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Exhibit Event: Hungers/Harvests Artist Talk with Dr. Jill Kiefer “Feast and Famine”

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Register for “Feast and Famine” presented by Dr. Jill Kiefer on September 24 at 7:30pm. Registration is required. Space will be limited so sign up early! Throughout the history of art there are powerful works addressing feast and famine, abundance and scarcity, nourishment and hunger. In this program, we’ll journey through time to explore some […]

Michael Caines

Wild/Tame: A Talk and Reading with Artist in Residence Michael Caines

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Michael Caines will be discussing the historical, political, religious, pop-culture and childhood themes in his 30 years of art making. The main childhood themes will be in the realm of addiction, mental health, and childhood trauma. Throughout this discussion the audience is also welcomed to participate in giving feedback and sharing stories of their own. […]

Artoberfest

2nd Annual Artoberfest 2021

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us us for music, art, crafts, food and family fun! Date: October 2, 2021 Time: 10am-4:30pm Learn more about Artoberfest! 85 tickets per time block Three (3) time blocks to choose from (choose one): 10am-12pm | 12:15pm-2:15pm | 2:30pm-4:40pm 1)  BUY PARKING: ($10 Parking Reservation required in advance per car) 2) REGISTER-FREE ADMISSION: (Select […]

Georgia O’Keeffe: The Mother of American Modernism – Instructor: Dr. Jill Kiefer

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Georgia O'Keeffe played a pivotal role in the development of American modernism and its relationship to European avant-garde movements of the early-20th century. Producing a substantial body of work over seven decades, she sought to capture the emotion and power of objects through abstracting the natural world. O'Keeffe incorporated the techniques of other artists into […]

Maggie Kubley

Eulogizing Through Collage with Artist in Residence, Maggie Kubley

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join multi-media artist Maggie Kubley in a collage workshop that aims to give participants the satisfaction of creating something that eulogizes someone or something that is important to them. Participants will use scissors, glue, tape, paper mementos they brought from home, and Kubley's collection of found paper to create collages that are meant to memorialize […]

ReWritten, Work in Progress Showing with Artists in Residence Matthew Cumbie, Tom Truss and Diane Samuels

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join dancemakers Tom Truss and Matthew Cumbie and visual artist Diane Samuels for "ReWritten, a works-in-progress" showing that shares aspects of their performance and community engagement project. ReWritten uses the often silenced intimate relationship between Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne as a portal to reflect on friendship, writing, social morés, and notions of queerness. As […]

Anna Adler-Small Assemblage with Horse

Surrealist Sculpture Class for Kids

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Teaching Artist, Anna Adler, leads this found object sculpture class using salvaged materials, basic hand tools, and elementary sculpture techniques, including assemblage and bricolage. Students strengthen their creative problem-solving skills and engage their imagination in making unique hybrid objects inspired by work in the galleries, explorations of the beautiful Bethany grounds, as well as modern […]

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The New Tools – Art from Emerging Technologies with Instructor, John Hyde

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Class Description: Creating art takes many forms and mediums. Emerging in today’s art creation is 3D printing, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Laser cutting/engraving. These tools helped define industrial prototyping for many years and with time have entered the homes and studios of artists. Bethany Arts Community has one of each of these tools and […]

Carol Bonicelli

Storytelling using Silk paintings with Artist in Residence, Carole Bonicelli

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

During this talk and hands-on demonstration, Carole will share her artistic process from the beginning of an idea for a story – or a painting - through to final completion of a project. After explaining her process, she will invite workshop participants to join her in a hands-on demonstration. Each participant will go home with […]

Andre Veloux

Consent Live with Artist in Residence Andre Veloux

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Participants form a group open to collaborating on the theme of artistic representation and discussion around consent. Participants will be asked to work in a consensual way to build an artwork from Lego bricks and then discuss issues around the topic of sexuality and consent. Those who would like to contribute to the project are […]

Keith Heinz Macabre Molding
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Macabre Molding Workshop with Keith Heinz

