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SUMMARY:PEEK-A-BOO - River's Edge Theatre Co.
DESCRIPTION:Peek-a-Boo\n(an immersive Hudson Valley Haunt)\nBy Meghan Covington\nDirected by Jessica Irons\nChoreographed by Megan Roe\n\nRiver’s Edge is bringing its wild and hauntingly provocative Peek-a-Boo back yet again by popular demand. Inspired by the real Peek-a-Boo flats of Tarrytown NY this immersive show is rife with intimate encounters\, voyeuristic thrills\, and deeply human performances. This year we have added extra secret scenes to keep you coming back for more. \nFollow infamous Hudson Valley characters such as Hulda the Witch\, John Andre\, and Sadie the Goat through the Peek-a-Boo to learn dark secrets and scandalous confessions. Scary storytelling and immersive theatre combine to make this show the perfect Halloween experience for Hudson Valley residents and tourists alike. \nOct 15-18 and 22-25\nAll Shows at 7:30pm \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/peek-a-boo-an-immersive-hudson-valley-haunt-2 \n\n\n\n**This production is intended for MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY and includes some descriptions of sex\, violence\, and sexual violence that may not be appropriate for all audience members. Haze machines will be used throughout the show. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this disclaimer. **
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/peek2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Performance,Play,River's Edge Theatre Co.,Storytelling,Theater,Theater Makers
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - I'M SCARED 2026
DESCRIPTION:I’M SCARED 2026\nOctober 10 – November 6\, 2026\nBethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562 \nContent Warning: This exhibition contains mature and unsettling imagery\, including themes and visuals that some viewers may find frightening or disturbing. This exhibit is recommended for those 18+. Viewer discretion is advised. \nWhat does it truly mean to be scared? \n“I’M SCARED 2026” is a juried multidisciplinary art show that explores what we try to hide in the dark. This art show invites artists to show us the strange\, the bleak\, the freaky\, and the weird. \nJoin “I’M SCARED 2026” Curators and Artists for our Opening Reception on Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 7-9PM \nCome and visit\, what are you scared of? \nGallery Hours (Starting ARTober 12):\nMonday – Saturday 10AM-4PM\nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/imscared2026or/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Exhibit,I'M SCARED,Music,Photography,Sculpture,Storytelling,Visual Art
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
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SUMMARY:I'M SCARED 2026
DESCRIPTION:I’M SCARED 2026\nOctober 10 – November 6\, 2026\nBethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562 \nContent Warning: This exhibition contains mature and unsettling imagery\, including themes and visuals that some viewers may find frightening or disturbing. This exhibit is recommended for those 18+. Viewer discretion is advised. \nWhat does it truly mean to be scared? \n“I’M SCARED 2026” is a juried multidisciplinary art show that explores what we try to hide in the dark. This art show invites artists to show us the strange\, the bleak\, the freaky\, and the weird. \nJoin “I’M SCARED 2026” Curators and Artists for our Opening Reception on Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 from 7-9PM \nCome and visit\, what are you scared of? \nGallery Hours (Starting ARTober 12):\nMonday – Saturday 10AM-4PM\nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/imscared2026-2/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:OPENING RECEPTION: Bethany Artist Current Works 2026 - Open Doors
DESCRIPTION:Bethany Artist Current Works 2026 – Open Doors\nSeptember 11 – October 4\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Fri. September 11\, 2026 6:30-8:30PM\nM-F 10AM-4PM\n& Select Saturdays (September 19\, 26 + ARToberFest) – 10AM-4PM \nOpen Doors offers a glimpse into what is happening behind the studio doors at Bethany Arts Community right now.\nThis exhibition brings together work created by Bethany artists from 2025 to the present. The intent is to reflect where\neach artist is in their practice at this particular moment. These pieces come from current series\, ongoing explorations\, new directions\, and ideas still unfolding. What happens when we enter our studios? What are we thinking about\, experimenting with\, returning to\, or trying for\nthe first time? What is inspiring us now? By opening our doors\, we invite visitors in. Together\, these works offer a snapshot of the artists who are creating at Bethany today. These individual practices are brought together by a shared place\, creative energy\, and community. \nAlso join us in viewing our collaborative installation! This installation celebrates the beauty of being different while still being\ntogether. Fifty 5 × 5-inch wooden panels were donated and distributed to artists in our community. The only requirement was simple: make sure it is in your voice and create something that is uniquely you. Displayed together\, these individual works become one collective\nartwork. It is a moment in time that captures who is here now and what each person brings to this community. There is something special about the way we show up at Bethany for ourselves\, for our work\, and for one another. This installation is a celebration of that shared experience and of the many different creative voices that make this place what it is.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/current-works-2026or/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bethany Artist Current Works 2026 - Open Doors
DESCRIPTION:Bethany Artist Current Works 2026 – Open Doors\nSeptember 11 – October 4\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Fri. September 11\, 2026 6:30-8:30PM\nM-F 10AM-4PM\n& Select Saturdays (September 19\, 26 + ARToberFest) – 10AM-4PM \nOpen Doors offers a glimpse into what is happening behind the studio doors at Bethany Arts Community right now.\nThis exhibition brings together work created by Bethany artists from 2025 to the present. The intent is to reflect where\neach artist is in their practice at this particular moment. These pieces come from current series\, ongoing explorations\, new directions\, and ideas still unfolding. What happens when we enter our studios? What are we thinking about\, experimenting with\, returning to\, or trying for\nthe first time? What is inspiring us now? By opening our doors\, we invite visitors in. Together\, these works offer a snapshot of the artists who are creating at Bethany today. These individual practices are brought together by a shared place\, creative energy\, and community. \nAlso join us in viewing our collaborative installation! This installation celebrates the beauty of being different while still being\ntogether. Fifty 5 × 5-inch wooden panels were donated and distributed to artists in our community. The only requirement was simple: make sure it is in your voice and create something that is uniquely you. Displayed together\, these individual works become one collective\nartwork. It is a moment in time that captures who is here now and what each person brings to this community. There is something special about the way we show up at Bethany for ourselves\, for our work\, and for one another. This installation is a celebration of that shared experience and of the many different creative voices that make this place what it is.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/current-works-2026/
