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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:CALL FOR WOOD VENDORS & ARTISANS! WoodFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Call for Wood Artisans & Vendors\nOur vendor/artist application form is open for submissions\nApplication & Approval Required– apply below! \nWoodFest 2026 will be held on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 from 11AM – 4PM with a rain date of Sunday\, May 3\, 2026. Vendors will be able to arrive as early as 9:30AM to begin set-up\, vendors will have until 5PM for load-out. \nWoodFest 2026 aims to create community around all things wood\, from fine arts to construction and beyond. Wood crafters\, artists\, and workers will have space to share their craft and build community with other wood-loving folks. Every year at WoodFest we host live music\, wood/nature-based activities/crafts for kids & adults\, food\, our vendor village\, and always have surprises in store! Our annual WoodFest has seen over 350 attendees and we hope to break that record this year. \n\nVENDOR REQUIREMENTS \n\nVendors are required to bring their own tables\, chairs\, tent (with weights)\, payment processing equipment\, etc. BAC will provide a 10’x10′ space and power hook-up for an additional fee (+$10). \nFor individual artists and small businesses (1-10 employees)\, the cost of tabling is $40. Returning individual/small business vendors from previous years will receive a $10 discount. For all businesses (LLCs\, Corps\, etc.) attending WoodFest\, we require a Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) with Bethany Arts Community Inc. listed as the additional insured. To discuss your business (10+ employees) attending WoodFest and for Sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Nancy Zallo at nancyz@bethanyarts.org.\n\nFor this year’s WoodFest\, we are expanding and deepening our sustainability focus\, we ask that you join us! Please no styrofoam or plastic wrapping\, bags\, bottles\, giveaways or other single use giveaways; any waste producing activities or packaging must be recyclable or compostable.  If you have any questions or need support in preparing for the festival\, please contact Lexi at alexar@bethanyarts.org.\n\nIf you are interested in performing a wood-based demo at your table\, let us know below so we can add you to the demo list for the day.After rolling application approval (usually 1 week after submission) via email from Lexi Rudley\, BAC will invoice payment which will be due Thursday April 23\, 2026 at Noon (We can take payment through check\, cash + credit card (in-person)\, Venmo\, Paypal\, and/or Zelle). COIs will also be requested once application is approved and a sample COI will be sent\, they are also due by Thursday April 23\, 2026 at Noon.Space is limited & first come\, first served\, so apply early to save yours. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact Lexi at alexar@bethanyarts.org. \nClick Here to Apply!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/woodfest26vendors/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Call for Teen Artists! BAC + ENU Builds Teen Arts Residency 2026-2027 - Application Open
DESCRIPTION:Call for Teen Artists!\nOur applications are open for the BAC & ENU Builds 2026-27 Teen Arts Residency open to rising high school juniors and seniors in the NY-NJ-CT tri-state area.\n\n\nBethany Arts Community (BAC) offers residencies to emerging and established artists for the development of both new works and works-in-progress. In partnership with ENU Builds\, we identified a need across our communities to build a residency for the most emerging artists: high school artists of all mediums. \nENUBuilds and the Bethany Arts Community are thrilled to be hosting the 4th Annual Teen Arts Residency. The 1st Teen Arts Residency in February 2024 welcomed seven local students to Bethany for three days. Over the course of three days\, students had time and space to work on their craft\, collaborate with one another\, and learn from a mentor. From this original cohort\, our Annual Teen Arts Residency continues to grow. Currently\, the program is split up over two 4-day portions of the residency over the academic year\, taking on up to seven high school Juniors and Seniors. \nThe 4th Annual Teen Arts Residency will take place in both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. One cohort will be selected to participate in both the Fall and Spring portions of the residency. During the Fall portion of the residency\, artists will be encouraged to explore their discipline\, while brainstorming and settling on a project idea. During the Spring portion of the residency\, students will continue to work on and eventually share their project(s). \n\nIn applying\, students must be able to commit to attending both portions of the residency. \nELIGIBILITY: This residency is open only to rising high school juniors and seniors (Class of 2027 & 2028) in the NY\, NJ\, CT tri-state area.  \nArtists are provided room & board and a studio conducive to their artistic medium and/or project. \nThere is no cost to apply or to participate.  \nResidency Dates: November 5-8\, 2026 & March 11-14\, 2027\nApplication Open: January 22\, 2026\nApplication Due: May 26\, 2026 by 11:59PM EST\nNotifications: June 16\, 2026 \nTo check out our grounds and more\, visit our website at www.bethanyarts.org.  \nIf you have questions or concerns about accommodations for your artistic practice\, please email: submit@bethanyarts.org. \nClick Here to Apply!
