The 35 artists represented in “Through the Eye of the Needle” use materials that are repurposed and embedded with touch, weaving their memories into tangible and prominent pieces of art. Presented by Hudson Valley MOCA (HVMOCA), this exhibition displays a distinct grouping of visually intriguing artworks, all embodying one common…
After a heated election for the Governor seat, New York State Democratic Kathy Hochul won her first full term in office. Ultimately, she made history as the first elected female governor of New York. Governor Hochul considers the arts as key to economic development in the State. She has said:…
This December, Westchester County will finalize its 2023 budget. In advance of that announcement, the County will host several town hall open forums to invite input from the public about what is important to the residents of Westchester. County Executive George Latimer has already announced his proposed Operating Budget, but…
Many arts and culture groups in Westchester still need support to recover from the pandemic and its challenges despite their continued determination and hard work. During this crucial time, the community can provide much-needed relief to Westchester arts and culture groups through the Art$WChallenge grant program. The annual program currently…
This morning, July 28, ArtsWestchester was joined by Westchester County Executive George Latimer, county and state legislators, and local arts groups, all who make the arts possible throughout the Westchester and Rockland Counties. The virtual reception celebrated ArtsWestchester’s 2021 grantees and served to kick off this year’s Challenge Grant, a…
Soon, commuters and residents in White Plains will enjoy a new work of public sculpture at 50 Main Street, a Ginsburg Development Company (GDC) property. Artist Georgi Minchev was awarded a commission for the site through an international competitive selection process that was sponsored by GDC and managed by ArtsWestchester….
County Executive George Latimer and ArtsWestchester announced BK Fischer as the inaugural Poet Laureate. Hear more about the Poet Laureate initiative and read one of Fischer’s poems.
Congress recently passed the Save Our Stages Act as part of its COVID-19 Relief Bill, which local arts venues hope will provide relief to the struggles they’ve experienced since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this month’s News Briefs: Pop-Up Library Pops Up in New Rochelle; Historic Hudson Valley Receives Conservation Grant; Neuberger Museum of Art Reopens to the Public; New Interim Managing Director Named at Performing Arts Center at Purchase College; In Memoriam: Sister Beth Dowd; In Memoriam: Karen Marie Marmer; and New Initiatives for Paycheck Protection and Shuttered Venues Passed by Congress.
This article introduces readers to Donna Walker-Kuhne and her work in helping organizations to develop initiatives related to EDIA (equity, diversity, inclusion and access).
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