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SUMMARY:OPENING RECEPTION: dear universe: sometimes you suck. I still love you. - New Work by Jessica Irons
DESCRIPTION:dear universe: sometimes you suck. I still love you.\nNew Work by Jessica Irons\nAugust 1 – 23\, 2026\ntrigger warning: themes. all of them.\nOpening Reception: Saturday\, August 1\, 2026 5-7PM
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/dearuniverseor/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:dear universe: sometimes you suck. I still love you. - New Work by Jessica Irons
DESCRIPTION:dear universe: sometimes you suck. I still love you.\nNew Work by Jessica Irons\nAugust 1 – 22\, 2026\ntrigger warning: themes. all of them. \nClosed Sunday\, August 23\nOpening Reception: Saturday\, August 1\, 2026 5-7PM
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/dearuniverse/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:OPENING RECEPTION - NOURISH: Where Peace Takes Root - Works by Jean Capuano
DESCRIPTION:NOURISH: Where Peace Takes Root\nA collection of work by Jean Capuano\nJuly 10 – 25\, 2026 \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 2026 12-2PM \nJoin us in showcasing the works of Jean Capuano in NOURISH: Where Peace Takes Root through July 25\, 2026. Rooted in observation and painted with intention\, NOURISH reflects the calm\, joy and renewal found through nature and watercolor.  \n\n“I am deeply drawn to nature — especially the quiet details that are often overlooked. Through vibrant color\, close observation\, and intricate detail\, I try to capture the beauty and wonder found within botanicals when viewed up close.” – Jean Capuano \nGALLERY HOURS (Starting July 10)\nMonday – Friday 10AM-4PM\nSaturday\, July 25 10AM-4PM\nSundays Closed \nA taste of NOURISH…\n \nLearn more about Jean Capuano on her Instagram or Tiktok @jean.makes.art
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/nourishor/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
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SUMMARY:NOURISH: Where Peace Takes Root - Works by Jean Capuano
DESCRIPTION:NOURISH: Where Peace Takes Root\nA collection of work by Jean Capuano\nJuly 10 – 25\, 2026 \nJoin us in showcasing the works of Jean Capuano in NOURISH: Where Peace Takes Root through July 25\, 2026. Rooted in observation and painted with intention\, NOURISH reflects the calm\, joy and renewal found through nature and watercolor.  \n\n“I am deeply drawn to nature — especially the quiet details that are often overlooked. Through vibrant color\, close observation\, and intricate detail\, I try to capture the beauty and wonder found within botanicals when viewed up close.” – Jean Capuano \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, July 11\, 2026 12-2PM \nGALLERY HOURS (Starting July 10)\nMonday – Friday 10AM-4PM\nSaturday\, July 25 10AM-4PM\nSundays Closed \nA taste of NOURISH… \n\n\n \nLearn more about Jean Capuano on her Instagram or Tiktok @jean.makes.art
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/nourish/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814
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SUMMARY:CALL FOR ARTWORK! "I'M SCARED 2026"
DESCRIPTION:Call for Artwork Submissions for “I’M SCARED 2026″\nBethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562\nPlease read all guidelines prior to submission.\nWe are only accepting submissions through Submittable. Link after guidelines! \nIMPORTANT DATES\nSubmission Deadline: Thursday\, August 13\, 2026 at 11:59PM\nNotifications: September 4\, 2026\nArtwork Drop-Off (hand delivery): Wednesday\, September 30\, 2026 10AM-4PM & Thursday October 1\, 2026 10AM-8PM\nGallery Dates: October 10 – November 6\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 7-9PM\nCurator Walk & Talk: Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026 7-8PM\nArtwork Pick-up: Saturday\, November 7 12-8PM + Sunday\, November 8 10AM-12PM \nABOUT THE SHOW – Thematic Overview & Guiding Words \nThe “I’M SCARED” exhibition series was born out of the questions: \nWhat does it truly mean to be scared? What are the shadows that haunt your thoughts? What are the things that keep you awake at night\, and what should we genuinely fear? How do you go about creating and displaying “scary” artwork\, how do you create space for it? \nThese guiding questions brought the first show to light in 2024\, expanding for a second year in 2025 with “I’M SCARED TOO\,” returning for a third year with “I’M SCARED 2026”. We invite artists to join us on this journey into the known and unknown. \nThe I’M SCARED team found it easiest to describe what we’re looking for in the series of words below\, do your piece(s) evoke these words? \nShadow\, Sorcery\, Dystopian\, Witchcraft\, Blood\, Evil\, Haunting\, Wicked\, Darkness\, Doom\, Nightmare\, Ghostly\, Foreboding\, Sinister\, Ominous\, Unsettling\, Chilling\, Creepy\, Dark\, Twisted\, Dread\, Grim\, Disturbing\, Bleak\, Grotesque\, Isolated\, Veiled\, Phantom\, Gruesome\, Gory\, Shocking\, Monstrous\, Uneasy\, Disgust\, Vile\, Death\, Lurking\, Murky\, Freaky\, Dirty\, Fearful\, Eerie\, Complicated\, Complex\, Spindle\, Shame\, Paranoia\, Sonder\, Gut-punch\, Peripheral\, Mold\, Gouge\, Piercing\, Wretched\, Morbid Curiosities\, Oddities. \nWhat kind of work are we looking for? 2D Works\, 3D Works/Sculpture\, Music/Soundscapes\, & Film. \nWork Restrictions/Guidelines:\nArtist must be 18+ and be able to hand-deliver their artwork themselves to Bethany Arts Community in Ossining\, NY within the given drop-off/pick-up windows. \n2D Work must be wired and ready to hang on our hook-based hanging system (STAS).\nMusic/Sound and 3D Work 360º/Film (Video) submissions must be under 5 minutes in length.\n3D Work shall not be over 6.5′ in height. \nHand Delivery of Work: Artist must be able to hand deliver their work to Bethany Arts Community within the artwork drop-off period\, artist must also be able to pick-up their work (if unsold) during the pick-up period (both below). \nBAC Commission: Artist agrees to let BAC keep 20% of artwork sale price. \nSUBMIT HERE!  \nIf you have any questions regarding work eligibility\, please reach out to submit@bethanyarts.org.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/callimscared2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Artist Call,Exhibit,I'M SCARED,Photography,Program,Sculpture,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:BAC Open Studios - Upstate Art Weekend
DESCRIPTION:BAC Open Studios – Upstate Art Weekend\nSunday\, June 28\, 2026 12-2PM \nStep inside the studios of BAC Local Studio Artists\, learn about their process\, explore works-in-progress and finished pieces. Come by\, strike up a conversation\, and be inspired! Be in community with us. Free admission.   \nThis program is a part of Upstate Art Weekend! Learn more here.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/osupaw/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Mosaics,Performance,Program,Sculpture,UPSTATE ART WEEKEND
