms Square/East Tremont. Walk one block east to Bronx Street. By Bus: Take #'s B9, 21, 36, 40, 42, or Q44 to East Tremont and Boston Road. By Car: Take Bruckner Expressway to Sheridan Expressway, and exit at East Tremont Ave. Turn left at the traffic light one block down onto East Tremont. Turn left after one block onto Bronx St. (Cross Bronx Expressway) towards Rosedale Ave, then exit. Turn left onto Rosedale Ave, then take a left onto Tremont Ave. Drive four blocks to West Farms Square.

This program is made possible with support from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, including Council Members Eric Dinowitz, Althea Stevens, Kristy Marmorato and the Bronx Delegation. Additional support is from Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, the NYS Council on the Arts with support from Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYS Legislature. Foundation support is from Con Edison: The Power of Giving, The New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund, The Lincoln Fund, and private donors.