ArtsFest 2024

ArtsFest 2024 – the exciting weekend-long celebration of the arts — will take place in New Rochelle and surrounding communities from Thursday, October 17th through Sunday, October 20th. The action-packed weekend includes a return visit from The Moth Radio Hour,  open artists studios, live music and dance, film screenings, art exhibits, a classic car show, a Makers Market, spoken word events, a free trolley tour of New Rochelle’s murals, and interactive activities for all ages.

Now in its 15^th year, ArtsFest is organized by the non-profit New Rochelle Council on the Arts (NRCA) to spotlight the diversity of arts and artists in our community: In total ArtsFest 2024 will feature more than 35 venues representing the work of some 250 visual and performing artists.

Sponsors for this year’s ArtsFest as of September 5^th (still in formation) include ArtsWestchester, The City of New Rochelle IDA, The Appleyard Foundation, BPR, RXR, Charles Fazzino, Alvin & Friends, an anonymous donor, and in-kind donors AJ’s Burgers and the New Rochelle Public Library.