Pelham Art Center (PAC), with its Teen Arts Council, aims to give opportunities for high school students to be involved in the creation, curation and discussion of art. The “Careers in the Arts” series is open to the public and gives guests the opportunity to hear from esteemed artists. Each…
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. [Editor’s Note: For this month’s column, with the 2023 Academy Awards coming up, we pulled…
Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) recently announced that Leslie Lichter has been appointed as its Interim Executive Director. With her extensive experience as a transformational interim executive, Lichter will play a crucial role in leading RTA through this transition period after the retirement of the organization’s founder, Katherine Vockins. She…
Each year, ArtsWestchester recognizes people and organizations that have impacted the arts and culture in Westchester. All awardees are honored at the organization’s annual Arts Awards luncheon, this year taking place at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase on April 19. Over the next several weeks, ArtsNews will highlight…
Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate and take note of achievements and accomplishments made by women throughout history. Westchester arts groups are taking the opportunity this month to put a spotlight on women from various disciplines and fields of study. Here are just a few: Through July 29:…
Photographers Lisa Levart of Nyack and Todd Shapera of Pleasantville were announced as the winners of ArtsWestchester’s annual Lawrence Salley Photography Award. The award recognizes Hudson Valley photographers whose artistic practice would be significantly advanced by the award, and who embodies the community spirit of the late Larry Salley. Typically,…
On ArtsWestchester’s Artist Opportunities page, artists in all disciplines can find nearby working opportunities that will help to strengthen and further their careers. Below is a sampling of some upcoming opportunities. To get these opportunities sent directly to your mailbox, sign up here. Call for Artists: 2023 Small Works Open…
Westchester is ready for visitors. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s “MTA AWAY” program offers special savings at three cultural destinations for train riders who are exploring Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Visitors looking for a staycation, weekend away or day trip can ditch the car and travel to the Katonah Museum of…
The Songcatchers Board of Directors recently named Jennifer Lanser as its Executive Director. Lanser’s previous roles include Director of Development and Communications for the Ursulines of the Eastern Province and Executive Director of the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce. Lanser will manage day-to-day operations, lead fundraising, marketing and community initiatives,…
This week, ArtsWestchester announced its two 2023 Advancing Equity Award honorees. This award recognizes an artist and a nonprofit organization for their leadership in advancing social justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility through and in the arts. Selected as the 2023 Advancing Equity artist recipient is Haifa Bint-Kadi of Yonkers….
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