ArtsWestchester believes that the arts should be accessible to all people and that artwork enriches any environment, be it classroom, conference room, public park, downtown or private development.

ArtsWestchester’s integral commitment to Public Art

Public art presents art outside of museum walls, building community pride, enlivening the landscape and establishing a sense of place. In the hands of artists, dull building exteriors become vibrant destinations, sidewalks become inviting places and ordinary streetscapes become extraordinary.

ArtsWestchester partners with municipalities and businesses interested in utilizing the arts to add value to their projects and communities. There are endless possibilities, but art is at work throughout Westchester in retail projects, libraries, hospitals, hotels, commercial apartments and public housing projects.

April 2023

New Public Art Turns Bridge into Cultural Destination

ArtsWestchester partnered with the New York State Thruway Authority and the Arts Council of Rockland on a landmark project to bring 10 major works of public art to the shared use path of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. Eight New York State artists received commissions through a competitive application process that yielded more than 100 applicants. The completed sculptures, bike racks, and mural are spectacular expressions of community, place, and creativity. The artwork is monumental, free, public and available to all New York residents and visitors.

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April 2023

Eto Otitigbe’s Peaceful Journeys

Peaceful Journey is a monumental sculpture that represents how harmony and balance can be achieved even in times of change. The artwork was one of fifty considered for this major commission through an open competitive process conducted by ArtsWestchester, a leading public art proponent, for 42 Broad.


October 2022

Serious Fun Spotlighted The Work of More Than 200 Artists

The Serious Fun Arts Festival brighten the City of White Plains with arts activities ranging from concerts to live mural painting, a public art walking tour to dancing in the streets. The festival included sculpture, performance art, massive public art unveilings by renowned artists, fun family art-making and more throughout the downtown area.

October 2022

A monumental work of Art drapes ArtsWestchester in vibrant color

The Amanda Browder “Metropolis Sunrise” Project, which will adorn ArtsWestchester’s building in multi-color fabric this May, will be ArtsWestchester’s largest work ever of participatory public art.


August 2021

Fragments of Something Bigger by Georgi

50 Main Street in downtown White Plains, NY is now home to a monumental sculpture by Bulgarian sculptor Georgi Minchev. “Fragments of Something Bigger” is nearly 18-foot tall, made of highly polished stainless steel, and is surrounded by seating also made from polished stainless steel. Minchev was selected through a competitive international open call process managed by ArtsWestchester in partnership with Ginsburg Development Companies, who owns and manages the office tower.

Street Art Projects

ArtsWestchester and Ridge Hill

Partner on Public Art

To welcome shoppers and diners back to the property during the COVID-19 pandemic, ArtsWestchester partnered with shopping destination Ridge Hill on Outdoor Art, a multi-phase public art collaboration. The project features six murals, lamppost banners, and signage, all designed and created by Hudson Valley artists. “Pollinator’s Reverie” by Chris Soria is an exuberant ode to the native bees, butterflies, and flora that support our local ecosystem and also reflects Ridge Hill’s commitment to eco-friendly initiatives.  Mural by Chris Soria. Film by Dave Steck of Numeric Pictures.

To welcome shoppers and diners back to the property during the COVID-19 pandemic, ArtsWestchester partnered with shopping destination Ridge Hill on Outdoor Art, a multi-phase public art collaboration. The project features six murals, lamppost banners, and signage, all designed and created by Hudson Valley artists. “Pollinator’s Reverie” by Chris Soria is an exuberant ode to the native bees, butterflies, and flora that support our local ecosystem and also reflects Ridge Hill’s commitment to eco-friendly initiatives.  Mural by Chris Soria. Film by Dave Steck of Numeric Pictures.

Innovative Arts and Business Partnership Bring Murals to Downtown White Plains

ArtsWestchester, in partnership with LMC, a Lennar Company, is in the midst of transforming a construction barricade into a curated exhibit of six street murals beginning on Hale Avenue, wrapping around Maple Avenue and continuing on South Broadway in downtown White Plains. The five New York artists commissioned to paint each mural were selected through a competitive panel process managed by ArtsWestchester.

ArtsWestchester, in partnership with LMC, a Lennar Company, is in the midst of transforming a construction barricade into a curated exhibit of six street murals beginning on Hale Avenue, wrapping around Maple Avenue and continuing on South Broadway in downtown White Plains. The five New York artists commissioned to paint each mural were selected through a competitive panel process managed by ArtsWestchester.

A Mural By Street Artist, Wane One: Brighter Colors, Better Life

The 1,650-square foot street art installation spans across the street entrance of ArtsWestchester. Named “Brighter Colors Better Life,” the mural is a visual composition of deconstructed geometric shapes created by a harmonious buildup of oversized 2D prisms of vibrant colors and hues. The alternating shapes and colors side by side creates a unique and interesting aesthetic.

The 1,650-square foot street art installation spans across the street entrance of ArtsWestchester. Named “Brighter Colors Better Life,” the mural is a visual composition of deconstructed geometric shapes created by a harmonious buildup of oversized 2D prisms of vibrant colors and hues. The alternating shapes and colors side by side creates a unique and interesting aesthetic.

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Interested in learning more about Public Art?
Contact Kathleen Reckling
kreckling@artswestchester.org
914.428.4220 x306

Interested in learning more about Public Art?
Contact Kathleen Reckling
kreckling@artswestchester.org
914.428.4220 x306