Through May 15, Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art (HVCCA) presents Bleeding Edge, an exhibition that features artists who examine the problematic relationship between humans and technology. The exhibition, which is named after a term for new technologies that have a high risk of failure, will explore how global networks…
Veteran paparazzo Ron Galella is a man whose persistence and bravado resulted in his work being published in countless publications and exhibited in museums and galleries. This month, the man who captured celebrities’ likenesses from a new perspective will be showcased with a solo exhibition at Atelier 811 Gallery in…
In its current THEY exhibition, the Clay Art Center (CAC) in Port Chester engages eight ceramic artists whose works, by examining social topics like race, religion and legal status, give a voice to marginalized individuals. The Center worked with artist and activist Robert Lugo, whose artworks pulls elements of hip-hop,…
A solo exhibition at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers this month represents 50 years of work, as expressed through the unique perspectives acquired during extensive traveling by artist Biagio “Gino” Civale. These works represent a career that transitioned through various phases of influence and exploration of artistic…
Grant Opportunities for Individual Artists ArtsWestchester supports individual artists in Mount Vernon and Yonkers. The Mount Vernon Arts Initiative grant is open to Westchester-based individual artists for the creation of a new Mount Vernon-based work of art or a community-engagement project that will take place in Mount Vernon, such as…
In many communities, libraries are the center of cultural life – a hub for accessible activities that encourage exploration of creative endeavors and education about diverse cultures. Westchester libraries offer cultural and educational arts activities during National Library Week (April 8-14), but also throughout the whole month. In April alone,…
In Katonah Museum of Art’s current exhibition, thirty-one artists of Middle Eastern and South Asian descent draw from centuries-old forms, such as calligraphy and geometric patterning, to examine contemporary subjects of religion, politics and identity. More than 50 works showcased in Long, Winding Journeys: Contemporary Art and the Islamic Tradition…
Teen Tuesday Workshops Engage Teens in the Arts Two “Teen Tuesdays” programs will take place this month in ArtsWestchester’s downtown White Plains gallery. The “Teen Tuesdays” initiative is designed to engage teenagers in the arts through interaction and discussion. On March 6, tap dancer Marcus Franklin will introduce participants to…
This month, a collaboration between Ossining arts groups demonstrates that one artistic discipline can enhance the development of another. Art and theater converge during “Living Art,” a 90-minute event that takes place on four consecutive weekends, from March 2 through 24. During the event, a docent-led tour introduces guests to…
Through May 13, Hudson River Museum presents more than twenty artists whose works are inspired by aesthetics of the 19th-century Victorian era but also comment on contemporary social issues. The Neo-Victorians: Contemporary Artists Revive Gilded-Age Glamour is largely referential of the Gilded Age, masking reflections of today’s concerns with overt…
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