New Rochelle ArtsFest has shifted its event to October this year. The weekend-long festival, organized by New Rochelle Council on the Arts, highlights more than two dozen arts venues in the towns of New Rochelle and Pelham. Festivities kick off with a Friday night “Arts in Oktoberfest Gallery Hop” on…
ArtsNews asked women leaders in Westchester, “What does the vote mean to you?” Here is what they had to say: “Each and every time I enter my polling location, greet the wonderful people at the desk, sign my name and enter my ballot confidentially and confidently, I am sincerely filled with…
What is the state of voting in America? ArtsWestchester asked artists from throughout our region to answer this question in a work of art. A “call to artists” challenged artists to take an ordinary voting booth and transform it into a visual statement about voting rights in America. Another “call”…
Things to do in the fall: go apple picking, drink cider, rake leaves, and learn to dance Flamenco. Westchester County has an endless supply of things to do, both indoors and outdoors, but some might be better known than others. From now through early October, Sleepy Hollow resident and dancer/choreographer…
Autumn Style, an exhibition by the Northern Westchester Watercolor Society (NWWS), is a collection of paintings by local artists that is currently on view at the Ossining Public Library. Taking advantage of the medium’s fluid ability to create different moods in a variety of styles, featuring landscapes, cityscapes, florals, animals…
ArtsWestchester is a multi-faceted arts council with more than 100 member organizations, many of which offer classes for both kids and adults. Here’s a list of some groups that offer creative and professional learning opportunities. Some scholarships are available. VISUAL ARTS Bullseye Glass (Mamaroneck) offers glass fusing classes for…
ArtsWestchester recently joined Rockland County Executive Ed Day and New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to announce the availability of $42,000 in State grants to support community-based arts and cultural activities in Rockland County. The grants are funded through NYSCA’s Decentralization Program, which are designed to increase access…
Clay Art Center presents the work of twelve ceramic artists who each utilize digital technology within traditional studio practices. Reinvented examines the future of technology by including ceramic pieces that were made by techniques such as 3D printing, lasercutting and more. For instance, Dr. Katie Bunnell uses digital technology to…
Sidra Bell Dance New York (SBDNY) is presenting a series of community outreach workshops in Yonkers this fall. Designed to appeal to a broad range of people of all skill levels, these contemporary dance workshops will encourage participants to access their imagination while they practice, and learn more about, movement…
From September 15-December 15, every dollar donated to 40+ eligible arts groups counts twice. Through the Art$WChallenge grant program, private donations made to these cultural organizations in Westchester will be matched by ArtsWestchester with support from the Westchester County Government (up to $5,000 each, while funds are available). These funds…
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