The Taconic Opera has a new home – and a new take on an audience favorite. On November 2 & 3, it will debut Georges Bizet’s "Carmen" at their new home, Tarrytown Music Hall. https://lnkd.in/gY_MJFZC
ArtsWestchester
Non-profit Organizations
White Plains, New York 1,965 followers
Your guide to arts and culture in Westchester County.
About us
Established in 1965 as the Council for the Arts in Westchester, we are New York State’s largest private, not-for-profit service organization, working to ensure the availability and accessibility of the arts for all of the county’s residents. In 1975, we were named by Westchester County government as the County’s designated arts council and we became one of several united arts funds in the country, providing grants and technical support to cultural organizations and artist residencies in the community. Today, as ArtsWestchester, our board and staff continue to work to weave the arts into the fabric of Westchester life, strengthen the county’s cultural institutions, and enrich the quality of life for all Westchester’s residents. ArtsWestchester • is the largest, private, nonprofit arts council in NY State • serves more than 150 arts organizations, 43 school districts, hundreds of artists and audiences numbering over one million • awards grants to artists and arts organizations • brings artists to schools and community centers • helps artists and arts organizations promote their work & build audiences • is the premiere marketer of the arts in Westchester • showcases the talents of local artists through our exhibitions & performances • advocates for the arts • owns and operates the Arts Exchange, a multi-use arts facility that houses the gallery and performance space, the Cultural Tourism Center, artists studios and office space for cultural groups arts related businesses
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http://www.artswestchester.org/
External link for ArtsWestchester
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- White Plains, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1965
Locations
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Primary
31 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd Floor
White Plains, New York 10604, US
Employees at ArtsWestchester
Updates
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Congratulations Erika Mallin, Executive Director of NYSCA and the other 99 arts and culture leaders who made City & State's first ever Arts & Culture Power 100 list. There was certainly a lot of creativity and vision in the room last night when the list was announced. #theartsmatter
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What can the Hudson Valley look like in 100 years? Our upcoming exhibition Futures will feature large-scale works and reflect on this prompt to help shape the discussion on the future of development in our region. Futures will be on view in our gallery from Oct. 13-Jan. 12. We will be having an opening reception on Oct. 13 at 3pm. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sun. 12-5pm. Opening reception tickets: https://lnkd.in/eYBWX4vD
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ArtsWestchester CEO Kathleen Reckling stopped by The Capitol Theatre to get a look at the venue for the upcoming benefit concert featuring The Wallflowers. The two-time Grammy Award-winning band led by Jakob Dylan has released hits including One Headlight and 6th Avenue Heartache. Each ticket sold supports ArtsWestchester’s cultural programs and mission to keep the arts vibrant and accessible in Westchester County. Visit artsw.org/benefitconcert to support the arts in Westchester while enjoying an evening of great rock music!
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There are 2 ways to enjoy Paul Taylor Dance Company in Westchester! Its home may be at Lincoln Center, but one doesn’t need to leave the county to see Paul Taylor Dance Company. The modern dance company, one of the most esteemed in America, will perform in the Westchester twice in the coming months – presented once by RiverArts and Tarrytown Music Hall THIS WEEKEND (9/28), and again by The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, SUNY on Feb. 14. Read more about the company and both shows in #ArtsNews: https://lnkd.in/eTKTYGc2
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This Thursday we will be hosting another Wick ‘n’ Pour as a part of our Gallery Nite Out series! Guests will learn the art of candlemaking from an instructor while enjoying complimentary light bites and a glass of wine or soft drink. Get your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/e_j5NM5e 🕕 Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7pm. 📍31 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, NY.
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Today on Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains from 12:30-7:15pm, there will be live jazz and dancing in the streets with performances by: Anais Reno, Brandon Sanders, Julius Rodriguez, Westchester Center for Jazz & Contemporary Music and culminating with a performance by Ekep Nkwelle! JazzFest White Plains features world-class music, seating, shade, food and sponsor giveaways made possible by Montefiore Health System. For the full schedule of free events: https://lnkd.in/dC4njEA
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All week, we've grooved at the farmers market, bebopped in restaurants, were serenaded al fresco and danced in our gallery. Tomorrow (9/15), JazzFest White Plains comes to a close with the biggest celebration of all! Get ready for a full day of free outdoor jazz on Mamaroneck Avenue (between Martine Ave. and Main Street) from 12:30-7:30pm. Full #WPjazzfest lineup: artsw.org/jazzfest
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What a night! Jazz under the stars in White Plains Plaza with a spectacular performance by Selwyn Birchwood and delicious dinner by Via Garibaldi -- and there's still plenty more to come! JazzFest White Plains runs until Sunday and we'd love for you to join us! Full schedule: artsw.org/jazzfest We continue tomorrow with Vanessa Racci (Racioppo) at White Plains Public Library and Nicole Zuraitis at ArtsWestchester! #WPjazzfest is organized by ArtsWestchester, White Plains Business Improvement District and the City of White Plains, New York, and is presented thanks to support from Montefiore Einstein.
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JazzFest White Plains kicks off a 5-day festival in the city today with performances by 4-time Grammy Award-winner John Patitucci & Adam Rogers, Jazmyn, Kristina Koller, Aaron Seeber, Chembo Corniel and more. For the full schedule: https://lnkd.in/dC4njEA There's 18 free and affordable live jazz performances through Sun. Sept. 15th! Made possible with support from Montefiore Health System. #jazz #gottalovethearts #livemusic #theartsmatter #WPjazzfest