Historic Hudson River Towns

Perry Lawson Fine Art Presents: EMERGING ARTISTS
2025-02-01 13:00 - 2025-03-16 17:00 (America/New_York) | Perry Lawson Fine Art,90 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
Perry Lawson Fine Art is pleased to present Emerging Visions, an exhibition showcasing a diverse range of creative approaches through the work of six early-career artists: Tomas Benincasa Reade, Taylor Bielecki, Arabela Gandy, Evan Jorgensen, Joshua Paige, and Karin Yamamoto. Each artist brings a unique perspective, reflecting the breadth of ideas and practices shaping contemporary art today.
Tomas Benincasa Reade draws inspiration from antiquity, particularly the art and artifacts of civilizations like the Aztecs and Babylonians. Their works immerse viewers in an enigmatic reality steeped in mythology, spirituality, and culture. Similarly, Benincasa Reade’s creations act as portals to a world unbound by convention or science. Viewers often ask whether his characters are human or alien, what animals are depicted, or what real-world inspirations inform the works’ peculiarities. Yet, he leaves these questions unanswered, encouraging us to embrace the mystery, interpret our own meanings, and build personal connections with his imagined realm. Benincasa Reade is currently pursuing a BFA at Brooklyn College. He lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.

Taylor Bielecki’s artwork is influenced by cinema, bringing the viewers into scenes often distorted by rain, light, or at street level. She also self publishes her own flash fiction art book series depicting the “before” or “after” scenes of her paintings, to further her study of how to merge cinema and painting on the canvas. Bielecki was a finalist in the Kennedy Center’s VSA National Emerging Young Artist program for 2017; where she earned an Award of Excellence. She has shown throughout Chester County and Penn State in Pennsylvania, and has shown prints internationally in a print exchange in Australia and exhibitions in Dubai, India and the Glasgow School of Art. She has also shown paintings internationally in Gallery 24N, PhilaMOCA’s juried exhibitions in Philadelphia, PA, and she finished with an Award of Distinction in Creative York’s Emerging Visions national juried exhibition in York, PA, in 2018. Bielecki holds a BA and BFA from Penn State and an MFA from Pratt Institute. She currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.
Arabela Gandy creates ethereal oil paintings, murals, and hand-painted fashion accessories that capture the beauty of everyday moments, blending contemporary style with timeless elegance. After attending the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Gandy transitioned to pursue alternative opportunities in the Boston art scene before gaining recognition for her expressive works. In 2019, Gandy was commissioned by the North Shore Community Development Coalition to design a public mural for The Punto Urban Art Museum in Salem, MA. By 2020, she relocated to New York, where she expanded her practice to include commissioned works for notable clients such as Outback Steakhouse and Stellar Snacks. Gandy’s achievements include receiving the 2024 Charlotte Mouquin Rising Star Award and the 2023 Artist Support Fund Grant from the Arts Council of Rockland. She has exhibited in group shows across New York and Boston and currently lives and works in Nyack, NY.
Evan Jorgensen is a Brooklyn-based artist whose work transforms the visions of his everyday life through photographs and paintings. By interrupting the inkjet printing process—known for its speed, consistency, and precision—he creates wet, tactile impressions that defy conventional expectations of photography. Rather than discarding these imperfect outcomes, Jorgensen brushes and reprints them, inviting viewers to reexamine the image and blur the boundaries between photograph and painting. Through this process, he explores fundamental questions about medium and materiality in photography. Since earning his BFA in Photography from Pratt Institute in 2016, Jorgensen has exhibited across the United States and internationally, with recent shows in New York, Connecticut, and Ireland. His practice also includes self-publishing books, and in 2019, his photographs were featured in Aint-Bad.
Josh Paige is a Brooklyn artist whose work is deeply influenced by the textures and elements of his hometown. From paint spills to graffiti, these urban features find their way into his paintings, collage, and sculpture. His work often explores the relationship between human consciousness, spirituality and sense of self. Drawing on a variety of mediums to bring his visual ideas to life. Paige’s art has been featured in numerous group shows. He has been published in Aspen Art Museum Magazine and he has collaborated with various brands, including LVMH, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Anthropologie. Whether creating installation art or working on set design, Paige brings his unique artist vision to every aspect of his work. He believes that art can provide context and community while evoking powerful emotional responses from viewers. Paige holds a BFA from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Karin Yamamoto, a Queens-based painter whose works are often interior scenes of her surroundings, which focus on color, light, and spatial relationships. Yamamoto, a native of Japan, moved to New York City to pursue an education in the arts and received a BFA from SUNY Purchase College. She has exhibited throughout the New York area and is a member of the Japanese Artists Association of New York (JAANY), participating in the group’s annual exhibition at the Tenri Cultural Institute of New York every September since 2022. In 2013, she was commissioned by Steinway & Sons to design and paint a custom-made piano for the Hand in Hand Charity Concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center. In 2020, she was selected as a winner of the Web Art Exhibition “Forward Together!” organized by The Nippon Club and received the special Ambassador Yamanouchi Award. In 2024, her work was chosen for the School of Visual Arts Continuing Education program’s Summer 2024 Showcase at SVA’s Flatiron Project Space.
Title: EMERGING VISIONS
Location: 90 N. Broadway, Nyack NY
On view: February 1 – March 16, 2025
Hours: Friday-Sunday, 12-5 PM and by appt.
Reception: Saturday, February 2-4 PM

