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 […]
The rumors have been flying. Ever since we opened The Bank & Trust Show at ArtsWestchester…ever since we put that work of art in the window, the phone has been ringing off the hook. “Is ArtsWestchester closing?” “Are you guys going out of business?” Well, first let me reassure everyone that ArtsWestchester is 45 years […]
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 […]
The Village of Ossining seems to be on the move, thanks to Mayor Bill Hanauer. He’s an artsy guy. I first met him at the MTA of all places where he and I were panelists on a committee selecting artwork for the Ossining train station. He was shaking hands and loving it this particular Sunday […]
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