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Calling artists and organizations in Westchester and Rockland County! Arts Alive applications for 2025 are now open through Dec. 17. The Arts Alive grant category is one of ArtsWestchester’s most effective means of supporting arts activity across Westchester and Rockland County. There is also an early submission deadline on Dec. 11 for those looking to receive staff review for their proposal. Click the link below to learn more about the guidelines and to apply. You can also register for an info session taking place over Zoom on Dec. 5. artsw.org/grants

Episode 2 of Roadmap to the Arts is out now! In this episode we visited places in Westchester to learn, perform and listen to music, specifically orchestral. Our first stop was at the Music Conservatory of Westchester where we were able to sit in on some of the music lessons going on as well as take a tour of their state of the art facilities. We then stopped by the Yonkers Public Library where the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra was rehearsing for their upcoming concert. They even let our CEO Kathleen Reckling practice with them. Our final stop was at the Hudson River Museum where the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra was performing. We got to enjoy the concert at the museums amphitheater.You can check out the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra at their Black History Month Concert on Feb 9, 2025. Watch the first two episodes now: https://lnkd.in/egY7k7M4 Click the links below for more info on Music Conservatory of Westchester, Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra and Hudson River Museum. Music Conservatory of Westchester: www.musicconservatory.org Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra: https://lnkd.in/e9dAFjGf Hudson River Museum: www.hrm.org

Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, SUNY's "Rosalie D. Gagné: A Contemporary Alchemist" exhibition, on view through December 22, 2024, features interactive installations, sculptures and multi-media pieces, including recent AI experiments and supporting materials that demonstrate the artist’s creative development. >>>Read more: https://lnkd.in/efyzAzGH

Installation started today for the newest addition to White Plains thriving public art scene! ArtsWestchester is excited to partner with White Plains City Center to bring this new installation by Sharon Seidl (Shroon). The abstract piece will be featured on the sky bridge that connects the parking garage to the City Center. "I have always loved the beauty of the entry point when you drive in. The trees and the warmth of the building feels elegant. I wanted to keep that elegance and not overpower it. This design is more subtle. It is enhancing the building, without being overpowering." - Shroon Learn more about ArtsWestchester’s public art program: https://lnkd.in/eWfRMx_K Learn more about the artist: https://lnkd.in/eYWRXpCG

Last night The Wallflowers rocked The Capitol Theatre in a special benefit concert for ArtsWestchester! The evening was full of dancing and singing while everyone enjoyed the two-time Grammy Award-winning band. This concert will support ArtsWestchester’s mission of keeping the arts vibrant and accessible. Thank you to last nights honoree Westchester Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins and to The Capitol Theatre. A special thanks to our presenting sponsor Montefiore Health System. Music by Bensound License code: J5THEVFVDUX1ANMX

As the crisp autumn air settles in, the classical music scene throughout Westchester comes alive with a rich array of performances this November. ArtsNews rounded up a selection of these concerts! https://lnkd.in/eWQHyPhB cc: HOFF BARTHELSON MUSIC SCHOOL, New Rochelle Public Library, Concordia Conservatory, Bethany Arts Community, Inc., DOWNTOWN MUSIC AT GRACE, INC., Purchase College, SUNY, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts

Our latest edition of Arts Picks is out now! Check out our list of upcoming events on our website and sign up to get upcoming Arts Picks sent to your email. There is comedy, film screenings, live music and more. Head to our Arts Picks webpage for the list of events: https://lnkd.in/eUj4YcKt Sign up to get future Arts Picks sent right to your email: https://lnkd.in/eNGKapPZ Photo credits: illustration by Erwin Org (courtesy of the artist); reduction linocut by Lynne Lederman (courtesy of Riverfront Art Gallery at Yonkers Public Library); Goodbye Tango dir. by Jason Laurits (courtesy of YoFi Fest); The Storm on the Sea of Galilee by Rembrandt; Irvington Theater collage (courtesy of Irvington Theater); Westchester Symphonic Winds (courtesy of Westchester Symphonic Winds); Marilyn Minter photographed by Nadya Wasylko (courtesy of Vogue); Fall Fest (courtesy of Westchester Children’s Museum); pottery by Vicky Youngman (courtesy of Hudson River Potters); Indian food festival and Diwali mela (courtesy of Bharatiya Kala Kendra)

YoFi Film Festival kicks-off tomorrow night at The Atrium! The evening starts with the annual Taste of Yonkers at 6pm. Guests can mingle with filmmakers, film fans, artists and more while trying out food and beverages from local companies. That will be followed up with screenings of short films from filmmakers locally and around the world. The evening ends with an afterparty at Zuppa Restaurant. Check out the festival's website for a schedule of film screenings, workshops and more throughout the month of November! https://lnkd.in/eQpeGUKq

Thank you to Westfair Business Journal and Georgette Gouveia for speaking with our CEO Kathleen Reckling ahead of our upcoming benefit concert. We are just 1 week away from The Wallflowers return to The Capitol Theatre on Tues., Nov.12! Check out some exciting live music and support ArtsWestchester’s mission to keep the arts vibrant and accessible! Grab your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/efg5zJKb Click down below to read the article!

Welcome to Roadmap to the Arts, a new series hosted by ArtsW’s CEO Kathleen Reckling. The series seeks to introduce you to arts and cultural organizations around Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley. Our first stop was Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts where we listened to live music and spoke with Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts President and CEO Edward Lewis who gave us insight into their upcoming events and how to enjoy their beautiful grounds. Next, we visited United Community Center of Westchester where we spoke with Founder and Executive Director of UCCW Jackeline Agudelo. We learned about the history of the organization as well as the programs they offer. There’s so much to discover in the arts in Westchester. Click below to watch episode 1 now!