But It’s Fiction! An Intimate Dialogue Between Fiction and Real Life Sari Wilson, author of the acclaimed novel Girl Through Glass, shares a behind-the-scenes look at making fiction from life. This talk is an intimate look at one writer’s relationship with the material life gives you. Via three short readings from her debut novel Girl […]
During this workshop, Brazilian residency artist Bruna Amaro dos Santos leads a workshop on the construction of traditional Brazilian banners. These banners include characteristics typical of of banners used by the maracatu nations of northeastern Brazil. The workshop will include a group discussion around the themes illustrated on banners of some popular Brazilian protests and […]
Julia Forrest is looking forward to jumping into the middle of and capture a brand new landscape at Bethany. She likens it to stepping back in time, as if she one of the first historical photographers set out to explore the unknown world, finding her work develops into the surreal environment she is striving to […]
Join resident artist Thu Kim Vu for a work in progress showing of her work during her residency at Bethany. Thu will be showing various works in progress from her residency at Bethany. With a focus on line drawing, paper material and using temporary spaces, she has been working on different projects through traveling to […]
Bethany Arts Community welcomes Artist in Residence Kyle Marshall Choreography. Join us at Bethany for a Work in Progress showing on Oct 12th 6:00pm-7:30pm. With the support of DanceForce, Kyle Marshall and 5 of his collaborators will be in residence working on a new piece called A.D. that reflects on Christianity’s influence on the body It will […]
During their residency, Christopher K. Morgan will work with his music and movement collaborators continue to develop a new work, Native Intelligence/Innate Intelligence, is a two-part dance performance incorporating contemporary dance, hula, Hawaiian chant, and original live music. The two parts create a comprehensive picture of the complexities contemporary Native people navigate and move fluidly between, […]
Bethany welcomes Julie Forrest, Photographer and Artist in Residence at Bethany presents her cyanotype workshop. Learn from artists such as Man Ray on how to create a cameraless photograph known as the Photogram! Using light sensitive cyanotype paper, known to be popular amongst engineers and botanists alike, we will experiment with creating unique compositions with […]
Join art historian and teaching artist Dr. Jill Kiefer for this Post-Modern Art history course. throughout the course sessions we’ll be looking at art that developed (largely from WWII forward) that reacts against earlier modernist principles. Five two-hour course sessions starting Saturday, September 14th from 10am – 12 noon (5 consecutive Saturday mornings) Course Description When “postmodernism” actually […]
Come join author and poet Janine Joseph for an evening of reading from her second poetry collection, tentatively titled Vulnerability Roadshow. The evening will include an audience Q&A and is part of her residency at Bethany Arts Community. View residency > Bethany Arts Community’s residency programs are made possible by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester […]
Bethany Arts Community welcomes Artist in Residence Kyle Marshall Choreography. Join us at Bethany for Open Rehearsal on Oct 10th @ 4pm With the support of DanceForce, Kyle Marshall and 5 of his collaborators will be in residence working on a new piece called A.D. that reflects on Christianity’s influence on the body It will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
REGISTER After Alice tumbles down a mysterious rabbit hole, she finds herself in a strange land where everyone is raving mad. With the help of a Cheshire Cat, an astute Caterpillar, and a righteous Humpty Dumpty, Alice must find her way home and discover who she really is. A darker, more faithful version of Lewis […]
PROS(E) OF PIE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY! BUY TICKETS SIX YEARS! That’s how long Pros(e) of Pie been entertaining us for true personal tales told by friends, neighbors, and pros. We’ve taken you to barns, museums, historic theaters. Where will they go next? Thanks to all the storytellers, pie bakers, volunteers and fans who’ve helped keep this wonderful series going. Join […]
Housed on the beautiful Bethany Arts Community Campus in Ossining, NY, The Camp of Witchcraft and Wizardry is open to muggles ages 8-14. Staffed by Theater O, the camp explores the magical world through theater, art, music, puppetry, storytelling, games and more. This creative program will run for four weeks, July 8- August 2. It is for fans […]
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 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 […]
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+ ... […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Join us at Bethany for Theater O's production of A Wrinkle in Time! One of literature's most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back -- braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she's joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O'Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, […]
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 […]