The Sing Sing Prison Museum and Bethany Arts Community proudly present the East Coast premiere of The Wait Room, an outdoor dance program created by Flyaway Productions of San Francisco to honor the lives of women whose loved ones are incarcerated. A donation of $25 provides you with a Wait Room Pass. This is your […]
Linda Rey is an early stage writer. She will be sharing an excerpted reading of the novel she will be completing while in Residence. Bethany Arts Community’s residency programs are made possible by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government.
Anne Finger will lead a writing workshop for members of the local disabled community. The structure of the workshop fairly open-ended at this point, responding to the community’s needs, rather than imposing a predetermined structure. Prior to arrival, Finger will work collaboratively with to local service organizations to frame a writing workshop that serves members […]
Suzi Takahashi & Kristin Marting (HERE Arts) – “THE STORY BOX” Takahashi and Marting are developing The Story Box, which uses a traditional form of Japanese storytelling called, kamishibai, to compare the lives a Japanese American today to girl living in a 1943 internment camp. They will share an excerpted reading of the work, which […]
Come join multi-talented educator, installation artist and puppet designer Lavinia Roberts who will be facilitating this mask making workshop for participants during her residency at Bethany Arts Community. Lavinia regularly builds masks and puppets for a films and live performance. View Residency > Bethany Arts Community’s residency programs are made possible by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County […]
This intergenerational writing workshop will teach a recurring creative writing workshop, instructing writers how to utilize the news as a source of inspiration in their daily writing. Molly Anders will share an array of tactics and writing exercises to help "get the juices flowing.” The workshop will end with an opportunity to share a few […]
Anne Finger, Author will read a completed essay from that collection, "Walking to Abbasanta," which concerns a trip she made to Sardinia. Anne Finger is a writer of both fiction and creative non-fiction. Her most recent book, a novel, is A Woman, in Bed (Cinco Puntos, 2018). She has also published short story collections and […]
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 […]
ARTOBERFEST CONCERT, AN EVENING OF MUSIC WITH REVERED JAZZ TRUMPETER TED DANIEL also featuring Aisling & Friends with Alan and Ellen Marzelli Ashtyn Nilsen-Barbaree (Artist in Residence at Bethany) Faye Chiao & Tasha Gordon-Solmon (Artists in Residence at Bethany) Date: Saturday, October 5th Time: 7:00pm Location: Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Rd, Ossining, NY 10562 Suggested Donation […]
Bethany Arts Community welcomes Artist in Residence Kyle Marshall Choreography. Join us at Bethany for Open Rehearsal on Oct 10th @ 4pm With the support of DanceForce, Kyle Marshall and 5 of his collaborators will be in residence working on a new piece called A.D. that reflects on Christianity’s influence on the body It will […]
Come join author and poet Janine Joseph for an evening of reading from her second poetry collection, tentatively titled Vulnerability Roadshow. The evening will include an audience Q&A and is part of her residency at Bethany Arts Community. View residency > Bethany Arts Community’s residency programs are made possible by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester […]
Join art historian and teaching artist Dr. Jill Kiefer for this Post-Modern Art history course. throughout the course sessions we’ll be looking at art that developed (largely from WWII forward) that reacts against earlier modernist principles. Five two-hour course sessions starting Saturday, September 14th from 10am – 12 noon (5 consecutive Saturday mornings) Course Description When “postmodernism” actually […]
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 […]
During their residency, Christopher K. Morgan will work with his music and movement collaborators continue to develop a new work, Native Intelligence/Innate Intelligence, is a two-part dance performance incorporating contemporary dance, hula, Hawaiian chant, and original live music. The two parts create a comprehensive picture of the complexities contemporary Native people navigate and move fluidly between, […]
Bethany Arts Community welcomes Artist in Residence Kyle Marshall Choreography. Join us at Bethany for a Work in Progress showing on Oct 12th 6:00pm-7:30pm. With the support of DanceForce, Kyle Marshall and 5 of his collaborators will be in residence working on a new piece called A.D. that reflects on Christianity’s influence on the body It will […]
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 […]
