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Remembering 9/11…Tile by Tile

What’s in a number? Sometimes it tells a story. 1800 is the number of tiles in the original 9/11 People’s Memorial Wall constructed in 2001 on Central Avenue in Richard Presser Park in Greenburgh. 1711 is the number of tiles salvaged, repaired, cleaned and reassembled tile by tile by Sarah Bracey White and 41 volunteers who […]

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Historic houses reflect lives well lived

Although I am a great admirer of Edward Hopper’s work, I had never been to his birthplace, a historic house located in Nyack. However, with a Facebook nudge from artist Andrea Kantrowitz, I headed across the bridge to Rockland on a recent Sunday to see “Edward Hopper Reimagined” a group exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary […]

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Pelham Art Centers says farewell to Lisa Robb

Yesterday was Lisa Robb Day in Pelham.  I know this because I heard it proclaimed last night at a farewell party for Lisa who has left the Pelham Art Center after 11 years as the Director. The Pelham Art Center is a family affair. Our hosts, Paul Francis, former treasurer of the board (last century) […]

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Tribute: Remembering Roy Neuberger

Robert Neuberger

Grand Arts Patron, Roy Neuberger was an extraordinary man. Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester reflects on the life and legacy of this man.

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Tribute: Arts Supporter Frank Ronnenberg of Reader’s Digest

Frank Ronnenberg with Janet

A reflection on how Frank Ronnenberg of Reader’s Digest, was a great part of The Arts team.

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Tribute: Robert Goodnough – Charmed by Dinosaurs

Artist Robert Goodnough with Janet Langsam

Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester, writes a tribute to the late Robert Goodnough, a Westchester Artist whom the New York Times noted, “never received the recognition commensurate with his talent.”

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