Founded in 2023, Perry Lawson Fine Art is a contemporary art gallery and consultancy based in a historic house in downtown Nyack, NY, about 20 miles north of New York City. We showcase works by artists at all stages of their careers, spanning various styles and mediums. In addition to a vibrant exhibition program, we offer a range of services aimed at assisting clients in acquiring and caring for their artwork.

Perry Lawson Fine Art Presents: Hope is the Thing with Feathers
2025-03-22 - 2025-05-11 | Perry Lawson Fine Art, 90 North Broadway, Nyack, 10960
Perry Lawson Fine Art is pleased to present Hope is the Thing with Feathers, an exhibition featuring bird-themed artwork by Sharon Falk, Glenn Goldberg, Bryn Jayes, Jackie Shatz, Mckenna van Koppen, and Hanna von Goeler. The title is drawn from Emily Dickinson’s poem of the same name, which serves as a touchstone for the exhibition’s exploration of birds as symbols of hope and resilience. In times of uncertainty, they can remind us of the power of persistence and the possibility of flight beyond hardship. This exhibition pays homage to birds and all they symbolize, offering a space to reflect on hope as an ever-present force.
Gallery Hours: Friday-Sunday, 12-5pm, and by appointment.

Midcentury Modern Homes Tour of Northern Westchester
2025-03-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Westchester County
Step inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more buildings as we tour the midcentury and modernist architecture of Northern Westchester! As early as the 1940s, prolific, prominent, and talented designers were leaving their modernist mark in the county. The list includes Frank Lloyd Wright and his disciples, the Harvard Five and other graduates of the school, and many other award-winning architects. Also intriguing are many of the people that commissioned these progressive designers, sometimes creatives themselves! This tour will highlight a great collection of these impressive places and people in Northern Westchester.
Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited.
This is a guided bus tour. We will be boarding the bus in the Briarcliff Manor area. Location details coming soon!

