
“i don’t know what’s coming out of my head” by jessica irons
new works by jessica irons Join us for a Bethany Arts Community POP UP exhibit! opening: august 5, 2023 6-8pm gallery hours: sunday, august 6 12 - 3pm, mon-fri august 7-11 10am - 4pm

new works by jessica irons Join us for a Bethany Arts Community POP UP exhibit! opening: august 5, 2023 6-8pm gallery hours: sunday, august 6 12 - 3pm, mon-fri august 7-11 10am - 4pm

new works by jessica irons featuring live music by rachel murphy Join us for a Bethany Arts Community POP UP exhibit! opening: august 5, 2023 6-8pm gallery hours: august 6-11 10-4pm

Back by popular demand, Rebeca Tomas & A Palo Seco Flamenco Company are performing “Flamenco for the Family/Familia”! This family-friendly production features live dance and music in a vibrant and entertaining production full of color, rhythm, and energy. Explanations are intermixed with high-energy performance pieces, as well as plenty of audience participation. Audience members of […]

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 indoors + outdoors at BAC with our open exhibition & grounds! -- At the heart of Bethany Arts Community (BAC) are our local studio artists: the creative and beautiful people who call BAC home. Coming from Ossining and greater Westchester, BAC’s studio artists help shape our community where artists from all walks of […]

Step inside our studio artists' studios, learn about their process, see beautiful works-in-progress and finished pieces, and be in community with us! At the heart of Bethany Arts Community (BAC) are our local studio artists: the creative and beautiful people who call BAC home. Coming from Ossining and greater Westchester, BAC’s studio artists help shape […]

Join us indoors + outdoors at BAC with our open exhibition & grounds! Throughout the day, we will hosted guided exhibition tours with studio artist Dr. Jill Kiefer, Ph.D. Open Studios from 12-2PM -- At the heart of Bethany Arts Community (BAC) are our local studio artists: the creative and beautiful people who call BAC […]

Step inside our studio artists' studios, learn about their process, see beautiful works-in-progress and finished pieces, and be in community with us! At the heart of Bethany Arts Community (BAC) are our local studio artists: the creative and beautiful people who call BAC home. Coming from Ossining and greater Westchester, BAC’s studio artists help shape […]

Join us indoors + outdoors at BAC with our open exhibition & grounds! Throughout the day, we will hosted guided exhibition tours with studio artist Dr. Jill Kiefer. Open Studios from 12-2PM -- At the heart of Bethany Arts Community (BAC) are our local studio artists: the creative and beautiful people who call BAC home. […]

Join us in celebrating our first year participating in UPSTATE ART WEEKEND with local + live music, open exhibition and grounds, and s'more making to kick off the weekend right! -- At the heart of Bethany Arts Community (BAC) are our local studio artists: the creative and beautiful people who call BAC home. Coming from Ossining […]

REGISTER Theater O is back at Bethany in the Summer of 2023 with our much-loved Harry Potter-themed, arts-based camp. Participants will be sorted into houses, and participate in a House Cup competition. Each day participants will do a creative writing assignment with their house, play Harry Potter improv games, create a work of art, and play […]

Image Description: An image of disabled and non-disabled dancers JanpiStar, Alaja Badalich and Louisa Mann leading a workshop. The dancers and participants raise their arms in the air as JanpiStar smiles and speaks behind a black face mask. AXIS Dance Company logo in the top left of the image. Photograph by Nick Flagg Title: Integrated […]

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 […]

Title: Fun Bunch Presents "The Art of Line Dance: Backyard Boogie - Southern Soul Line Dance Review" Instructor: Steve "Fun Bunch" Dillard w/ Guests Rhonda R. Neal, Darlene Johnson Barnaby, and Lil Momma Serrano Date and Time of Class: Saturday, June 24 11AM-2PM Cost: $20 Per Person Come join Steve "Fun Bunch" Dillard, and his […]