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SUMMARY:"The Quiet Man" (1952) - Bonnie Katz Film Series presented by The Ossining Library at BAC
DESCRIPTION:Bonnie Katz Film Series presented by The Ossining Library at BAC\nFilm Screening of The Quiet Man (1952) – Director John Ford\n Saturday\, June 27\, 2026 2PM\nFree admission.  \nRegister Here!\n\nThis event is a part of Upstate Art Weekend! Learn more here.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/oplthequietman/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:OPEN PROCESS DAY - UPAW - byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions SAQA NJ + NY Regional Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions SAQA NJ + NY Region\nJune 13 – 27\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Saturday\, June 13 5-7PM\nArtist Panel (prior to Opening Reception): Saturday\, June 13 4-5PM\nOpen Process Day (part of Upstate Art Weekend): Saturday\, June 27 10AM-2PM – On this page now!\n \nDuring Upstate Art Weekend\, six members of SAQA NY NJ will be in the Bethany Arts Community Gallery explaining some of the processes used in creating art quilts. Come view the artwork on display and see if you can identify the techniques demonstrated. Artists will be available to answer questions about their work. \nFeatured Artists\nAnne-Claude Cotty – Using a Desktop Printer with Fabric\nJudy Gignesi – Techniques For Finishing an Art Quilt\nChristine Janove – Collaged Fused Fabrics\nLM B. Noudehou – Hand Piecing- No Machine Necessary\nRita Romeu – Indigo Dyed Fabrics\nLinda Stern – Hand Embellishment \nThis program is a part of Upstate Art Weekend. Learn more about Upstate Art Weekend here!\n\n \nGALLERY HOURS (Starting June 15)\nMonday-Friday 10-4PM\nSaturday open 30 minutes prior to events\nSunday closed \n“By Contrast: Apparent Contradictions presents 29 art quilts made by members of the New Jersey and New York Region of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). The exhibition examines commonly used expressions with words that have opposite meanings. Juror Ann Johnston selected 29 works in a blind jury process (maker names were not visible). Johnston writes that “The most important thing I looked for was originality in the artist’s approach to the challenge: did it look and sound like it came from the person’s own experience?” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe theme challenged the artists to visually translate a phrase of two contrasting ideas that combine into one concept. The prospectus asked artists to explore “seemingly contradictory or incongruous figures of speech\, used for dramatic\, humorous\, or ironic effect.” \nEach artist chose a two-word juxtaposition to portray in the form of an art quilt. SAQA defines the art quilt as “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.” Therefore\, art quilt creators often work with nontraditional materials or processes in an art form freed from the bed to hang on the wall. They are not bound by the usual rectilinear form. They frequently alter fabric or other materials with surface design techniques. \nWorking within the “layered and stitched” form\, byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions artists used their imaginations and creativity to decode the apparent contradiction between the words of their chosen oxymoron. \nAll 29 examples of creative expressions in byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions showcase the medium of art quilts. Each artist uses the art quilt form to create and present a unique visual interpretation of an oxymoron. Thus\, each artist found an “impossible solution” to the challenge of depicting a concept consisting of two words with opposite meanings. \nOver the 35 years of its existence\, SAQA has championed art quilts as a fine art medium. A global organization of over 4\,000 members\, SAQA promotes the appreciation of the art quilt through its publications\, conferences\, website and internet activity\, and global and regional exhibitions. \nThe exhibition will travel to four venues\, opening at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center and traveling to The View in Old Forge NY\, the Trenton Museum at Ellarslie Mansion in NJ\, and Bethany Art Community in Ossining NY.”\n– Linda Colsh (more info below!) \nA note from Ann Johnston\, Juror of “Apparent Contradictions”\n“I think we enjoy so many figures of speech in our daily lives that we often don’t notice that they are incongruous or that they have other possible meanings. This exhibition highlights some of them in very creative works of art—all quilts from the members of SAQA’s New Jersey + New York Region. The artists have written about their work so we can understand more about their thoughts. I had fun looking and reading—over and over again. Making choices is the not-fun part because I feel that all the works deserve our attention; they should have their voices heard. No matter the content\, skill\, or complexity in the piece\, all the artists should be respected for their energy and willingness to put their work out to be seen. I think that they all have grown with this creative experience\, whether or not their own quilt is in the exhibition. \nThe quilts show the depth and variety of a group of committed quilt artists. There are so many ways to create an image with cloth and thread and we see them all here\, in fact some I hadn’t really seen before. The greatest commitment seems to be to exploration\, of ideas of course\, but also to experimentation with surface design and construction techniques. We need to stand back and then get closer to absorb the details and read the comments to fully appreciate them. It all adds up to a feast for the viewers. \nThe most important thing I looked for was originality in the artist’s approach to the challenge: did it look and sound like it came from a person’s own experience? I think this selection of quilts is witness to how thoughtful personal exploration can result in an outburst of color and ideas for us all to examine. For me it has been a privilege to have had the opportunity.” \n– Ann Johnston\, July 2025\nannjohnston.net \nABOUT SAQA\nStudio Art Quilt Associates\, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.” \nOur vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence\, innovation\, integrity\, and inclusion. \nOver the past 35 years\, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4\,000 artists\, curators\, collectors\, and art professionals located around the world. \nWith our exhibitions\, resources\, publications\, and membership opportunities\, we seek to increase the public’s appreciation for the art quilt and to support our members in their artistic and professional growth. \nAbout Linda Colsh\nIn addition to being a renowned artist herself\, Linda Colsh has served on the Advisory Board and Acquisition Committee of the International Quilt Museum\, and as a Board member and Secretary of Studio Art Quilt Associates. Based in Maryland\, Linda is a Juried Artist Member of SAQA. See more at www.lindacolsh.com\, and follow at www.instagram.com/lcolsh/.