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/teenartsapp2627/
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SUMMARY:Call for Artists! 2026 Fall Multidisciplinary Residency Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:Please read all guidelines and application instructions carefully\, incomplete applications or submissions that exceed outlined content limits will not be considered. Please only apply to this residency if you can stay in residence from date start to date end. \nApply Here!  \nBethany Arts Community (BAC) offers residencies to emerging and established artists for the development of both new works and works-in-progress. BAC welcomes artists working across any discipline and medium\, including visual artists\, sculptors\, writers\, playwrights\, choreographers\, musicians\, composers\, performance artists\, filmmakers\, and more to our Fall Multidisciplinary Residency. Any and all artistic mediums are encouraged to apply. Enjoy an environment where artists from different disciplines and walks of life can work in community and near each other\, creating opportunities for generative collaboration and cross-pollination. \nResidents will be surrounded by uninhibited creativity during their time at BAC\, in the form of other Multidisciplinary Residents\, local studio artists\, BAC staff and board members\, those presenting programs on campus\, and more! \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 engage with the local community in Ossining and Westchester County\, and for the local community to engage with artists through their work. \nThe Fall Multidisciplinary Residency runs for one\, two-week session of 12 artists from September 22 – October 6\, 2026. Artists are provided room & board\, a private studio conducive to artists’ medium and/or project\, 3 basic meals a day*\, and a $225 stipend per week 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 and are 21 years or older. \n*Please note for the 3 meals a day included during the residency\, Bethany Arts Community is only able to accommodate for vegan\, plant-based\, vegetarian\, dairy-free\, and/or gluten-free diets. Please contact submit@bethanyarts.org with any questions or if you have any further allergies/dietary needs not listed. \nRegarding Artist Teams/Groups/Collaborations: Artist team applications will only be considered for groups up to 3 members. \nApplications Open: February 5\, 2026\nApplication Deadline: May 6\, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST\nLetters of Recommendation Deadline: May 13\, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST \nAs letters of recommendation (LORs) requests are sent out at the time of application submission\, we give applicants another week to ensure that their LORs are in. The person you request your LOR from will receive an email from Submittable\, prompting them to upload your letter of recommendation. Please ensure your LOR is submitted by this deadline to be considered for this residency.  \nThere is one letter of recommendation and one reference (not the same person who wrote the LOR) are required to be considered. \nYour LOR and your reference should come from someone who can speak to your artistry\, character\, and integrity. This recommender should be a non-familial related person. \nNotifications: June 26\, 2026 \nWe will be hosting four office-hour style Q&A sessions for this residency application on\nThursday\, February 26\, 2026 4:30-5:30PM EST\nThursday\, March 26\, 2026 1-2PM EST\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 3-4PM EST\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 7-8PM EST \nIf you’re interested in attending any of these sessions\, please email submit@bethanyarts.org for the Zoom link with your name and the session you would like to attend. Attending these sessions will not impact the selection process for residency. It is recommended prior to attending these sessions\, the artist opens a Submittable account and reads through the application– some questions may be answered! Bring questions pertaining to the application\, work guidelines\, or residency stay to these office-hour style Q&A sessions! \nTo check out our grounds\, other residency programs\, and more visit our website at www.bethanyarts.org. \nIf you have concerns about accommodations for your artistic practice\, please email: submit@bethanyarts.org \nIf you have issues using the submission form\, please contact Submittable. \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\, Westchester County Board of Legislators\, The New York Community Trust Westchester\, ArtsWestchester\, and the Westchester County Government.
