Historic Hudson River Towns

SPRING Crafts at Lyndhurst 2024
2024-05-03 10:00 - 2024-05-05 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lyndhurst, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
Westchester’s Favorite Festival Returns This Spring!
Find handmade and uncommon items from 200 makers you can’t find anywhere else in the county!
Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst returns on May 3-5, 2024! 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. Sorry, while we love our furry friends, no pets are allowing within the show site. Discount coupons/tickets and full details at www.artrider.com.

Boozy Sip & Decorate | Cinco De Mayo Cookie Decorating
2024-05-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Argonne Rose Brewing Co., East Main Street, Mohegan Lake, NY, 10547, United States
Join us on Cinco De Mayo for an afternoon of creativity and indulgence at our Sip &
Decorate cookie decorating class! The Duchess of Desserts will guide you through the art of cookie decorating with hands-on instruction, all materials provided, and a complimentary drink of your choice.
Limited spaces available – grab your tickets now on our website.

NYACK'S FAMOUS STREET FAIR
2024-05-19 | Main Street & Broadway, Nyack NY, Nyack, New York, 10960, United States
Join us at Nyack’s Famous Street Fair – Sunday, May 19th from 10AM to 5PM in the picturesque riverfront village of Nyack. Rain or Shine! Featuring 340 vendors from five states! Arts & Crafts, retail items, collectibles, home decor, food, live music and MORE! Visit www.pjspromotions.com for more information.

CAPTURING LIGHT: HUDSON-ATHENS LIGHTHOUSE EXHIBIT AT THE AMTRAK HUDSON STATION
2024-06-01 | AMTRAK HUDSON STATION, New York, 12015
Now on display… Capturing Light Photo Exhibit at the Amtrak Hudson Station! We are starting the celebration of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse’s 150th Anniversary with a beautiful photo exhibit at the Amtrak Hudson Station, and featuring the history of the Lightkeepers.
Thank you to our very talented photographers. And a very special thanks to @create.council located in Catskill, NY for your support and confidence! This is the first photo exhibit that HALPS has ever done, and we want our community to be proud.
And to the amazing Ms. Jane Sinclair, who put a lot of heart into this beautiful exhibit! @janespaintings Thank you!
Here’s an interesting trivia: Did you know that the Amtrak station in Hudson was built in 1874?! The same year that the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse was completed! It was built by New York Central Railroad and is the oldest continuously operated station in the state.

Rhinebeck Crafts Festival 2024
2024-06-08 10:00 - 2024-06-09 17:00 | Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck, 12472
The Hudson Valley’s most unique & thoughtfully curated shopping event! Looking for the most unique art and shopping experience in the Hudson Valley? Then don’t miss one of the region’s most anticipated events, The Rhinebeck Crafts Festival on June 8-9! This diverse experience is a celebration of all things handmade which includes unique contemporary craft and art, gourmet specialty foods, tastings from Hudson Valley distilleries and wineries, craft demonstrations and more!

Shop for Contemporary Fine Craft & Art & More! Find items you can’t find anywhere else upstate like 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 – all handmade and all uncommon! Taste small batch gourmet specialties, sip Hudson Valley distillery and winery tastings and watch craft demonstrations! Experience fun family activities like face painting and balloon-animal-making stilt walkers! Enjoy a multitude of lunch options like crepes, comfort food, Mexican and more, plus favorites like hamburgers, sausages and ice cream.
After visitors shop-til-they-drop they can stay to dine on award winning farm-to-table foods in Rhinebeck’s delicious restaurants; visit the historic Hyde Park and Vanderbilt estates; and take in some fresh air and spectacular views on the Walkway Over the Hudson or a nature hike. A destination event not to miss!
Show hours are Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $10, seniors are $9, children 6-16 are $4 and children under 6 are free. Group rates are available and tour buses are welcome. The Rhinebeck Crafts Festival is held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, located at 6636 Spring Brook Avenue (Route 9) in Rhinebeck, New York. Parking is free and the show is held indoors and outdoors, rain or shine. While we love our furry friends, no pets are allowed within the fairgrounds. Visit www.artrider.com for a list of the makers that will be at this year’s show!

ROCKLAND PRIDE SUNDAY - CELEBRATING ITS 25th YEAR!
2024-06-09 | Downtown Nyack, Main Street & Broadway, Nyack, NY, 10960, United States
ROCKLAND PRIDE SUNDAY! Sunday, June 9, 2024. 11AM-4PM. Celebrating its 25th Year! Join us for this FREE, family-friendly event featuring music, local drag artists, outdoor dining, shopping, and vendors! Kids’ activities including bounce house, face painting, arts & crafts and more! Visit www.rocklandpridecenter.org. Parade starts at 11:30AM.

