The Bi-National Arts Institute -BNAI- is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and strengthening our border community with bi-national arts creation, education, performance and exchange through:
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Musical programs and events from both sides of the border.
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Cultural exchange programs between the United States, Mexico and other countries.
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Youth and adult collaborative programs in both the United States and Mexico.
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Projects which channel the creative expression of music, poetry, film and other media by celebrating our shared human experience across the border.
Bi-National Arts Institute 2025 goals
Please check our site regularly and subscribe to our newsletter for information
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We continue teaching singing lessons from K-5 at Naco Elementary School, located in Naco, Arizona. Approx. 140 students participating.
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We now have a year-long teaching program at 4 children and youth centers in Agua Prieta in coordination with Frontera de Cristo, Centros Comunitarios Nueva Esperanza and Casa Hogar Pepito.
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We are creating a special program called “Rondalla”, in which we are gathering adult singers with a musical background in singing and playing guitar to form this group. This is a Mexican traditional group that specializes in music like Boleros, Ballads and contemporary music.
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Social Media presence and consistency thanks to the hard work of everyone involved.
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Youtube New Channel (Instrument lessons, Musical performances from different groups and from the instructors and others).
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Facebook page
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Instagram page
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TikTok account
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Thank you Chorus America for featuring the Bi-National Arts Institute
in their Grantee Spotlight!
New site of El Centro Café
and Community Center
We would like to express our immense gratitude to Southeast Arizona Renovations, LLC, for the acquisition of these buildings, which will become the new site of El Centro Café and Community Center.
We are excited to work on restoring these two historic buildings, located at 3841 and 3843 S. Towner Ave in Naco!
If you are interested in volunteering to help with the restoration of these buildings, please contact us at info@binationalarts.org
BE PART OF BNAI
Are you interested in being a part of The Bi-National Arts Institute?
At BNAI we hold special events, such as our Concert Without Borders. If you are interested in participating in these events, or being part of the team that makes these events possible, we would love to hear from you! Local artists from both sides of the border are strongly encouraged to take part in the BNAI programs.
There are also other ways to participate in our mission. New volunteers, supporters, sponsors and donors for existing and new programs will be all welcome!