Join us for a short (14-mins) film of highlights from a previous performance of The Wait Room, a site-specific dance honoring women with incarcerated loved ones making its East Coast premier in Ossining, NY. After the screening, join us in a discussion about the realities of families fractured by incarceration including: · Flyaway’s […]
A moving documentary film, “Tre Maison Dasan” follows three boys, each with an incarcerated parent. Panel discussion afterwards. Synopsis Tre Maison Dasan is an intimate portrait of three boys growing up, each with a parent in prison. Directly told through the child’s perspective, the film is an exploration of relationships and separation, masculinity, and coming […]
1st Annual ARToberfest is coming to Bethany Arts Community October 5, 2019 Join us us for art, music, crafts, food and family fun!. Featuring visual artists, live musicians, food, live and interactive demonstrations, the festival will be a great experience for all ages! ARToberfest will illuminate arts spanning a variety of styles and mediums and […]
Short Film Presentation and Artist Talk via Zoom & Facebook LIVE View on Facebook LIVE Join Zoom Meeting A film by George Gavin, with poetry by Cheryl Moskowitz and sound by Alastair Gavin. Cheryl, George and Alastair will present their short film provisionally titled ‘Fixed in Place’ (approx 7.5 mins) to the Bethany Community on […]
Join Amber in the creation of a Star Stuff Story. The microphone is your mask and you are a player! Share your voice into the microphone OR just witness how audio storytelling works. With some creative play and collaborative writing, we will cast some characters and record your voice for the Star Stuff Stories podcast. […]
Animator Marcie LaCerte will be sharing work-in-progress material of her upcoming animated short film, The Pleasure-Dome, and will be delivering an artist's talk about her work. REGISTER Residency Plan: I will be making progress on my upcoming independent animated short titled "The Pleasure-Dome." I am combining digital character animation with hand-drawn, colored pencil backgrounds. I […]
Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance Date(s) and Time(s): Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7pm Location: Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining NY 10562 Tickets: Free 97 m. Shari Rogers. Menemsha Films. United States. English. Rated NR. This potent and utterly fascinating call to arms deeply explores the alliance between African Americans and Jewish Americans dating back to […]
Current Artist-in-Residence Margo Newman will teach a Screenwriting Workshop with New Era Creative Space Filmmaking students. About Margo Ms. Newman is an Emmy-winning Writer, Producer & Director with more than 25 years of experience in narratives, docs, film, tv, PSAs, and web. She grew up near Washington DC, steeped in museums and the arts. After […]
Call for Emerging Artists! To apply, see our Submittable page: https://bethanyarts.submittable.com/submit In 2022, Bethany Arts Community (BAC) identified the need and opportunity to support a longer-term fellowship specifically for emerging artists ages 21+. In 2024, BAC welcomes their Emerging Artist Fellowship, running in two cohorts from May 2 to September 2, 2024 and July 8 […]
Ossining School District Art Show Grades 6-12 Join the Ossining School District in celebrating student art work! Show Period: May 3 - 22, 2024 Opening Reception: May 2, 2024 6-8PM Gallery Hours Monday - Friday: 10AM-4PM Saturday, May 4, 2024: 10AM-4PM Saturday, May 11, 2024: 10AM-2PM Saturday, May 18, 2024: Bethany Open House! 11AM-3PM
Ossining School District Art Show Grades 6-12 Join the Ossining School District in celebrating student art work! Show Period: May 3 - 22, 2024 Opening Reception: May 2, 2024 6-8PM Gallery Hours Monday - Friday: 10AM-4PM Saturday, May 4, 2024: 10AM-4PM Saturday, May 11, 2024: 10AM-2PM Saturday, May 18, 2024: Bethany Open House! 11AM-3PM
Kairos Center/Poor People’s Campaign Arts & Culture Convening Date & Time: Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 4PM Cost: Free to all! From August 23-25, 2024 Bethany Arts Community welcomes for the second year a diverse group of activists and musical artists committed to envisioning a role for arts and culture in the present-day struggle for […]
Call for Emerging Artists! To apply, see our Submittable page: https://bethanyarts.submittable.com/submit In 2022, Bethany Arts Community (BAC) identified the need and opportunity to support a longer-term fellowship specifically for emerging artists ages 21+. In 2025, BAC welcomes their third Emerging Artist Fellowship, running in two cohorts from May 22 to September 11, 2025 and July […]
Call for Artwork Submissions for “I’M SCARED TOO" Please read all guidelines prior to submission, thank you! Our Submittable link is at the bottom of this page. Show Dates: October 3 - November 1, 2025 Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining, NY 10562 Submissions due by Tuesday, July 1, 2025 by 11:58PM Notifications: Friday, […]
