50th Anniversary

2026 Arts Awards Luncheon

Friday, March 13th

Each Spring, ArtsWestchester honors individuals and organizations for their extraordinary impact on Westchester’s arts and cultural community. Since 1976, the Arts Award has celebrated the vision and leadership of those who enrich the county’s cultural life and elevate local artists.

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Winners of the 2026 Arts Awards

The Arts Award has been presented since 1976 to recognize individuals and organizations whose vision, commitment and leadership have enriched the cultural life of Westchester and its citizens. Nominations come from all sectors of the community. This year’s recipients are:

Mary Calvi

PRESIDENT’S Award

Joseph Squillante

Artist Award

KinoSaito

Arts Organization Award

We Art One Artist Collective

Sophia Abeles Arts Education Award

 

Joyce Sharrock Cole

ADVANCING EQUITY AWARD

Christina Picciano

ADVANCING EQUITY AWARD

White Plains Puerto Rican Cultural Committee

ADVANCING EQUITY AWARD

Chioma Nwana

Larry Salley Photography Award

Event Information

Friday, March 13th
11:30am-2:30pm
Brae Burn Country Club,
Purchase, NY
Register by 2pm on March 12th

Ticket Prices

  • $175 Individual tickets
  • $125 for Cultural Organization Members (Affiliates)

Schedule

  • 11:30 Networking Reception
  • 12:30 Luncheon & Award Ceremony
  • 2:00 pm Dessert Reception

Emcee Tony Aiello, WCBS-TV

Sponsors

SUPERNOVA SPONSOR

  • Jacob Burns Foundation

MEDIA SPONSOR

  • Westchester Magazine

GALAXY SPONSORS

  • Leslie Allen
  • Yvonne Pollack
  • Stagg Group
  • Lucille Werlinich
  • Westchester Medical Center Health Network
  • Yonkers IDA

Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

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For more information, please email us at [email protected]

SUPERNOVA SPONSOR
$10,000 – 20 Tickets

  • Recognition on invitation, Arts(e)News and website
  • Two (2) Tables of 10 at the luncheon
  • Participation in program and awards presentation
  • Inside front or back cover page (4.5″w x 7.5″h vertical) color ad in the journal
  • Two complimentary Gold Memberships
  • *Activation table opportunity

GALAXY SPONSOR
$5,000 – 10 Tickets

  • Recognition on invitation, Arts(e)News and website
  • Table of 10 at the luncheon
  • Participation in awards presentation
  • Full page (4.5″w x 7.5″h vertical) color ad in the journal
  • Two complimentary Gold Memberships
  • *Activation table opportunity

SHOOTING STAR SPONSOR
$2,500 – 10 Tickets

  • Table of 10 at the luncheon
  • Two complimentary Gold Memberships
  • Full page (4.5″w x 7.5″h vertical) color ad in journal
  • Two complimentary Gold Memberships

STARLIGHT SPONSOR
$1,500 – 8 Tickets

  • Table of 8 at the luncheon
  • Half page (4.5″ x 3.625″ horizontal) color ad in journal

COMMUNITY ACTIVATION PREMIER SPONSOR
$800

  • Two (2) tickets for the luncheon
  • *Activation table opportunity

COMMUNITY ACTIVATION SPONSOR
$500

  • *Activation table opportunity

*What is an activation table?

An opportunity for local businesses to set up a table and speak about their services with 300+ representatives from local arts and cultural organizations and their supporters.

2026 Arts Awards Journal Ads

Journal Ad RSVP and artwork submission deadline:
February 13, 2026

Full Page Color $500

Half Page Color $250