Short Film Presentation and Artist Talk via Zoom & Facebook LIVE View on Facebook LIVE Join Zoom Meeting A film by George Gavin, with poetry by Cheryl Moskowitz and sound by Alastair Gavin. Cheryl, George and Alastair will present their short film provisionally titled ‘Fixed in Place’ (approx 7.5 mins) to the Bethany Community on […]
Artist Talk via Facebook LIVE: Erika Meitner and Sarah Heady View Facebook LIVE Erika Meitner will be sharing poems and photos from her latest project in progress, tentatively titled Miami : Elegy, which uses documentary and eco-poetic modes of verse and lyric essay to explore issues of global warming and sea-level rise in Miami, Florida—an epicenter of urban […]
Artist Talk via Facebook LIVE: Tacie Jones Artist Talk: Mending View Facebook LIVE We store the imprint of memory in our bodies. Some of this memory comes from personal experience, and some we inherit from our ancestors. This online artist talk will discuss Mending, a growing body of work consisting of video, media installation, sculpture, performance […]
Artist Talk via Zoom: Karen Allen, visual artist, will share her inspirations and process for creating her works “Ark, Totems and Vessels” and the “Under and Over the Allowable Limit” Zoom Link About the Artist Karen Allen paintings and drawings in acrylic, oils and pastels are figurative abstractions. The inner feeling and meaning of what has inspired me visually is more important […]
Join us for this fascinating 5-week Pablo PIcasso online art history class lead by Jill Kiefer, Ph.D. and Bethany Arts Community. Tuesdays, 10am – 11am September 15th – October 13th. Spanish expatriate painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer Pablo Picasso remains the most influential artist of the twentieth century, and is regarded as one […]
Join us Oct 10th @ 11:00am via Facebook LIVE Go to Facebook LIVE Playwright, Susan Jennifer Polese, presents a 20 minute excerpt stage reading of monologues from her play in development, Secret Sundays. Susan will use her residency to continue to write the script. The public performance will feature local actor, Michelle Concha Herko. As a playwright inspired by different forms of […]
A discussion with arts educators Sharon Ciccone, Marty Merchant and Cathy Ibanez about the importance of art education, especially in the days of Covid, and the work in the NY State Art Teachers Association Annual Art Show. Join Zoom Meeting View Online Exhibit About the Show The 2020 gallery show of New York State Art […]
Artist Talk and Slideshow Oct 6th @ 6pm via Facebook LIVE: Photographer, Julia Forrest will discuss her work, her inspirations, and her tools, including her camera, mirrors, and props. During her second residency at Bethany, Julia will photograph the local landscape to create illusions with mirrors and forced perspective. In the studio, she will be […]
Join us Sep 27 @ 1pm for a work in progress showing by choreographer, Kyle Marshall during his residency at Bethany Arts Community. View on Facebook LIVE For the public portion of his residency, Kyle shares his process with Jah, a solo tapping into of his Jamaican heritage. As a member of the diaspora Kyle has felt […]
Join us Sep 27 @ 11:45am via Facebook LIVE for a work in progress showing by poet, Mario Moroni, during his residency at Bethany Arts Community. View on Facebook LIVE This performance is an evocative, immersive, poetry reading experience. The first part entitled “Ballads of Maine” is a traditional reading with the support a microphone that […]
Join us Sep 27 @ 11am via Facebook LIVE for a conversation and song about Ada, a musical work in progress. View on Facebook LIVE Composer Kim Sherman, Librettist Margaret Vandenburg, Music Director Kimberly Grigsby and Director Lisa Rothe will discuss the development process of their new music theater piece, as well as the close relationship […]
Art in the Time of COVID Opening Reception September 19th 2-3pm via Zoom Zoom Link View Online Exhibit The 2020 gallery show of New York State Art Teachers Association Region 7 members. While exploring their own voices, these artist-teachers find their generative sources in the classroom and their lives. In this season of upheaval and […]
Bethany Arts Community welcomes Brice Garrett for his first residency with us. Brice is using his residency to develop ideas of community and participatory artworks. He will be developing “Object Stories” which is a community-sourced art project that documents people’s relationships to personal objects that shape our everyday lives. Call for Participation - seeking submissions to build […]