"FIERAS" live Flamenco Performance by A Palo Seco Flamenco Company
2025-05-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Irvington Theater, Main Street, Irvington, New York, 10533, United States
Irvington, NY – A Palo Seco Flamenco Company, under the visionary direction of founder and choreographer Rebeca Tomas, is proud to announce the 2025 production of FIERAS, an electrifying new flamenco production debuting Thursday, May 22 at 7pm at the historic Irvington Town Hall Theater.
FIERAS is a visceral and unapologetic exploration of feminine strength, instinct, and resilience. “Fiera,” a Spanish and, more specifically, Flamenco expression, refers to a fierce female energy full of power and force. This energy of rising up and enduring in the face of adversity is infused throughout the work as it examines, with a respectful and delicate eye, the issue of Domestic Violence in our society. Through a contemporary flamenco lens, Tomas and her ensemble delve into the primal and poetic forces that drive the feminine spirit—raw, unfiltered, and unbound. An original production directed by Rebeca Tomas, the production is inspired by stories of survivors of Domestic Violence. Audiences can expect a riveting blend of traditional flamenco music and dance with bold, theatrical elements that challenge expectations and stir the soul.
Cast members include Singers Barbara Martinez, Juan Pedro Gimenez, and Olyda Ola; Violinist Tania Mesa; Guitarist Ricardo Sanchez; Percussionist Jeremy Smith; Dancers Elisabet Torras, Laura Peralta, and Rebeca Tomas.
The creation and production of FIERAS is made possible by support from Arts Westchester vis a vis an Arts Alive Grant (2024) and a Voices for Change Grant (2023), in addition to close work and consultation with members of Hope’s Door.
A Palo Seco is a New York based Flamenco Company that strives to develop a unique voice, employing their Flamenco expertise, while also taking into account the context in which they live. Their work aims to expose people to an innovative way of looking at Flamenco, combining traditional techniques with a modern, metropolitan flare. Founded by artistic director and choreographer, Rebeca Tomas, the company debuted its first production in May 2010 at Theatre 80 St. Marks (New York City). The production was described as “a feast for the eyes and the ears” (Linsday Miller, Theatre On-Line), and reviewed by several press sources, including the New York Times. Jack Anderson, for the New York Theatre Wire, wrote, “Tomas is seeking to develop Flamenco in new ways.” The company has appeared throughout the U.S. at venues such as the Chicago Flamenco Festival, Eastman School of Music’s World Music Series, Jacob’s Pillow Inside/Out, the Pocantico Center (Rockefeller Brothers Fund), New York City’s SummerStage, Flushing Town Hall in Queens and the New Victory Theater on Broadway.
“A Palo Seco” is a phrase that refers to a bare-bones style of flamenco music, often consisting of singing or percussion alone. This stripped-down aesthetic has become a central theme in artistic director Rebeca Tomas’ choreography, characterizing her biggest departures from tradition, while also rooting her work in the emotional rawness that lies at the heart of the art of Flamenco.

Perry Lawson Fine Art presents: KAHORI KAMIYA: Sacred Threads
2025-05-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Perry Lawson Fine Art,90 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
Perry Lawson Fine Art is pleased to present Kahori Kamiya: Sacred Threads, a solo exhibition featuring paintings and sculpture by Kahori Kamiya, a Japanese-born artist now based in Rockland County, NY. Raised in a culture that infuses daily life with spirituality, she draws from Japanese traditions that honor the natural world, ancestral rituals, and the unseen forces that connect all beings. Her multidisciplinary practice—including sculpture, painting, video, and performance—is also deeply influenced by motherhood, exploring themes of nurture, devotion, and the cyclical nature of existence. Sacred Threads run through her work in both concept and form, linking personal experience with ancestral wisdom and bridging the physical and spiritual realms.
On View: May 24 – July 13, 2025
Gallery Hours: Friday – Sunday, 12-5 PM, or by appointment

Historic Homes of Hudson Highlands Tour
2025-06-08 13:00 - 17:00
Step inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour the Hudson Highlands! Found within the riverfront community of Philipstown are numerous historic estates, farmsteads, the hamlet of Garrison, and the well‐preserved historic waterfront of the Village of Cold Spring. Towards the latter part of the nineteenth century artists, writers and prominent families came to Cold Spring, and mansions were built along Morris Avenue. The mid-19th century buildings of Garrison’s Landing have been so well preserved that it was used for 1890s scenes in Hello, Dolly!. Homes from the colonial, Victorian, and other eras make this area of the Hudson Highlands an exciting place to explore. This tour will highlight a variety of historic architectural styles and share their stories along the way!
Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited.
This is a guided tour. Participants will travel the tour itinerary in their own vehicle. Details about the historic buildings at each location will be provided by your guide, including the historic homes that will be featured as interior tours.

MorDance Presents "Fats Waller's Rhythm": A Free Performance of Dance and Live Music
2025-07-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park
Join MorDance for a joyous evening of live music and dance under the summer sky on Saturday, July 19 at 7 PM at Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park. Fats Waller’s Rhythm is a vibrant, jazz-infused ballet set to the swinging sounds of legendary composer and pianist Fats Waller. Blending classical ballet with the infectious energy of Harlem stride and swing, this original work celebrates Waller’s enduring legacy while bringing community, music, and movement together in perfect harmony.