Sip & Spin w/ John Jarboe of Rose & Christina of the Hudson Valley Queer Collective Date & Time: Wednesday May 14, 7-8:30PM Location: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, 67 Central Ave, Ossining NY Free Admission. Wear your best floral. RSVP recommended. RSVP above. Sip & Spin your way into Wednesday evening with a special queer night at […]
Rose: You Are Who You Eat Friday, May 16, 2025 @ 7PM Conceived, Written, and Performed by John Jarboe Directed by MK Tuomanen Music Direction and accompaniment by Emily Bate A true story of gender cannibalism, set to music Once upon a vine, John Jarboe’s aunt revealed that John not only had a twin sister […]
Rose: You Are Who You Eat Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ 7PM Conceived, Written, and Performed by John Jarboe Directed by MK Tuomanen Music Direction and accompaniment by Emily Bate A true story of gender cannibalism, set to music Once upon a vine, John Jarboe’s aunt revealed that John not only had a twin sister […]
Hand-Drawn Animation Workshop w/ BAC Artist-in-Residence Stacey Sproule DATE & TIME: Friday, September 19, 4:30 - 6:30PM Open to ALL AGES - SEE WAIVER INFORMATION BELOW: Minors must have parent/guardian signed waiver to participate, for some easy ways to do so-- see below. All participants will be required to sign a waiver. Join BAC Artist-in-Residence […]
Pints & Prints with Emerging Artist Fellow Jeremy Ackman DATES/TIMES Thursday September 25, 6-8PM - You're on this page now! Thursday October 9, 6-8PM Thursday October 23, 6-8PM Friday November 7, 6-8PM RSVP Encouraged, Walk-Ins Welcome. This club is a welcoming space for photographers, book lovers, and anyone interested in photography to connect, share, and […]
Pints & Prints with Emerging Artist Fellow Jeremy Ackman DATES/TIMES Thursday September 25, 6-8PM Thursday October 9, 6-8PM - You're on this page now! Thursday October 23, 6-8PM Friday November 7, 6-8PM RSVP Encouraged, Walk-Ins Welcome. This club is a welcoming space for photographers, book lovers, and anyone interested in photography to connect, share, and […]
Pints & Prints with Emerging Artist Fellow Jeremy Ackman DATES/TIMES Thursday September 25, 6-8PM Thursday October 9, 6-8PM Thursday October 23, 6-8PM - You're on this page now! Friday November 7, 6-8PM RSVP Encouraged, Walk-Ins Welcome. This club is a welcoming space for photographers, book lovers, and anyone interested in photography to connect, share, and […]
Pints & Prints with Emerging Artist Fellow Jeremy Ackman DATES/TIMES Thursday September 25, 6-8PM Thursday October 9, 6-8PM Thursday October 23, 6-8PM Friday November 7, 6-8PM - You're on this page now! RSVP Encouraged, Walk-Ins Welcome. This club is a welcoming space for photographers, book lovers, and anyone interested in photography to connect, share, and […]
Please read all guidelines and application instructions carefully, incomplete applications or submissions that exceed outlined content limits will not be considered. Please only apply to this residency if you can stay in residence from date start to date end. Apply Here! Bethany Arts Community (BAC) offers residencies to emerging and established artists for the development […]
Express Yourself! Queer Talent Show with The Hudson Valley Queer Collective Date & Time: Friday June 26, 8-10PM Tickets (Audience & Performers): $10.00 Express yourself for Pride! Music, drag, poetry, dance — and more. Share your talent. Hosted by Christina Picciano of the Hudson Valley Queer Collective. Ages 18+. Performer sign up is from 7:30-8pm. 15 performer spots available. 5 min each. […]
Bonnie Katz Film Series presented by The Ossining Library at BAC Film Screening of The Quiet Man (1952) - Director John Ford Saturday, June 27, 2026 2PM Free admission. Register Here! This event is a part of Upstate Art Weekend! Learn more here.
"The Story of Boris G. Jennings" Film Screening Date & Time: Saturday, July 11, 2026 3PM | Doors at 2:45PM Ticket Sales Close on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:30PM Buy Tickets Here! Join us at the Bethany Arts Community on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM for a special in-person event! The Story of Boris […]
Bonnie Katz Film Series presented by the Ossining Public Library at BAC Film Screening of Pillow Talk (1959) - Director Michael Gordon Saturday, July 25, 2026 2PM Free admission. Register Here!
The Artist’s Circle: Open Palette - Share Interests & Ideas Date & Time: Thursday, September 16, 2026 7-8:30PM RSVP Recommended. Walk-Ins Welcome. Artist are welcome to join in this incredible peer-led discussion hosted by ENU Builds. Each month will have a different topic of discussion. Whether a Studio Artist, Local Artists or Creative. All are […]
The Artist’s Circle: How We Art - Process, Insight & Tips Date & Time: Wednesday, ARTober 14, 2026 7-8:30PM RSVP Recommended. Walk-Ins Welcome. Artist are welcome to join in this incredible peer-led discussion hosted by ENU Builds. Each month will have a different topic of discussion. Whether a Studio Artist, Local Artists or Creative. All […]