RiverArts

RiverArts Studio Tour
2024-11-03 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Throughout the Rivertowns, Throughout Rivertowns
The RiverArts Studio Tour offers an opportunity for art lovers to engage with local artists in their own studios. This two-day tour will be held on the first weekend of November.
Saturday, November 2, 11am–5pmSunday, November 3, 11am–3pm
This multi-village adventure offers a veritable treasure hunt through industrial lofts, home studios, outdoor installations, storefronts, and galleries stretching from Hastings-on-Hudson to Tarrytown. The Studio Tour offers an opportunity to engage with local artists in an intimate setting, learn about their process and inspiration, and meet plenty of art lovers along the way. Participants can explore a wide range of mediums and unique works, and if you are lucky, you’ll bring home something to treasure for years to come.
In addition to the main Tour weekend, RiverArts will host two preview exhibitions of works by participating artists.

Drink & Draw
2024-11-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-01-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-01-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Drink & Draw

Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room, Lower level 7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson
Admission: $20 Register in advance. We are requiring folks pre-register and pay IN ADVANCE ONLY. Class limited to 30 people so book in advance. If you register and can’t make it, please email jriesman@riverarts.org
Time: 7:30-9:30pm

Register for Drink & Draw here

Drink & Draw is a modern twist on the classic artistic practice of life drawing. Artists of all experience levels and backgrounds are welcome, especially those that have always wanted to try their hand.
In this non-instructional event, we aim to create a relaxing, social and inclusive environment for the community to come together for a fun night of drawing. After some mingling with fellow guests, participants will have an opportunity to capture the human body in poses of different lengths, with breaks for refreshments in between.
There’s wine, crackers, cheese and cookies to enjoy, and our host curates a playlist to keep your energy flowing. The evening lasts about 2 hours, and participants leave with a collection of their new works… and maybe some new friends too.
RiverArts is proud to be able to provide this unique opportunity right here in our Rivertowns, an opportunity which is often only accessible to art students or by traveling into New York City, with a significant investment of time and tuition. Drink & Draw offers a perfect entry-level for the amateur artist, and we have seen beginners improve significantly as their skills develop in subsequent sessions and they draw on their experience and learn from others.
Model provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org
*If you are having issues registering from mobile please try from a desktop or use this link.
#DrinkAndDraw

Register for Drink & Draw here

Artist Conversation: Cross Pollination
2025-03-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Ted and Nune Studio, 45 Main Street, Store B, Hastings-On-Hudson, 10706
Sunday, March 2, 20253–5pm
Ted & Nune Studio45 Main StreetHastings on Hudson, NY 10706

Join us for an engaging afternoon as we meet for a moderated discussion with the five artists behind Collective Art Space (CAS).
CAS is an experiment in the benefits of pooling together artistic resources and inviting others in. Over the last decade Alison Mara, Jen Moore Smith, Alison Cimmet, Marisa Gonzales Silverstein, and Raine Gifford have enjoyed working alongside each other within their shared studio space in Dobbs Ferry. The long-term exposure to one another’s work has revealed threads of influence in each artist’s choices and inspirations, even as each individual’s practice remains unique and intact.

The studio is like a living entity, fed by and sustaining its members, and somehow more than the sum of its parts. Cross Pollination was first explored as an exhibit at the Donald Gallery and now as an Artist Conversation with RiverArts, we invite you to explore the creative ecosystem and why artmaking within community may be the best thing an artist can do for themselves and their work.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Alison Cimmet draws upon collage and painting techniques to create expressive mixed-media works full of texture and vibrant color.

Raine Gifford‘s acrylic and watercolor paintings and mosaics investigate patterns of light, color, and negative space found within nature.

Marisa Gonzales Silverstein crafts paper sculptures combining geometry and repetition in rhythmic patterns to reveal a contemplative understanding of significant data points.

Alison Mara employs the use of tiny glass beads, meditatively and painstakingly placed, to create swirling patterns reflecting designs and textures found in nature.
Jen Moore Smith‘s practice encompasses painting and assemblage to reflect on the power of memory as it shapes landscape and natural elements.

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Drink & Draw
2025-03-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room, Lower level 7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson
Admission: $20 Register in advance. We are requiring folks pre-register and pay IN ADVANCE ONLY. Class limited to 30 people so book in advance. If you register and can’t make it, please email jriesman@riverarts.org
Time: 7:30-9:30pm

Register for Drink & Draw here

Drink & Draw is a modern twist on the classic artistic practice of life drawing. Artists of all experience levels and backgrounds are welcome, especially those that have always wanted to try their hand.
In this non-instructional event, we aim to create a relaxing, social and inclusive environment for the community to come together for a fun night of drawing. After some mingling with fellow guests, participants will have an opportunity to capture the human body in poses of different lengths, with breaks for refreshments in between.
There’s wine, crackers, cheese and cookies to enjoy, and our host curates a playlist to keep your energy flowing. The evening lasts about 2 hours, and participants leave with a collection of their new works… and maybe some new friends too.
RiverArts is proud to be able to provide this unique opportunity right here in our Rivertowns, an opportunity which is often only accessible to art students or by traveling into New York City, with a significant investment of time and tuition. Drink & Draw offers a perfect entry-level for the amateur artist, and we have seen beginners improve significantly as their skills develop in subsequent sessions and they draw on their experience and learn from others.
Model provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time. Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org
*If you are having issues registering from mobile please try from a desktop or use this link.
#DrinkAndDraw

Register for Drink & Draw here

Artist Conversation: Intricate Fabric of Life with Susan Richman and Rachel Weatherford Whitlow
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Upstream gallery, 8 Main Street, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706
Thursday, June 57-8:30pmUpstream Gallery8 Main StreetHastings on Hudson, NY

How does anyone cope with constant flux, with a steady stream of near emergency, with the knowledge that what once was, is gone? Illness, death, upheaval of most kinds necessitates an anchor. When we feel this way, some of us look to nature.

