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Kathleen Reckling Named New CEO of ArtsWestchester

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Kathleen Reckling Named New CEO of ArtsWestchester WHITE PLAINS, NY (May 22, 2024) – After an extensive national search, ArtsWestchester’s Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Kathleen Reckling as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2024. She is succeeding Janet Langsam who, after 33…

ArtsWestchester Announces Grant Opportunities for Artists and Community Projects

The deadline to apply for Arts Alive Grants is October 4. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (August 30, 2016) – ArtsWestchester invites artists and non-profit organizations to apply for 2017 Arts Alive Grants. Awarded annually, these grants are specifically designed to support community-based artists and emerging arts organizations. The variety of projects that receive Arts Alive Grants…

Artwork by Mental Health Community to be Showcased at ArtsWestchester’s Gallery in White Plains

“Visions 2016: Inner Thoughts, Outer Expressions” will be on view Sept. 8-15 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (August 23, 2016) – From September 8 through September 15, ArtsWestchester will present, Visions 2016: Inner Thoughts, Outer Expressions, an exhibition featuring over 100 original artworks by more than 50 artists who are recipients of mental health services in Westchester…

ArtsWestchester Receives $50,000 Grant from Wells Fargo to Support Arts-in-Education Program

ArtsWestchester will be able to bring more artists to under-resourced schools. Westchester, N.Y. (August 16, 2016) – ArtsWestchester recently received a $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo to help bring more arts to under-resourced schools. Maria Ferreira, Area President at Wells Fargo and ArtsWestchester board member, presented Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester with the check earlier…

New Public Art Commission Unveiled at Mount Vernon Public Library

“Seeing the Wind” installation by Rochelle Shicoff Now Welcomes Families to the Library’s Children’s Room Entrance WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (June 29, 2016) – ArtsWestchester, in partnership with the Mount Vernon Public Library, with support from the New York State Assembly, the City of Mount Vernon and Westchester County, cut the ribbon yesterday on a new…

National Art Honors Society Exhibits at ArtsWestchester

(White Plains– June 20, 2016) The ArtsWestchester Gallery of White Plains, NY will open a unique exhibition featuring the works of 25 White Plains High School students who are members of the National Art Honor Society. The show will feature over 40 works including photographs, drawings, paintings, mixed media, and sculpture. The work will be on display in the ninth…

The Art of Craft Beer: ArtsWestchester Partners with Half Time for ArtsBash 2016

Pours from New York Craft Breweries to be paired with an Evening of Arts, Artists and Cuisine WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (May 12, 2016) – Craft beer lovers will join art enthusiasts and food connoisseurs this year at ArtsWestchester’s signature ArtsBash event on Friday, May 20th thanks to their new partnership with Half Time. The arts council today announced that…

ArtsWestchester to Host Career Panel Discussion on “Take Your Child to Work Day,” April 28

New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins to moderate discussion with female business leaders. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (April 21, 2016) – In recognition of “Take Your Child to Work Day” on Thursday, April 28, ArtsWestchester is hosting a program to inspire young adults to reach their career goals. As an extension of ArtsWestchester’s spring exhibit, SHE: Deconstructing…

New Exhibition at ArtsWestchester Looks Back at 50 Years in Westchester With Photographs

“Through the Decades,” featuring both archival and crowd-sourced photographs, opens on October 6.    September 30, 2015 (White Plains, NY) – In its new photographic exhibition, ArtsWestchester looks back at the past 50 years in Westchester County by featuring milestones and memories from the county’s past half-century.  “Through the Decades: Picturing 50 Years in Westchester” will…

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