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Kathleen Reckling Named New CEO of ArtsWestchester

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Kathleen Reckling Named New CEO of ArtsWestchester WHITE PLAINS, NY (May 22, 2024) – After an extensive national search, ArtsWestchester’s Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Kathleen Reckling as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2024. She is succeeding Janet Langsam who, after 33…

Sarah Lawrence College Professor Awarded NEH Grant to Complete Book on Latin America

January 9, 2019 Yonkers, NY – Sarah Lawrence College faculty member Margarita Fajardo has been awarded a grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities to complete her book on Latin America’s influence on the global debate on economic development and capitalism after World War II. The grant is one of 253 totaling $14.8 million…

ArtsWestchester Announces First Stand-Up Comedy Performances as Part of “Live at ArtsWestchester” Series

Introducing “The Art of Laughter,” a new comedy series coming to the ArtsWestchester gallery For the first time ever, ArtsWestchester is hosting a new Art of Laughter Comedy Series in its downtown White Plains gallery and performance space. Kicking things off will be two nights of women-empowered stand-up featuring New York greats Kerri Louise on…

ArtsWestchester Awarded $49,500 Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council Grant for Major Public Art Project in White Plains

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Diana Costello, Thompson & Bender (914) 762-1900; diana@thompson-bender.com   ArtsWestchester Awarded $49,500 Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council Grant for Major Public Art Project in White Plains New York artist Amanda Browder will adorn ArtsWestchester’s White Plains building in fabric sewn at events throughout Westchester and Rockland   Photo and Credit: Amanda…

ArtsWestchester Awarded $145,000 Grant for Public Art on Both Sides of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

Request for Qualifications for NY State Artists Announced for Bridge Sculpture Commissions    ArtsWestchester today announced that it is the recipient of  a $145,000 grant from the New NY Bridge Community Benefit Program to commission two iconic sculptures by New York State artists for the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. The monumental artworks may incorporate remnant steel salvaged…

ArtsWestchester Announces Appointment of New Senior Deputy Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact:  Diana Costello Thompson & Bender 914-762-1900 diana@thompson-bender.com ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam Announces Appointment of George G. King to Post of Senior Deputy Director WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (November 13, 2018) – ArtsWestchester announced today the appointment of George G. King as Senior Deputy Director of the not-for-profit organization which partners with Westchester…

ArtsWestchester to Present “Innovator Award” to Regeneron President and Chief Scientific Officer at Annual Gala on November 17

ArtsWestchester to Celebrate Innovation at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester ArtsWestchester has announced it will present its top “Innovator Award” to George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., Regeneron’s Founding Scientist, President and Chief Scientific Officer, at its annual gala on November 17 at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester in White Plains. “Dr. Yancopoulos is a visionary leader who has seized…

ArtsWestchester Announces Grant Opportunities for Artists, Community Groups and Cultural Organizations in Westchester and Rockland Counties

Deadlines to Apply for Arts Alive Grants are September 26 in Westchester and October 2 in Rockland   ArtsWestchester invites artists, cultural groups and community organizations to apply for the 2019 Arts Alive Grants. Awarded annually, these grants help to ensure that residents throughout Westchester and Rockland counties have access to the arts in their…

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