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LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 Residencies,Artist Call,Creative Writing,Dance,Fall Multidisciplinary 2026,Film,Music,Performance,Photography,Poetry,Residencies,Sculpture,Storytelling,Theater Makers,Visual Art
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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/capturedlegacy2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Tell Your Story - 2-Day Storytelling Workshop + Storyteller Showcase with Kona Morris
DESCRIPTION:Tell Your Story! – SOLD OUT\n2-Day Storytelling Workshop + Storyteller Showcase\nwith Instructor Kona Morris\nWorkshop Dates: Monday\, March 2 & Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026 6:30-8:30PM\nStoryteller Showcase: Saturday\, March 7\, 2026 7PM (Public tickets on sale soon!)\nWorkshop Fee: $160.00 \nRegister Here!  \nStorytelling encompasses every person on the planet\, no matter your background\, field of study\, or walk of life. Join writer and storyteller Kona Morris (The Moth\, PBS’s Stories From The Stage\, RISK!) for a special 2-day workshop that will guide you through the process of composing and structuring your stories for any audience. From job interviews to wedding speeches\, it is important to feel confident to share your stories because YOUR STORY MATTERS. Learn how to craft your own life experiences into a polished\, first-person narrative that you can share with family\, friends\, and at storytelling events. Open to all experience levels! \nWorkshop registration comes with the opportunity to perform at our Storyteller Showcase on March 7 and one ticket for a person of your choosing. \n“Great stories happen to those who tell them.” -Ira Glass \n \nAbout The Curriculum\nIn the first class\, we will dive into the art of storytelling with several unique “story mining” exercises that are designed to help you remember the details of the most exciting and important\nstories in your life\, so you will have a long list of stories to work with. We will also cover effective storytelling structures\, such as the format for the most successful stories on The Moth\nRadio Hour\, which are designed for optimal audience engagement. We will look at examples of different story structures and how to apply them to your own stories. We will also discuss the\nimportance of a strong ending\, and how to tailor it for your specific audience and purpose. \nFor the second class\, you will bring a draft of one of your developing stories\, and we will dive into techniques for how to tell it to an audience. We will cover tips for overcoming stage fright\,\nand how to make your story as engaging as possible. You will get practice telling your story and be provided with constructive feedback for how to make it more impactful. \nAt the Storytelling Showcase\, you will have the opportunity to tell your own story in front of an audience! \nRead some incredible reviews about Kona’s Pasadena Playhouse Storytelling Workshops here! \n“We cannot imagine ourselves without storytelling\, because the self is a story.” – Margaret Atwood \nAbout Kona\nKona Morris is a storyteller\, writer\, and educator. She has won The Moth StorySLAM in New York City\, Boston\, and Los Angeles\, and she came in first place for the Ojai Storytelling Festival\nStory Slam\, which was judged by Featured Tellers from the International Storytelling Festival. Kona has performed on national television shows and podcasts\, including Stories From The\nStage (PBS)\, the RISK! podcast\, and AITApod. She starred in Denver’s Live Drunk History Comedy Troupe\, where she was Editor-in-Chief of Fast Forward Press and spent 14 years\nteaching literature\, mythology\, and creative writing courses to college students. Kona’s stories\, articles\, and prose poems have appeared in a variety of publications\, and she has been featured at\nliterary readings\, writing conferences\, storytelling events\, and comedy shows around the world. Kona offers private coaching sessions and teaches storytelling craft workshops to inspire others\nto tell their stories. For more information\, please visit: KonaMorris.com
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/storytelling032026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Rehearsal with GRAMMY Award-Winning Ensemble Alarm Will Sound
DESCRIPTION:Open Rehearsal with GRAMMY Award-Winning Ensemble Alarm Will Sound\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026 5:45-6:30PM\nRegistration required\, RSVP above! \nJoin us to observe a special open rehearsal with the GRAMMY Award–winning ensemble Alarm Will Sound and acclaimed singer-songwriter serpentwithfeet. \nThis rehearsal offers a rare opportunity to witness the creative process behind a collaborative performance that blends contemporary classical music\, poetry\, and R&B-influenced songwriting. The artists will be preparing a program centered on collaboration and storytelling\, including a performance of Julius Eastman’s seminal work Stay On It\, reimagined with serpentwithfeet as vocalist and narrator. \nThe rehearsal will explore a continuous set Alarm Will Sound and serpentwithfeet will perform at the University of Pennsylvania. That set weaves together spoken poetry\, music\, and projected video. serpentwithfeet will share newly written text and poetry alongside readings connected to Eastman’s work\, while the ensemble gradually builds into the electrifying musical textures of Stay On It. The performance will also feature “invoice\,” one of serpentwithfeet’s own songs\, newly orchestrated for Alarm Will Sound. \nOpen rehearsals offer a unique window into how artists shape a performance: experimenting\, refining ideas\, and building the musical and theatrical connections that audiences will ultimately experience on stage. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this informal and inspiring glimpse into the collaborative process. \nLearn more about Alarm Will Sound here! \nPhoto Credit: Nir Arieli – Alarm Will Sound @ Irish Arts Center 2024 \nThis event is a 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.
