RiverArts

Celebrate the new year by learning a new instrument! Studies have shown that playing an instrument yields all kinds of benefits, from improved cognitive function to stress reduction. Our faculty has experience teaching children and adults alike, so don't hesitate to get started on your musical journey today! Visit www.riverarts.org/music for more information or email Music Program Director Maureen Kelly with your questions at [email protected].

Since we'll likely be ringing in the new year at home, why not cue up some entertainment? Our theme for our special New Year's Eve open mic night will be *Timeless Music for a Specific Time*. Musicians, spoken word artists, poets, comedians, and singers are all welcome to perform. Spectators must also register for access to the show. It's free! ($10 suggested donation). Register at www.riverarts.org/fall-virtual-open-mic-nights/... DATE: Thursday, DEC 31 TIME: 8-9:30 pm EST

Attention, photographers! We long for optimism in the face of isolation, limited travel, and postponed holidays. Photographers are invited to submit work interpreting these themes of optimism and imagination for Upstream Gallery's annual juried photography exhibit! Deadline to submit is Thursday, December 31. The exhibition will take place February 4-28, 2021 at Upstream Gallery in Hastings-on-Hudson.... Photographers can submit their work at www.upstreamgallery.submittable.com/submit Image: Mitchell / Gosar. "Compacted". 10.5 x 10.5 in.

The gift-giving season is far from over! Please consider a gift to RiverArts this year. Until this Thursday, 12/31, donations to RiverArts may be eligible for 100% matching by ArtsWestchester so don't delay! You can donate by visiting www.riverarts.org/donate or email Josh Suniewick at [email protected] for more information on the ArtsWestchester matching program.

Whether you've been enjoying the holiday season or you're only just getting started, we wish you happy, healthy, and relaxing moments with your loved ones. Happy holidays!

Want to support the arts this #GivingTuesday? Between now and 12/31, ArtsWestchester is matching new or increased donations 100%! Where does your contribution go? Scholarships to low-income families for music lessons and summer camps Programming that supports local artists and musicians... Arts education for children and adults Our free family-friendly, public events, including our annual Music and Studio Tours NEW DONORS Your donations will be matched 100%. Please visit www.riverarts.org/donate to get started. IF YOU'VE DONATED IN THE PAST Only donation amounts *exceeding your highest donation to RiverArts in the past two years* will be matched 100%. Don't remember your largest donations from these past two years? Contact Josh Suniewick at [email protected] for that information. Your support during these difficult times means the world to us. Thank you!

There's still time to submit work for Upstream Gallery's annual juried photography exhibit. The theme of this year's exhibit is Imagination Is Your Freedom. The deadline to submit is Thursday, December 31. The exhibition will take place February 4-28, 2021 at Upstream Gallery in Hastings-on-Hudson.... Photographers can submit their work at www.upstreamgallery.submittable.com/submit Image: J. Dooley. "It's Electric". 15 x 21 in.

Calling all photographers! Peep Space is hosting an open call for their first photography show, The Family Of, featuring guest curator and RiverArts member artist Jeff Dietz. The deadline for submission is December 15. For more information and to apply, visit www.peepspaceny.com/photography-open-call

Stitch & "Complain" is only two days away! Amanda Hsiao, owner of Hastings' Observatory Shop and co-host of the event, will offer some project tips and philosophical insights. Join us at HudCo this Thursday from 7-10 PM! Register in advance at www.riverarts.org/stitch. Bring your own knitting/crochet/embroidery supplies; masks are mandatory. Photo c/o Amanda Hsiao.

"I could ask the colors to blend. But I would rather see them dance." Kristin Javier. "Love Letter". 18 in x 12 in. 2020. Mosaic in reclaimed and new Venetian and Murano glass smalti, vintage dalle de Verre (cathedral glass), 24kt gold leaf smalti, copper wire, pigment, cement. All materials were cut by hand and placed tiny piece by tiny piece into cement using direct method.

We are so thankful for the support of our community of artists and art-lovers this year. You kept us going, even when things around us were most uncertain. We are very thankful for your support and your faith in our mission. 2020 would have been a very different year without you. Happy Thanksgiving!We are so thankful for the support of our community of artists and art-lovers this year. You kept us going, even when things around us were most uncertain. We are very thankful for your support and your faith in our mission. 2020 would have been a very different year without you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Our next in-person socially-distant crafting circle with the Observatory Shop will take place this Thursday, October 29 from 7-10 PM at HudCo. Come meet some fellow needlecraft enthusiasts and let go of your stresses! Bring your own supplies. Masks are required. Register in advance at www.riverarts.org/stitch... Photo by Vincenzo Malagoli

Calling all musicians, singers, poets, spoken word artists, and comedians! Sign up for our next virtual open mic night THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 from 8-9:30 pm EDT. Visit https://riverarts.org/fall-virtual-open-mic-nights/ to register and for rules! It's free to enroll.

Are you a musician, singer, poet, spoken word artist, or comedian? Yes? Sign up for our next virtual open mic night on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 from 8-9:30 pm EDT. Visit https://riverarts.org/fall-virtual-open-mic-nights/ to register and for rules!

Our next Stitch & "Complain" crafting circle is this Thursday, October 29 from 7-10 PM at HudCo. Amanda Hsiao of the Observatory Shop in Hastings will be the Florence Bates to your Cary Grant (experienced crafters are welcome, too!). Masks must be worn at all times. Bring your own supplies. Register at www.riverarts.org/stitch https://youtu.be/fqexrsr1twc?t=86

In case you missed it, you can stream a recording of Saturday's performance of SIX FEET. Visit www.riverarts.org/sixfeet to purchase the stream at a discounted rate. It'll be available for viewing until the end of the month!

Love to paint? Local artist Ken Salaz of Main Street Atelier is hosting his next socially-distant plein air painting session this Friday! Sessions will take place at various idyllic spots in and around Tarrytown. Contact Ken directly for pricing, supply list, and to register: [email protected] Ken Salaz. "Tarrytown Lighthouse looking south". 9 x 12 in.

Jeff White had sponsored several excursions through the Rockefeller Preserve. Strangers were paired to hike and carve a line into a piece of plywood provided for them. White then transformed them into 17 distinct works, on view at the art gallery at the Rockefeller Preserve through Sunday, October 25. Jeff White. "All But Blue" and "Cherry Door".

Our next open mic is right around the corner! Musicians, singers, poets, spoken word artists, and stand-up comics are all welcome. See https://riverarts.org/fall-virtual-open-mic-nights/ for rules and free registration. Spectators must also register.

Susan Richman used ethically-sourced flora and fauna to create a fantasy world in her new series, "Jenga". Richman's photographs offer a commentary on global warming and the fragile state of the natural world. Is it possible for human beings to survive in an environment that is collapsing? "Jenga" is currently on view at the Upstream Gallery through Sunday, October 25.

Only ONE HOUR LEFT to purchase tickets for tonight's showing of SIX FEET! You can grab tickets at www.riverarts.org/sixfeet The show will begin promptly at 8 pm EDT. Latecomers will not be admitted, so come early!