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…
ArtsWestchester works hard to ensure access to the arts for all Westchester residents, especially in areas that are underserved. Arts Alive grants are the most effective means for making this mission a reality. The organization is now accepting applications from nonprofit arts organizations, and individual and teaching artists, for the…
On September 17, New Rochelle Opera (NRO) will pay tribute to the music of composer Leonard Bernstein, author of some of the most iconic musical and operatic scores in memory. A celebration of the 60th anniversary of West Side Story, this “Bernstein and Friends” concert will include a guest appearance…
Colombian pianist and composer Pablo Mayor, who is known for changing the sound of a nation, will share the traditional music of his native country with White Plains audiences this fall. On September 15, Jazz Fest White Plains will give audiences an exclusive chance to see Mayor and a core…
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