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SUMMARY:Call for Poets! Poetry Residency 2024 Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:Call for Poets!\n\n\nTo apply\, see our Submittable page: https://bethanyarts.submittable.com/submit \n\n\n\nIn recognition of the 28th anniversary of National Poetry Month in April 2024\, Bethany Arts Community (BAC) in Ossining\, NY is offering its fourth annual residency focused on poetry. \n\n\n\n\nBethany Arts Community designs its residencies to allow artists to enjoy an environment where artists from different disciplines can work near each other\, creating opportunities for cross-pollination\, collaboration\, and connection. Residents will find both solitude and community with a small cohort of other poets and artists sharing the residency. Residents will be surrounded by uninhibited creativity during their time at BAC\, in the form of other Poetry Residents\, local studio artists\, BAC staff and board members\, those presenting programs on campus\, and more! \n\n\n\n\nA unique component of residencies at BAC is Community Programming. As part of a residency\, we ask each artist to develop and facilitate a Community Program related to their residency plan. This part of the residency is an opportunity for artists to share with the local community in Ossining and Westchester County\, and for the local community to engage with artists through their work. \n\n\n\n\nThe Poetry Residency is for one week\, Wednesday\, April 24th to Wednesday\, May 1st\, artists are provided room & board\, a private studio\, 3 basic meals a day (see note below)\, and a $225 stipend upon completion of the residency. Artist is responsible for transportation to and from BAC and any supplies or materials needed for their practice. We ask that you only apply if you can stay for the entire length of this residency. \nPlease note for the 3 meals included during the residency\, Bethany Arts Community is only able to accommodate for vegan\, plant-based\, vegetarian\, dairy-free\, and/or gluten-free diets. We are currently unable to accommodate severe allergies (celiac’s disease\, tree nut allergy\, peanut allergy\, etc.) and other commonly-used ingredient allergies (garlic\, allium allergy\, etc). Please contact submit@bethanyarts.org with any questions or help making arrangements if you have an allergy. \n\n\n\nApplication Deadline: January 15\, 2024 at 11:59PM EST\n\n\nLetters of Recommendation Deadline: January 22\, 2024 at 11:59PM EST\n\n\nAs letters of recommendation (LORs) are sent out at the time of application submission\, we give applicants another week to ensure that their LORs are in. Please ensure your LORs are submitted by this deadline to be considered.\n\n\nNotifications: February 16\, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\nTo check out our grounds\, other residency programs\, and more visit our website at www.bethanyarts.org.\n\n\nIf you have concerns about accommodations for your artistic practice\, please email: submit@bethanyarts.org\n\n\n\nIf you have issues using the submission form\, please contact Submittable. \n\n\n\nBethany Arts Community residency programs are made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts\, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature\, and ArtsWestchester.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/callforpoets24/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 Residencies,Artist Call,Poetry,Poetry Residency 2024,Residencies
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SUMMARY:Call for Emerging Artists! Emerging Artist Fellowship 2024 Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:Call for Emerging Artists!\n\n\nTo apply\, see our Submittable page: https://bethanyarts.submittable.com/submit\n\n\n\n\nIn 2022\, Bethany Arts Community (BAC) identified the need and opportunity to support a longer-term fellowship specifically for emerging artists ages 21+. In 2024\, BAC welcomes their Emerging Artist Fellowship\, running in two cohorts from May 2 to September 2\, 2024 and July 8 to November 8\, 2024.\n\n\n\n This fellowship is designed to offer a creative home to emerging artists as they transition and deepen their professional careers and artistic practice. With provided support from BAC\, Emerging Artist Fellows will be able to devote uninhibited energy towards creativity. \n\n\n\n Emerging Artist Fellows will be in a community of artists and culture workers from a broad range of disciplines\, including our Fall Multidisciplinary residents\, local studio artists\, BAC staff and board members\, those presenting programs on campus and more! In addition\, EA Fellows will be invited to participate in education and enrichment programs\, curatorial planning\, and peek into the “back-end” of art institutions.\n\n\n\n Bethany Arts Community strives to empower the voices of emerging artists in shaping their own careers and future programs at BAC and beyond.\n\n\n\n The Emerging Artist Fellowship cohorts run for about eighteen weeks each\, May 2 to September 2\, 2024 and July 8 to November 8\, 2024. Artists are provided room & board\, a private studio\, and a $250 stipend per week. Meals will only be provided during other residency programs\, approximately 5 weeks of the Emerging Artist Fellows. Artist is responsible for transportation to and from BAC and any supplies or materials they may need for their practice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYOUNG ARTIST FELLOW REQUIREMENTS\n– 4 month commitment \n– 10 hours per week on average supporting Bethany program development\n         – This may include\, but is not limited to camp help\, administrative tasks\, meal prep\, kitchen\, and cleaning support during other residencies.