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SUMMARY:Studio Artist Spotlight - Kevin Byrd
DESCRIPTION:Studio Artist Spotlight: Kevin Byrd\nMarch 18 – May 1\, 2026\nBethany Arts Community is spotlighting our studio artists for two-month periods\, located in our first floor studio artist hallway entry (next to the performance space). Studio Artists are invited to curate and show their works throughout the year. \nKevin Byrd is a New York-based abstract expressionist artist whose work explores the emotional and social fabric of contemporary life through bold colors\, layered forms\, and dynamic compositions. His creative journey began during his time in the armed forces\, where he sketched fellow soldiers as a way to process and document his experience. Art became his passion and remained with him throughout his life. \nFollowing his military service\, Byrd served as a Correction Officer\, a role that deepened his understanding of human behavior and the complexities of society. He continued to nurture his interest in the human condition by pursuing higher education\, earning a degree in Behavioral Sciences. In 2024\, he completed his Master’s degree from SUNY New Paltz\, further grounding his artistic practice in both academic and lived experience. \nByrd’s work is influenced by the energy and innovation of artists like Jackson Pollock\, Julie Mehretu\, and Jacob Lawrence. Drawing inspiration from their ability to blend abstraction with narrative\, Byrd creates paintings that speak to themes of resilience\, identity\, and transformation. He uses vibrant paint\, fluid forms\, and symbolic layering to construct visual stories that reflect both personal introspection and broader social commentary. \nKevin Byrd continues to expand his artistic footprint through exhibitions\, public art projects\, and community engagement. His work not only reflects his own journey but also amplifies the voices and experiences of the people around him\, blending passion\, purpose\, and paint into every canvas. \nIn addition to painting\, Byrd is dedicated to mentoring young artists and advocating for the role of creative expression in mental wellness and community healing. Whether through workshops\, artist talks\, or local collaborations\, he remains committed to using art as a transformative force. With each new body of work\, Byrd pushes the boundaries of abstraction while staying rooted in stories and experiences that shape our shared human world. \nOn Bethany…\nMy art studio at Bethany Arts Community became more than just a workplace—it became a sanctuary. The BAC represents faith\, community\, and inspiration. Within those walls\, I discovered room to grow not only as an artist but as a person. It provided a place where creativity could breathe and ideas could transform into meaningful expressions. The atmosphere carries peace and encouragement that continually fuels my passion to create. The BAC means opportunity\, connection\, and spiritual grounding\, reminding me that art is not simply displayed—it is experienced\, shared\, and used to uplift others through purpose.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/studio-artist-spotlight-kevin-byrd/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Study in Passion and Precision - Brenda L. Montanile
DESCRIPTION:A Study in Passion and Precision\nBrenda L. Montanile\nApril 11 – May 16\, 2026\n \nA Study in Passion and Precision reflects the deep personal commitment I bring to my mosaic practice. These works hold hours of repetition\, doubt\, adjustment\, and resolve\, as well as moments of joy found throughout the creative process. They invite close examination and slow viewing\, offering a space where intensity builds quietly\, piece by piece. \nWings appear frequently in my work as symbols of movement\, comfort\, protection\, and transformation. They hold a sense of freedom and spirit within their form. \nThis exhibition reflects my ongoing relationship with mosaic as a medium and my determination to study and honor this ancient art form within a contemporary context. The works are constructed\, one piece\, one tessera at a time. Each tessera\, whether smalti\, glass\, stone\, gold\, slate\, or ceramic\, is cut\, placed\, adjusted\, and fixed by hand\, and every decision remains visible. \nFor me\, this is where precision enters the work. Precision is not control alone\, but an act of care and discipline\, shaped through attention\, patience\, and steady focus. Yet the work does not begin there. It begins with passion\, an emotional pull toward an idea\, an element\, or a color that I feel compelled to follow\, guided by curiosity and delight. \nI am drawn to the tension between these two forces. Passion initiates the work through devotion to both my inner voice and the language of mosaic itself. Precision sustains it. Together\, for me\, they have shaped a practice that requires commitment\, presence\, and time\, allowing the work to emerge through deliberate creativity. \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 1-4 PM\nGallery Hours (Starting April 13)\nMonday – Friday 10AM-4PM \n \n  \n  \n  \nAbout Brenda L. Montanile\n\nBrenda L. Montanile is a contemporary mosaic artist based in Puerto Rico. Her education includes study with leading masters in the field and is classically trained in traditional tools and techniques rooted in ancient mosaic practices. With nearly twenty years of study\, her practice reflects a deep dedication to mosaic as both discipline and devotion. Montanile has exhibited her work in Puerto Rico and nationally and is a teaching artist on staff at The Chicago Mosaic School. \n 