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Keith Heinz wants you to pull his finger - right out of his hand! Come join this ghoulish two-day class and make a piece worthy of any Halloweeny household: make a mold of your very own finger and produce a macabre one-of-a-kind severed finger art piece! Using simple techniques, you will produce an intricate project […]

Cherie Lee metal emboss skulls masks

Metal Embossing 101.5 “Sugar Skulls and Masquerade Masks”

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Create your own 'Day of the Dead Sugar Skull 'or 'Harlequin Masquerade Mask' wall plaque. The fine art of metal embossing or metal relief, known as repouss. or repujado, is the working of metal to give volume and depth to a decorative design engraved on metal, and is always crafted by hand. You’ll be embossing […]

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Kandinsky: A Transcendent Experience – Instructor: Dr. Jill Kiefer

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

One of the pioneers of abstract modern art, Wassily Kandinsky exploited the evocative interrelation between color and form to create an aesthetic experience that engaged the sight, sound, and emotions of the public. He believed that total abstraction offered the possibility for profound, transcendental expression. Kandinsky’s visual vocabulary developed from early representational works to rapturous […]

Metal Embossing 101 – Tools and Techniques: “Endless Embossabilities!”

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Mark your calendar and join us for an evening of "Endless Embossabilities!”- learning, creating and exploring this centuries-old craft-of-many-names. The fine art of metal embossing or metal relief, known as repouss or repujado, is the working of metal to give volume and depth to a decorative design engraved on metal and is always crafted by […]

Gallery Tour

Guided tour and talk with the curator

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us for a small guided tour and talks in the Bethany Arts Community Galleries with our curator on Wednesday February 16, 23, March 2, 9 at 6pm Wednesday February 16 at 6pm Register Here: https://bethanyarts.org/product/guided-talk-wed-feb-16th/ Capacity: 10 per tour Fee: $25/ticket Visitor Requirements: All ticket holders must be fully vaccinated, present proof of vaccination […]

Gallery Tour

Guided tour and talk with the curator

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us for a small guided tour and talks in the Bethany Arts Community Galleries with our curator on Wednesday February 16, 23, March 2, 9 at 6pm Wednesday February 23 at 6pm Register Here: https://bethanyarts.org/product/guided-talk-wed-feb-23rd Capacity: 10 per tour Fee: $25/ticket Visitor Requirements: All ticket holders must be fully vaccinated, present proof of vaccination […]

Paint and Poetry Exhibit

Paint and Poetry Jam

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us as we witness two artists bring each other’s works to life. Spoken word artists will share their work while the paint artist creates a piece inspired by the works of the Spoken Word Artist. Artists: Terrie Bentley, Paint Artist, Tamarah Bridgewater, Paint Artist; Andrew Bazemore, Spoken Word Artist; Tanai Goldwire, Spoken Word Artist; […]

Gallery Tour

Guided tour and talk with the curator

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us for a small guided tour and talks in the Bethany Arts Community Galleries with our curator on Wednesday February 16, 23, March 2, 9 at 6pm Wednesday March 2 at 6pm Register Here: https://bethanyarts.org/product/guided-talks-wed-mar-2nd/ Capacity: 10 per tour Fee: $25/ticket Visitor Requirements: All ticket holders must be fully vaccinated, present proof of vaccination […]

Gallery Tour

Guided tour and talk with the curator

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us for a small guided tour and talks in the Bethany Arts Community Galleries with our curator on Wednesday February 16, 23, March 2, 9 at 6pm Wednesday March 9 at 6pm Register Here: https://bethanyarts.org/product/guided-talks-wed-march-9th/ Capacity: 10 per tour Fee: $25/ticket Visitor Requirements: All ticket holders must be fully vaccinated, present proof of vaccination […]

Peter Leeds - girl drawing
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Foundations of Academic Figurative Drawing

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Drawing from a life model is invaluable, as there is no better way to observe the human body and the multitude of poses it can hold. This class will have a step-by-step approach to the fundamentals of drawing the figure in the classical tradition. Students will learn to bring a drawing to life from observation […]

