We hear a lot of talk these days about freedom. And to be sure, freedom means something different to each person. As arts advocates, one freedom that we may take for granted is the non-wavering support of arts and culture through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The NEA is a small agency that […]
Sometimes someone comes along at the right time in the right place and makes the right difference. That is how I think of Charlotte Mouquin, whose untimely passing has been a shock to all her friends and colleagues in the arts community. Charlotte was an artist, arts administrator and an educator; she was an advocate […]
County Legislator Colin Smith beamed as his mother, Dolores Smith, wandered through the building of a former parochial school in Verplanck, where she was a student years ago. The school, most recently transformed into a contemporary gallery and artistic space, still had elements of its former youth, such as blackboards and other manifestations of its […]
Life can be all about connecting. By that, I mean we all strive to work together with people who are on our own wavelength. The moment I met her, I knew that Rose Luangisa and I had something in common. We both had a passion for fashion. My passion comes from life experiences in the […]
It has been so sweet to see arts organizations in Westchester coming back stronger than ever after Covid. I recently witnessed this at the Clay Art Center, which had an exhibition opening in sweltering July that kept no one from attending and purchasing inspiring clay objects on sale. It is clear to me that kilns […]
There was anger on the walls. There was pain in the room. There was understanding, courage and occasional triumph, as girls at The Children’s Village reclaim their lives moving on from the horrors of being trafficked. When is an art show more about tears, stories, abuse, denial and revenge? These are the words that came […]
Westchester County is mourning one of our most devoted community members, Isabel Elsa Villar, who recently passed away after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Isabel, mostly notably remembered as the founder and Executive Director of El Centro Hispano (El Centro), worked tirelessly to educate and improve the lives of the Latino community in the […]
Though Juneteenth was intended to become a singular national holiday to be celebrated on the 19th of June, towns, villages and cities in our county are providing celebrations, remembrances, and activities during the entire month of June. This variety of events is good as it allows each community to create its own vibrant “Juneteenth” celebration. […]
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