Westchester’s Arts and Culture Sector Recognized as Important to State’s Economic Development with REDC Grants WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (January 3, 2016) – ArtsWestchester announced today that it has been awarded a $75,000 grant as part of New York State’s Round Six of the REDC (Regional Economic Development Council) Awards. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced…
Business Partnership between ArtsWestchester and Kite Realty Group Results in New Glass and Light Sculpture and Mural at Iconic Shopping Center White Plains, NY – Holiday shoppers are in for a surprise when they enter the City Center shopping center in White Plains. Visitors will notice significant changes from the center’s entrances that have…
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (November 10, 2016) – Representatives from Bank of America recently met with ArtsWestchester interns and staff to announce a $15K workforce development grant to support job readiness for teens. The grant will support ArtsWestchester’s internship program which prepares youngsters for future jobs in arts management, arts in education, marketing, editorial work, graphic…
WHITE PLAINS – ArtsWestchester will honor five Wonder Women during its Annual Gala on Saturday, November 19 at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester in White Plains. All women have demonstrated exceptional leadership and support of the arts. The honorees are: Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel; New York State Senator, Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins; Area…
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (October 14, 2016) – Deputy Westchester County Executive Kevin J. Plunkett surprised 30 arts leaders yesterday by publicly announcing that County Executive Rob Astorino intended to keep funding for the arts level in his proposed 2017 budget. The announcement came as Plunkett attended a news coverage in White Plains to kick off…
New Festival Engages Art Enthusiasts and Craft Beer Lovers While Supporting New York State Craft Breweries Westchester, N.Y. (July 27, 2016) – Still creating buzz in Westchester County, the 2016 Arts & Craft Beer Fest continues to offer local residents and visitors a calendar of unique events that provide just the right mix of excitement…
Source International African Jazz Band & Gary Smulyan Organ Quartet to Bring Global Jazz Music to Historic White Plains Venue WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (September 13, 2016) – Three live jazz performances will take place in the intimate setting of ArtsWestchester’s downtown art gallery for the 5th Annual White Plains Jazz Fest this year as…
The deadline to apply for Arts Alive Grants is October 4. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (August 30, 2016) – ArtsWestchester invites artists and non-profit organizations to apply for 2017 Arts Alive Grants. Awarded annually, these grants are specifically designed to support community-based artists and emerging arts organizations. The variety of projects that receive Arts Alive Grants…
“Visions 2016: Inner Thoughts, Outer Expressions” will be on view Sept. 8-15 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (August 23, 2016) – From September 8 through September 15, ArtsWestchester will present, Visions 2016: Inner Thoughts, Outer Expressions, an exhibition featuring over 100 original artworks by more than 50 artists who are recipients of mental health services in Westchester…
ArtsWestchester will be able to bring more artists to under-resourced schools. Westchester, N.Y. (August 16, 2016) – ArtsWestchester recently received a $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo to help bring more arts to under-resourced schools. Maria Ferreira, Area President at Wells Fargo and ArtsWestchester board member, presented Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester with the check earlier…
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