Artist Talk: Jan 12th @ 7:00pm-8:00pm A talk with William Abranowitz moderated by Joyce Sharrock Cole, Bethany Arts Community Board Member, and Ossining Village Historian. Autographed copies of his book “This Far and No Further” will be available to purchase. REGISTER As part of The Capa Space mission to foster and advance the belief that […]
APPLY NOW! 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 most disciplines, including visual artists in any medium, writers, playwrights, choreographers, musicians, composers, performance artists, filmmakers, and lighting, projection, costume and sound designers. Enjoy an environment where […]
Join us Jan 22 @ 4pm for Got My Wings, a dance triptych exploring the metaphor of light, freedom, and hope. Original score by Dan Blake and Choreography by Todd Hall. This talk and performance will be virtual. REGISTER FOR WEBINAR View Program: GOT MY WINGS PROGRAM This event begins with a talk by Daniel […]
Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE. Exhibit on display February 6 – March 12 Curated by Joyce Sharrock Cole, Ossining Village Historian In February 2021, Ossining was gifted a welcomed treat. The “Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE,” an ode to the African American community and its contributions. While still living […]
“Community” is core to Bethany Arts Community. This year, thanks to our committed Board members and the participation of designer and artist, Donna Chambers, we are launching our 2022 Bethany Connects Raffle, an opportunity for our Bethany community to acquire a one-of-a kind Donna Chambers quilt. Donna’s quilts were included in the Bethany Arts Community […]
Opening Reception Feb 6th 4pm-6pm Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE. Exhibit on display February 6 – March 12 Curated by Joyce Sharrock Cole, Ossining Village Historian In February 2021, Ossining was gifted a welcomed treat. The “Ossining Black History & Culture: RESILIENCE. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE,” an ode to the African American community and […]
Impact 2022: Art that Bears Witness APPLY NOW Throughout history, artists have played a vital role to bear witness to society’s injustices. As a democracy we have the right to create and exhibit protest art. Whether it is about racism, sexism, human rights, immigration, LGBTQ, food insecurity, housing, health care, criminal justice, or the environment, […]
TICKETS Mitch wants to be a carpenter. Heather wants to be a woodcarver. The wolf wants to be an intellectual. Ruby wants to escape the wolf. The woodcutter wants to escape the narrator. A fable-inspired play about love and wood and finding your purpose. Featuring: Dylan Alter, Cavan Brouder, Sofia Kringas, Maya Offen, Elena Prisament, […]
REGISTER ****Event held at the Ossining Public Library - The Budarz Theater The Ossining Library, the Ossining Village Historian, and the Bethany Arts Community welcome Robe Imbriano, creator and Executive Producer of Amend, the six-episode Netflix series starring Will Smith about the 14th Amendment and America’s struggle with inequality. He has spent decades in television and documentary […]
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 […]
R&B band BaseCamp will give a 90 min (in person) concert in celebration of Black History Month at Bethany Arts Community on Sat, Feb 19. 7pm BaseCamp is a seven piece R&B band that has been in existence for the past 20 years. Buy Ticket Based in Poughkeepsie, NY. They are a seven piece unit […]
Join us for a webinar conversation and some beats by Ossining’s own Joe Chambers. Based in Ossining, New York, Joe Chambers first began producing, recording, mixing and mastering music in 2016. Now working with the top artists in the world, he has experience from Hip-Hop to R&B to movie scores. The 19-year-old has developed an […]
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 […]
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; […]
REGISTER Let's explore the road less traveled through dance! Learn the fundamentals of Krump-- stomps, chest pops, placements, jabs, arm swings, focus points, head snaps, grooves, buck hops, concepts and combos. Emphasis is placed on developing strength, stamina, creativity, understanding, coordination and having FUN! Class also includes drills that are focused on developing comfort, the […]
Fellowship Opportunities Exciting new 9-month fellowship. Two spots available! APPLY NOW As a compliment and alternative to our established short-term residencies, Bethany Arts Community has identified the need and opportunity to support a longer-term residency or “fellowship”. This fellowship is designed to offer financial support and a creative home to promising young and emerging artists […]
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 […]
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 […]
Date & Time: March 10 at 7pm Fee: Free Registration Required: Zoom Webinar REGISTER Jo Kreiter is a nationally recognized choreographer and site artist with a background in political science. She makes large scale public art via apparatus-based dance. She engages physical innovation and the political conflicts we live within. Her work democratizes public space. […]
Our 2022 Fall Multidisciplinary Residency call is open through April 15. Please join us on Zoom to learn more about a residency at Bethany, meet our Founder, Executive Director, and other members of the BAC community. We are happy to answer your questions about the program and the application process. Register for Webinar March 15th at […]
REGISTER In January 2021 within the safety of a Works & Process bubble residency at Bethany Arts Community, the Ladies of Hip-Hop initially gathered a group of eleven major practitioners including dance elders (ages 50–60), innovators (ages 33–49), and young celebrants (ages 20–32) to support and facilitate the much-needed exchange of inspiration and the transference […]
Whether you're returning to Bethany to make more art or just joining our creative community for kids, this class explores several sculpture making techniques, tools, and materials, inspired by modern and contemporary Surrealists. We will focus on found object sculpture, assemblage, and bricolage, embracing the power of experimentation, collaboration, and play. Students will have the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
So many great things to do in our community Friday, April 1st! Come to Bethany for our exhibit opening! Check out local restaurants and other events happening around Ossining!