\n\n\n– Community Program: This free-to-the-public program will be of the Emerging Artist Fellow’s design with support from BAC. \n\n\n– Support and interact with other artists-in-residence\, studio artists\, and staff \n\nELIGIBILITY\n– 21+ years of age \n– Have a current artistic practice and goals \n– Interest in community building & engagement \n– Potential to benefit from the fellowship\n\nAPPLICATION PROCESS\n– Submittable application with 2 letters of recommendation\, submitted by recommenders by application deadline. \n– Upon selection\, an interview with Bethany Arts Community panel may be requested.\n\n\n\nSELECTION PROCESS\n– All applications will be reviewed by the Emerging Artist Fellowship Selection Committee.\n– Applications may be submitted between December 16\, 2023 to January 23\, 2024.\n\n\n\nApplications Open: December 16\, 2023 \nApplication Deadline: January 23\, 2024 at 11:59PM EST\nInterview Notifications: February 13\, 2024 \nInterview Period: February 14-28\, 2024 \nFinal Notifications: March 1\, 2024\n\n\n\n To check out our grounds\, other residency and fellowship programs\, and more visit our website at www.bethanyarts.org.\n\n\nThis residency is made possible by the Westchester Community Foundation. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/callforea24/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 Residencies,Artist Call,Film,Music,Performance,Photography,Poetry,Pottery,Sculpture,Storytelling,Theater,Visual Art,Young Artist Fellowship 2024
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Open Rehearsal of 'Black Dancing Bodies: SpeakingMyMind' with the Ladies of Hip Hop
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\nJoin the Ladies of Hip-Hop for an Exclusive Open Rehearsal of ‘Black Dancing Bodies: SpeakingMyMind’\nDate & Time: Monday\, January 8\, 2024 6-7PM \nBe a part of an behind-the-scenes experience as the dynamic dance collective\, Ladies of Hip-Hop\, prepares for their at the highly-anticipated Works & Process at the Guggenheim world premiere of ‘Black Dancing Bodies: SpeakingMyMind’.  \n‘Black Dancing Bodies’ is a compelling and thought-provoking performance that explores the profound intersection of black culture\, identity\, and movement. By attending this rehearsal\, you will gain unique insight into the artistic process that fuels this groundbreaking work\, offering a glimpse into the dedication\, passion\, and talent that brings ‘Black Dancing Bodies’ to life. \nFollowing the rehearsal\, don’t miss the chance to engage with the artists themselves during an insightful and interactive artist talkback session. Hear directly from the choreographers\, dancers\, and creators as they share their inspirations\, challenges\, and the artistic vision behind ‘Black Dancing Bodies.’ This is your opportunity to ask questions\, delve into the creative process\, and deepen your connection with the performers. \nBlack Dancing Bodies Project: ‘SpeakMyMind’\nPart of an ongoing performance and documentary effort focused on Black women in street and club dance culture\, this session of The Black Dancing Bodies Project continues to explore the power of the “choreopoem\,” a word coined in 1975 by playwright and poet Ntozake Shange (for colored girls who åhave considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf). In SpeakMyMind each member of the collective responds to the question\, “If I could speak my mind\, what would I say?” In this world premiere\, experience new writings\, music\, and movement spanning dance styles from African to waacking\, vogue\, hip-hop\, and house\, all curated under the direction of Michele Byrd-McPhee. \n‘Black Dancing Bodies: SpeakingMyMind‘ was commissioned by Works & Process\, developed in Works & Process LaunchPAD residencies at Bethany Arts Community (2022\, 2023\, and 2024) and Catskill Mountain Foundation (2022)\, and Office Hours Residency at The Kennedy Center (2023). Iterative performances have taken place at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, Jacob’s Pillow\, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts\, the National Gallery of Art\, SummerStage\, Dancers Responding to AIDS Hudson Valley Dance Festival\, and New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.  \n‘Black Dancing Bodies: SpeakingMyMind’. is a 2023 New England Foundation for the Arts’s National Dance Project grantee\, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Foundation and Mellon Foundation.  \nThe Black Dancing Bodies Project  work is made possible with the support of the NEFA National Dance Project Production Grant. \nWorks & Process Underground Uptown Dance Festival: Ladies of Hip-Hop: SpeakMyMind (premiere)\nSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum\nJanuary 13\, 2024 3–4 pm EST\nJanuary 13\, 2024 7–8 pm EST\nTICKETS TO THE PREMIERE:\nhttps://www.guggenheim.org/event/works-process-ladies-of-hip-hop-speakmymind  \nTHE DANCE COMPANY\nLadies of Hip-Hop Dance Collective (LDC)  is an all female intergenerational dance collective that creates dance works illuminating the strength\, power and diversity of  women in Hip-Hop.  Ever present in the work are the freestyle\, cipher\, and call-and-response origins of street and club dance culture\, all while exploring the space of proscenium performance.