Deadline to Apply for Arts Alive Grants is October 4 ArtsWestchester invites artists and non-profit organizations to apply for 2018 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 each year illustrates Westchester’s artistic and cultural diversity. … Read More »

White Plains, NY – It has fast become a White Plains summertime tradition: Shakespeare in the Park! Back for its fourth year, Shakespeare in the Park’s community following has grown tremendously with each performance. The City of White Plains and ArtsWestchester have come together once again to bring one of Shakespeare’s most renowned plays, Romeo & Juliet, … Read More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:             Hope Salley Thompson & Bender 914-762-1900, Ext. 25 hope@thompson-bender.com   ArtsWestchester Announces Lineup for Weeklong Celebration of Jazz This September  Jazz Fest, Westchester County’s Premier Music Festival, will take place September 13th – 17th in White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (June 20, 2017) – Highly-famed jazz musician Louis Armstrong once said, … Read More »

Creative Cuisine Tastings by Top Chefs, Open Artist Studios, a Dynamic Graffiti Art Exhibit and Kids Arts Activities All Offered ArtsWestchester has announced this year’s Annual ArtsBash Weekend, a spring fundraiser that includes an exclusive ArtsBash party on Friday, May 19, followed by Family ArtsBash celebration on Saturday, May 20. This year’s ArtsBash fundraising party … Read More »

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: … Read More »

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 … Read More »

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 … Read More »

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, … Read More »

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 … Read More »

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 … Read More »