Art, Intuition & Intention: Conversation and Co-Creation with BAC Artist-in-Residence Ziedah Diata Date & Time: Saturday, September 28, 2024 2 - 4PM “Art, Intuition & Intention: Conversation and Co-Creation with Artist, Ziedah Diata” is an artist talk and guided art-making experience. Ziedah will share her views on “participatory art” as a social connector and as […]
Come Paint Silently With Me with BAC Artist-in-Residence Kate Snow Date & Time: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 10:30AM - 12PM This session is an opportunity to work introspectively on new or existing personal projects in the company of other creatives. Bring your sketchbook, canvas, knitting, sewing, score sheet, works in progress, lists in progress, ideas […]
Lost My Mind, But I Think You Have It (WIP Showing) with BAC Artist-in-Residence Matthew Flatley Date & Time: Thursday, October 3, 2024 2-3:30PM Please join us for a studio showing and discussion of Matthew Flatley’s current work-in-progress ‘Lost My Mind, But I Think You Have It’. Inspired by the common saying ‘one step forward, […]
I'M SCARED October 4-31, 2024 Opening Reception: Thursday, October 10, 2024 5:30-7:30PM What does it truly mean to be scared? What are the shadows that haunt your thoughts? What are the things that keep you awake at night, and what should we genuinely fear? I’m Scared is an exhibition that plunges into the depths of […]
A Housing Thing with BAC Artist-in-Residence Baylee Schmitt Date & Time: Saturday, October 5, 2024 12 - 3PM A collaborative fiber and textile sculpture. Participants are invited to add strips of yarn, ribbon, and fabric to a bare house-like structure. A Housing Thing comes together through community efforts to create a private space with just […]
Open Mic ARTober Edition with Special Host Poroyé Date & Time: Thursday, ARTober 10, 2024 7:30PM Location: Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining, NY 10562 Join Hudson Valley Books for Humanity and Bethany Arts Community for our monthly Poetry/Spoken Word/Music Open Mic. Come on by to BAC this month and share your latest poetry/spoken […]
PEEK-A-BOO (an immersive theatrical romp) By Meghan Covington Directed by Jessica Irons Purchase Tickets Here! Welcome, guys and gals, to the 1920s in Tarrytown, NY. You are invited to the Peek-a-boo flats, a paltry little club nestled on the banks of the Hudson. Here you may imbibe the potions, delight in the dancers, and let your […]
Share Your Story with BAC Artist-in-Residence Kat Sherrell Do you have a story to tell about a place? Do you have experience with mining, engineering, infrastructure building, or rural environments? Have a conversation with BAC Artist-in-Residence Kat Sherrell! Kat is creating a song cycle called MINE which looks at stories from the rural-urban divide […]
Green Drinks: "Sip & Stitch" with BAC Artist-in-Residence Dawn Bisio Date & Time: Thursday, October 24, 2024 7-9PM Location: Sing Sing Kill Brewery - 75 Spring Street, Ossining, NY 10562 Register Here! Learn Sashiko! Sashiko is a traditional Japanese embroidery technique used for repairing clothes and creating a unique style. In this hands-on workshop, visual […]
Stained Glass Workshop with BAC Artist-in-Residence Joseph Cavalieri Date & Time: Monday, October 28, 2024 7 - 8:30PM Joseph Cavalieri, is excited to present a fun and educational workshop all about stained glass. We will start with a quick history of stained glass, then Joseph will demonstrate techniques he uses to make his fun, and […]
“Cooking with My Ancestors: Easter” with BAC Artist-in-Residence Margaret Liston Date & Time: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 7 - 8:30PM A theatrical production, “Cooking with My Ancestors: Easter” is the second installment of Margaret Liston’s food memoir “Cooking with The Ammaccapanes.” She recreates stories and memories of the Easter holidays spent with her big Italian […]
Materiality and Memory with Karen Ami & Pamela Irving of The Chicago Mosaic School Dates & Times: Friday-Monday, November 1-4, 2024 9AM-5PM Cost: $500.00 Register Here! In this 4-day experimental mosaic workshop, artists Karen Ami (US) and Pamela Irving (Australia) bring their expertise and collaborative experience to Bethany to teach Materiality and Memory, a workshop […]
