Father of the Bride: Part 3 (ish) How wonderful it is to visit “old friends” who make you laugh by the antics of their personalities, beloved “schticks” and timeless talent. For those of us who love the movie Father of the Bride and its sequel, this new Netflix special – Father of…
ArtsWestchester has announced that it will be joined by world-renowned trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis for its virtual gala on November 21. The fundraiser comes at a critical time, during which the arts industry is devastated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and when the survival of many Westchester…
Community Mural Unveiled at Sleepy Hollow Riverwalk The Village of Sleepy Hollow recently unveiled The Wishing Wall, a temporary mural that celebrates the aspirations of the Sleepy Hollow community. Located near the Tarrytown Lighthouse, the 520-foot wall consists of 65 concrete panels that were painted by local artists and Sleepy…
Despite the havoc caused by COVID-19, the Westchester arts community has rallied in a way that continues to provide engaging cultural programs for county residents. However, in order to support these programs given the decline in ticket sales, groups have had to get creative with fundraising. This is where the…
A global pandemic, state-mandated shutdowns, an ongoing fight for inclusiveness, and a tumultuous election season. The year 2020 has been a difficult one – for adults, but also for children and teens. It has challenged many to look inward, understand their priorities and think about themselves as part of a…
by Mary Alice Franklin, ArtsNews Editor One doesn’t need to travel to a foreign country, or even to New York City, to see artworks from the masters. All they need to do is visit the hamlet of Pocantico Hills in the town of Mount Pleasant. There, among the houses on…
This past summer, choreographer Sidra Bell was asked by Wendy Whelan, Associate Artistic Director at New York City Ballet (NYCB), if she was interested in creating one of five site-specific commissions for the company. With its in-person season scrapped due to COVID-19, NYCB planned to have the new dances performed…
Vote. By mail or in person. Absentee or early. This is the call to action by many artists in ArtsWestchester’s Give Us the Vote 2020 online exhibition. In the midst of a year that has challenged every American in some way, the call to the ballot box has been loud…
“Why have a women-only exhibition?” Many people have asked Laura Vookles this question. Sometimes the Chair of Hudson River Museum’s Curatorial Department answers with a question of her own: If you walk into a museum gallery and all the artists are men, would you ask why? She explains: “We don’t…
Applications Open for Annual Rutsch Award This juried competition, which honors the memory and artistic achievement of artist Alexander Rutsch (1916-1997), is open to U.S.-based artists aged 19 and older. The winner is awarded a cash prize, solo exhibition and printed catalog at Pelham Art Center. To commemorate the 50th…
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