The Jay Estate Gardens at the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is the recipient of a 2022 New York State Historic Preservation Award. The awards, created in 1980, are presented each year by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to honor excellence in the protection and revitalization of historic…
The allure of dark romanticism, the macabre and the supernatural has fascinated writers, artists and composers for centuries. Creative energies that capture the Gothic spirit allow entry to the dark sides of fantasy and irreconcilable levels of reality. Rye Arts Center (RAC)’s current exhibition, Artists of the Night: Gothic Literature…
For years, Westchester County Government has matched vital funds for the arts and culture sector through an Art$WChallenge grant program administered by ArtsWestchester. In 2022, the program hit record highs. In fact, $1.28 Million in financial support was raised for the arts community at a critical time during which arts…
Holiday shopping from local arts organizations and creative artisans can mean a unique gift for loved ones while also supporting the arts. This is important now more than ever, after the creative sector was devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Shop at these local arts boutiques and gallery gift shops for…
The holidays are upon us, so the ArtsNews team rounded up its top Holiday Arts Picks from a long list of festive offerings. For more arts events, flip to the calendar section on page A30 and sign up for ArtsWestchester’s weekly Top 5 Arts Picks newsletter. Holiday Film Screenings: 12/4: The Polar…
ArtsWestchester’s ArtsMobile program offers easily accessible arts activities to the public, with a focus on communities and populations that have little to no access to the arts. As such, it brings the arts to those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to experience it, no matter their age or ability. Whether…
Hudson Stage Company’s Last Play Makes Its Way to Off-Broadway In the spring of this year, Hudson Stage Company debuted the world premiere of OFF PEAK, its final play after 24 years in Westchester. Now the play, which was commissioned by the company, will make its way to Off-Broadway…
Americans for the Arts (AFTA) is a national agency whose mission it is to build recognition and support for the extraordinary and dynamic value of the arts. In that spirit, the organization conducts a study every five years called Arts & Economic Prosperity, which is designed to measure the impact…
The Yonkers Film Festival (YoFiFest) is facilitating a space for people from all walks of life to sit in the dark together and share a collective experience. And it has been doing so for the past 10 years. Founded by Dave Steck and Patty Schumann, who are filmmakers themselves, YoFiFest…
After a heated election for the Governor seat, New York State Democratic Kathy Hochul won her first full term in office. Ultimately, she made history as the first elected female governor of New York. Governor Hochul considers the arts as key to economic development in the State. She has said:…
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