Lecture Performance with BAC Artist-in-Residence Filmmaker Stefan Pavlovic Date & Time: Friday, November 1, 2024 7 - 8PM Stefan Pavlovic, who is developing his second feature film during his time at Bethany Arts Community, will give a lecture performance for the first time, where he is testing voice-overs, text and images from the new film. […]
Gooey’s Toxic Aquatic Adventure, Excerpt Reading and Q&A with BAC Artist-in-Residence Playwright La Daniella Date & Time: Saturday, November 2, 2024 2 - 3:30PM In this puppet-musical, Gooey, a very lonely mermaid, makes an unlikely friend in a rude, mangy rat named Scabby. Together they set out on a journey to the Gowanus Canal, a […]
Beauty Beyond Gender Works by Thomas Evans November 3-15, 2024 This exhibit is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the profound beauty that arises when we honor our true selves. Embracing the freedom to express oneself requires immense courage. Thomas’s art honors that transformative journey. All the subjects in this project […]
The Inspiration, History, and Sounds of MINE: a presentation and Q&A with BAC Artist-in-Residence Kat Sherrell Date & Time: Sunday, November 3, 2023, 10:30-11:30 am MINE (a cycle of songs and scenes) is a musical theater piece that traverses the rural-urban divide through the lens of mining, combining magical realism, satire, and vignettes from the […]
Advanced Mosaic Jewelry Workshop with Casey Van Loon of The Chicago Mosaic School Dates & Times: Thursday & Friday, November 7 & 8, 2024 6-9PM Cost: $190.00 Register Here! In this 2-day workshop, students can explore the beauty of miniature expression while creating works of wearable art. Inspired by the beauty of material, students will […]
Call for Poets! To apply, see our Submittable page: https://bethanyarts.submittable.com/submit In recognition of the 29th anniversary of National Poetry Month in April 2025, Bethany Arts Community (BAC) in Ossining, NY is offering its fifth annual residency focused on poetry. Bethany Arts Community designs its residencies to provide an environment where artists can work near each […]
Title: Open Mic Date & Time: Friday, November 8, 2024 7:30PM Location: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, 67 Central Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562 Join 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 […]
Intro to Stained Glass - Intensive Weekend Workshop with Casey Van Loon of The Chicago Mosaic School Dates & Times: Saturday & Sunday, November 9 & 10, 2024 9AM-5PM Cost: $395.00 SOLD OUT! The art of stained glass has dazzled viewers for over a thousand years, contributing to some of the most stunning architectural displays […]
Cassatt String Quartet Concert Date & Time: Saturday, November 9, 2024 | Doors at 5PM | Concert Starts at 5:30PM Tickets: Adult - $25 | Student/Senior - $20 Join Bethany Arts Community and Cassatt String Quartet in commemorating Veterans' Day with this special concert program. On Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 5:30PM the award-winning Cassatt String Quartet […]
Title: Hudson River Potters 4th Annual Harvest Show & Sale Dates & Times: Saturday, November 16, 2024 10AM-5PM Sunday, November 17, 2024 10AM-4PM Shop the beautiful creations of skilled potters from Westchester and Rockland counties at our live show and sale. Don’t miss your chance to bring home something truly unique! Free Admission! More Info!
Westchester Songwriters' Circle: Presented by Heart & Beat Music Date & Time: Saturday, November 16, 2024 8 - 9:30 PM Tickets: $20.00 Come experience the Nashville tradition of a songwriter circles right here in Westchester! Songwriters sit in the middle, taking turns, playing stories and maybe telling stories about the song, too. One of the […]
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 […]
Join us for Bethany Arts Community's 6th Annual Fundraiser A Thankful Community Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 7PM PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! Enjoy an evening of cocktails, hors doeuvres, live music, art and silent auction! Festive attire!