Art in the Time of COVID NYS Art Teachers Association Annual Member Show Exhibit on display Sep 14, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020 curated by Catherine Ibanez & Martin Merchant Online Opening Reception Saturday September 19th @ 2-3pm Via Zoom View Online Exhibit Join Zoom Opening Event Artists: Terrie Bentley, Sharon Ciccone, Kelley Hedin, Catherine […]
Hang with Art: A conversation with photographer Artour Toulinov, Alex AG, documentarian, and Henry Welt, friend of BAC Join us August 20 @ 12:30pm via BAC Facebook page View Hang with Art Video Artour Toulinov: an (online) exhibition at Bethany Arts Community Exhibit on display Jun 20th – Aug 31st, 2020 Gallery open by appointment Artwork […]
The 20th century opened with the legacies of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and all of the eras and movements that preceded them. Our look at the great artists of the 20th century will touch upon all of the major art movements of that century—in the European, American, and non-Western arenas.Beginning with Paul Cézanne and Claude Monet—who took […]
Artour Toulinov an (online) exhibition at Bethany Arts Community Jun 20th – Aug 31st, 2020 Gallery open Mon-Fri by appointment & Sat, Aug 15th 10am-3pm by appointment and drop-in if space permits Artwork may be purchased by contacting us at info@bethanyarts.org View Artour Toulinov exhibition Artist Statement Artour Toulinov I began to photograph exclusively in […]
In honor of Mothers Day, join us live on Facebook for the Biggest Mother of a Cabaret! Free to all mothers & to anyone who has had a mother. Featuring the vocal stylings of mothers: Anne Carpenter Jessica Carmen-Courtney & Aisling Mulhearn-Dono https://www.facebook.com/bethanyartsorg/
(s)mother stays home an (online) exhibition curated by Anna Adler at Bethany Arts Community May 8th - June 7th, 2020 Virtual Opening (via Zoom) : Friday, May 8th, 7-8pm (s)mother gallery + studio open by appt Enter Zoom for Virtual Opening View (s)mother exhibition a reflection on the trials and tribulations an expanded definition a […]
(s)mother stays home an (online) exhibition curated by Anna Adler at Bethany Arts Community May 8th - June 7th, 2020 Virtual Opening (via Zoom) : Friday, May 8th, 7-8pm (s)mother gallery + studio open by appt View (s)mother exhibition a reflection on the trials and tribulations an expanded definition a de-romanticizing of the myth of […]
Bethany Arts Community Presents Winter Exhibit 2020 featuring artworks by Bethany’s resident studio artists. Since opening our studios, Bethany has gathered a community of artists of varying disciplines and practices. Both works completed and in progress will be on view. We look forward to sharing their works and processes. This group show is being curated […]
Course Description: The art of Mexico embodies that country’s long struggle to form a cultural and artistic identity. Embedded in Mexico’s artistic production is a centuries-long cultural heritage articulated in influences including the Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, and Western European traditions, among others. In this class, we will focus on the efforts of Mexican artists to develop […]
Theater O Presents Kodachrome By Adam Szymkowicz Feb 6, 7, 8 (7-9pm) at Bethany Arts Community BUY TICKETS Welcome to Colchester, a small town where everybody knows each other and the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. Our tour guide is Suzanne, the town photographer, […]
This informative 2 ½ day weekend workshop is geared towards both beginners and advanced students who want to learn or improve upon their knowledge of basic techniques, tools and materials. Students gain confidence and receive a solid foundation of new skills all in one full weekend. The workshop covers cutting techniques, proper adhesives, substrates, design/layout […]
This informative 2 ½ day weekend workshop is geared towards both beginners and advanced students who want to learn or improve upon their knowledge of basic techniques, tools and materials. Students gain confidence and receive a solid foundation of new skills all in one full weekend. The workshop covers cutting techniques, proper adhesives, substrates, design/layout […]
This informative 2 ½ day weekend workshop is geared towards both beginners and advanced students who want to learn or improve upon their knowledge of basic techniques, tools and materials. Students gain confidence and receive a solid foundation of new skills all in one full weekend. The workshop covers cutting techniques, proper adhesives, substrates, design/layout […]