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/saqa-2026-opd/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Exhibit,SAQA,UPSTATE ART WEEKEND,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions SAQA NJ + NY Regional Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions SAQA NJ + NY Region\nJune 13 – 27\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Saturday\, June 13 5-7PM – On this page now!\nArtist Panel (prior to Opening Reception): Saturday\, June 13 4-5PM\nOpen Process Day (part of Upstate Art Weekend): Saturday\, June 27 10AM-2PM \n“By Contrast: Apparent Contradictions presents 29 art quilts made by members of the New Jersey and New York Region of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). The exhibition examines commonly used expressions with words that have opposite meanings. Juror Ann Johnston selected 29 works in a blind jury process (maker names were not visible). Johnston writes that “The most important thing I looked for was originality in the artist’s approach to the challenge: did it look and sound like it came from the person’s own experience?” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe theme challenged the artists to visually translate a phrase of two contrasting ideas that combine into one concept. The prospectus asked artists to explore “seemingly contradictory or incongruous figures of speech\, used for dramatic\, humorous\, or ironic effect.” \nEach artist chose a two-word juxtaposition to portray in the form of an art quilt. SAQA defines the art quilt as “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.” Therefore\, art quilt creators often work with nontraditional materials or processes in an art form freed from the bed to hang on the wall. They are not bound by the usual rectilinear form. They frequently alter fabric or other materials with surface design techniques. \nWorking within the “layered and stitched” form\, byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions artists used their imaginations and creativity to decode the apparent contradiction between the words of their chosen oxymoron. \nAll 29 examples of creative expressions in byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions showcase the medium of art quilts. Each artist uses the art quilt form to create and present a unique visual interpretation of an oxymoron. Thus\, each artist found an “impossible solution” to the challenge of depicting a concept consisting of two words with opposite meanings. \nOver the 35 years of its existence\, SAQA has championed art quilts as a fine art medium. A global organization of over 4\,000 members\, SAQA promotes the appreciation of the art quilt through its publications\, conferences\, website and internet activity\, and global and regional exhibitions. \nThe exhibition will travel to four venues\, opening at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center and traveling to The View in Old Forge NY\, the Trenton Museum at Ellarslie Mansion in NJ\, and Bethany Art Community in Ossining NY.”\n– Linda Colsh (more info below!) \nA note from Ann Johnston\, Juror of “Apparent Contradictions”\n“I think we enjoy so many figures of speech in our daily lives that we often don’t notice that they are incongruous or that they have other possible meanings. This exhibition highlights some of them in very creative works of art—all quilts from the members of SAQA’s New Jersey + New York Region. The artists have written about their work so we can understand more about their thoughts. I had fun looking and reading—over and over again. Making choices is the not-fun part because I feel that all the works deserve our attention; they should have their voices heard. No matter the content\, skill\, or complexity in the piece\, all the artists should be respected for their energy and willingness to put their work out to be seen. I think that they all have grown with this creative experience\, whether or not their own quilt is in the exhibition. \nThe quilts show the depth and variety of a group of committed quilt artists. There are so many ways to create an image with cloth and thread and we see them all here\, in fact some I hadn’t really seen before. The greatest commitment seems to be to exploration\, of ideas of course\, but also to experimentation with surface design and construction techniques. We need to stand back and then get closer to absorb the details and read the comments to fully appreciate them. It all adds up to a feast for the viewers. \nThe most important thing I looked for was originality in the artist’s approach to the challenge: did it look and sound like it came from a person’s own experience? I think this selection of quilts is witness to how thoughtful personal exploration can result in an outburst of color and ideas for us all to examine. For me it has been a privilege to have had the opportunity.” \n– Ann Johnston\, July 2025\nannjohnston.net \nGALLERY HOURS (Starting June 15)\nMonday-Friday 10-4PM\nSaturday open 30 minutes prior to events\nSunday closed \nABOUT SAQA\nStudio Art Quilt Associates\, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.” \nOur vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence\, innovation\, integrity\, and inclusion. \nOver the past 35 years\, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4\,000 artists\, curators\, collectors\, and art professionals located around the world. \nWith our exhibitions\, resources\, publications\, and membership opportunities\, we seek to increase the public’s appreciation for the art quilt and to support our members in their artistic and professional growth. \nAbout Linda Colsh\nIn addition to being a renowned artist herself\, Linda Colsh has served on the Advisory Board and Acquisition Committee of the International Quilt Museum\, and as a Board member and Secretary of Studio Art Quilt Associates. Based in Maryland\, Linda is a Juried Artist Member of SAQA. See more at www.lindacolsh.com\, and follow at www.instagram.com/lcolsh/.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/saqa-2026-or/
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SUMMARY:ARTIST PANEL - byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions SAQA NJ + NY Regional Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions SAQA NJ + NY Region\nJune 13 – 27\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Saturday\, June 13 5-7PM\nArtist Panel (prior to Opening Reception): Saturday\, June 13 4-5PM – On this page now!\nOpen Process Day (part of Upstate Art Weekend): Saturday\, June 27 10AM-2PM \nLearn more about the work in byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions. Hear how artists create their quilts and how they have developed their individual artistic voice. \nFor byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions\, artists were asked to create work that explores a particular kind of contrast epitomized in everyday expressions. Our language is rich in these seemingly contradictory or incongruous figures of speech\, used for dramatic\, humorous\, or ironic effect. \nModerator\, SAQA NJ + NY co-rep\, LM B. Noudehou\nPanelists\, three artists included in this juried exhibition:\nEileen Donovan from Queensbury\, NY\nDavid Neagley from New York\, NY\nGlendora Simonson from East Orange\, NY \nGALLERY HOURS (Starting June 15)\nMonday-Friday 10-4PM\nSaturday open 30 minutes prior to events\nSunday closed \n“By Contrast: Apparent Contradictions presents 29 art quilts made by members of the New Jersey and New York Region of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). The exhibition examines commonly used expressions with words that have opposite meanings. Juror Ann Johnston selected 29 works in a blind jury process (maker names were not visible). Johnston writes that “The most important thing I looked for was originality in the artist’s approach to the challenge: did it look and sound like it came from the person’s own experience?” