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SUMMARY:ORDER YOURS: Captured Legacy: Bethany Arts Community Black History & Culture Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:Over the past four years\, the Bethany Arts Community Black History & Culture Exhibit has illuminated untold stories\, honored local trailblazers\, and brought to life the Black experience through powerful storytelling\, gallery displays and community voices. Year after year\, visitors asked\, “How can we have access to this material?” \nNow\, for the first time ever….you can! \nThis commemorative book is more than a collection. It’s a living archive. A powerful tribute. A testament to the legacy that was built\, curated\, and celebrated here. It captures the stories that shaped our communities; many of which have never been documented in this way before. \nPlease Note: ORDERS WILL BE OPEN UNTIL SOLD OUT. We now offer shipping for this book for an additional $10.00– there’ll be an option at check out. Pick-ups are ready once you order\, we are open Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM (unless otherwise stated on our social media channels). \nOrder your copy today! \nORDER HERE!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/capturedlegacy/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHM Tour,Black History Month,Creative Writing,Exhibit,Reading,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:"Home Is Where The Art Is" - Peter Leeds - Studio Artist Showcase
DESCRIPTION:“Home Is Where The Art Is”\nPeter Leeds\nStudio Artist Showcase\nSeptember 1 – October 27\, 2025\nReception (in tandem with opening for “I’M SCARED TOO”): Friday\, October 10\, 2025 6-8PM\nGALLERY HOURS: Mon – Fri 10AM – 4PM \n\n\n\nPeter Leeds is a contemporary traditional painter based in Westchester\, NY\, whose work is rooted in realism and infused with heartfelt storytelling. Born and raised in suburban Long Island in the 1980s\, Peter grew up in a blue-collar household where education\, hard work\, and family values shaped his life. His father\, an elementary school teacher\, and his mother\, an emergency room nurse\, surrounded him with adventure books of N.C. Wyeth and the art of Andrew Wyeth and Jamie Wyeth. These vivid images of pirates from ‘Treasure Island’\, cloaked characters from ‘Robin Hood’\, and pastoral landscapes sparked his imagination and inspired him to see art as a way to connect generations. \n\n\n\nPeter earned his BFA from SUNY Cortland College and his MFA in anatomical drawing and figurative painting from the New York Academy of Art. He works in oil\, watercolor\, acrylic\, and pencil\, drawing on Old Masters’ techniques\, literature\, and nature to create a visual journal of his life. His personal art often centers on family and friends\, capturing the romance of everyday moments with intimacy and depth. \nIn addition to his studio work\, Peter is known for his large-scale mural commissions in Westchester and New York City. While his public projects are driven by clients\, his private paintings remain deeply personal\, reflecting his belief in the power of art to preserve shared experiences and strengthen bonds. You can also find him working part time at Captain Lawrence Brewing giving tours and promoting the newest beers in the market\, another passion he has as a Beer Sommelier. \n“My images\,” Leeds says\, “are a visual journal of a time in our life that is sometimes long gone.” \nWHY BETHANY\nPeter has been part of the Bethany Arts Community since 2019\, where his journey has expanded far beyond his studio practice. “I’ve been brought into this amazing community not fully realizing how personally important it is for my journey in life\,” he reflects. Within Bethany\, he has been an instructor\, student\, mentor\, guidance counselor\, and even philosopher—roles that have deepened his art and his relationships. \nAs an instructor\, he has taught Painting 101\, Portrait from a Photo\, Creative Drawing\, and the Fundamentals of Anatomical Drawing. Peter takes special pride in hosting his monthly Drink and Draw sessions\, which have fostered a culture of artistic camaraderie and creative exchange. \n“Inspiring others inspires me the most\,” he says. “Bethany has become a place where art is not just created\, but shared\, lived\, and celebrated.” \nFeatured Image: “The Weight of Growing Between Childhood and Change” by Peter Leeds
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/homeiswheretheartis/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Parkinson's Dance Class with Steffi Nossen School of Dance