Make a one-of-a-kind original piece of mosaic jewelry and learn some new skills in our fun 3-hour workshop. Students will design and complete two mosaic pendants from start to finish that expresses a personal, one-of-a-kind style. A range of studio materials, such as glass, stone, and millefiori are available for this workshop. Basic mosaic glass […]
TICKETS Theater O by Marjorie Sokoloff The Witch was the fairest one of all first, and she will not be silenced any longer! This updated version of the classic story unveils the villain's perspective, from her tragic childhood to her quest for revenge. So how did the story really go? Join all seven quirky dwarves, […]
Join us for our exhibit opening and share some holiday cheer with us! Come peruse Bethany’s beautiful galleries and walk through our newest exhibit as winter approaches. The show will display works in varying types of medium from our local area talented artists. The group show is curated by Ossining artist, Lindsey Francis. The opening […]
REGISTER NOW Bronze Metal Clay Jewelry for Beginners with Instructor Barbara Kirby Classes start Oct 1st 7–9pm (eight consecutive Tuesday evenings) During the (8) 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 […]
Bethany Arts Community “ART IS COMMUNITY” 2nd Annual Fundraiser Date: November 15, 2019 Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm Enjoy an evening of cocktails, food, performance, exhibit, silent auction and more! Join Bethany Arts Community for our “ART IS COMMUNITY” 2nd Annual Fundraiser. This has been an exciting second year of providing meaningful arts programming to our […]
Students will be introduced to the elements and principals of art and design, and various drawing techniques as they relate to portraiture. We will be using materials like pencil, charcoal, pastel and newsprint. We will study the anatomy of the face and upper torso
TICKETS Theater O Presents: And a Child Shall Lead By Michael Slade This is the heroic and true story of children coming of age in Terezin, the "Jewish city" established by the Nazis near Prague as a way station before the death camps. In the face of unspeakable horror, these children use their determination and […]
Hudson River Potters Fall Pottery Show and Sale featuring functional and sculptural ceramic work. Participating Artists: Maggie Chow, Orit Daly, Jeffrey Dean, Lindsey Francis, Susie Gans, Harris Ginsberg, Keith Gordon, Phil Mailman, Judyth Stavans, Vicky Youngman, Sally Spielvogel
A Palo Seco Flamenco Company- Rebeca Tomas Tickets: $15 online / $20 at door Featuring a cast of fierce (and female) flamenco dancers and musicians, “Nosotras Somos…” is an original Flamenco production created by artistic director, Rebeca Tomas. The show will pay tribute to female empowerment and showcase choreographies that range from traditional Flamenco to original […]
Christopher Williams will be using his time at Bethany to develop choreography for original versions of two works “Narcissus” and "Les Sylphides” set to scores composed for Diaghilev’s famed Ballets Russes. The evening-length works will re-appropriate themes of ancient myth and folklore to re-imagine the historic scores through a contemporary queer lens. The evening’s program will consist of a work-in-progress showing […]
Bethany welcomes Artist in Residence, Alyssa Songsiridej Alyssa Songsiridej will lead a generative creative writing workshop about using the Tarot to connect with your interests and inspiration. She will give a very brief explanation of the Tarot and facilitate writing exercises using intuition and the cards. No experience or Tarot deck necessary. https://alyssasongsiridej.com/ Alyssa Songsiridej […]
Brazilian artist Bruna Amaro dos Santos will be working on an installation project entitled Maneater in which banners will be exhibited with reinterpretations of European art paintings showing women staging victorious scenes in the face of male violence. This exhibition will include an installation of her works and an opportunity to hear her perspectives as […]
Thomas Cummins will be using his residency to create a new portfolio by using Bethany’s building, its 25 acres and the greater town of Ossining as his subjects. He will be shooting large-format panoramic nocturnal photographs focusing on how the exterior environment necessarily shapes our interior. This exhibition will present his new works and include […]
Kong Ho draws rich artistic inspiration from Bethany’s grounds and nearby Ossining as he explores how detachment from familiar dwelling and attachment to this new region affect his ongoing floral-spiral paintings. His completed paintings will form part of an end of residency exhibit. During the evening, he will give a talk sharing his artistic journey at […]