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe theme challenged the artists to visually translate a phrase of two contrasting ideas that combine into one concept. The prospectus asked artists to explore “seemingly contradictory or incongruous figures of speech\, used for dramatic\, humorous\, or ironic effect.” \nEach artist chose a two-word juxtaposition to portray in the form of an art quilt. SAQA defines the art quilt as “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.” Therefore\, art quilt creators often work with nontraditional materials or processes in an art form freed from the bed to hang on the wall. They are not bound by the usual rectilinear form. They frequently alter fabric or other materials with surface design techniques. \nWorking within the “layered and stitched” form\, byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions artists used their imaginations and creativity to decode the apparent contradiction between the words of their chosen oxymoron. \nAll 29 examples of creative expressions in byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions showcase the medium of art quilts. Each artist uses the art quilt form to create and present a unique visual interpretation of an oxymoron. Thus\, each artist found an “impossible solution” to the challenge of depicting a concept consisting of two words with opposite meanings. \nOver the 35 years of its existence\, SAQA has championed art quilts as a fine art medium. A global organization of over 4\,000 members\, SAQA promotes the appreciation of the art quilt through its publications\, conferences\, website and internet activity\, and global and regional exhibitions. \nThe exhibition will travel to four venues\, opening at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center and traveling to The View in Old Forge NY\, the Trenton Museum at Ellarslie Mansion in NJ\, and Bethany Art Community in Ossining NY.”\n– Linda Colsh (more info below!) \nA note from Ann Johnston\, Juror of “Apparent Contradictions”\n“I think we enjoy so many figures of speech in our daily lives that we often don’t notice that they are incongruous or that they have other possible meanings. This exhibition highlights some of them in very creative works of art—all quilts from the members of SAQA’s New Jersey + New York Region. The artists have written about their work so we can understand more about their thoughts. I had fun looking and reading—over and over again. Making choices is the not-fun part because I feel that all the works deserve our attention; they should have their voices heard. No matter the content\, skill\, or complexity in the piece\, all the artists should be respected for their energy and willingness to put their work out to be seen. I think that they all have grown with this creative experience\, whether or not their own quilt is in the exhibition. \nThe quilts show the depth and variety of a group of committed quilt artists. There are so many ways to create an image with cloth and thread and we see them all here\, in fact some I hadn’t really seen before. The greatest commitment seems to be to exploration\, of ideas of course\, but also to experimentation with surface design and construction techniques. We need to stand back and then get closer to absorb the details and read the comments to fully appreciate them. It all adds up to a feast for the viewers. \nThe most important thing I looked for was originality in the artist’s approach to the challenge: did it look and sound like it came from a person’s own experience? I think this selection of quilts is witness to how thoughtful personal exploration can result in an outburst of color and ideas for us all to examine. For me it has been a privilege to have had the opportunity.” \n– Ann Johnston\, July 2025\nannjohnston.net \nABOUT SAQA\nStudio Art Quilt Associates\, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.” \nOur vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence\, innovation\, integrity\, and inclusion. \nOver the past 35 years\, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4\,000 artists\, curators\, collectors\, and art professionals located around the world. \nWith our exhibitions\, resources\, publications\, and membership opportunities\, we seek to increase the public’s appreciation for the art quilt and to support our members in their artistic and professional growth. \nAbout Linda Colsh\nIn addition to being a renowned artist herself\, Linda Colsh has served on the Advisory Board and Acquisition Committee of the International Quilt Museum\, and as a Board member and Secretary of Studio Art Quilt Associates. Based in Maryland\, Linda is a Juried Artist Member of SAQA. See more at www.lindacolsh.com\, and follow at www.instagram.com/lcolsh/.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/saqa-2026-ap/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions SAQA NJ + NY Regional Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions SAQA NJ + NY Region\nJune 13 – 27\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Saturday\, June 13 5-7PM\nArtist Panel (prior to Opening Reception): Saturday\, June 13 4-5PM\nOpen Process Day (part of Upstate Art Weekend): Saturday\, June 27 10AM-2PM\n \nGALLERY HOURS (Starting June 15)\nMonday-Friday 10-4PM\nSaturday open 30 minutes prior to events\nSunday closed \n“By Contrast: Apparent Contradictions presents 29 art quilts made by members of the New Jersey and New York Region of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). The exhibition examines commonly used expressions with words that have opposite meanings. Juror Ann Johnston selected 29 works in a blind jury process (maker names were not visible). Johnston writes that “The most important thing I looked for was originality in the artist’s approach to the challenge: did it look and sound like it came from the person’s own experience?” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe theme challenged the artists to visually translate a phrase of two contrasting ideas that combine into one concept. The prospectus asked artists to explore “seemingly contradictory or incongruous figures of speech\, used for dramatic\, humorous\, or ironic effect.” \nEach artist chose a two-word juxtaposition to portray in the form of an art quilt. SAQA defines the art quilt as “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.” Therefore\, art quilt creators often work with nontraditional materials or processes in an art form freed from the bed to hang on the wall. They are not bound by the usual rectilinear form. They frequently alter fabric or other materials with surface design techniques. \nWorking within the “layered and stitched” form\, byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions artists used their imaginations and creativity to decode the apparent contradiction between the words of their chosen oxymoron. \nAll 29 examples of creative expressions in byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions showcase the medium of art quilts. Each artist uses the art quilt form to create and present a unique visual interpretation of an oxymoron. Thus\, each artist found an “impossible solution” to the challenge of depicting a concept consisting of two words with opposite meanings. \nOver the 35 years of its existence\, SAQA has championed art quilts as a fine art medium. A global organization of over 4\,000 members\, SAQA promotes the appreciation of the art quilt through its publications\, conferences\, website and internet activity\, and global and regional exhibitions. \nThe exhibition will travel to four venues\, opening at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center and traveling to The View in Old Forge NY\, the Trenton Museum at Ellarslie Mansion in NJ\, and Bethany Art Community in Ossining NY.”\n– Linda Colsh (more info below!) \nA note from Ann Johnston\, Juror of “Apparent Contradictions”\n“I think we enjoy so many figures of speech in our daily lives that we often don’t notice that they are incongruous or that they have other possible meanings. This exhibition highlights some of them in very creative works of art—all quilts from the members of SAQA’s New Jersey + New York Region. The artists have written about their work so we can understand more about their thoughts. I had fun looking and reading—over and over again. Making choices is the not-fun part because I feel that all the works deserve our attention; they should have their voices heard. No matter the content\, skill\, or complexity in the piece\, all the artists should be respected for their energy and willingness to put their work out to be seen. I think that they all have grown with this creative experience\, whether or not their own quilt is in the exhibition. \nThe quilts show the depth and variety of a group of committed quilt artists. There are so many ways to create an image with cloth and thread and we see them all here\, in fact some I hadn’t really seen before. The greatest commitment seems to be to exploration\, of ideas of course\, but also to experimentation with surface design and construction techniques. We need to stand back and then get closer to absorb the details and read the comments to fully appreciate them. It all adds up to a feast for the viewers. \nThe most important thing I looked for was originality in the artist’s approach to the challenge: did it look and sound like it came from a person’s own experience? I think this selection of quilts is witness to how thoughtful personal exploration can result in an outburst of color and ideas for us all to examine. For me it has been a privilege to have had the opportunity.” \n– Ann Johnston\, July 2025\nannjohnston.net \nABOUT SAQA\nStudio Art Quilt Associates\, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.” \nOur vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence\, innovation\, integrity\, and inclusion. \nOver the past 35 years\, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4\,000 artists\, curators\, collectors\, and art professionals located around the world. \nWith our exhibitions\, resources\, publications\, and membership opportunities\, we seek to increase the public’s appreciation for the art quilt and to support our members in their artistic and professional growth. \nAbout Linda Colsh\nIn addition to being a renowned artist herself\, Linda Colsh has served on the Advisory Board and Acquisition Committee of the International Quilt Museum\, and as a Board member and Secretary of Studio Art Quilt Associates. Based in Maryland\, Linda is a Juried Artist Member of SAQA. See more at www.lindacolsh.com\, and follow at www.instagram.com/lcolsh/.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/saqa-2026-exhibit/
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SUMMARY:Studio Artist Showcase: Jan Smith Castronuovo "Then \ Now"
DESCRIPTION:HEART WITHIN THE ART\n“THEN \ NOW”\nA 20-Year Restrospective\nJan Smith Castronuovo\nJune 4 – ARTober 30\, 2026\nIt brings me such joy to see many of these pieces from 20+ years ago\, out of storage & up on the walls here at Bethany. This lets me see not only how far I’ve come\, but how some things haven’t changed much at all. The technique used in the older black & white pieces is “woodcut collage” printed by hand on Japanese paper. Interim works combine woodcut collage with acrylic paint on canvas. The newest works are digital photo collage\, either on paper or canvas. \nTHEN \ NOW focuses on relationships—with the individual self & with family members—being a wife\, mother\, sister\, daughter\, cousin—& the struggle to maintain that individual spirit within\, as outer needs from others become more complex. This exhibit is about finding & expressing Self-Love\, celebrating creativity from that deep meditative wellspring found inside each of us. Thank you one & all for hearing me out & seeing these pieces of myself needing to be revealed. \nGALLERY HOURS\nMonday – Friday 10AM-4PM \nAbout Jan Smith Castronuovo\nJan earned two master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin—an MS in Industrial Technology\, UW/Platteville (1980); & an MFA in Printmaking\, UW/Madison (1986). Her bachelor’s degree in Fine Art is from Florida A&M University\, Tallahassee\, FL (1979). She is proud to be an HBCU graduate. In 2015\, she founded Heart Within the Art\, LLC\, her Westchester-based fine arts business. You can see more of her artwork including wood sculpture\, paintings & “HWTA Jumping Brooms” on her Instagram @HWTAart.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/studioshowcasejan/
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CATEGORIES:Art Show,Photography,Studio Artist Showcase,Visual Art
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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
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/art-concepts-or/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Exhibit,Visual Art
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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
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/art-concepts/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Exhibit,Visual Art
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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
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Artist Call,Craft Fair,Festival,Music,Performance,WoodFest,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - 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 \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 1-4PM \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 1-4PM\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 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/passionandprecisionor/
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 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/passionandprecision/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T150000
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SUMMARY:Open House 2026