Exhibit: An Object of Curiosity Presented by The Katonah Museum Artists’ Association

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

An Object of Curiosity Presented by The Katonah Museum Artists’ Association Exhibit dates: April 1st – 30th An Object of Curiosity is Presented by The Katonah Museum Artists’ Association. The dictionary definition of an object of curiosity is “a tangible and visible thing”, “a person or thing seen as a focus or target for feelings, […]

Exhibit Opening Reception: An Object of Curiosity Presented by The Katonah Museum Artists’ Association

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Opening Reception:  Friday April 1,  5:00pm-7:00pm An Object of Curiosity Presented by The Katonah Museum Artists’ Association Exhibit dates: April 1st – 30th An Object of Curiosity is Presented by The Katonah Museum Artists’ Association. The dictionary definition of an object of curiosity is “a tangible and visible thing”, “a person or thing seen as […]

Chloe Giroux - Exploring Creative Illustration
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Exploring Creative Illustration with Chloe Giroux

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Artwork created with thoughtful concepts can give further depth and richness to an illustration. In this course, we will explore pushing our illustration to new conceptual heights through 2 projects over the course of 6 weeks. Each week we will explore your project ideas and help you apply it to your finished artwork. Throughout this […]

Artist Talk – Exhibit: An Object of Curiosity Presented by The Katonah Museum Artists’ Association

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Exhibit Events: Artist Talk: April 13, 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: Bethany Arts Community Galleries Artists participating in An Object of Curiosity will speak about their work, their methods, and their response to the exhibition theme. This event offers the opportunity to experience the exhibition with insight into the artist’s intentions as well as participate in an open […]

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Ink Drawing with Chloe Giroux

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Whether using it graphically in comics, lightly in atmospheric ink wash illustrations, or using it to create wild textures, ink drawing holds a variety of exciting techniques. In this 8 week course, we will experiment with a variety of inking methods learning from in-class demos and sketchbook exercises. Halfway through the course, you will have […]

Artist in Residence: Anne Stagg – Through Color, Pattern, Shapes, and Layers: An Exploration of Who We Are

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Field trip for 5th graders from Ossining schools! Working with younger audiences to introduce ideas about how abstraction can offer a different way to express who we are as individuals. Through color and pattern, shapes and layers, adding things or taking things away from our images, we can explore how we not only see ourselves […]

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MAGIC, MYTH AND MONSTERS: THE MIDDLE AGES – Online Course

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

MAGIC, MYTH AND MONSTERS: THE MIDDLE AGES (and its influences on modernism) with Instructor: Dr. Jill Kiefer ONLINE ZOOM CLASS - Six Weeks Tuesdays, April 12 - May 17 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM The Middle Ages was a remarkable thousand-year-long civilization—underscored by a wholly unique culture and artistic tradition. The art of the era was […]

Chicago Mosaic School Mosaic I Intensive Weekend Workshop
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Mosaic I Intensive Weekend Workshop

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Friday, June 3rd 7pm-9pm Saturday, June 4th 9am - 4pm Sunday, June 5th 9am – 4pm Register as a Day Student for $385 DAY STUDENT Register as a Room & Board Student for $585 ROOM & BOARD STUDENT Room & Board Students will stay at Bethany Arts Community in comfortable accommodations, in a bucolic, peaceful […]

Chicago Mosaic School Large Scale Mosaic Workshop
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Large Scale Mosaic Workshop

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

The Chicago Mosaic School brings large scale mosaics to BAC! Take part in creating and installing a community mosaic during this 5 day workshop. Large scale outdoor mosaics can be made well and durably by learning professional approaches in this 5 day intensive, hands on workshop. Students will learn the skills/techniques for creating a sustainable […]

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Advanced Ink Drawing with Chloe Giroux

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

REGISTER 5 week course, May 25 (6-8PM on first class, all other nights 6-7:30PM), June 1, 8, 15, 22 Class Fee: $175 Whether you are new to inking or an old pro, this class will help you to expand your inking skills to new heights, as well as further your comfort with the medium itself. […]

Exhibit: Let There Be Art!

