“The arts are for everyone,” says ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam. “They give voice and a means of creative expression to all, and are fundamental to our wellbeing.” It is in this spirit that ArtsWestchester strives to provide arts accessibility throughout Westchester and Rockland. One of the primary ways the organization…
Rising stars on stage; rising stars in the seats. Three concerts on Caramoor’s upcoming calendar, all of which feature young performers, will include a free student ticket offer for visitors aged 18 and under. “It’s important for our audiences to see themselves reflected from the stage,” says Caramoor Center for…
River’s Edge Theatre Company (RETC)’s artistic director, Meghan Covington, says the company has spent its first number of years “hopping from location to location.” Until now, that is. The company has announced a permanent location at 546 Warburton Avenue in Hastings-on-Hudson, which Covington calls their “home base,” beginning this month….
[Editor’s Note: This article was updated on 3/5 to include the full list of award honorees. The Advancing Equity and Lawrence Salley Photography Awards were not yet announced at the original publishing date of this article on 2/7/23.] For 47 years, ArtsWestchester has recognized people and organizations that have impacted…
A SUNY Purchase graduate, jazz starlet Samara Joy, made big news on Sunday night when she won the coveted Best New Artist category at the GRAMMYs. It was one of Joy’s two big wins for the night; the other being a Best Vocal Jazz Album win for her highly acclaimed…
Westchester residents can set the perfect mood for Valentine’s Day with a romantic afternoon at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah on February 12. Guests will experience a program of classical music performed by the Ivalas Quartet in the Center’s Music Room. The room’s Renaissance furniture, Gothic tapestries…
When a guest visits the Neuberger Museum of Art during its current performance art exhibition, Hard Return: 9 Experiments for This Moment, they will get a completely different experience each time they go. During the nine-part series, nine artists will create unique week-long experiences for one week at a time…
Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) recently announced that it received a $40K grant from ArtsWestchester. A significant portion of this 2022-2023 Basic Support Program Grant will support senior programs and initiatives. Says ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam: “ArtsWestchester is able to support dynamic cultural organizations such as the Jacob Burns Film…
A decade after launching its CULTIVATE series, Copland House continues to embrace the creativity of young composers, propping them up on the world’s stage with the premiere of their commissioned works. During the pandemic, the organization shifted to a virtual version of the program’s final performance(s), called Cultivated Spaces, which…
Black History Month in Westchester is celebrated with local stories that many outside of the area are not familiar with – many stories that have had a lasting impact throughout history. This year, there will be many returning and new opportunities throughout the county to learn about and celebrate both…
End of content
End of content