DESCRIPTION:BAC’s 3rd Annual Open House\nSaturday\, April 4\, 2026 11AM-3PM\nFree and open to all ages\, join us! \nVisit Bethany Arts Community during our third annual Open House! At Open House\, guests will experience where creativity thrives\, community blossoms\, and artistic exploration knows no bounds. \nJoin us on April 4th and discover the magic of Bethany Arts Community. No reservations are required for Open House. Come on by! \nALL DAY\nOpen Studios\, KMAA Art Exhibit\, Mosaic Open Studio\, Hands-On Visual Art Activities & Crafts for all ages\, Poetry Activities celebrating Poetry Month\, Building & Campus Tours\, & Much More! \nSCHEDULE\n11AM Open House Begins!\n12-1PM Poetic sing-a-long for kids w. Composer/Lyricist Joel Weber Knopf\n1-2PM Work-In-Progress Showing of Doomscrollers: A Body of Dangerous Ideas: Part 3 w. Raja Feather Kelly & the feath3r theory\n2:30-3PM Off With Her Head Open Rehearsal w. River’s Edge Theatre Co.\n3PM Open House Ends
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/openhouse2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Program,Creative Writing,Dance,Mosaics,Music,Poetry,Program,Storytelling,Theater,Visual Art
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260226T010711Z
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SUMMARY:Hudson River Potters Spring Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Title: Hudson River Potters Spring Show & Sale\nDates & Times: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 10AM-5PM & Sunday\, March 29\, 2026 10AM-4PM \nShop the beautiful creations of skilled potters from Westchester and Rockland counties at Hudson River Potters’ show and sale. Don’t miss your chance to bring home something truly unique! \nFree Admission! \nMore Info!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/hrpspring2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Pottery,Sculpture,Visual Art
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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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
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception & Artist Talk: ONE OF YOUR BEST - KMAA All-Member Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:ONE OF YOUR BEST\nKMAA All-Member Show 2026\nOPENING RECEPTION & ARTIST TALK: Saturday\, March 14 1-3PM\n\nThe Katonah Museum Artists’ Association is proud to present ONE OF YOUR BEST — a celebration of the strength\, range\, and vision of our artist community.\n\nEach participating member has selected one work that represents their strongest voice right now — a piece that embodies growth\, mastery\, risk\, or personal breakthrough. Together\, these works form a powerful snapshot of who we are as artists in this moment. \nWe are thrilled to showcase the extraordinary talent of our KMAA community at Bethany Arts Community. \nExhibition Dates: March 13 – April 6\, 2026\nOpening Reception & Artist Talk: Saturday\, March 14 1–3 PM \nJoin us for the reception and stay for a special artist talk featuring participating artists discussing their work and creative process. It’s a beautiful opportunity to connect directly with the makers behind the work. \nCome celebrate this vibrant collective expression of “our best.” We can’t wait to see you there. \nGallery Hours\nMonday-Saturday 10AM-4PM\n(Please note we are closed on Saturday\, March 21 for a private event) \nImage Credit: “Gordon” by Kara Wilson\, image courtesy of KMAA.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/kmaa2026orat/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Visual Art
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
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SUMMARY:ONE OF YOUR BEST - KMAA All-Member Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:ONE OF YOUR BEST\nKMAA All-Member Show 2026\nMarch 13 – April 6\, 2026\n\nThe Katonah Museum Artists’ Association is proud to present ONE OF YOUR BEST — a celebration of the strength\, range\, and vision of our artist community.\n\nEach participating member has selected one work that represents their strongest voice right now — a piece that embodies growth\, mastery\, risk\, or personal breakthrough. Together\, these works form a powerful snapshot of who we are as artists in this moment. \nWe are thrilled to showcase the extraordinary talent of our KMAA community at Bethany Arts Community. \nExhibition Dates: March 13 – April 6\, 2026\nOpening Reception & Artist Talk: Saturday\, March 14 1–3 PM \nJoin us for the reception and stay for a special artist talk featuring participating artists discussing their work and creative process. It’s a beautiful opportunity to connect directly with the makers behind the work. \nCome celebrate this vibrant collective expression of “our best.” We can’t wait to see you there. \nGallery Hours\nMonday-Saturday 10AM-4PM\n(Please note we are closed on Saturday\, March 21 for a private event) \nImage Credit: “Gordon” by Kara Wilson\, image courtesy of KMAA.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/kmaa2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T203000
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SUMMARY:Curator Walk & Talk Experience with Joyce Sharrock Cole - Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies - February 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Curator Walk & Talk Experience with Joyce Sharrock Cole – Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026 7-8:30PM\nFee: $25 Adult/$20 Student/Senior – Spots are limited – Register now to secure your spot! \nJoin “Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies” Curator Joyce Sharrock Cole in one of our Curator Walk & Talk Experiences! Participants should expect a special tour of the exhibit and other surprises. \nAre you looking for February 4’s Walk & Talk? Click Here! \nSales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are registering for the correct date. \nBlack History & Culture:\nRevolutionary Legacies\nJanuary 31 – March 6\, 2026\nMonday-Saturday 10AM-4PM\n\nWe Were Here From the Beginning \nIn celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, Bethany Arts Community’s 6th Annual Award-winning Black History & Culture Exhibit: Revolutionary Legacies. explores how African Americans have defined\, and redefined freedom from 1776 to today. Each gallery is rooted in a line from the Declaration of Independence\, showing how Black people have continually challenged the nation to live up to its founding ideals.   \nThrough art\, artifacts\, photography\, storytelling\, and interactive installations\, this exhibit honors the spirit of revolution\, resilience\, and representation that continues to shape our culture. From the battlefield to the way we dressed to command dignity\, from innovation to influence\, Black Americans have been\, and remain\, the true trendsetters of freedom and style.   \nCurated by Ossining Village Historian\, Joyce Sharrock Cole.   \nLearn more about the exhibit here! \nBlack History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies is made possible with support from ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government\, and Revolutionary Westchester 250.   \nThank you to our Exhibit partners Historic Hudson Valley\, and Docent Program partners Ossining High School and volunteer Docents. 
