Congress has passed a $2 trillion emergency stimulus package, subsequently signed by the President, which includes $300 million in economic relief for arts and humanities groups, as well as additional relief opportunities for independent contractors.
What can you do if you are an artist or a musician and temporarily have little money coming in and you are forced to sit it out for perhaps a few months? Whatever you do, don’t waste this time by sitting around depressed and blue. The silver lining is that you now have a precious commodity – time. Make the best of it. From a strict business approach, the answer comes down to two strategies: 1. Optimize your time and 2. Find alternative revenue streams.
A life-sized bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln in Peekskill tells the story of Lincoln’s only visit to Westchester more than 150 years ago. The statue captures the President-elect during his stop in Peekskill on February 19, 1861, during his inaugural train trip from Illinois to Washington D.C. At the train depot, the soon-to-be President gave a brief but powerful address, in which he implored more than 1,000 Peekskill residents for support in the emerging secession conflict.
Now is the time to be here for one another. These restaurants have supported the arts in the past. Now it’s our turn. Get takeout if they are still open, order a gift card over the phone or send a note of support during these times of need.
Every year, ArtsWestchester recognizes the work of local individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted the cultural life of Westchester. The annual Arts Award luncheon brings together artists, government officials and business leaders – all to celebrate the arts and applaud these honorees. This year’s luncheon has been postponed until June 30 due to the COVID-19 concerns. If the event cannot be held in June, it will be rescheduled for October 7. Over the past several months, ArtsWestchester has been featuring the 2020 Arts Award honorees. This month, read about the Ossining Public Library and A-Chord With Kids.
Let’s come together as an arts community and each send a bit of love to our favorite arts organizations. Send a note of support, choose to turn your canceled event ticket into a donation instead of a refund, or purchase a ticket to an already-rescheduled show. However you choose to show your support, please do so. Let’s get through this together!
A collection of movie reviews and opinions from Marsha Gordon, President/CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. When she is not advocating for business, building the economy or creating job opportunities, you can find her at the movie theatre enjoying many different film genres.
A letter from ArtsWestchester’s Communications Manager and “ArtsNews” Editor.
It’s difficult to see the silver lining these days. Sure, the heartbreak part is easy, as we see so many artists, arts groups, local businesses and restaurants all forced to cancel events and close their doors. But if there’s one thing I can say for sure about our arts community, it’s that we’re resilient.
The first of ten original works of art is scheduled to be installed on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge path this month. A massive sculpture, TAPPAN ZEE, is the work of artist Ilan Averbuch. It is one of the site-responsive works chosen in a competitive selection process managed by ArtsWestchester in collaboration with the New York State Thruway Authority and the Arts Council of Rockland.
Every year, ArtsWestchester recognizes the work of local individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted the cultural life of Westchester. The annual Arts Award luncheon, this year at the Brae Burn Country Club on June 30, applauds these honorees, bringing together artists, government officials and business leaders – all to celebrate the arts. This month, read about several of the 2020 Arts Award honorees.
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