DESCRIPTION:Parkinson’s Dance Class with Steffi Nossen School of Dance\nDates & Times: Tuesdays 1:30-2:30PM\n2025 – Sept 9\, 16\, 30\, Oct 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, Nov 4\, 18\, 25\, Dec 2\, 9\, 16\, 2025\nNo Class December 23 & December 31\n2026 – Jan 27\, Feb 3\, 10\, 24\, March 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, April 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\, June 2\, 9\, 16\, 2026\nNO CLASS January 6\, 13\, 20\, February 17\, March 31\, 2026\nLocation: Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562\nCost: FREE! \nTo register\, email or call Judith Ross at jgr@steffinossen.org or (914) 328-1900. \nEnjoy a dynamic and fun hour of dance and artistic exploration in a congenial group led by PD Trained Teachers\, with Sheri Cowart\, Wendy Morsberger + Julie Worden. Bring a partner\, friend\, or caregiver. Stand up or sit down as you please. No dance experience needed! Classes address Parkinson’s Dance specific concerns: balance\, coordination\, flexibility\, gait\, and physical confidence while simultaneously developing artistry\, grace\, and creativity. Engage in movement sequences from Ballet\, Jazz\, Modern dance\, musical theater\, folk dance\, tap\, improvisation\, and social dancing. These research backed classes specifically address Parkinson’s concerns; anyone with movement concerns is welcome. \nThe Parkinson’s dance class is based on the internationally acclaimed Dance for PD program\, a collaboration between the Mark Morris Dance Group and Brooklyn Parkinson’s Group. Our teachers are professional dancers trained in the Dance for PD® method. Weekly classes present movement sequences drawn from ballet\, jazz\, modern dance\, musical theater\, folk dance\, tap\, improvisation\, and social dancing to create a dynamic and enjoyable hour of dance and a social experience. Classes address PD specific concerns: balance\, coordination\, flexibility\, gait\, fluidity of movement\, and physical confidence while simultaneously tapping creativity. \nThis program is brought to you by ArtsWestchester\, the Morris & Alma Schapiro Fund\, and the Carvel Foundation. \nAbout Steffi Nossen School of Dance and Center for Movement\nFounded as a modern dance school in 1937 by dance legend Steffi Nossen\, the school\, managed by the not-for-profit Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation offers the highest quality\, developmentally appropriate dance instruction and performance opportunities for all ages and abilities. From preschoolers through seniors\, students have the opportunity to learn a range of dance forms including modern\, ballet\, jazz\, tap\, hip hop\, yoga and composition\, workshops and short courses in world dance forms. The diverse and cross-cultural menu of offerings reflects our philosophy that dance is universal and a unique form of education that develops the body\, mind\, spirit and character. Our engaging conservatory style classes challenge each student to strive for personal excellence in a supportive\, inclusive\, non-competitive environment. Our educationally sound\, sequential curriculum fosters technical growth and exploration through dance. \nAbout Sheri\nSheri Cowart knew she HAD to dance since she was 3 years old\, and she has never stopped! Growing up in California\, Sheri started acting\, singing and dancing professionally at a young age in commercials and television\, and performed with Burch Mann’s American Folk Ballet as a teen. After graduating from Occidental College with a BA in Speech and Drama she embarked on a musical theater career that spanned several decades\, including performing on Broadway\, in national and international tours\, regional theaters\, and in films\, commercials\, television specials and industrials. Sheri’s second act included receiving an MA degree in Occupational Therapy from Mercy College and she was fortunate to have spent 18 years as an OT at Blythedale Children’s Hospital. After training in the Mark Morris Dance for PD program\, Sheri is happy to start her third act teaching Dance for Parkinson classes through Steffi Nossen. \nAbout Wendy\nWendy Morsberger\, trained at School of the Dayton Ballet and Buffalo Ballet Center\, eventually making her way to the Royal Ballet School.  After a performance career\, culminating in the Royal Ballet (England) and Frankfurt Ballet (Frankfurt\, Germany) taught ballet\, pointe and injury prevention at Boston Ballet\, Harvard and more dance schools in Boston and Westchester. A trained physical therapist holding an MS in Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital\, Institute of Health Professionals\, Wendy has trained in the acclaimed Mark Morris Dance for PD program in Brooklyn\, NY.