Title: On The Nature of Rabbits Work-In-Progress Showing & Discussion Date & Time: Friday, June 16, 6:30-8:30pm Registration Encouraged! Join us on Friday, June 16th at 6:30pm for a work-in-progress showing of Pontus Lidberg’s On the Nature of Rabbits, based on the true story of a young dancer arriving from former East Germany to Paris in […]

the feath3r theory Social Club Date & Time: Thursday, June 15, 2023 6:30-7:30 PM the feath3r theory (TF3T) and Bethany Arts Community invite the local LGBTQ community to a closed discussion with Works and Progress Residents Raja Feather Kelly and performers Sara Gurevich, Chris Bell, Ami Gernux, Ashley Chavonne, Alex Giroux, and Amy Hoang. Community […]

Join us for BAC studio artist, Anne Carpenter's photography solo show "Inside The Lines"! “Inside the Lines” is a collection of photographs that shows just the kinds of details that catch Anne’s eye (that hook her like a fishing line might be more accurate). More than objects or scenes, the lines, shapes and patterns Anne […]

Click Here to Send a Kid to Camp! We believe that every child should have access to the arts and the outdoors, regardless of means. As Bethany’s relationship with our local community has deepened and grown, it has become apparent that there is an increased need for tuition scholarships. Please consider making a donation to […]

Join us for BAC studio artist, Anne Carpenter's photography solo show "Inside The Lines"! “Inside the Lines” is a collection of photographs that shows just the kinds of details that catch Anne’s eye (that hook her like a fishing line might be more accurate). More than objects or scenes, the lines, shapes and patterns Anne […]

GET TICKETS Cobweb is not having a good time as part of Titania's train. She dreams of a life where she plays pranks all day long and doesn't have to be a stuffy, stuck-up fairy in waiting. If only it was a simple as crossing the brook to be part of Oberon’s train! But life […]

GET TICKETS Girl loves boy. Boy loves girl. Dad hates the boy but wants the daughter to be with another... who someone else loves. Magical forest. Crazy actors. Ridiculous fairies. Mixed-up love potions. A donkey’s head. Theater O actors grades 2-5 bring the magic of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream to the stage, with a twist.

REGISTER 4 Sessions: Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10am-1pm Saturday, May 13, 2023, 10am-1pm Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10am-1pm Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10am-1pm *No class on Saturday, May 27 due to Memorial Day holiday Fee: $325 early bird pricing until 3/15 | $350 regular class fee after 3/15 Ages: 16+ Description: During the classes, participants […]
REGISTER FOR DAY STUDENT REGISTER FOR ROOM & BOARD STUDENT Title: Mosaic I Intensive Weekend Workshop Instructors: Chicago Mosaic School staff Dates and Times of Class: Friday, June 2 – Sunday, June 4, 2023 Fri. 7-9 PM, Sat. & Sun. 9AM-5PM Ages: Adult Cost: Day Student - $425 , Room & Board (2 Nights Included) […]

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 […]

“Music creates order out of chaos, for rhythm imposes unanimity upon the divergent, melody imposes continuity upon the disjointed, and harmony imposes compatibility upon the incongruous." - Yehudi Menuhin Harmony, balance, rhythm, and repetition, lyricism, notes of warm and cool, repetition, mark making, and movement. From classical to contemporary, from abstract to surrealism, artists and […]

REGISTER FOR OPEN MIC Third Sundays, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, 2023 3-4:30PM NECS invites you to our monthly Spoken Word Event. We'll have a poetry writing workshop for the first half hour, after which participants will be invited to present their poetry in an open mic fashion. If anyone wishes to […]

A space to unwind, shake loose what is blocked, find your creative flow and move back into connection with your best Self. Guided instruction and a carefully curated playlist combined with your body's own organic movements lead the way in this free-form movement-based process. There is no right way to do it, no choreographed moves. It is open to […]

Installation showing & post chat open to the public, May 13, 2023 7-9pm. Registration Encouraged. Attendees must arrive by 7pm. Installation showing will begin at 7pm and will be followed by post-chat with John Jarboe. Rose: You Are Who You Eat is a work in progress installation of films made at Bethany Arts Community following the […]

