Join us at Bethany Arts Community for a special presentation on Women in the Arts presented by Dr. Jill Kiefer FREE EVENT: Donations welcomed! Women arts professionals have been referred to as the bargains of our time. 51% of visual artists today are women. Yet, on average, they earn 81¢ for every dollar made by […]
This stage adaptation of the much loved novel, The Outsiders, deals with real people, seen through the eyes of young Ponyboy, a Greaser on the wrong side of life, caught up in territorial battles between the have-it-made rich kids—the Socs—and his tough, underprivileged “greaser” family and friends. In the midst of urban warfare, somehow Ponyboy can’t forget a short poem that speaks of their fragile young lives:
March 29 (full day) 9am-5pm March 30 (full day) 9am-5pm March 31 (half day) 9am-1pm Register as a Day Student for $350 DAY STUDENT Register as a Room & Board Student for $550 Room & Board Students will stay at Bethany Arts Community in comfortable accommodations, in a bucolic, peaceful setting with delicious cuisine served […]
Celebrating “Women’s History Month/International Women’s Day“, this concert features musical performances by women from Ossining and surrounding towns. Starting off with an hour long KIDS show from 4-5pm! Bring the kids and have a great time as they make music and dance with Alexia Tate!! The remainder of the evening kicks off at 6pm. Come […]
Join us for the Opening Reception of our Spring exhibit, Sublime Concepts, on Saturday, April 6 between 7-9pm to meet the artists who would love to engage with you and share curiosities. The exhibition features fine art by 22 emerging and established artists living and working in New York. There is a rich range of […]
Join us April 26th 6-8pm for the Opening Reception for the exhibit: A retrospective celebrating the life and works of local legend, Ed Malsberg, as the artist approaches his 100th birthday. A native of Boston, Edward Malsberg graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art, in 1940; a Fine Arts major. He studied printmaking at the […]
Buy GA Ticket $75 General Admission Buy VIP Ticket $125 VIP Admission Come celebrate and support the return of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company for their second residency at Bethany this June. The evening will feature guest of honor Bill T Jones, who will share thoughts on his company's time at Bethany, the meaningful work […]
REGISTER NOW During the 8 workshop sessions participants will learn the process of drawing. They will be introduced to the elements and principles of art and design and various drawing techniques. We will be using materials like pencil, charcoal, and newsprint and we will use photographs, mirrors, and still lifes for context. There will be […]
Join us May 31st from 7-9pm for the Closing Reception of the exhibit & 100th Birthday Party for the artist, Ed Malberg! The exhibit is a retrospective celebrating the life and works of local legend, Ed Malsberg, as the artist approaches his 100th birthday. A native of Boston, Edward Malsberg graduated from the Massachusetts College […]
Bethany Arts Community will be at the Ossining Village Fair. Stop by our tent to participate in art activities and learn more about us!
Join us June 8th 6-9pm Exhibit Opening Reception Mary Ellis - So Far Pop Art to Abstract Expressionism This exhibition represents the fusion of Mary Ellis' process over a 15 year time span. In her evolution from Pop Art to Abstract Expressionism, Ellis has merged her graphic and Fine Art skills into one expression, […]
Meet the makers: Bill T. Jones and Janet Wong. Join us in an intimate setting for an evening of conversation with choreographer, dancer, writer Bill T Jones, the founder and artistic director of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company and their Associate Artistic Director Janet Wong. Hear from two of the biggest creative forces in contemporary […]
REGISTER NOW Metal Clay Jewelry for Beginners with Instructor Barbara Kirby Classes start May 15th 7–9pm (six consecutive Wednesday evenings) During the (6) 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 is […]
REGISTER NOW 6 CLASS SERIES Join us at Bethany Arts Community for the Modern Movements Art History series with Dr. Jill Kiefer, a six class series focusing on: The Seeds of Modernism; Fauvism; Cubism; Expressionism; Dada; and, Surrealism. Modern Art (with a capital M and a capital A) refers specifically to the art created by […]
Join the creative process with the BTJ/AZ Company! The world renowned Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company will be back in residence at Bethany Arts Community during the month of June. They're seeking volunteers to participate in the creative process of the company's latest work. Participants will be asked to join in the process of making […]
In this Mosaic Basics Workshop, participants have the opportunity to learn about and make their very own mosaic art piece. Students will be shown a variety of examples of both ancient and contemporary mosaics, and receive an introduction to mosaic tools, techniques, and materials. Students will create their own personalized 4” x 4” mosaic to take home and display. Participants will leave with new […]