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LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Listening With” Workshop w/ BAC Artist-in-Residence Alethea Pace
DESCRIPTION:“Listening With” Workshop w/ BAC Artist-in-Residence Alethea Pace\nDATE & TIME: Sunday September 28\, 2025 1-2:30 PM\nLOCATION: Louis Engel Waterfront Park\, 25 Westerly Rd Ossining NY (Ossining waterfront green space in front of stage)\nFor all ages! \nJoin us for a gentle and reflective workshop exploring our relationship with the Hudson River through memory\, movement\, writing\, and storytelling.   \n“Listening With” invites us to slow down and attune to the river—not just as a body of water\, but as a living being with wisdom\, agency\, and its own story to tell. Grounded in the principles of the Rights of Nature movement\, this session\, open to all ages\, invites us to consider the Hudson River not as a resource to be used\, but as a relative\, a witness\, a neighbor\, and a carrier of histories. Together\, we’ll explore what it means to listen to the river—through our bodies\, our memories\, and our imaginations. Participants will engage in guided reflection\, gentle movement\, and embodied writing practices to co-create expressions of care and responsibility for the river.  \nThis event is a Fall Multidisciplinary Residency Community Program. As part of a residency at BAC\, we ask each artist to build and facilitate a Community Program. Community Programs are a unique opportunity for both artists-in-residence and our local community to gather\, engage\, and be in conversation with one another through art. Community Programs are free engagements open to the public and/or in collaboration with a local community partners. Learn more about this year’s Fall Multidisciplinary Residency here!\n \nOur 2025 Fall Multidisciplinary Residency is proudly sponsored by Cedar’s
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/listeningwith/
LOCATION:Louis Engel Waterfront Park\, 25 Westerly Rd\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Residencies,Community Program,Dance,Fall Multidisciplinary Residency 2025,Residencies,Storytelling,Visual Art,Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:I'M SCARED TOO
DESCRIPTION:I’M SCARED TOO\nOctober 4 – November 1\, 2025\nBethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Road\, Ossining\, NY 10562 \nWhat does it truly mean to be scared? \n“I’M SCARED TOO” is a juried multidisciplinary art show that explores what we try to hide in the dark. Featuring 2D work\, 3D work and sculpture\, along with film and soundscapes\, this art show invited artists to show us the strange\, the bleak\, the freaky\, and the weird. \nJoin “I’M SCARED TOO” Curators and Artists for our Opening Reception on Friday\, October 10\, 2025 from 6-8PM\, followed by an Open Mic in collaboration with Hudson Valley Books for Humanity hosted by Co-Curator Lexi Rudley (tickets to the open mic will be on sale soon!). \nCome and visit\, what are you scared of? \nGallery Hours (Starting ARTober 4):\nMonday-Friday 10AM-4PM\nSelect Saturdays: October 4 – During ARToberFest (11AM-4PM)\, October 18 – 12-4PM\, October 25 10AM-4PM 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/imscaredtoo/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Exhibit,I'M SCARED,Music,Photography,Sculpture,Storytelling,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Place-Based Poetry Workshop for Older Adults w/ BAC Artist-in-Residence s.e. zelalem
DESCRIPTION:Place-Based Poetry Workshop for Older Adults w/ BAC Artist-in-Residence s.e. zelalem\nDATE & TIME: Friday\, October 3\, 2025 10AM – 12PMLOCATION: Bethany Arts Community\nFREE Community Program!\n \nJoin BAC Artist-in-Residence poet s.e zelalem in a place-based poetry writing workshop. We will read poets like Ross Gay and Dean Atta to ask\, “What makes a place a home? How do the different places and communities you have encountered make up a unique composite life?”   \nThere will be time for writing poetry\, as well as sharing works written in class. For Older Adults\, ages 55+. All experience levels welcome!   \nABOUT s.e. zelalem\ns.e. zelalem is an Ethiopian-American poet from Virginia\, based out of Brooklyn. She has a background in performance and slam (CUPSI 2018-2019). A Watering Hole fellow\, her publications available and upcoming include Brooklyn Poets (2023 Yawp Poem of the Year)\, the Black Fox Fall 2024 Prize\, and the “Race\, Culture and Space” anthology edited by Marlon Ross and K. Ian Grandison. \nThis event is a Fall Multidisciplinary Residency Community Program. As part of a residency at BAC\, we ask each artist to build and facilitate a Community Program. Community Programs are a unique opportunity for both artists-in-residence and our local community to gather\, engage\, and be in conversation with one another through art. Community Programs are free engagements open to the public and/or in collaboration with a local community partners. Learn more about this year’s Fall Multidisciplinary Residency & s.e. zelalem here!\n \nOur 2025 Fall Multidisciplinary Residency is proudly sponsored by Cedar’s