Julia Forrest is looking forward to jumping into the middle of and capture a brand new landscape at Bethany. She likens it to stepping back in time, as if she one of the first historical photographers set out to explore the unknown world, finding her work develops into the surreal environment she is striving 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 […]
But It’s Fiction! An Intimate Dialogue Between Fiction and Real Life Sari Wilson, author of the acclaimed novel Girl Through Glass, shares a behind-the-scenes look at making fiction from life. This talk is an intimate look at one writer’s relationship with the material life gives you. Via three short readings from her debut novel Girl […]
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 […]
Brazilian artist Bruna Amaro dos Santos will be working on an installation project entitled Maneater in which banners will be exhibited with reinterpretations of European art paintings showing women staging victorious scenes in the face of male violence. This exhibition will include an installation of her works and an opportunity to hear her perspectives as […]
Bethany welcomes Artist in Residence, Alyssa Songsiridej Alyssa Songsiridej will lead a generative creative writing workshop about using the Tarot to connect with your interests and inspiration. She will give a very brief explanation of the Tarot and facilitate writing exercises using intuition and the cards. No experience or Tarot deck necessary. https://alyssasongsiridej.com/ Alyssa Songsiridej […]
Christopher Williams will be using his time at Bethany to develop choreography for original versions of two works “Narcissus” and "Les Sylphides” set to scores composed for Diaghilev’s famed Ballets Russes. The evening-length works will re-appropriate themes of ancient myth and folklore to re-imagine the historic scores through a contemporary queer lens. The evening’s program will consist of a work-in-progress showing […]
A Palo Seco Flamenco Company- Rebeca Tomas Tickets: $15 online / $20 at door Featuring a cast of fierce (and female) flamenco dancers and musicians, “Nosotras Somos…” is an original Flamenco production created by artistic director, Rebeca Tomas. The show will pay tribute to female empowerment and showcase choreographies that range from traditional Flamenco to original […]
Hudson River Potters Fall Pottery Show and Sale featuring functional and sculptural ceramic work. Participating Artists: Maggie Chow, Orit Daly, Jeffrey Dean, Lindsey Francis, Susie Gans, Harris Ginsberg, Keith Gordon, Phil Mailman, Judyth Stavans, Vicky Youngman, Sally Spielvogel
TICKETS Theater O Presents: And a Child Shall Lead By Michael Slade This is the heroic and true story of children coming of age in Terezin, the "Jewish city" established by the Nazis near Prague as a way station before the death camps. In the face of unspeakable horror, these children use their determination and […]
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 Arts Community “ART IS COMMUNITY” 2nd Annual Fundraiser Date: November 15, 2019 Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm Enjoy an evening of cocktails, food, performance, exhibit, silent auction and more! Join Bethany Arts Community for our “ART IS COMMUNITY” 2nd Annual Fundraiser. This has been an exciting second year of providing meaningful arts programming to our […]
REGISTER NOW Bronze Metal Clay Jewelry for Beginners with Instructor Barbara Kirby Classes start Oct 1st 7–9pm (eight consecutive Tuesday evenings) During the (8) two-hour classes, participants will learn the process of making jewelry using Metal Clay. Students need no previous knowledge or experience and will have lots of fun creating stunning pieces. Metal Clay […]
Join us for our exhibit opening and share some holiday cheer with us! Come peruse 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. The group show is curated by Ossining artist, Lindsey Francis. The opening […]
TICKETS Theater O by Marjorie Sokoloff The Witch was the fairest one of all first, and she will not be silenced any longer! This updated version of the classic story unveils the villain's perspective, from her tragic childhood to her quest for revenge. So how did the story really go? Join all seven quirky dwarves, […]
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 […]
Theater O Presents Kodachrome By Adam Szymkowicz Feb 6, 7, 8 (7-9pm) at Bethany Arts Community BUY TICKETS Welcome to Colchester, a small town where everybody knows each other and the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. Our tour guide is Suzanne, the town photographer, […]
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 […]
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 […]
(s)mother stays home an (online) exhibition curated by Anna Adler at Bethany Arts Community May 8th - June 7th, 2020 Virtual Opening (via Zoom) : Friday, May 8th, 7-8pm (s)mother gallery + studio open by appt View (s)mother exhibition a reflection on the trials and tribulations an expanded definition a de-romanticizing of the myth of […]