Experience a guided tour of Bethany Art Community’s award-winning Black History Month exhibition with its curator, Joyce Sharrock Cole. Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 6-7PM Location: Galleries Tickets: $25 Adult/$10 Student
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 […]
It's time for your feet to move to the drummer's beat. We are bringing the sound of the motherland home as we explore line dances based on Afro-Beats and House Music. Join us as we celebrate African History Month through Line Dance. Steve "Fun Bunch" Dillard with special guest choreographers Tonya Young of TMCY Experience […]
Saturday, February 25, 2023 – 2PM (FREE EVENT) Location: Ossining Public Library, in-person gathering for streaming event. Virtual streaming option available via Zoom Zoom link HERE LEARN MORE Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole will interview writer and journalist A’Lelia Bundles, author of On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker […]
Join us for a night of jazz and historical tidbits about the Swanky all-black country club formed in 1936 in New Castle, NY. Actors will transport us in time to 1936 as we learn about The Rising Sun Golf and Country Club while enjoying the smooth sounds of the incomparable Ted Daniel, Kendall Buchanan, Abe […]
Join us Sunday, February 26, 2023 11AM-12PM! Free for all participants! This African Dance Workshop will focus on dance movement, self-expression and identity which offers participants an opportunity to understand specific dance movements and their connection to traditional and daily life practices such as birth, marriage, harvest, transition, rain, fertility etc. In this program, traditional […]
APPLY HERE In 2022, Bethany Arts Community identified the need and opportunity to support a longer-term residency specifically for emerging artists from 21-30 years old. In 2023, BAC welcomes their second annual Young Artist Residency, running from July 24 to October 20, 2023. This residency is designed to offer a creative home to promising artists as […]
Join us March 10 – April 14, 2023 on a retrospective journey celebrating the life’s work of Alan Haywood—a photographer of all trades with extensive experience in fine art, commercial art, and portraiture. Alan’s work powerfully captures the varying complexity and interconnectedness of light and shadow, finding beauty and strength in unexpected places. His art […]
APPLY HERE Bethany Arts Community offers residencies to emerging and established artists for the development of both new works and works-in-progress. BAC welcomes artists working across many disciplines and mediums, including visual artists, sculptors, writers, playwrights, choreographers, musicians, composers, performance artists, filmmakers, and more. Enjoy an environment where artists from different disciplines and walks of […]
Join us on a retrospective journey celebrating the life’s work of Alan Haywood—a photographer of all trades with extensive experience in fine art, commercial art, and portraiture. Alan’s work powerfully captures the varying complexity and interconnectedness of light and shadow, finding beauty and strength in unexpected places. His art has been featured in the New […]
A space to unwind, shake loose what is blocked, find your creative flow and move back into connection with your best Self. Guided instruction and a carefully curated playlist combined with your body's own organic movements lead the way in this free-form movement-based process. There is no right way to do it, no choreographed moves. It is open to […]
A space to unwind, shake loose what is blocked, find your creative flow and move back into connection with your best Self. Guided instruction and a carefully curated playlist combined with your body's own organic movements lead the way in this free-form movement-based process. There is no right way to do it, no choreographed moves. It is open to […]
IMPACT Written & Performed by Amy Engelhardt Directed by Kira Simring A fascinating story told through the lenses of music, multimedia and memory. There are no coincidences… only connections. Shortly after the 30th Anniversary of the bombing of PanAm Flight 103, a remarkable chain of “follow-signs” lead award-winning playwright/composer/performer Amy Engelhardt (Bastard Jones, Grammy nominees […]
IMPACT Written & Performed by Amy Engelhardt Directed by Kira Simring A fascinating story told through the lenses of music, multimedia and memory. There are no coincidences… only connections. Shortly after the 30th Anniversary of the bombing of PanAm Flight 103, a remarkable chain of “follow-signs” lead award-winning playwright/composer/performer Amy Engelhardt (Bastard Jones, Grammy nominees […]
