The word “earth” has (ART) within it. I didn’t think about that too deeply when we planned an exhibition called “eARTh” opening on October 5th in our White Plains building. Credit for that title goes to Leigh Taylor Mickelson, the curator, who selected the earth works of 68 artists in the region. She is the […]
There are very few things for which I will stand in line…not a movie…not a restaurant…not even an ice cream. Yet, when the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced extended hours for the last few days of the Alexander McQueen exhibition, I joined hundreds of New Yorkers and tourists on a seemingly never-ending line. Thinking back, […]
Is there any person in the New York metropolitan region who at one time or another has not recoiled from stepping on a used piece of chewing gum? Or worse, found a piece stuck on the bottom of a desk or table? Ugh. Though slightly gross, very annoying and morally disrespectful, it’s a part of […]
I am pleased to introduce guest blogger Lynn Honeysett, the Executive Director of the Pelham Art Center, one of our affiliate member organizations. The Pelham Art Center provides the public with the place, the resources and the opportunity to see, study and experience the arts in a community setting. It was founded in 1970 and […]
I often wonder about things. For example, do people who follow in their father’s footsteps or do so because of genetics? Or, is it an acquired skill or predilection? I thought more about this when I saw that Sheldon Snyder and Tova Snyder (www.artswestchester.org/artists/profile/tova-snyder) were in an exhibition “Influence of the Land,” together at the […]
Today’s post is by guest blogger Joseph House. Joseph is an Art History and American studies major at Manhattanville College. He is currently a Junior, but has always had a passion for contemporary art. He frequently visits galleries and museums and thinks one can never spend too much time in an art museum. Black Tears […]
Ever ask yourself why the arts matter? Here at ArtsWestchester, we ask everyone we meet that question all the time. It’s not because we don’t know the answer, but more importantly, it helps us frame the importance of the arts in a very personal way. Beyond the answers we’ve received, here are a some responses […]
Some years ago, artist Sarah Haviland constructed a steel replica of the old beech tree, a historic symbol in the city of white plains. The sculpture project was supported by an NEA grant to the then Westchester Arts Council, now ArtsWestchester. Recently Sarah was involved with another tree project, this one with a team of […]
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