WINTER CHILL OUT EXHIBIT Come chill out in Bethany’s beautiful galleries and walk through our newest exhibit as winter approaches. The show will display works in varying types of medium from our local area talented artists. Curated by Ossining artist, Lindsey Francis, the group show will open on November 15 and will be part of […]
SAVE THE DATE! NOVEMBER 16, 2018 BETHANY ARTS COMMUNITY FIRST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER THE ART OF GIVING Join Bethany Arts Community for an evening of cocktails, food, performance, exhibit, silent auction and more! This Annual Event will be Bethany Arts Community’s largest fundraising opportunity each year. This year we celebrate the many successes of Bethany’s first year of providing meaningful […]
WINTER CHILL OUT EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION NOVEMBER 30TH 7:30pm-10:00pm Come chill out and meet the artists in Bethany’s beautiful galleries and walk through our newest exhibit as winter approaches. The show will display works in varying types of medium from our local area talented artists. Curated by Ossining artist, Lindsey Francis, the group show will […]
Experience the magic of art being created as you've never seen it before, LIVE at Bethany Arts Community. Acclaimed artist R. Wayne Reynolds will be suspended above a 20 ft canvas. A specialized harness and custom rigging allow Reynolds to glide and spin through the air above the canvas, using experimental 3D printed tools to […]
In celebration of "Women's History Month/International Women's Day", this exhibition aims to not only illustrate the Artists' authentic selves and connection to each other as complex and resilient women, thriving in an often punishing and biased world, but also their connection to their audience. This exhibition showcases the works of various female Artists from the […]
Join us for an Opening Reception for our Exhibit, Fragile Threads: In Search of Authenticity and Liberation on March 1, 2019 (7-9pm) In celebration of "Women's History Month/International Women's Day", this exhibition aims to not only illustrate the Artists' authentic selves and connection to each other as complex and resilient women, thriving in an often […]
REGISTER NOW During the 8 workshop sessions participants will learn the process of drawing. They will be introduced to the elements and principles of art and design and various drawing techniques. We will be using materials like pencil, charcoal, and newsprint and we will use photographs, mirrors, and still lifes for context. There will be […]
Students will be introduced to the elements and principals of art and design, and various drawing techniques as they relate to portraiture. We will be using materials like pencil, charcoal, pastel and newsprint. We will study the anatomy of the face and upper torso
Bethany welcomes Julie Forrest, Photographer and Artist in Residence at Bethany presents her cyanotype workshop. Learn from artists such as Man Ray on how to create a cameraless photograph known as the Photogram! Using light sensitive cyanotype paper, known to be popular amongst engineers and botanists alike, we will experiment with creating unique compositions with […]
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 […]
Join resident artist Thu Kim Vu for a work in progress showing of her work during her residency at Bethany. Thu will be showing various works in progress from her residency at Bethany. With a focus on line drawing, paper material and using temporary spaces, she has been working on different projects through traveling to […]
During this workshop, Brazilian residency artist Bruna Amaro dos Santos leads a workshop on the construction of traditional Brazilian banners. These banners include characteristics typical of of banners used by the maracatu nations of northeastern Brazil. The workshop will include a group discussion around the themes illustrated on banners of some popular Brazilian protests and […]
Kong Ho draws rich artistic inspiration from Bethany’s grounds and nearby Ossining as he explores how detachment from familiar dwelling and attachment to this new region affect his ongoing floral-spiral paintings. His completed paintings will form part of an end of residency exhibit. During the evening, he will give a talk sharing his artistic journey at […]
Thomas Cummins will be using his residency to create a new portfolio by using Bethany’s building, its 25 acres and the greater town of Ossining as his subjects. He will be shooting large-format panoramic nocturnal photographs focusing on how the exterior environment necessarily shapes our interior. This exhibition will present his new works and include […]
Course Description: The art of Mexico embodies that country’s long struggle to form a cultural and artistic identity. Embedded in Mexico’s artistic production is a centuries-long cultural heritage articulated in influences including the Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, and Western European traditions, among others. In this class, we will focus on the efforts of Mexican artists to develop […]
Make a one-of-a-kind original piece of mosaic jewelry and learn some new skills in our fun 3-hour workshop. Students will design and complete two mosaic pendants from start to finish that expresses a personal, one-of-a-kind style. A range of studio materials, such as glass, stone, and millefiori are available for this workshop. Basic mosaic glass […]
This informative 2 ½ day weekend workshop is geared towards both beginners and advanced students who want to learn or improve upon their knowledge of basic techniques, tools and materials. Students gain confidence and receive a solid foundation of new skills all in one full weekend. The workshop covers cutting techniques, proper adhesives, substrates, design/layout […]
This informative 2 ½ day weekend workshop is geared towards both beginners and advanced students who want to learn or improve upon their knowledge of basic techniques, tools and materials. Students gain confidence and receive a solid foundation of new skills all in one full weekend. The workshop covers cutting techniques, proper adhesives, substrates, design/layout […]
This informative 2 ½ day weekend workshop is geared towards both beginners and advanced students who want to learn or improve upon their knowledge of basic techniques, tools and materials. Students gain confidence and receive a solid foundation of new skills all in one full weekend. The workshop covers cutting techniques, proper adhesives, substrates, design/layout […]
