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ArtsWestchester Announces Lineup of Community & Folk Art Events to Bring New Urban Art Exhibition, “From the Streets,” to Life

Dynamic Public Events Explore Hip Hop Culture at ArtsWestchester Gallery in Downtown White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (April 17, 2017) – From urban art-focused documentaries and spoken word performances to hip hop dances and lively discussions on the evolution of graffiti, ArtsWestchester has announced a series of community programs in conjunction with its newest exhibition:…

ArtsWestchester and Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester Launch Second Exhibition in Healing Arts Partnership

An Opening Reception will take place on Tues. April 18 from 6-7:30pm. White Plains, N.Y. (April 4, 2017)—Continuing a unique arts and business partnership, ArtsWestchester opened its second exhibition at Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester that is on view through August 2017. Different Textures features artworks by five Westchester and Connecticut artists and is displayed in…

Crash, TKID, Lady Pink, Dasic Fernandez, Billboards Hacker & More Come to ArtsWestchester this April

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (March 16, 2017) – Chronicling the meteoric rise of the urban artist from vandal and outlaw to cultural trendsetter, ArtsWestchester’s upcoming exhibition From the Streets: An Exhibition of Urban Art will feature murals, paintings, photography, sculpture and installations from artists at the cutting edge of their discipline. From April 8 to July…

ArtsWestchester Announces Prestigious Honorees for its 2017 Arts Awards Luncheon

Luncheon on April 5 to honor individuals, organizations for their vision, commitment and leadership to enrich the cultural life of Westchester WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (March 1, 2017) – The 89th Academy Awards captivated the world earlier this week as fans watched to see who would receive the highest honors in filmmaking. In a similar manner,…

ArtsWestchester Awarded $75,000 REDC Grant from New York State to Fund “Suffrage Now!” Contemporary Art Exhibition in 2017

Westchester’s Arts and Culture Sector Recognized as Important to State’s Economic Development with REDC Grants   WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (January 3, 2016) – ArtsWestchester announced today that it has been awarded a $75,000 grant as part of New York State’s Round Six of the REDC (Regional Economic Development Council) Awards.  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced…

Holiday Shoppers Enjoy Artwork in Newly Renovated City Center Entrances in White Plains

Business Partnership between ArtsWestchester and Kite Realty Group Results in New Glass and Light Sculpture and Mural at Iconic Shopping Center   White Plains, NY  – Holiday shoppers are in for a surprise when they enter the City Center shopping center in White Plains. Visitors will notice significant changes from the center’s entrances that have…

Bank of America Supports ArtsWestchester with $15,000 Workplace Development Grant

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (November 10, 2016) – Representatives from Bank of America recently met with ArtsWestchester interns and staff to announce a $15K workforce development grant to support job readiness for teens. The grant will support ArtsWestchester’s internship program which prepares youngsters for future jobs in  arts management, arts in education, marketing, editorial work, graphic…

ArtsWestchester to Honor Five ‘Wonder Women

WHITE PLAINS – ArtsWestchester will honor five Wonder Women during its Annual Gala on Saturday, November 19 at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester in White Plains. All women have demonstrated exceptional leadership and support of the arts. The honorees are: Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel; New York State Senator, Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins; Area…

Westchester County Announces Continued ArtsWestchester Support at Kick-Off Event for the Art$WChallenge

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (October 14, 2016) – Deputy Westchester County Executive Kevin J. Plunkett surprised 30 arts leaders yesterday by publicly announcing that County Executive Rob Astorino intended to keep funding for the arts level in his proposed 2017 budget. The announcement came as Plunkett attended a news coverage in White Plains to kick off…

The 2016 Arts and Craft Beer Fest Offers Unique Arts, Music and Craft Beer Events in Westchester

 New Festival Engages Art Enthusiasts and Craft Beer Lovers While Supporting New York State Craft Breweries Westchester, N.Y. (July 27, 2016) – Still creating buzz in Westchester County, the 2016 Arts & Craft Beer Fest continues to offer local residents and visitors a calendar of unique events that provide just the right mix of excitement…

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