As part of BAC’s Season of Justice, Jo Kreiter joins us in October to develop and present “Apparatus of Repair”, the culminating work in her Decarceration Series. REPAIR brings focus to the concept of restorative justice and is grounded in the experiences of people who have been harmed or caused harm. A restorative justice process […]
As part of BAC’s Season of Justice, Jo Kreiter joins us in October to develop and present “Apparatus of Repair”, the culminating work in her Decarceration Series. REPAIR brings focus to the concept of restorative justice and is grounded in the experiences of people who have been harmed or caused harm. A restorative justice process […]
Join Artist-in-Residence Sarah Krohn and reading volunteers as they read excerpts from Sarah's recent work. Following the reading there will be time for feedback regarding the play and Q&A REGISTER Residency Plan: During her BAC residency, Sarah Krohn will research and write TMI: A Play for Eight Actors and a High School Orchestra. Set in […]
Animator Marcie LaCerte will be sharing work-in-progress material of her upcoming animated short film, The Pleasure-Dome, and will be delivering an artist's talk about her work. REGISTER Residency Plan: I will be making progress on my upcoming independent animated short titled "The Pleasure-Dome." I am combining digital character animation with hand-drawn, colored pencil backgrounds. I […]
Join Amber in the creation of a Star Stuff Story. The microphone is your mask and you are a player! Share your voice into the microphone OR just witness how audio storytelling works. With some creative play and collaborative writing, we will cast some characters and record your voice for the Star Stuff Stories podcast. […]
Participants are invited to grapple with language as matter and material, and in sustained artistic lineages. How does language fizz, slip, crack, and sparkle with material presence? Beyond traditional genres of creative writing, how do language forms vex the ways we have taken authorship and audience as understood positions? Our explorations will open toward ways […]
Visual artists explore the relationship between truth and illusion through observation and interpretation. They create illusions that mirror truths in ways that reveal and conceal. Art Educators work to guide their students through the process of exploration and discovery: observing, reflecting, and expressing ways to explore the relationships between truth and illusion. Exhibit Dates: September […]
Friday Sep 30th, join us for a night of music to kick off our month-long celebration of the arts - "ARTober!" Set One: Anne Carpenter & Peter Calo with special guest John Lissauer present "Timeless Singer/Songwriters: The Music of Carly, Joni, Paul and James" Set Two: Cornbread Jam (Americana, blues, folk and rock) ABOUT THE MUSICIANS […]
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 […]
What do frogs, the Hudson Valley, and the jungles of Colombia have in common? Folklore Urbano NYC presents “Brave New Frogs-Los Sapos Valientes,” a multidisciplinary production for kids and adults by the directors of Cumbia for kids/Cumbia for All. Set in a laboratory in the jungles of Colombia’s Pacific coast, Brave New Frogs brings to light […]
In an effort to make this program accessible to all, we ask that you pay what you can per person for each ticket Saturday, September 24, 2022 @ 4:00pm Location: Ossining Waterfront Park Written and performed by Suzi Takahashi and directed by Kristin Marting, The Story Box explores the importance of safeguarding our civil rights through […]
REGISTER Maria "Naja" Richardson Studio Owner, Fat Chance Belly Dance Style Certified Instructor Maria is global dance performer, choreographer and Instructor from Brooklyn, NY now in Linden, NJ. and is a founding member of the world renown troupe, Manhattan Tribal of NYC. After traveling abroad with Manhattan Tribal, Maria branched out creating her own troupe […]
REGISTER Luisa Fuentes, aka Alimaah, has studied the art of belly dance since 2004, beginning her journey with the incredible, world-famous Aszmara (who teaches in Westchester County). As her dance mommy, Aszmara, known all over the world for her folkloric and Turkish interpretations, laid the foundations of shimmies and undulations. Luisa has also been honored […]
REGISTER The Gerudo are known to be a reclusive tribe; this branch is anything but! The Gerudo Vagrants are a dangerously fun fusion duo comprised of two best friends – Andriel and Jessi. Andriel is a certified FCBD (Fat Chance Belly Dance) Style teacher, and proud FCBD Sister Studio. Jessi has roots in Lyrical, Jazz, […]