\n\nUnder the direction of founder Michele Byrd-Mcphee\, Ladies of Hip-Hop Dance Collective (LDC) interweaves the embodied experiences of women\, creating a communal fabric that paints a picture of a more global women experience. Through their work\, LOHH is reclaiming and transforming spaces\, not only in the realm of dance but also within the broader cultural landscape. LDC asks audiences to celebrate the strength\, resilience\, and creativity of women from all walks of life\, while sparking important conversations about gender equality and representation. \n*LDC creates works that celebrate and center feminist narratives examining the intersections of gender\, race\, and resistance. \nWebsite: www.ladiesofhiphop.com / Instagram/Twitter/Tiktok @ladiesofhiphop / Facebook:  www.facebook.com/ladiesofhiphop
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/lohhopenrehearsal/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Mic @ Hudson Valley Books for Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Title: Open Mic\nDate & Time: Friday\, January 19\, 2024 7:30PM\nLocation: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity\, 67 Central Avenue\, Ossining\, NY 10562 \nJoin Hudson Valley Books for Humanity and Bethany Arts Community for our monthly Poetry/Spoken Word/Music Open Mic. Come on by to HV Books for Humanity this month – or any second Friday of the month – and share your latest poetry/spoken word/music projects with a supportive audience.   \nBring your talent\, your works in progress\, and your positive energy to our stage. This event is open to teens and adults near and far. No need to sign up in advance.   \nGoing forward\, our Open Mics will take place the 2nd Friday of every month.  \nAdmission is $5 at the door. Door revenue is shared among performers.  \nCo-hosted by Hudson Valley Books for Humanity\, a welcoming space to build community through books and art. \nFind Hudson Valley Books for Humanity on social media @hudsonvalleybooksforhumanity\, on their website hvbooksforhumanity.com\, or visit them at 67 Central Avenue\, Ossining\, NY 10562.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/openmichvjan19/
LOCATION:HUDSON VALLEY BOOKS FOR HUMANITY\, 67 Central Ave\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Souper Supper 2024
DESCRIPTION:Souper Supper 2024 with Ossining Arts Council and Bethany Arts Community\nDate & Time: Saturday\, January 20\, 2024 6-8PM\nTickets: $40.00 \nThe Ossining Arts Council and Bethany Arts Community announce Souper Supper 2024\, to take place on Saturday\, January 20 from 6-8 PM at Bethany Arts Community. The Souper Supper is a community building event where participants may select a ceramic soup bowl made by local potters and share a warm meal of soup\, salad and bread with other art lovers while enjoying live music by Tom Heany with guest Nancy Carmichael. \nThis is OAC’s fourth Souper Supper event\, which was very popular when held at the Steamer Gallery before the pandemic. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased on the Bethany website\, and beer/wine can be purchased at the event.  Proceeds from this event will support Bethany’s and OAC’s charitable arts activities. \nAbout Ossining Arts Council\nThe Ossining Arts Council promotes and showcases the talent of all artists\, whether professional or amateur\, to unite diverse talent and to demonstrate that art is an important\, vital and life-affirming force for good – both in the life of a community and in the life of each individual it touches. \nLearn more about the Ossining Arts Council here.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/soupersupper2024/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:They Promised Her The Moon by Laurel Ollstein Presented by Theater O
DESCRIPTION:Theater O Presents… “They Promised Her The Moon” by Laurel Ollstein\nJanuary 25-27\, 2024\nGet your tickets here! \nThe first American woman to test for space flight\, Jerrie Cobb\, steps into an isolation tank for a record-breaking nine hours as her memories unfold before her\, from learning to fly a plane as a child in Oklahoma to testifying in Congressional hearings about the under-the-radar all-female Mercury 13 space program. They Promised Her the Moon is a compelling drama about the challenges of sisterhood and fighting for the greater good\, based on a true story. \nTo learn more about Theater O\, visit their website: www.theatero.org
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/theaterojan24/
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SUMMARY:Drink and Draw with Peter Leeds - January 25
DESCRIPTION: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 those who have never tried\, but always wanted to try their hand at life drawing\, to attend.  \nWe will have a (nude) figure model for 2.5 hours posing for the group. Bring your own art supplies. BYOB. Any and all mediums are encouraged!   \nThursdays\, January 25\, February 29\, March 21\, April 25\, May 30\, June 27\, 2024 7 PM – 9:30 PM\nAges: 21+\nCost: $20  \nAbout Peter\nPeter Leeds is a New York traditional artist based out of Westchester. His primary focus is anatomical studies with contemporary color theory. His work has been a range of murals\, still life\, landscape\, and portraits. 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/drinkanddrawjan25/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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