A space to unwind, shake loose what is blocked, find your creative flow and move back into connection with your best Self. Guided instruction and a carefully curated playlist combined with your body's own organic movements lead the way in this free-form movement-based process. There is no right way to do it, no choreographed moves. It is open to […]
Drink & Draw is a modern take on the classic artistic practice of life drawing. In this non-instructional event, we aim to create a relaxing, social and inclusive environment for the community to come together for a fun night of drawing. Artists of all experience levels and from all backgrounds are welcome. We also encourage […]
A space to unwind, shake loose what is blocked, find your creative flow and move back into connection with your best Self. Guided instruction and a carefully curated playlist combined with your body's own organic movements lead the way in this free-form movement-based process. There is no right way to do it, no choreographed moves. It is open to […]
An Interactive Poetry Reading with Pace University Writing & Cultural Studies students Tuesday, April 4th 4-6pm (not open to the public) As the Community Program component of their residency, BAC's poets-in-residence will facilitate an interactive poetry reading with Pace University students from the Writing & Cultural Studies Department at the Dyson College of Arts and […]
We invite you to listen and respond, to explore your own tenderness through writing and play. Join BAC’s 2023 poets-in-residence for an interactive poetry reading on Friday, April 7th at 7pm. The evening will include poetry readings, an interactive activity, and a Q&A. Date and Time: Friday, April 7, 2023 7-9:00 PM Tickets: Free with registration
Join us on a retrospective journey celebrating the life’s work of Alan Haywood—a photographer of all trades with extensive experience in fine art, commercial art, and portraiture. Alan’s work powerfully captures the varying complexity and interconnectedness of light and shadow, finding beauty and strength in unexpected places. His art has been featured in the New […]
GoJo Clan Productions presents Collected Stories by Donald Margulies. When the power dynamics between an established author/professor of writing and her adulatory student become blurred, can their relationship survive the head-on collision of their personal and professional stories? Directed by Albi Gorn. Featuring Julia Boyes and Robin Gorn. Date(s) and Time(s) (8 Shows): Friday, March […]
A space to unwind, shake loose what is blocked, find your creative flow and move back into connection with your best Self. Guided instruction and a carefully curated playlist combined with your body's own organic movements lead the way in this free-form movement-based process. There is no right way to do it, no choreographed moves. It is open to […]
Hudson River Potters Spring Show & Sale 2023 April 15-16, 2023 Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sunday: 10am - 4pm Come join us on April 15 and 16 at Bethany Arts Community at 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining, NY for a live show and sale! Our annual show offers free admission. Masks are required. Maggie Chow Michael […]
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 […]
Title: Parkinson’s Dance Class with Wendy Morsberger Dates and Times of Class: February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25 1:30-2:30 PM Cost: FREE Location: At Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Rd, Ossining, NY Instructor: Wendy Morsberger To register, email or call Judith Ross at jgr@steffinossen.org or (914) 328-1900. Description: Enjoy […]
Drink & Draw is a modern take on the classic artistic practice of life drawing. In this non-instructional event, we aim to create a relaxing, social and inclusive environment for the community to come together for a fun night of drawing. Artists of all experience levels and from all backgrounds are welcome. We also encourage […]
Bethany Tweenz: After-School Art Workshop Dates and Times of Class: 5 sessions; Fri, March 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28 (No Class on April 7); 4:30-6:30 PM Grades: 5-8 Cost: $175 Instructor: Anna Adler REGISTER Description: Join us to co-create an after-school art haven with fellow tweens, facilitated by teaching artist Anna Adler, inspired by […]
storytelling & performance of raw motherhood; centering narratives of caregiving and caretaking, mothering and fathering, parenting children and parenting ourselves… featuring: Jaime Posa, Martha Meza, Ana Rodgers, Alice Lee, Jasmin Eli Washington, Anna Adler + guests event will be hosted at Hudson Valley Books for Humanity - 67 Central Ave, Ossining, NY 10562 organized by Anna […]