Come and learn a new way to move! Join us in our rehearsal space for a day of learning and experiencing the multi-cultural art of belly dancing. These classes are FREE and open to everyone—no experience necessary! Registration required. Schedule: REGISTER 10am-11:30am Intro to Hot Pot ITS with The Gerudo Vagrants The Gerudo are known […]
This workshop will use artmaking as a catalyst for storytelling and connection between participants around the themes of pleasure and sensuality, and connection to self-image. Selfies taken with a phone are a super common way of representing ourselves these days, and this workshop asks us to get back to the tactile and create a selfie […]
In an effort to make this program accessible to all, we ask that you pay what you can per person for each ticket Friday, September 23, 2022 @ 6:30pm Location: Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Rd, Ossining, NY in the Peace and Love Garden (outside gallery 1) Written and performed by Suzi Takahashi and directed […]
Artists Jamison Curcio and Sarah Foucher plan to engage visiting artists and local community members through a work-in-progress and audience feedback community potluck dinner. They hope to create an interactive and welcoming space for all. In this, they want to invite community members to dive into each other’s meals and deepen conversation with us and […]
In this workshop participants are encouraged to explore technique of creating artwork using cardboard, paper, ordinary objects and photographs. With the help of these simple materials we will make mixed media installation where ordinary objects become transformed into precious carriers of experience and memories. The workshop doesn’t require previous experience in this technique. It is […]
Join us September 21, 2022 at 7pm for a conversation about the importance of restorative justice and the creative process as they contribute to alternatives to the prison system. We’ll also explore Ms. Kreiter’s process of integrating personal narratives and lived human experience into the choreography and presentation of Apparatus of Repair. We will hear […]
Participants will be guided in writing scenes about their family history and/or ghosts. How does the past influence the present? How does the present echo and iterate the past? Prompts will be sent to workshop participants ahead of time. Then, we will experiment with staging these scenes using zoom, Isadora, and live projection. REGISTER Residency […]
Sinologist, Keisha Brown originated the term "Sino-Black relations" to describe historical connections between China and people of African descent. This presentation will explore some of the global contact zones and cultural experiences where China and Africa have intersected. This slide presentation will be followed by a reading from the novel-in-progress, Black Rice and a brief […]
Join us Saturday, September 17th 4-5PM as Artist in Residence Admiral Grey leads this workshop. Dream Illustration helps people to hone in on creative elements in dreams to find a way to create performative art. We will discuss simple dreams we have had, and hone in on 3-5 key elements in that dream that we […]
Join us Saturday, September 17th, 2022 11AM-2PM and learn to make cyanotype art prints for your home, or to create greeting cards using plants from your own garden. Ages: 8 years old and up Cost: $50 REGISTER The fairly simple, traditional blueprint process is easily accessible for anyone, including children. No artistic skills are necessary […]
L M Feldman will share excerpts and questions from her audacious – and timely – play-in-progress, THE MERCURY 13 GUIDE TO GETTING OFF THE GROUND. An epic and muscular theatrical shakedown, THE MERCURY 13 intertwines historical events, imagined scenes, fantastical moments, physical feats, and text plucked straight from the Congressional archive, to unearth the story […]
Visual artists explore the relationship between truth and illusion through observation and interpretation. They create illusions that mirror truths in ways that reveal and conceal. Art Educators work to guide their students through the process of exploration and discovery: observing, reflecting, and expressing ways to explore the relationships between truth and illusion. Exhibit Dates: September […]