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 4-6PM (4pm Wine & Cheese Art Reception | 5pm Concert) The world-renowned Cassatt String Quartet returns to Bethany for an afternoon reverie of music in an intimate setting. The program features Mozart’s last string quartet alongside music by two Black American pioneers, Florence Price and Dorothy Rudd Moore. Florence Price and […]

(s)mother presents Mom Rager: a curated dance party, wellness space, and creative community gathering, for caregivers of the mothering kind, and beyond-- caring is hard, come rage with us. featuring:Music by Oikerry https://www.kerry-cox.com/ Sustenance by Maenad Wellness https://maenadwellness.com/ Bodywork by The Restorative Path https://www.therestorativepath.com/Bag Readings: Fortune Telling Performance by Rakel Stammer https://linktr.ee/rakel.stammer @rakel.makes.mistakes curated by Anna Adler […]

“Music creates order out of chaos, for rhythm imposes unanimity upon the divergent, melody imposes continuity upon the disjointed, and harmony imposes compatibility upon the incongruous." - Yehudi Menuhin Harmony, balance, rhythm, and repetition, lyricism, notes of warm and cool, repetition, mark making, and movement. From classical to contemporary, from abstract to surrealism, artists and […]

Installation open hours, May 12, 2023 5-9PM Open to the public, come by anytime between 5-9PM! Registration not required. Rose: You Are Who You Eat is a work in progress installation of films made at Bethany Arts Community following the gender journey of artist John Jarboe. Viewers will walk through the domestic spaces of Bethany Arts […]

“Music creates order out of chaos, for rhythm imposes unanimity upon the divergent, melody imposes continuity upon the disjointed, and harmony imposes compatibility upon the incongruous." - Yehudi Menuhin Harmony, balance, rhythm, and repetition, lyricism, notes of warm and cool, repetition, mark making, and movement. From classical to contemporary, from abstract to surrealism, artists and […]

Title: African Dance with Gladys Lowe Instructor: Gladys Lowe Dates and Times of Class: 4 Sessions; Sundays, April 16, 23, 30, May 7 (12pm-1pm) Ages: All Ages Cost: $80 Description: This African Dance Class will focus on dance movement, self-expression and identity which offers participants an opportunity to understand specific dance movements and their connection […]
Title: Woodcut Printmaking Workshop Instructor: Jan Smith Castronuovo Date and Time of Class: WoodFest, Saturday, May 6 12-2PM Ages: Ideal for teens 16 and older, or adults, however children supervised by parents/guardians are welcome - kid-friendly materials will be available. Cost: $40 (Admission to WoodFest included) Experience the Art of Woodcut Printmaking with BAC Studio Artist […]

Installation open hours, 10am-4pm (Open as a part of WoodFest 2023) Come by anytime between 10am-4pm! Registration not required. Rose: You Are Who You Eat is a work in progress installation of films made at Bethany Arts Community following the gender journey of artist John Jarboe. Viewers will walk through the domestic spaces of Bethany […]

Saturday, May 6, 2023 10AM-4PM Discover the magic of Bethany Arts Community’s second annual WoodFest! Come experience the joy and wonder of the natural world, brought to life through the skillful hands of artisans. WoodFest has something for everyone, from handcrafted creations, to wood sculpture demonstrations, to wood-crafting activities for all! Enjoy a day of celebration with […]

A space to unwind, shake loose what is blocked, find your creative flow and move back into connection with your best Self. Guided instruction and a carefully curated playlist combined with your body's own organic movements lead the way in this free-form movement-based process. There is no right way to do it, no choreographed moves. It is open to […]

Bethany Tweenz: After-School Art Workshop Dates and Times of Class: 5 sessions; Fri, March 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28 (No Class on April 7); 4:30-6:30 PM Grades: 5-8 Cost: $175 Instructor: Anna Adler REGISTER Description: Join us to co-create an after-school art haven with fellow tweens, facilitated by teaching artist Anna Adler, inspired by […]

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 […]