Journey Dance - Facilitated by Thomas Evans and Tessa Bent Date & Time: Sunday, November 24, 2024 11AM-12:15PM Fee: $25.00 Join Thomas Evans and Tessa Bent for a morning of Journey Dance on November 24th! Journey dance is - A HEALING MOVEMENT PRACTICE - A UNIQUE BLEND OF GUIDED SELF-EXPRESSION - A SUPPORTIVE SPACE TO […]
Printmaking Workshop for Older Adults Date & Time: Friday, December 6, 2024 10AM-1PM Cost: $20.00 Ages: Older Adults & Seniors Registration required. Please register above! In the spirit of the holidays, artists will explore a variety of printmaking processes including Gelli Plate Monotypes, Photo Transfer Painting and Polystyrene printing. Artists will create one of a kind abstract […]
Behind the Music: A Journey into Contemporary Composition with Alarm Will Sound Time & Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024 5:45-7:15PM Join Alarm Will Sound, one of the nation’s leading ensembles for contemporary music, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. This program offers attendees a rare opportunity to observe a working rehearsal of Marcos Balter’s Code-Switching, featuring a […]
Title: Open Mic Date & Time: Friday, December 13, 2024 7:30PM Location: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, 67 Central Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562 Join 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 […]
Open Rehearsal with Full Circle Souljahs Date & Time: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 6:30-7:30 PM Join Full Circle Souljahs for a special open rehearsal as we continue to develop “Algo-rhythm” (previously: Wus Poppin), a celebration of the intergenerational exchange within New York City’s Poppin community. Legendary Boogiers/Poppers Kwikstep and Rokafella are leading a collective of […]
Space Girl by Helen Stanley - Theater O Date & Time: Thursday - Saturday, December 19 - 21, 2024 7:00 PM Purchase Tickets Here! Mary Moon is nine years old and dreams of travelling across the galaxy, just like her brave and brilliant astronaut father. But Mary hasn't seen her dad since last week, and […]
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 […]
Call for Emerging Artists! To apply, see our Submittable page: https://bethanyarts.submittable.com/submit In 2022, Bethany Arts Community (BAC) identified the need and opportunity to support a longer-term fellowship specifically for emerging artists ages 21+. In 2025, BAC welcomes their third Emerging Artist Fellowship, running in two cohorts from May 22 to September 11, 2025 and July […]
Title: Parkinson’s Dance Class with Tara LeVoci and Wendy Morsberger Dates & Times: Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 28, February 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2025 from 1:30-2:30PM NO CLASS ON JANUARY 21, FEBRUARY 18, APRIL 15 Location: Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining, NY […]
SOUNDSCAPES by Claudia Haas & Sarah Kraining - Theater O Date & Time: Thursday - Saturday, January 9-11, 2025 7:00PM Purchase Tickets Here! Lily has synesthesia. She has no idea. At first, she simply thinks that everyone sees colors and shapes when music plays, but by the time she's a teenager, it's clear that others […]
Title: Open Mic Date & Time: Friday, January 10, 2025 7:30PM Location: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, 67 Central Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562 Join 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 […]
Westchester Songwriters' Circle: Presented by Heart & Beat Music Date & Time: Saturday, January 18, 2025 8 - 9:30 PM Tickets: $20.00 Come experience the Nashville tradition of a songwriter circles right here in Westchester! Songwriters sit in the middle, taking turns, playing stories and maybe telling stories about the song, too. One of the […]
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 […]
Souper Supper 2025 with Ossining Arts Council and Bethany Arts Community Date & Time: Saturday, January 25, 2025 6-8PM Tickets: $40.00 Ticket sales will now be open until the event, get your tickets now! Want to pay by check or cash for this event? Email Lexi at alexar@bethanyarts.org or call BAC at (914) 944-4278 to […]
Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open "Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” - African Proverb The 2025 Bethany Arts Community Black History exhibit "Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open" is a transformative journey that our society has long awaited. For […]