Bethany Arts Community Presents Winter Exhibit 2020 featuring artworks by Bethany’s resident studio artists. Since opening our studios, Bethany has gathered a community of artists of varying disciplines and practices. Both works completed and in progress will be on view. We look forward to sharing their works and processes. This group show is being curated […]
Bethany Arts Community welcomes Brice Garrett for his first residency with us. Brice is using his residency to develop ideas of community and participatory artworks. He will be developing “Object Stories” which is a community-sourced art project that documents people’s relationships to personal objects that shape our everyday lives. Call for Participation - seeking submissions to build […]
Artist Talk and Slideshow Oct 6th @ 6pm via Facebook LIVE: Photographer, Julia Forrest will discuss her work, her inspirations, and her tools, including her camera, mirrors, and props. During her second residency at Bethany, Julia will photograph the local landscape to create illusions with mirrors and forced perspective. In the studio, she will be […]
A discussion with arts educators Sharon Ciccone, Marty Merchant and Cathy Ibanez about the importance of art education, especially in the days of Covid, and the work in the NY State Art Teachers Association Annual Art Show. Join Zoom Meeting View Online Exhibit About the Show The 2020 gallery show of New York State Art […]
Artist Talk via Zoom: Karen Allen, visual artist, will share her inspirations and process for creating her works “Ark, Totems and Vessels” and the “Under and Over the Allowable Limit” Zoom Link About the Artist Karen Allen paintings and drawings in acrylic, oils and pastels are figurative abstractions. The inner feeling and meaning of what has inspired me visually is more important […]
Artist Talk via Facebook LIVE: Tacie Jones Artist Talk: Mending View Facebook LIVE We store the imprint of memory in our bodies. Some of this memory comes from personal experience, and some we inherit from our ancestors. This online artist talk will discuss Mending, a growing body of work consisting of video, media installation, sculpture, performance […]
Artist Talk via Facebook LIVE: View Facebook LIVE Santina Amato, sculptor and painter, will share her process for making ephemeral sculptures that decompose overtime. While at Bethany she is designing sculptures that will exist in the gardens of Bethany before decomposing. While in residency at Bethany, Santina is looking forward to being able to create her ephemeral nature sculptures using a new method […]
Artist talk via Facebook LIVE: View Facebook LIVE Andrea will share an insider's view of her process and show her works in progress. Andrea’s work includes colorful, geometric and whimsical sculptures that are fabricated from wood, cardboard, wire, clay and acrylic plastic. Many of Andrea’s pieces are interactive, such as, benches, arches and 3-dimensional words. As an artist who works in the […]
Students from the Westchester County Safe Harbor program use photography to tell their stories in a way that impacts how they view themselves and their communities. Images on display are a selection of photographs taken by eight students during their six-week 100cameras Snapshot Project at Bethany Arts Community. Local artists Christine Wexler and Anne Carpenter, […]
Artist Talk with Visual Artist, Cherie Lee, via Facebook LIVE View Facebook LIVE After introducing us briefly to her work in a most unusual medium, and revealing a meticulously detailed, hand-carved ostrich eggshell Cherie completed during her time with Bethany Arts Community in October 2020, she delves into how her residency was nearly derailed by […]
Artist Talk with Visual Artist, Chigozie Obi, via Facebook LIVE View Facebook LIVE Chigozie Obi talks about the process and inspiration behind her general/residency work and how creating during the protests happening in her country was an escape, activism and emotional dump for her. The virtual residency helped Chigozie take her mind off the protests […]
Artist in Residence: "Object Stories" Talk with Visual Artist Brice Garrett via Facebook LIVE View Facebook LIVE View "Object Stories" Brice used his time at the Bethany Arts residency this fall to develop ideas of community and participatory artworks. Inspired by dozens of images of objects submitted by community members, “Object Stories” documents people’s relationships […]
With the recent acquisition of a ‘teaching level’ drill, Cherie Lee shares her exquisite finished work, demonstrates techniques, and introduces participants to basic carving applications that can be used on wood, bone, metal and even vegetable ivory. Register Bio Cherie Lee is a self-taught, Philadelphia-born artist, who utilizes high speed rotary equipment to reduce genuine […]
Artist in Residence: Artist talk and show with Maryanne Buschini – Examining the relationship between the people and water through the lens of the Kensico Reservoir May 25, 7:00-7:30pm Via Zoom REGISTER Artist Maryanne Buschini shares her research and investigation of water, with a focus on the residents in in the Kensico Reservoir land and water mass, from original native inhabitants prior to 1680, […]
Artists in the Time of Covid: Paralyzed and Prolific Studio Artist Gallery Artists around the globe are experiencing a new relationship with their art. For some, Covid and quarantine has meant creative paralysis and studio displacement. Others have found space in their lives for new artistic journeys in the absence of everyday distractions. Some have […]
Exhibit: Hungers/Harvests an Ossining Arts Council exhibition at Bethany Arts Community at Bethany Arts Community, Sep 1 – Oct 3, 2021 Exhibit Events: Sept 17: 7pm – 9pm (Reception and Artist Talk with Miriam Haas) LEARN MORE September 24: 7:30-8:30 PM (Artist Talk with Jill Kiefer) LEARN MORE View Exhibit View Events OAC members, inspired […]
Join us in Bethany's galleries on September 17th at 7pm for a Reception for Hungers/Harvests, an Ossining Arts Council Exhibition at Bethany Arts Community. During the reception there will be a donation drive for the Ossining Food Pantry and an Artist Talk with Miriam Haas. Artist Talk: Food, Farms, and Community Gathering - Miriam Haas […]
Description: 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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]