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SUMMARY:ONE OF YOUR BEST - KMAA All-Member Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:ONE OF YOUR BEST\nKMAA All-Member Show 2026\nMarch 13 – April 6\, 2026\n\nThe Katonah Museum Artists’ Association is proud to present ONE OF YOUR BEST — a celebration of the strength\, range\, and vision of our artist community.\n\nEach participating member has selected one work that represents their strongest voice right now — a piece that embodies growth\, mastery\, risk\, or personal breakthrough. Together\, these works form a powerful snapshot of who we are as artists in this moment. \nWe are thrilled to showcase the extraordinary talent of our KMAA community at Bethany Arts Community. \nExhibition Dates: March 13 – April 6\, 2026\nOpening Reception & Artist Talk: Saturday\, March 14 1–3 PM \nJoin us for the reception and stay for a special artist talk featuring participating artists discussing their work and creative process. It’s a beautiful opportunity to connect directly with the makers behind the work. \nCome celebrate this vibrant collective expression of “our best.” We can’t wait to see you there. \nGallery Hours\nMonday-Saturday 10AM-4PM\n(Please note we are closed on Saturday\, March 21 for a private event) \nImage Credit: “Gordon” by Kara Wilson\, image courtesy of KMAA.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/kmaa2026/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Open Mic @ Hudson Valley Books for Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic @ Hudson Valley Books for Humanity\nDate & Time: Friday\, March 13\, 2026 7:30-9:30PM\nLocation: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity\, 67 Central Avenue\, Ossining\, NY 10562\nSuggested Donation: $10-20\nDoor Proceeds go toward host\, performers\, and Bethany Arts Community.  \nJoin Hudson Valley Books for Humanity and Bethany Arts Community for our monthly Poetry/Spoken Word/Music Open Mic. Come on by to Hudson Valley Books for Humanity this 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.   \nHOW IT WORKS\nPerformer sign-up occurs between 7-7:30PM. Performers will be unable to sign-up before 7PM or after 7:30PM.    \nWe accept up to 15 performers per Open Mic\, up to 5 minutes each on the mic.   \nOUR COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS\nTo help nurture a space of respect\, validation\, and welcoming:  \n\n We’re here to share space\, build community\, and support each other.\n Performers: respect the 5-minute time limit and be mindful of your timekeeper.\n If you like something\, make some noise! Snap your fingers\, stomp your feet\, clap\, whatever feels right to you.\n We encourage you to get to know your seat neighbors. Connect and build community. \n\nOpen Mics take place the 2nd Friday of every month.   \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/openmichvmar1326/
LOCATION:HUDSON VALLEY BOOKS FOR HUMANITY\, 67 Central Ave\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Open Mic,Performance,Poetry,Program,Reading,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception & Artist Talk: ONE OF YOUR BEST - KMAA All-Member Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:ONE OF YOUR BEST\nKMAA All-Member Show 2026\nOPENING RECEPTION & ARTIST TALK: Saturday\, March 14 1-3PM\n\nThe Katonah Museum Artists’ Association is proud to present ONE OF YOUR BEST — a celebration of the strength\, range\, and vision of our artist community.\n\nEach participating member has selected one work that represents their strongest voice right now — a piece that embodies growth\, mastery\, risk\, or personal breakthrough. Together\, these works form a powerful snapshot of who we are as artists in this moment. \nWe are thrilled to showcase the extraordinary talent of our KMAA community at Bethany Arts Community. \nExhibition Dates: March 13 – April 6\, 2026\nOpening Reception & Artist Talk: Saturday\, March 14 1–3 PM \nJoin us for the reception and stay for a special artist talk featuring participating artists discussing their work and creative process. It’s a beautiful opportunity to connect directly with the makers behind the work. \nCome celebrate this vibrant collective expression of “our best.” We can’t wait to see you there. \nGallery Hours\nMonday-Saturday 10AM-4PM\n(Please note we are closed on Saturday\, March 21 for a private event) \nImage Credit: “Gordon” by Kara Wilson\, image courtesy of KMAA.
URL:https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/kmaa2026orat/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Community\, 40 Somerstown Rd.\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Visual Art
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