Wine from Mud: A Dance Performance by Emotions Physical Theatre
2024-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Rockland Center For the Arts, 27 S Greenbush Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994, USA
Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA) presents Wine from Mud: A Dance Performance by Emotions Physical Theatre – Friday, June 14 & Saturday, June 15, 2024. 7PM. Dance performance features an organic blend of contemporary dance with hip hop, ballet, gymnastics and breakdance. Tickets on sale! Visit www.rocklandartcenter.org.

Perry Lawson Fine Art Presents: SUMMER SALON 2024
2024-06-21 12:00 - 2024-08-04 17:00 | Perry Lawson Fine Art,90 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
PRESENTING THE SUMMER SALON 2024, A GROUP SHOW FEATURING 23 ROCKLAND COUNTY AREA ARTISTS. ON VIEW JUNE 21-AUGUST 4, 2024; RECEPTION JUNE 22, 2-5 PM.

(Nyack, NY – May 10, 2024) Perry Lawson Fine Art is pleased to present our Summer Salon featuring 23 artists from the Rockland County area. While the artists highlighted in this exhibition work in diverse mediums and techniques, they are united in capturing broader themes of identity, memory, and emotion through abstract, stylistic or expressive language. Whether through rigorous precision, intuitive mark making, gestural brushwork, or poignant photography, the artists infuse their work with personal narratives and reflections of the world around them.
Exhibiting artists: Nina Berlingeri, Ken Carbone, Diane Churchill, Brett De Palma, José M. Fontaiña, Suzanna Frosch, Joe Fusaro, Arthur Gunther, Joan Harmon, Brian Hart, Monroe Hodder, Joanne Howard, Yoko Iwanaga, Gretchen Kane, Stanford Kay, Polly King, Valerie Kleiner, Alice Mizrachi, Laurie Peek, Catherine Schmitt, Nate Singer, Justin Smith, and Mark Weiss.

This exhibition coincides with our participation in the fifth edition of Upstate Art Weekend, July 18-21, 2024! Over 140 cultural organizations will participate in this year’s edition, celebrating art and culture in ten counties in the Catskill Mountain and Hudson Valley region. More information and regular programming updates can be found at upstateartweekend.org.
Title: SUMMER SALON 2024
On view: June 21 – August 4, 2024
Reception: Sat., June 22, 2-5 PM
Location: 90 N. Broadway, Nyack NY 10960
Hours: Fri-Sun., 12-5 PM and by appt.
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.

Stories For Freedom
2024-06-26 19:00 - 21:00
Stories for Freedom has gathered ten storytellers, who have been cultivating practices of liberation within their work and lives, to join a TMI Project true storytelling workshop to craft their stories of love, resistance, and growth; stories that can be used to further their work and serve as a blueprint for radical generations to come.
By crafting radically true stories, Stories for Freedom amplifies the voices of artists, activists, and artivists to inspire identification and belonging in audience members, and challenge all of us to take bold action in the disruption of systemic oppression.
The cohort includes people selected from an international call, hailing from our hometown of Kingston, as well as across the US, and as far off as South Africa.
Stories for Freedom pays specific homage to the practices of liberation that have emerged from Black and Indigenous communities. For centuries, Black and Indigenous communities have created templates for other marginalized groups to take action to resist oppression. This program aims to acknowledge and celebrate these roots.

Perry Lawson Fine Art Presents: LAYERS IN MOTION
2024-08-09 08:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00 | Perry Lawson Fine Art,90 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
Presenting LAYERS IN MOTION: Alyce Gottesman, Lotte Petricone, Mary Ann Strandell, opening FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024, 6-8 PM.