MorDance Open Rehearsal: witness the magic of a ballet in the making.
2025-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 | MorDance, 86 Main Street, Yonkers, NY, 11572, United States
Step into the heart of creativity at MorDance’s Open Rehearsal! Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a familiar face, we are delighted to welcome you to witness the art of ballet in the making. As you enter the studio, observe our acclaimed professional artists engrossed in the process of crafting new and innovative works. This is your chance to witness the birth of groundbreaking choreography and experience the collaborative spirit of our talented team or artists.
6:30-7:30 – Open Rehearsal
7:30-8:00 – Mingle with our Artists
Throughout the rehearsal, we’ll take breaks to provide insights into the evolving magic. Feel free to engage with us, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of our artistic journey. Your curiosity enhances the tapestry of our creative process, and we eagerly anticipate sharing this intimate experience with you. Your presence adds a special touch to the unfolding story of MorDance, and we can’t wait to share this unique and inspiring journey with you.
This event is pay what you wish, with a suggested contribution of $15 to help keep art thriving.

FALL CRAFTS AT LYNDHURST 2025
2025-09-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Lyndhurst, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
Westchester’s Favorite Festival Returns This Fall!
Find handmade and uncommon items from 200 makers you can’t find anywhere else in the county!

Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst returns on September 12-14, 2025! Visitors can spend the day with family and friends shopping for original fashions, accessories, jewelry, home décor, furniture, photography and fine art, as well as functional and sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and more!

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Experience fun family activities like interactive puppet theater, face painting, storytelling and more and watch craft demos like wheel thrown pottery!

GOURMET FOODS TO EAT & BRING HOME! Shop til you drop then stay to have lunch with options like BBQ and seafood, plus favorites like hamburgers and ice cream and vegetarian options too; taste small batch gourmet specialties; and enjoy NYS distillery and winery tastings! Also, new this year: a mobile beer truck!

SPEND THE DAY & TAKE A TOUR! Visit the craft show then enjoy Lyndhurst’s 67 sprawling acres (included in craft show admission) with breathtaking scenic views of the Hudson River, a carriage house, rose garden and the nation’s first steel-framed conservatory. Tours (for an additional fee) are available to experience the magnificent Neo-Gothic mansion museum and one of America’s first bowling alleys!

Show hours are Friday, from 10am-5pm, Saturday, from 10am-6pm, and Sunday, from 10am-5pm. Group rates are available and tour buses are welcome. Mansion tours are an additional fee. Crafts at Lyndhurst is held at Lyndhurst, located at 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY. Parking is free and the show is outdoors, rain or shine. Discount coupons/tickets and full details at www.artrider.com.

FerryCon - Dobbs Ferry Public Library
2025-09-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Dobbs Ferry Public Library, 55 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry
FerryCon is the library’s all day, yearly Comic Con-style flagship event for all ages that takes place one Saturday every fall (formerly spring). Since 2019, FerryCon has brought over 300 participants to the library for fun-filled events including artists alley, classes, panels, and contests that revolved around comic books, graphic novels, super heroes, and more!

Croton Council on the Arts: Local Color Art Show and Sale
2025-11-08 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-09 15:00 - 18:00 | Symphony Knoll Community Room, 15 Mount Airy Road, Croton-on-Hudson, 10520
The annual Croton Council on the Arts Members Show features contemporary works including paintings, photography, and collage. Opening Reception: Sunday, November 9, from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Parking: Limited; please carpool or use street parking when possible.

Art for the River Fundraiser
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Ossining Riverworks, 30 State Street, Ossining, 10562
Friday, November 14, 2025, at Ossining Riverworks (30 State Street)
The Ossining Arts Council is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Art for the River exhibition and benefit auction, in partnership with Ossining Riverworks and Riverkeeper. Through artwork that reflects the beauty and ecological significance of the Hudson River and Hudson Valley – its landscapes, wildlife, and scenes and elements that celebrate the river and its surroundings – this event aims to raise both funds and awareness for Riverkeeper’s crucial work and showcase the artistic talents of our community.
Bid on more than 40 local Hudson Valley themed works and other community goodies. Auction will have live and silent components. The live auction will be hosted by Hal Roark.
Tastings and signature cocktails by Croton Dam Spirits
Age 21+ only

Ossining Arts Council Small Works Holiday Sale
2025-11-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Ossining Steamer Co, 117 Main St, Ossining, 10562
The Ossining Arts Council is holding its first annual Small Works Holiday Show featuring paintings, mixed media, fiber art, photography and ceramics by its members. All works are the same size and price giving holiday shoppers an opportunity to enjoy the show and purchase original art that is affordable.