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SUMMARY:WoodFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:WoodFest 2026\nDates & Time: Saturday May 2\, 2026 (rain date: Sunday\, May 3\, 2026) 11AM-4PM \nTickets: $15 per car \nWoodFest is BAC(K) for a fifth year! Experience live woodcraft demos\, hands-on wood-crafting activities for all ages\, explore and shop local artisan creations\, and enjoy live music and food all day long. WoodFest aims to create community around all things wood — celebrating wood in all its forms\, from fine arts to construction and beyond. Join us for craft + community.   \nALL DAY\nLocal Artisan Market\, Demos\, Birdhouse painting\, Wooden Jewelry making\, Bethany BBQ\, spray tie-dye\, and more!   \nSCHEDULE\n11AM Festival Begins! \n12-1PM Live Music with Siobhan O’Malley \n1-2:30PM Tree Medicine with Herbalist Clare Pierson (Register Here!)\n2-3PM Live Music with Drew Bordeaux \n2-3:30PM Woodcut Printmaking Workshop with BAC Studio Artist Jan Smith Castronuovo (Register Here!)\n4PM Festival Ends  \nInterested in joining us as a vendor? See this page for more information! \nWoodfest 2026 sponsored by Renewal by Andersen of Westchester/Fairfield. \n \n  \n  \nWoodFest 2026Fecha y hora: sábado 2 de mayo de 2026 (fecha de lluvia: domingo 3 de mayo) 11AM – 4PMEntradas: $15 por automóvil \n¡WoodFest está de BAC(K) por quinto año! Disfruta de demostraciones en vivo de trabajos en madera\, actividades prácticas de carpintería para todas las edades\, explora y compra creaciones de artesanos locales\, y disfruta de música en vivo y comida durante todo el día. WoodFest busca crear comunidad en torno a todo lo relacionado con la madera\, celebrándola en todas sus formas\, desde las bellas artes hasta la construcción y más allá. Únete a nosotros para celebrar la artesanía y la comunidad. \nTODO EL DÍAMercado de artesanos locales\, demostraciones\, pintura de casitas para pájaros\, creación de joyería de madera\, parrillada de Bethany\, teñido anudado con aerosol y mucho más. \nPROGRAMA11AM. ¡Comienza el festival!12–1PM Música en vivo con Siobhan O’Malley1–2:30PM Medicina de los árboles con la herbolaria Clare Pierson (¡regístrate aquí!)2–3PM Música en vivo con Drew Bordeaux2–3:30PM Taller de grabado en madera con la artista de estudio de BAC Jan Smith Castronuovo (¡regístrate aquí!)4PM Fin del festival \n¿Te interesa participar como vendedor? ¡Consulta esta página para más información! \nWoodFest 2026 está patrocinado por Renewal by Andersen of Westchester/Fairfield.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/woodfest26/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Concepts - Conceptual Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Art Concepts – Conceptual Art Exhibition \nCurated by Tamarah Fernandez-Bridgewater\nMay 26 – June 6\nGALLERY HOURS (Starting 5/26)\nMonday – Saturday 10AM-4PM\nSundays CLOSED \nOPENING RECEPTION: Tuesday\, May 26\, 2026 6:30-8:30PM \nConceptual Art is thinking and sharing outside the box. The Art Concepts – Conceptual Art Exhibition is a manifestation of creative perspectives seen through the artist’s intentionality of process. Creatives think differently\, deeply\, and question happenings. This process informs their work and also engages the viewer to join the conversation. Found or purposefully chosen materials bring physicality to a thought\, a system\, a practice\, an assumption\, an emotion\, or theory\, bridging the gap between what we feel and question with what we know and what we accept to be. Art Concepts is a platform where an idea is not only a visual but is an opportunity for thought to be encountered.\n \nPARTICIPATING ARTISTS\n \nOsei Essed\nBurnham Essed\nRon Whitehead\nAnna Adler\nMandi Olivieri\nVernon M. Byron\nSimone Rene\nDeborah Silberberg\nKatarina Hoeger\nMarcy B. Freedman\nHoward Fleischer\nJackie Arevalo Carrillo\nHaley Druskin\nInez Andrucyk Zychal\nJeremy Starpoli\nMelissa Helal\nJessica Irons\nBarbara Lalicki\nand Tamarah Fernandez-Bridgewater
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SUMMARY:OPENING RECEPTION: Art Concepts - Conceptual Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Art Concepts – Conceptual Art Exhibition \nCurated by Tamarah Fernandez-Bridgewater\nMay 26 – June 6\nGALLERY HOURS (Starting 5/26)\nMonday – Saturday 10AM-4PM\nSundays CLOSED \nOPENING RECEPTION: Tuesday\, May 26\, 2026 6:30-8:30PM \nConceptual Art is thinking and sharing outside the box. The Art Concepts – Conceptual Art Exhibition is a manifestation of creative perspectives seen through the artist’s intentionality of process. Creatives think differently\, deeply\, and question happenings. This process informs their work and also engages the viewer to join the conversation. Found or purposefully chosen materials bring physicality to a thought\, a system\, a practice\, an assumption\, an emotion\, or theory\, bridging the gap between what we feel and question with what we know and what we accept to be. Art Concepts is a platform where an idea is not only a visual but is an opportunity for thought to be encountered.\n \nPARTICIPATING ARTISTS\n \nOsei Essed\nBurnham Essed\nRon Whitehead\nAnna Adler\nMandi Olivieri\nVernon M. Byron\nSimone Rene\nDeborah Silberberg\nKatarina Hoeger\nMarcy B. Freedman\nHoward Fleischer\nJackie Arevalo Carrillo\nHaley Druskin\nInez Andrucyk Zychal\nJeremy Starpoli\nMelissa Helal\nJessica Irons\nBarbara Lalicki\nand Tamarah Fernandez-Bridgewater
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