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/place-based-poetry/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Residencies,2025 Residencies,Community Program,Creative Writing,Fall Multidisciplinary Residency 2025,Poetry,Program,Residencies,Workshop,Workshops,Workshops for Older Adults
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SUMMARY:6th Annual ARToberFest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us us for music\, art\, crafts\, food and family fun!\nDate: ARTober 4\, 2025 (Rain Date: ARTober 5\, 2025)\nTime: 11AM-4PM\nPARKING PASS: $15.00\nPumpkin & Carving Kit Pre-Order: $15.00 (Remaining Pumpkin & Carving Kits are $20.00 day-of)\nPre-order closes on 9/27! To guarantee your pumpkin(s) and carving kit at a discounted price\, pre-order.\n \nBAC’s 6th Annual ARToberFest features visual artists\, live music\, food\, interactive art projects\, pumpkin carving\, and much much more! ARToberfest is a magical & creative experience for ALL ages. The day will include: \n\nPumpkin carving with The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Master Carvers\nFairy house making & Fairy walks throughout BAC gardens + grounds\n“Anxiety project” with Artist-in-Residence Sari Nordman – participate in building tapestries made of recycled plastic!\nTie Dye\nBubbles!\nLawn Games\nBethany BBQ\nIce Cream\nLive Musical Performances w/ Merfolk Band + more\nAnd more!\nWe are thankful to our ARToberfest 2025 sponsors:
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/artoberfest2025/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artoberfest,Music,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:ARToberFest - "Anxiety" Booth w/ BAC Artist-In-Residence Sari Nordman
DESCRIPTION:Anxiety with Artist-in-Residence Sari Nordman @ ARToberFest 2025\nDATE & TIME: ARToberFest\, Saturday\, ARTober 4\, 2025 from 12-3 PM (Rain Date: ARTober 5)\n \nArtist Sari Nordman invites you to participate in her Anxiety project that highlights tapestries made of recycled plastic\, some of them made through social engagement. Anyone with simple knotting abilities can participate.   \nYou can also wear one of the ready-made tapestries and have your portrait taken by Sari.   \nThe project addresses the problems of single-use plastics and how they burden nature and people. Sari accepts plastic film (bags\, packaging materials\, dry food packaging) donations.  \nABOUT SARI\n“My name is Sari Nordman. I am an interdisciplinary ar8st. Native of Finland\, I create public art projects and fiber-art installations. Many of my projects have been informed by climate change.  \nMy work has been exhibited at King Manor Museum\, South Street Seaport and Thomas Cole National Historic Site in New York. My work has received grants from Foundation for Contemporary Arts and New York State Council on the Arts. I have served on environmental artist panels at NYC Climate Week at South Street Seaport\, and COAL+ICE at the Kennedy Center.  \nFor nearly two decades\, I have worked as a teaching artist in NYC public schools. Working in diverse communities has significantly influenced my art practice.  \nI hold a M.F.A. from NYU/Tisch School of the Arts.  \nI make tapestries out of recycled plastic film\, some of them made through social engagement. The tapestry project addresses the problems of single-use plastics and how they burden nature and people. The tapestries are inspired by traditional Finnish wool rugs called ryas. The vibrantly colorful tapestries cap8vate audiences of all ages. The project is suitable for the general public.” – Sari Nordman  \nThis event is a Fall Multidisciplinary Residency Community Program. As part of a residency at BAC\, we ask each artist to build and facilitate a Community Program. Community Programs are a unique opportunity for both artists-in-residence and our local community to gather\, engage\, and be in conversation with one another through art. Community Programs are free engagements open to the public and/or in collaboration with a local community partners. Learn more about this year’s Fall Multidisciplinary Residency here!\n \nOur 2025 Fall Multidisciplinary Residency is proudly sponsored by Cedar’s\n \n 
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/artoberfestanxiety/
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