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Yonkers Arts Partners With Housing Authority to Bring 150+ Artworks to Seven of Its Properties

The Yonkers Housing Authority and Yonkers Arts recently unveiled a colorful mural titled “Come Up” by Yonkers artist Robin Alcantara at Calcagno Homes.

Arts Award Spotlight: The Picture House Regional Film Center

ArtsNews is highlighting the winners of ArtsWestchester’s Arts Awards, which recognize people and organizations that have had significant impact on the arts and culture in Westchester County.

Bridging the Gap Between the Arts and Businesses

Over 25 businesses and artists are participating in Larchmont’s 3rd annual Arts on the Avenues.

Deadline Approaches for Grants for Yonkers Artists and Arts Groups

Yonkers artists and cultural organizations are invited to apply for more than $52,000 in grants to enhance the services they provide to residents.

Yorktown Stage Celebrates New Renovations and Upcoming Shows

Yorktown Stage recently celebrated the completion of its $1.2 million renovation project.

Arts Award Highlight: Samara Joy

ArtsNews is highlighting the winners of ArtsWestchester’s Arts Awards, which recognize people and organizations that have had significant impact on the arts and culture in Westchester County.

Arts Award Spotlight: Westchester Children’s Chorus

ArtsNews is highlighting the winners of ArtsWestchester’s Arts Awards, which recognize people and organizations that have had significant impact on the arts and culture in Westchester County.

From the CEO: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

My granddaughter, as a child, always loved to go for dance lessons at Steffi Nossen School of Dance (SNSD). Not for the lessons necessarily, but she loved to laugh at herself in the floor-to-ceiling mirrors.

photo credit: Ellen Crane Photography

Women Printmakers and Social Upheaval

Matrix: Prints by Women Artists, 1960–1990, on view at the Hudson River Museum (HRM) through April 2.

White Plains Event Mixes Art with Cocktails

ArtsWestchester is bringing back its Gallery Nite Out happy hour series this month for the first time since before the pandemic.

Irvington Theater Debuts Hybrid Format for 3rd Annual Short Play Fest

This month, the Irvington Theater will present its third annual Arts Incubator Short Play Fest, a collection of short, in-development plays.

Caramoor Receives ArtsWestchester Grant for Free Concerts

Caramoor President and Chief Executive Officer Edward J. Lewis III was recently joined by Westchester County Legislator Erika L. Pierce and ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam on the Caramoor grounds to announce an ArtsWestchester grant.

Hudson Valley MOCA Looks ‘Through the Eye of the Needle’

The 35 artists represented in “Through the Eye of the Needle” use materials that are repurposed and embedded with touch, weaving their memories into tangible and prominent pieces of art.

Bollywood and Beethoven

Inspired by themes of unity and communal celebration, the Westchester Music of India’s (MOI) upcoming concert combines Bollywood and Beethoven.

Applications Open For Arts Ambassadors

ArtsWestchester’s Arts Ambassadors program allows those who are passionate about the arts to volunteer for a local arts nonprofit.

Grants Available for Yonkers-Based Artists and Organizations

ArtsWeschester was recently joined by Westchester County Board of Legislators Majority Leader Christopher Johnson for a networking and information event for current and potential grantees of the Yonkers Arts Initiative grant program.

Westchester Announces Two New Youth Laureates

Westchester County Executive George Latimer recently announced the appointment of two new Youth Poet Laureates, Alexa Murphy and Harmony Hopwood.

Arts Award Spotlight: Georgette Gouveia

ArtsNews is highlighting the winners of ArtsWestchester’s Arts Awards, which recognize people and organizations that have had significant impact on the arts and culture in Westchester County.

Letter From the Editor: Caramoor’s New Season Brings Us All Together

When it comes to live music offerings, Caramoor’s spring/summer season is about as robust as they come.

Pelham Art Center’s “Career in the Arts” Series: Artist Alice Mizrachi

Pelham Art Center, with its Teen Arts Council, aims to give opportunities for high school students to be involved in the creation, curation and discussion of art.

Marsha on the Move: 2023 Oscars Edition

When Business Council of Westchester President Marsha Gordon is not advocating for businesses in the County, she can be found at the cinema or theater. Her “Marsha on the Move” column appears monthly in ArtsNews.

Leslie Lichter Appointed as RTA’s Interim Executive Director

Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) recently announced that Leslie Lichter has been appointed as its Interim Executive Director.

Arts Award Spotlight: Carole Alexis

Each year, ArtsWestchester recognizes people and organizations that have impacted the arts and culture in Westchester.

Westchester Celebrates Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate and take note of achievements and accomplishments made by women throughout history.

Two Hudson Valley Photographers to be Honored

Photographers Lisa Levart of Nyack and Todd Shapera of Pleasantville were announced as the winners of ArtsWestchester’s annual Lawrence Salley Photography Award.

Upcoming Opportunities for Artists of All Disciplines

On ArtsWestchester’s Artist Opportunities page, artists in all disciplines can find nearby working opportunities that will help to strengthen and further their careers.

Songcatchers Appoints Jennifer Lanser as New Executive Director

The Songcatchers Board of Directors recently named Jennifer Lancer as its Executive Director.

MTA AWAY Program Offers Museum Discounts to Train Riders

Westchester is ready for visitors. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s “MTA AWAY” program offers special savings at three cultural destinations.

ArtsWestchester Announces Recipients of Award to Advance Equity

This week, ArtsWestchester announced its two 2023 Advancing Equity Award honorees.

Neuberger Museum of Art: “backstory: Inventory”

This article originally appeared on “backstory”, a blog by Tracy Fitzpatrick, Director of the Neuberger Museum of Art.

Westchester Museum Appoints Thomas Sullivan as New Executive Director

Westchester Children’s Museum (WCM) recently appointed its new executive director, Thomas Sullivan.

Blue Door Presents Exhibition in Memory of Former Director

Blue Door Art Center has announced the passing of artist Arlé Sklar-Weinstein with an exhibition in her honor.

Area Artists Win Grants to Support Art for Change

Seven area artists have been selected to each receive one of ArtsWestchester’s $10K Voices for Change 2023 grants.

New Round of 2023 Arts Alive Grants Now Open For Applications

Grants for professional artists and cultural organizations. Submission Deadline: March 22.

River’s Edge Theatre Company Finds Permanent Home in Hastings

The company has announced a permanent location at 546 Warburton Avenue in Hastings-on-Hudson, which Covington calls their “home base,” beginning this month.

ArtsWestchester Announces Arts Award Honorees

For 47 years, ArtsWestchester has recognized people and organizations that have impacted the arts & culture in Westchester.

Installations and Interventions: Performance Art at the Neuberger

Visit the Neuberger Museum of Art during its current art exhibit Hard Return: 9 Experiments for This Moment, and get a completely different experience each time you go.

Gothic Ambience Abounds at Rye Arts Center

The allure of dark romanticism, the macabre and the supernatural has fascinated writers, artists and composers for centuries.

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