3D Printing initially used for industrial prototyping has entered the homes and studios of artists. Students in this workshop will learn how to conceive, design, and finish a sculpture using Bethany Arts Community's 3D filament printer and a resin printer on loan. REGISTER NOW Dates: Friday, April 1, 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 2, 9 AM […]
Our 2022 Fall Multidisciplinary Residency call is open through April 15. Please join us on Zoom to learn more about a residency at Bethany, meet our Founder, Executive Director, and other members of the BAC community. We are happy to answer your questions about the program and the application process. Register for Webinar March 15th at […]
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 […]
2022 Poets in Residence Poetry Reading April 8 at 7pm REGISTER Bethany Arts Community presents our 2nd annual poetry residency. Honoring the deep and long connection between the arts and poetry, where artists have inspired poets, poets have inspired artists, and the two have created hand in hand, we are pleased to welcome these poets […]
Please join us on April 9 and 10, when 17 Hudson River Potters will offer their decorative and functional art for sale during our Spring Show & Sale! Admission is free. SPRING SHOW & SALE In-Person Show @ Bethany Arts Community: April 9-10, 2022 Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm […]
Please join us on April 9 and 10, when 17 Hudson River Potters will offer their decorative and functional art for sale during our Spring Show & Sale! Admission is free. SPRING SHOW & SALE In-Person Show @ Bethany Arts Community: April 9-10, 2022 Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm […]
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 […]
APPLY NOW! 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 most disciplines, including visual artists in any medium, writers, playwrights, choreographers, musicians, composers, performance artists, filmmakers, and lighting, projection, costume and sound designers. Enjoy an environment where […]
Come see Jo Kreiter and artists as they develop and rehearse the Apparatus of Repair. FREE event REGISTER As part of BAC’s Season of Justice, Jo Kreiter joins us in April and October to develop and present “Apparatus of Repair”, the culminating work in her Decarceration Series. REPAIR brings focus to the concept of restorative […]
Photography Is For the Birds Dates: Saturday, April 23, 2022 between 10:00 AM. and 12 Noon (rain date April 30) # of Participants: 16 Cost: Free REGISTER Come and learn the best techniques for photographing birds. Join wildlife photographer Bill Golden and Bonne Coe for a bird photography workshop on Saturday, April 23, 2022 between […]
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 […]
International Jazz Day Concert April 30th @ 7pm Tickets: $25 BUY TICKETS Beer and wine for sale by Sing Sing Kill Brewery Celebrate International Jazz Day at Bethany Arts Community with a trio of renowned jazz artists featuring saxophonist Dan Blake, pianist/accordionist Vitor Gonçalvez and percussionist Rogério Boccato. These three musical explorers will present an […]
Join Keil Troisi for the performance of Creative Mischief: Doing Good by Being Bad Keil Orion Troisi (of culture-jamming groups The Yes Men and The Fixers) explores trickster-activism techniques that combine comedy, creativity, and surprise to plague evildoers and amplify activist campaigns. REGISTER Artist: Keil Orion Troisi Dates of Residency: May 2 – May 15 […]
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 […]