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Exhibit Dates: July 15 – August 19, 2022 Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri: 10AM-4PM Wednesdays: 10AM-7:30PM Saturday July 23 & Aug 6th only: 10AM-3PM  Opening Reception:  Friday, July 15, 2022 6-8 PM  Location: Bethany Arts Community Galleries  Let There Be Art reflects the individual artist’s creativity and expression, without boundaries. Artists were given the prompt to explore […]

Opening Reception Exhibit: Let There Be Art!

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Exhibit Dates: July 15 – August 13,2022 Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri: 10AM-4PM Wednesdays: 10AM-7:30PM Saturday July 23 & Aug 6th only: 10AM-3PM  Opening Reception:  Friday, July 15, 2022 6-8 PM  Location: Bethany Arts Community Galleries  Let There Be Art reflects the individual artist’s creativity and expression, without boundaries. Artists were given the prompt to explore their […]

Artist in Residence: Marcie LaCerte Artist Talk and Work-in-Progress Screening

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

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 […]

Artist in Residence: Artist Talk with Ben Cuevas

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Ben Cuevas speaks on his interdisciplinary art practice and how identity intersects with medium and process. As a queer, latinx, nonbinary, HIV-positive artist, identity directly influences Cuevas's multifaceted artwork and choice of mediums. Working between textiles, sculpture, photography, performance, video, and installation, Cuevas investigates questions about the body, the self, and what it means to […]

3rd Annual Artoberfest 2022

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Join us us for music, art, crafts, food and family fun! Date: ARTober 15, 2022 (rain date Artober 16) Time: 10am - 4:30pm $10 per car - purchase your parking in advance Featuring visual artists, live musicians, food, live and interactive demonstrations, the festival will be a great experience for all ages! Food for sale […]

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Beauty in the Round: A Scrutiny of Sculpture
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Beauty in the Round: A Scrutiny of Sculpture

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

REGISTER NOW Join us to experience the thrill of Sculpture in the Round! Tuesdays - 9/20 - 10/25 (10am - 11am)  From the The Löwenmensch figurine and the Venus of Willlendorf (both made approximately 40,000 years ago) to the contemporary works of such figures as Paige Bradley and Damien Hirst lies a vast and remarkable […]

The Women's Perspective: A Close Look at Women Artists
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The Women’s Perspective: A Close Look at Women Artists

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

REGISTER NOW Saturdays - 9/24 - 10/29 (10am - 11am)  Women have been making art since the dawn of time. Yet their work, when compared to that of their male counterparts, has been often overlooked and remains undervalued. In this six-week online course, we’ll examine the contributions of women to the history of art, focusing […]

Watercolor Holiday Card Workshop with Peter Leeds

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Saturday, November 19, 2022 1-4 PM Ages: Open to all ages over 16 Cost: $40  REGISTER Handmade holiday cards are the perfect way to wish your loved ones happy holidays. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced you can use this style of painting for the holidays, thank you’s, and everyday cards. I would […]

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Cast Drawing: Light on Form with Instructor Peter Leeds

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

Title: Cast Drawing: Light on Form Instructor: Peter Leeds Dates and Times of Class: 7 sessions; Thursdays, March 2 - April 20, 2023 (No class April 13) 4:30-6PM Ages: Adult Cost: $180 Location: Right Classroom (Ground Floor) REGISTER Description: We will take an in-depth approach working from plaster casts to gain an understanding of foundational […]

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Silver Metal Clay Jewelry for Beginners, with Barbara Kirby

Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd., Ossining, NY, United States

REGISTER 4 Sessions: Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10am-1pm Saturday, May 13, 2023, 10am-1pm Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10am-1pm Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10am-1pm *No class on Saturday, May 27 due to Memorial Day holiday   Fee: $325 early bird pricing until 3/15 | $350 regular class fee after 3/15 Ages: 16+   Description: During the classes, participants […]

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