REGISTER This class is intended for all levels, from beginning to those who may already have experience but would like to brush up on their techniques. The Chicago Mosaic School 1-day mosaic jewelry workshop, students can explore the beauty of miniature expression while creating works of wearable art. Inspired by the beauty of material, students […]
Join us for a rare opportunity to observe the Bill T Jones/Arnie Zane Company rehearsals. FREE Note: There will be 2 locations this year. Location: Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd. Sat. June 8, 5-6p; Tues. June 11, 5-6p Tues. June 18, 3-4p Mon. June 24, 3-4p Wed. June 26, 3-4p Location: Caputo Community Center […]
REGISTER $75 per person This class is intended for those who may already have experience but would like to take glass cutting to the next. The Chicago Mosaic School glass cutting workshop – If you are a student looking to take your glass cutting skills to the next level this 4-hour workshop is for you! […]
From the Anatomical to Artistic Body Moving the Dancer from Inside Out ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: In this two hour workshop, we will explore our understanding of what lies beneath the surface of the body. If you have a body and curiosity for how it works, this workshop is for you! Gain a clearer understanding of […]
A work in progress showing of the Company at Bethany. During the dance company’s residency at Bethany, we are offering a rare opportunity to see a Westchester performance by the world-renowned Bill T Jones/Arnie Zane Company. Get an early look at what they've been working on at Bethany. It will be an entertaining evening of […]
This dance class series, led by members of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, is rooted in the style of the Company as developed by Bill T. Jones and Janet Wong. Students will progress from somatic floor work to standing exercises, technical and creative challenges culminating in lush, expressive phrase work. AGES : 16+ ... […]
Join us for a rare opportunity to observe the Bill T Jones/Arnie Zane Company rehearsals. FREE Note: There will be 2 locations this year. Location: Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd. Sat. June 8, 5-6p; Tues. June 11, 5-6p Weds. June 19, 5-6p Mon. June 24, 3-4p Wed. June 26, 3-4p Location: Caputo Community Center […]
Many of the talented dancers in residence are also working on their own independent projects. Here’s another rare opportunity to see a diverse group of dance professionals sharing the pieces in various stages of development. Join us for a sampling of the different works and hear from the creative talents behind them. Suggested donation: $10
Join us for a short (14-mins) film of highlights from a previous performance of The Wait Room, a site-specific dance honoring women with incarcerated loved ones making its East Coast premier in Ossining, NY. After the screening, join us in a discussion about the realities of families fractured by incarceration including: · Flyaway’s […]
View the open dance rehearsal and view the set as Flyaway Productions prepares to perform The Wait Room. Come join us at the south end of Louis Engel Park, at the motorized set of The Wait Room.
A moving documentary film, “Tre Maison Dasan” follows three boys, each with an incarcerated parent. Panel discussion afterwards. Synopsis Tre Maison Dasan is an intimate portrait of three boys growing up, each with a parent in prison. Directly told through the child’s perspective, the film is an exploration of relationships and separation, masculinity, and coming […]
While at Bethany, modern dance choreographer Hope Mohr and dancer Jane Selna will be developing develop movement material for a work in progress called "Passages." "Passages" honors our ancient and common history: the human body in conversation with the Earth, sound and gravity. The project is a multidisciplinary collaboration between Mohr and Danae Mattes (visual […]
Explore waiting and weighting–two physical states that influenced the creation of The Wait Room. Open to all levels, no previous dance experience required. Bethany Arts Community’s residency programs are made possible by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government.
During her residency, Emily Jo Weiner will immerse herself in her newest project, SHARED SENTENCES, which is a combination of first person storytelling, spoken word, movement and dialogue developed directly from stories by and interviews with a wide range of individuals, each with an incarcerated loved one. Weiner is particularly excited to share her piece […]
The international sensation makes its Westchester Debut! Witness adults sharing their most embarrassing childhood artifacts (journals, letters, poems, lyrics, plays, home movies, art) with others, in order to reveal stories about their lives. Hear grown men and women confront their past with tales of their first kiss, first puff, worst prom, fights with mom, life […]
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 […]