Thank you to The Examiner News and Andy Milone for spreading the news about Dasic Fernández and the exciting new mural he has done in White Plains. Click the link below to learn more about the mural. https://lnkd.in/e5uyZfme
ArtsWestchester
Non-profit Organizations
White Plains, New York 1,910 followers
Your guide to arts and culture in Westchester County.
About us
Established in 1965 as the Council for the Arts in Westchester, we are New York State’s largest private, not-for-profit service organization, working to ensure the availability and accessibility of the arts for all of the county’s residents. In 1975, we were named by Westchester County government as the County’s designated arts council and we became one of several united arts funds in the country, providing grants and technical support to cultural organizations and artist residencies in the community. Today, as ArtsWestchester, our board and staff continue to work to weave the arts into the fabric of Westchester life, strengthen the county’s cultural institutions, and enrich the quality of life for all Westchester’s residents. ArtsWestchester • is the largest, private, nonprofit arts council in NY State • serves more than 150 arts organizations, 43 school districts, hundreds of artists and audiences numbering over one million • awards grants to artists and arts organizations • brings artists to schools and community centers • helps artists and arts organizations promote their work & build audiences • is the premiere marketer of the arts in Westchester • showcases the talents of local artists through our exhibitions & performances • advocates for the arts • owns and operates the Arts Exchange, a multi-use arts facility that houses the gallery and performance space, the Cultural Tourism Center, artists studios and office space for cultural groups arts related businesses
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http://www.artswestchester.org/
External link for ArtsWestchester
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- White Plains, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1965
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Primary
31 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd Floor
White Plains, New York 10604, US
Employees at ArtsWestchester
Updates
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A week from today we will be hosting our first Wick ‘n’ Pour! Guests will learn the art of candlemaking from an instructor while enjoying complimentary light bites and a glass of wine or soft drink. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efT6WXvF 🕕 Thursday, July 18 from 7-9pm 📍31 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, NY.
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There are still some exciting items to bid on from our Golf Auction. Visit the link below to bid now! Bid: https://lnkd.in/eNWFH9-C
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There've been many adaptations of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," but likely none have been quite like the upcoming production by River's Edge Theatre Co. at Bethany Arts Community, Inc. on July 20 & 21, which is steeped in sustainability. Read more: https://lnkd.in/etyEHe_6 #ArtsNews
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Grab the Popcorn: here's a list of outdoor movies in Westchester over the next few months! Which will you attend first? https://lnkd.in/eAFb3dES #ArtsNews
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Congratulations to COPLAND HOUSE, INC., which recently purchased Bluestone Farm, a $3 million, 24-acre complex in Brewster, NY at the nexus of Westchester, Putnam and Fairfield Counties! The acquisition will allow the organization to vastly expand its programming. Read more in #ArtsNews: https://lnkd.in/eaZ9-5k3
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BIG NEWS! We’re excited to announce that The Wallflowers will perform a special benefit concert for the arts at The Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, November 12! Proceeds will support ArtsWestchester’s programming so we can continue providing access to the arts for all. Great show + great cause = win-win! artsw.org/benefitconcert ➡️ Member Exclusive! Today, 6/27, members get access to our one-day-only presale (10am-10pm EST). Check your email for a special code! ➡️ General sales begin on 6/28 at 10am. The Wallflowers have sold 10-million copies internationally and are known for smash-hit singles “One Headlight,” “6th Avenue Heartache” and “Three Marlenas.” Don’t miss your chance to catch this Grammy Award-winning band live! Click here for more info and tickets once they go live: artsw.org/benefitconcert
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TONIGHT! Ballroom Has Something to Say: An Ode to Black / Queer Men at Bethany Arts Community, Inc., will include discussion about the history of the Black LGBTQ+ house ballroom community and performances from the ballroom icons. Join us at 7pm. Read more in #ArtsNews: https://lnkd.in/eeakXhSQ According to the program's curator, Michael Roberson: “[What] that title really says is ‘ballroom has something to say; to teach the world about what it means to be human in the fight for freedom in the face of catastrophe.'” -------------------- This program features KaJuan D Hill, Pony Zion, Ka’don Miyake Mugler, Le’Rone Bennett 007, Rev. Ken Alston Jr., Brad Walrond and Ricky Tucker. This program is co-presented by ArtsWestchester, Bethany Arts Community, The LOFT LGBT Community Center and Ossining Juneteenth Committee. Ballroom Has Something to Say is part of ArtsWestchester's Westchester Roots program series, presented by Montefiore Health System (artsw.org/westchesterroots) and is supported by New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), National Endowment for the Arts and Mid Atlantic Arts.
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Join us this Saturday for a ceremonial flag raising, followed by a celebration of Puerto Rican music, dance, food and art. The day will include live bomba drumming and dance with Grupo Cimarrones, performances by the Carlos Jimenez Mambo Orchestra, arts and craft vendors, and more. The program will also feature a special procession led by the beloved and colorful vejigante, a folkloric character associated with Puerto Rican carnival. To learn more go to: https://lnkd.in/dsK82ERj This program is part of the Westchester Roots series, presented by Montefiore Einstein. 🕕 Flag raising from 11-12pm Street Festival from 12-5pm 📍The full day will take place in White plains Flag raising: Renaissance Plaza Street Festival: Court St.
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This Thursday we will be hosting another Paint ‘n’ Sip here in our gallery. Enjoy an evening of painting, taught by a professional artist, while enjoying complimentary light bites, a glass of wine and soft drinks. Purchase tickets at: https://lnkd.in/eZ4j5eGa
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