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LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Curator Walk & Talk Experience with Joyce Sharrock Cole - Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies - February 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Curator Walk & Talk Experience with Joyce Sharrock Cole – Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, February 4\, 2026 7-8:30PM\nFee: $25 Adult/$20 Student/Senior – Spots are limited – Register now to secure your spot! \nJoin “Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies” Curator Joyce Sharrock Cole in one of our Curator Walk & Talk Experiences! Participants should expect a special tour of the exhibit and other surprises. \nAre you looking for February 18’s Walk & Talk? Click Here! \nSales are final\, non-refundable\, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are registering for the correct date. \nBlack History & Culture:\nRevolutionary Legacies\nJanuary 31 – March 6\, 2026\nMonday-Saturday 10AM-4PM\n\nWe Were Here From the Beginning \nIn celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, Bethany Arts Community’s 6th Annual Award-winning Black History & Culture Exhibit: Revolutionary Legacies. explores how African Americans have defined\, and redefined freedom from 1776 to today. Each gallery is rooted in a line from the Declaration of Independence\, showing how Black people have continually challenged the nation to live up to its founding ideals.   \nThrough art\, artifacts\, photography\, storytelling\, and interactive installations\, this exhibit honors the spirit of revolution\, resilience\, and representation that continues to shape our culture. From the battlefield to the way we dressed to command dignity\, from innovation to influence\, Black Americans have been\, and remain\, the true trendsetters of freedom and style.   \nCurated by Ossining Village Historian\, Joyce Sharrock Cole.   \nLearn more about the exhibit here! \nBlack History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies is made possible with support from ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government\, and Revolutionary Westchester 250.   \nThank you to our Exhibit partners Historic Hudson Valley\, and Docent Program partners Ossining High School and volunteer Docents. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/bhcwalk020426/
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SUMMARY:Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies
DESCRIPTION:Black History & Culture:\nRevolutionary Legacies\nJanuary 31 – March 6\, 2026\nGallery Hours – Starting 1/31\nMonday-Saturday 10AM-4PM\nWe Were Here From the Beginning \nIn celebration of America’s 250th anniversary\, Bethany Arts Community’s 6th Annual Award-winning Black History & Culture Exhibit: Revolutionary Legacies. explores how African Americans have defined\, and redefined freedom from 1776 to today. Each gallery is rooted in a line from the Declaration of Independence\, showing how Black people have continually challenged the nation to live up to its founding ideals.   \nThrough art\, artifacts\, photography\, storytelling\, and interactive installations\, this exhibit honors the spirit of revolution\, resilience\, and representation that continues to shape our culture. From the battlefield to the way we dressed to command dignity\, from innovation to influence\, Black Americans have been\, and remain\, the true trendsetters of freedom and style.   \nCurated by Ossining Village Historian\, Joyce Sharrock Cole.   \nExhibit Dates: January 31 – March 6\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Friday\, January 30\, 2026 7-9PM \nGallery Hours – Starting 1/31\nMonday-Saturday: 10AM-4PM\nClosed Sundays\nExhibit is open 30-minutes before events at BAC\n \nWalk & Talk Experiences with Curator Joyce Sharrock-Cole – $25 Adult/$20 Student/Senior\nJoin “Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies” Curator Joyce Sharrock Cole in one of our Curator Walk & Talk Experiences! Participants should expect a special tour of the exhibit and other surprises.\nWednesday\, February 4\, 2026 7-8:30PM – Click to learn more and register! \nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026 7-8:30PM – Click to learn more and register!\nTo inquire about scheduling a private group tour (for groups of 8 or more) contact Julia by email at julias@bethanyarts.org or by phone at (914) 944-4278. \nSoulful Flavors: A Black Diaspora Culinary Journey – $40/Per Person\nExperience the rich tapestry of African American culinary heritage. This unforgettable program takes you from the bold\, vibrant flavors of Sierra Leone in Africa to the comforting dishes of American soul food\, exploring the diverse foods of the African diaspora along the way.\nSaturday\, February 7\, 2026 7-9PM – Click to learn more and register! \nBlack History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies is made possible with support from ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government\, and Revolutionary Westchester 250.   \nThank you to our Exhibit partners Historic Hudson Valley\, and Docent Program partners Ossining High School and volunteer Docents. 
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