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For over half a century, RiverArts has been the catalyst that connects performers, musicians and art-makers with Rivertowns audiences.
Our Mission
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RiverArts was built by volunteers. That long-held tradition of service continues to strengthen the organization today, as dedicated volunteers from across the Rivertowns lend their time and talents to our mission.
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RiverArts runs on the power of art. A dedicated team of professionals keeps the engines running as we bring our programs to life 365 days of every year.

Our Collaborators >
With a small staff, collaborators make RiverArts shine. We are fortunate to have such professional talent living in the Rivertowns. This is not an exhaustive list and represents a cadre of artists that have recently produced events and programs or showcased our work through photography and videography.

Our Supporters >
We are grateful to many individuals, businesses, and organizations for supporting creativity in our community. Benefits of RiverArts membership and sponsorship include exclusive invitations, discounts, and audience engagement opportunities throughout the year.

News & Updates >

RiverArts helps artists put out ‘live’ welcome mat

RiverArts helps artists put out ‘live’ welcome mat

Apr 9, 2021

Starting this weekend, however, RiverArts will resume Salon Sundays, through which artists will use Instagram Live to welcome viewers virtually.

The first of six Salon Sundays, on April 11 at 3 p.m., will feature Monica Carrier of Tarrytown and Jane Kang Lawrence of Sleepy Hollow, the co-owners of Peep Space, an art gallery located at 92 Central Avenue in Tarrytown.“

Pivotal 1933 film anchors talk about race

Pivotal 1933 film anchors talk about race

Mar 19, 2021

“The Emperor Jones” — the first mainstream American film to star an African American — will be the subject of a free discussion hosted by RiverArts, together with the Dobbs Ferry and Hastings public libraries, on Wednesday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m.

The film, controversial then and now, was released by United Artists, the independent
distribution company founded by Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks.
“The Emperor Jones” is one of five films showcased by the Finger Lakes Film Trail as part of its “Race Films/Race Matters” program, which focuses on films from 1910 to the 1940s made largely by Black filmmakers for Black audiences. Registrants for the RiverArts event are encouraged to watch “The Emperor Jones” at www.fingerlakesfilmtrail.org.