Join us this summer for an art and nature adventure inspired by Bethany’s beautiful campus! Explore a variety of creative techniques and materials. Engage with Bethany studio artists as well as guest artists from NYC and the greater Hudson Valley. Embrace your collaborative spirit and build community. Look forward to a special art showcase on […]
O Camps REGISTER Hey Kids, Let's put on a Show! In a single week, participants put on a show! Soup to Nuts. Sets, costumes, rehearsals, and more. Production is TBA and based on participants. Show will be chosen, cast before camp starts, and participants will be expected to be off-book on the first day. There […]
Join us this summer for an art and nature adventure inspired by Bethany’s beautiful campus! Explore a variety of creative techniques and materials. Engage with Bethany studio artists as well as guest artists from NYC and the greater Hudson Valley. Embrace your collaborative spirit and build community. Look forward to a special art showcase on […]
ArtsWestchester and Amanda Browder are thrilled to announce the unveiling of Metropolis Sunrise in the Fall of 2022. After two years of collectively enduring the COVID-19 pandemic, we would like to invite everyone in the community to reconnect with us. Let’s come together to complete this monumental work of public art! Together, we have so far sewn […]
We invite you to come explore the boundless creativity and endless discovery that is art! Whether we’re experimenting with new mediums, or inventing creative new methods for old ones, we aim to look at everything in wondrous new ways. Camp Weird is an Art Camp with the goal of fostering curiosity, welcoming discovery, and doing […]
DATE: Saturday, July 23, 2022 TIME: 7:00pm-8:30pm WHERE: Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Rd, Ossining, NY 10562 Celebrate the bonds of music and dance with two multi-generational family ensembles as they explore the connections between kinship, tradition and the arts. GET TICKETS FREE EVENT! Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket! Co-presented […]
2 TRUTHS AND A LIE (AN INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING EXPERIENCE) July 16th at 7pm (Come early to explore Bethany Arts Community) TICKETS Tickets $20 (10% of ticket sales go to the Innocence Project) River’s Edge Theatre Company's signature storytelling event is back in-person with all new stories. Witness people telling their stories live, and then test your […]
Exhibit Dates: July 15 – August 13,2022 Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri: 10AM-4PM Wednesdays: 10AM-7:30PM Saturday July 23 & Aug 6th only: 10AM-3PM Opening Reception: Friday, July 15, 2022 6-8 PM Location: Bethany Arts Community Galleries Let There Be Art reflects the individual artist’s creativity and expression, without boundaries. Artists were given the prompt to explore their […]
Exhibit Dates: July 15 – August 19, 2022 Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri: 10AM-4PM Wednesdays: 10AM-7:30PM Saturday July 23 & Aug 6th only: 10AM-3PM Opening Reception: Friday, July 15, 2022 6-8 PM Location: Bethany Arts Community Galleries Let There Be Art reflects the individual artist’s creativity and expression, without boundaries. Artists were given the prompt to explore […]
REGISTER Theater O is back at Bethany in the Summer of 2022 with our much loved Harry Potter-themed, arts-based camp. Participants will be sorted into houses, 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 […]
Join us at Bethany Arts Community on July 3 @ 7pm for a Show and Tell: A Francesca Harper Work & Process REGISTER In Francesca Harper’s new work in progress, Harper explores how media and entertainment commodifies and profits off of the erasure and harm of others while catapulting some into celebrity culture. How does […]
REGISTER 5 week course, May 25 (6-8PM on first class, all other nights 6-7:30PM), June 1, 8, 15, 22 Class Fee: $175 Whether you are new to inking or an old pro, this class will help you to expand your inking skills to new heights, as well as further your comfort with the medium itself. […]
A talent showcase and fashion show will close out the Ossining Black History Month Celebration at Bethany under the direction of Gwenveria Sargeant. Organized by the Ossining Branch of the NAACP, their youth group will put on a showcase of talent including dance, singing, rap and fashion. Register Now
It’s summer break and a new group of tween girls is about to face their fears and insecurities as they learn to cope at Camp Libertas, where they’ll find only tough love, not loveys. While Major Marjorie and Miss Angie aim to lay down the law and turn another group of girls into young women, […]