(Nyack, NY – July 1, 2024) Perry Lawson Fine Art is pleased to present Layers in Motion, on view at 90 North Broadway, Nyack, NY, from August 9 through September 29, 2024. The exhibition features artwork by Alyce Gottesman, Lotte Petricone, and Mary Ann Strandell, all of whom employ layering techniques in their work to different effects.
Alyce Gottesman’s paintings are rooted in nature, inspired by her upbringing beside a lake in rural New Jersey. There she developed a deep connection to the rhythms of seasons and the vitality of nature. Later, living in California, she was captivated by the unique quality of light. She now spends several months each year there to immerse herself in its beauty and inspiration. Music also plays a significant role in Gottesman’s creative process, influencing the rhythms, colors, and patterns in her paintings. She describes her approach as both experiential and experimental, embracing spontaneity and improvisation. Working on multiple pieces simultaneously, she engages in a dynamic interplay of drawing, dripping, and brushing paint until each canvas captures a moment of action and unpredictability.
Gottesman holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. Her work has been showcased in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the Northeast, including The Painting Center and Cheryl Hazan Gallery in New York City, as well as at venues in New Jersey, such as Drawing Rooms and Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. Her artworks are held in esteemed private and public collections, including the Brooklyn Art Library and the College of NJ.
Lotte Petricone’s artistic process for her recent paintings begins with drawing from print images and progresses with deliberate painting and meticulous attention to detail. The interplay of color, value, and texture creates a sense of space and movement throughout the image, while the coexistence of the drawn shapes and the negative space around and between them, occupied by patterns and textures in translucent layers, contributes to the visual balance. The result is a visual image that unifies seemingly disconnected elements into a cohesive whole, inviting the viewer to enter and respond to the constructed world.
Petricone grew up in New York City and earned a BFA from The Cooper Union School of Art, an MA in Art Education from Manhattanville College and a Certificate of Advanced Study in School Leadership from SUNY New Paltz. Her work has been exhibited in the tri-state area, including the Painting Center NYC, the 2018 ArtsWestchester Triennial, Rockland Center for the Arts and the Edward Hopper House Museum. Lotte lives and works in Nyack, NY.
Mary Ann Strandell’s work explores the intersection of nature and technology in our society. By combining various places and objects as visual symbols, she considers the convergence of historic space between the baroque, modernism, and the post-modern. Her imagery stems from canyon sites in the Southwest, urban construction sites, architecture, nature, and historic museum objects. Strandell uses drawing, painting, and 3D lenticular media to explore these subjects. The works begin as paintings and evolve into multi-layered lenticular montages through the use of sophisticated computer software.
Born in Watertown, SD, Strandell holds a BFA in Fine Arts and Art History from the University of South Dakota, an MA in Studio Art and an MFA in Painting and Printmaking from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. She is the recipient of prestigious awards, including an individual National Endowment for Arts in Painting Arts Midwest, an Arts and Humanities Grant, and a Geraldine R. Dodge Fellowship Grant. Her residencies include the Institute Electronic Arts, Alfred University, NY, Art Omi International, The Bemis Center For Contemporary Art, Byrdcliffe Woodstock, and The Menaul School (Albuquerque, NM). Strandell has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout the United States and abroad. Her work is held in important public collections, including the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, the DiRosa Foundation, and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. In 2020-21, she was commissioned by UBER Corporation and Children’s Mercy Hospital for site-specific artworks. Major publications that have featured Strandell’s work include The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The Village Voice. She lives and works in the New York City area.

Title: LAYERS IN MOTION
On view: August 9 – September 29, 2024
Reception: Friday, August 9, 6-8 PM
Coffee & Conversation (artist talk): Saturday, September 7, 2024, 11 AM
Location: 90 N. Broadway, Nyack NY 10960
Hours: Fri-Sun., 12-5 PM and by appt.
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.

FALL Crafts at Lyndhurst 2024
2024-09-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-14 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-15 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 225 makers you can’t find anywhere else in the county!

Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst returns on September 13-15, 2024! 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. See our website for tickets and pricing. 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. Sorry, while we love our furry friends, no pets are allowing within the show site. More details are available at www.artrider.com.

5th Annual ARToberfest at Bethany Arts Community
2024-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Rd, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
Join Bethany Arts Community for music, art, crafts, food and family fun at ARToberfest!

BAC’s 5th Annual ARToberfest
October 5, 11AM-4PM (Rain Date: October 6)

Featuring visual artists, live musicians, food, and interactive demos and crafts, this festival is a great experience for ALL ages! ARToberfest will illuminate arts spanning a variety of styles and mediums and celebrate the unique culture of the Hudson Valley region. Activities throughout the day include:

Pumpkin Carving and Demos
Live musical performances
Ice Cream from The Blue Pig
BBQ
Crafts (including Fairy House Making, Tie Dye, Splatter Paint, and more!)
Fairy Walks
Community Art Projects
And MORE!!!

Tickets: $15.00 per car (people are free!)
Pumpkin & Carving Kit Pre-Order: $10.00 (Pre-order closes on 9/21! To guarantee your pumpkin(s) and carving kit at a discounted price, pre-order.)
INFO & TICKETS HERE: https://bethanyarts.org/artoberfest-2024/

We are thankful to our ARToberfest 2024 sponsors ArtsWestchester and Blick Art Materials for making this festival possible and accessible!

Perry Lawson Fine Art Presents: EMERGING ARTISTS
2025-02-01 13:00 - 2025-03-16 17:00 | 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.
