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Yonkers Arts Weekend


Yonkers Arts Weekend is a celebration of the thriving and diverse arts community in the City of Yonkers. On Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, hundreds of local, regional and international artists, artisans, painters, fashion designers, photographers, sculptors, craftsmen, musicians, filmmakers, new media specialists, and other artists will converge on Yonkers to showcase their work at Yonkers Arts Weekend.

DAY 1 (Saturday, May 6th)

Downtown -In the early afternoon check out the amazing galleries, pop-up venues, a live painting by Jamel Robinson in Getty Square and street artist paintings.  The pop-up galleries will line Main St. at the following addresses:

  • 86 Main St. (“the anchor”)
  • 66 Main St. B – Urban Studio Unbound
  • 66 Main St. C – TBD
  • 27 Main St.  – TBD
  • 21 Main St. – TBD
  • 18 Main St. -TBD
  • 16 Warburton Ave. – Purchase College Center for Community and Culture
  • 13 Riverdale Ave. Blue Door Art Gallery and Center

Untermyer Gardens – in the mid-afternoon take a tour by the Untermyer Conservancy at 4PM or just enjoy the peacefulness of America’s Best Forgotten Garden. Access to Untermyer is free. Tours by the Untermyer Conservancy on Saturday ($10).

YoHo Open Studios -All aboard the shuttle to the 14th annual YoHo Open Studio and enjoy the after party in 530 Nepperhan Ave., an amazing raw space in the the Carpet Mills Arts District.

DAY 2 (Sunday, May 7th)

Hudson River Museum – Start your Sunday Funday at Yonkers biggest cultural institution, which is offering free admission this year all weekend offering family events.

Untermyer Gardens – Close out this amazing arts weekend with FASHION SHOW SUNDAY!!! This spectacular display of original designs will feature some of the hottest designers in the New York City area. The show will start at 2PM but you will want to get there early to find a nice spot in Samuel Untermeyer’s walled Persian garden.

Event Location and Ticket Information

Date: Saturday, May 6, 2017
Times: 12:00 am

Ticket pricing:
Free event

Presenter: City of Yonkers in partnership with Urban Studio Unbound
Presenter Website: yonkersartsweekend.com