A space to unwind, shake loose what is blocked, find your creative flow and move back into connection with your best Self. Guided instruction and a carefully curated playlist combined with your body's own organic movements lead the way in this free-form movement-based process. There is no right way to do it, no choreographed moves. It is open to […]
Saturday, May 6, 2023 10AM-4PM Discover the magic of Bethany Arts Community’s second annual WoodFest! Come experience the joy and wonder of the natural world, brought to life through the skillful hands of artisans. WoodFest has something for everyone, from handcrafted creations, to wood sculpture demonstrations, to wood-crafting activities for all! Enjoy a day of celebration with […]
Installation open hours, 10am-4pm (Open as a part of WoodFest 2023) Come by anytime between 10am-4pm! Registration not required. Rose: You Are Who You Eat is a work in progress installation of films made at Bethany Arts Community following the gender journey of artist John Jarboe. Viewers will walk through the domestic spaces of Bethany […]
Title: Woodcut Printmaking Workshop Instructor: Jan Smith Castronuovo Date and Time of Class: WoodFest, Saturday, May 6 12-2PM Ages: Ideal for teens 16 and older, or adults, however children supervised by parents/guardians are welcome - kid-friendly materials will be available. Cost: $40 (Admission to WoodFest included) Experience the Art of Woodcut Printmaking with BAC Studio Artist […]
Title: African Dance with Gladys Lowe Instructor: Gladys Lowe Dates and Times of Class: 4 Sessions; Sundays, April 16, 23, 30, May 7 (12pm-1pm) Ages: All Ages Cost: $80 Description: This African Dance Class will focus on dance movement, self-expression and identity which offers participants an opportunity to understand specific dance movements and their connection […]
“Music creates order out of chaos, for rhythm imposes unanimity upon the divergent, melody imposes continuity upon the disjointed, and harmony imposes compatibility upon the incongruous." - Yehudi Menuhin Harmony, balance, rhythm, and repetition, lyricism, notes of warm and cool, repetition, mark making, and movement. From classical to contemporary, from abstract to surrealism, artists and […]
Installation open hours, May 12, 2023 5-9PM Open to the public, come by anytime between 5-9PM! Registration not required. Rose: You Are Who You Eat is a work in progress installation of films made at Bethany Arts Community following the gender journey of artist John Jarboe. Viewers will walk through the domestic spaces of Bethany Arts […]
“Music creates order out of chaos, for rhythm imposes unanimity upon the divergent, melody imposes continuity upon the disjointed, and harmony imposes compatibility upon the incongruous." - Yehudi Menuhin Harmony, balance, rhythm, and repetition, lyricism, notes of warm and cool, repetition, mark making, and movement. From classical to contemporary, from abstract to surrealism, artists and […]
(s)mother presents Mom Rager: a curated dance party, wellness space, and creative community gathering, for caregivers of the mothering kind, and beyond-- caring is hard, come rage with us. featuring:Music by Oikerry https://www.kerry-cox.com/ Sustenance by Maenad Wellness https://maenadwellness.com/ Bodywork by The Restorative Path https://www.therestorativepath.com/Bag Readings: Fortune Telling Performance by Rakel Stammer https://linktr.ee/rakel.stammer @rakel.makes.mistakes curated by Anna Adler […]
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 4-6PM (4pm Wine & Cheese Art Reception | 5pm Concert) The world-renowned Cassatt String Quartet returns to Bethany for an afternoon reverie of music in an intimate setting. The program features Mozart’s last string quartet alongside music by two Black American pioneers, Florence Price and Dorothy Rudd Moore. Florence Price and […]
Installation showing & post chat open to the public, May 13, 2023 7-9pm. Registration Encouraged. Attendees must arrive by 7pm. Installation showing will begin at 7pm and will be followed by post-chat with John Jarboe. Rose: You Are Who You Eat is a work in progress installation of films made at Bethany Arts Community following the […]
A space to unwind, shake loose what is blocked, find your creative flow and move back into connection with your best Self. Guided instruction and a carefully curated playlist combined with your body's own organic movements lead the way in this free-form movement-based process. There is no right way to do it, no choreographed moves. It is open to […]