“The shore is an ancient world, for as long as there has been an earth and sea there has been this place of the meeting of land and water. Yet it is a world that keeps alive the sense of continuing creation and of the relentless drive of life. Each time that I enter it, I gain some new awareness of its beauty and its deeper meanings, sensing that intricate fabric of life by which one creature is linked with another, and each with its surroundings.” Rachel Carson

In this conversation we will explore the liminal space of change and connection as we dive into the works of artists Susan Richman and Rachel Weatherford Whitlow. Each artist has a unique relationship with nature both as a source of inspiration and a medium from which to create, seeking her anchor in the uncertainty of nature and creating images in which that “intricate fabric of life “is revealed.

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS

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Figure Drawing
2025-09-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Artists of all experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to join us for monthly life drawing sessions with a nude model.
In this non-instructional program we create a relaxing, social, and inclusive environment for the community to come together for a fun night of drawing. Participants can capture the human body in short and long poses.
We provide the live model, you bring your creative energy!
There are tables to work at but you may bring your own easels to work from if you wish.Participants are responsible for providing their own supplies.
We ask that you arrive early to setup before the session begins at 7:30pm; if you are running late, please wait to come in during the first break (around 7:50).
Advanced registration and pre-payment is required. Each session is limited to 30 participants. Suitable for ages 18+
Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room, Lower level7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson
7:30–9:30pm, twice monthly September through June
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org

Register for Drink & Draw here

RiverArts Studio Tour Preview Show - Hastings
2025-10-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Hastings Village Hall Gallery, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Preview Show
Sunday, October 26, 3-5pmHastings Village Hall Gallery7 Maple Ave, Hastings
The RiverArts Studio Tour will return this November for a weekend celebration of art throughout the Rivertowns on Saturday, November 8, 11am–5pm and Sunday, November 9, 11am–3pm
This multi-village adventure offers a veritable treasure hunt through industrial lofts, home studios, outdoor installations, storefronts, and galleries stretching from Hastings-on-Hudson to Tarrytown. The Studio Tour offers an opportunity to engage with local artists in an intimate setting, learn about their process and inspiration, and meet plenty of art lovers along the way. Participants can explore a wide range of mediums and unique works, and if you are lucky, you’ll bring home something to treasure for years to come.
In addition to the main Tour weekend, RiverArts will host two preview exhibitions of works by participating artists. On Sunday, October 26 from 3-5pm, a preview show featuring works by Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, and Ardsley artists on the Tour will be shown at Hastings Village Hall Gallery. On Sunday, November 2 from 3-5pm, a preview show featuring works by Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and Irvington artists on the Tour will be shown at Shames JCC.

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RiverArts Studio Tour Preview Show - Tarrytown
2025-11-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Shames JCC, 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
Preview Show
Sunday, November 2, 3-5pmShames JCC371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown
The RiverArts Studio Tour will return this November for a weekend celebration of art throughout the Rivertowns on Saturday, November 8, 11am–5pm and Sunday, November 9, 11am–3pm
This multi-village adventure offers a veritable treasure hunt through industrial lofts, home studios, outdoor installations, storefronts, and galleries stretching from Hastings-on-Hudson to Tarrytown. The Studio Tour offers an opportunity to engage with local artists in an intimate setting, learn about their process and inspiration, and meet plenty of art lovers along the way. Participants can explore a wide range of mediums and unique works, and if you are lucky, you’ll bring home something to treasure for years to come.
In addition to the main Tour weekend, RiverArts will host two preview exhibitions of works by participating artists. On Sunday, October 27 from 3-5pm, a preview show featuring works by Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, and Ardsley artists on the Tour will be shown at Hastings Village Hall Gallery. On Sunday, November 2 from 3-5pm, a preview show featuring works by Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and Irvington artists on the Tour will be shown at Shames JCC.

RSVP Here

RiverArts Studio Tour 2025
2025-11-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Throughout the Rivertowns, Throughout Rivertowns
The RiverArts Studio Tour offers an opportunity for art lovers to engage with local artists in their own studios. This two-day tour will be held on the second weekend of November.
Saturday, November 8, 11am–5pmSunday, November 9, 11am–3pm
This multi-village adventure offers a veritable treasure hunt through industrial lofts, home studios, outdoor installations, storefronts, and galleries stretching from Hastings-on-Hudson to Tarrytown. The Studio Tour offers an opportunity to engage with local artists in an intimate setting, learn about their process and inspiration, and meet plenty of art lovers along the way. Participants can explore a wide range of mediums and unique works, and if you are lucky, you’ll bring home something to treasure for years to come.
In addition to the main Tour weekend, RiverArts will host two preview exhibitions of works by participating artists.

Figure Drawing
2026-02-05 19:30 | Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706, United States
Artists of all experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to join us for monthly life drawing sessions with a nude model.
In this non-instructional program we create a relaxing, social, and inclusive environment for the community to come together for a fun night of drawing. Participants can capture the human body in short and long poses.
We provide the live model, you bring your creative energy!
There are tables to work at but you may bring your own easels to work from if you wish.Participants are responsible for providing their own supplies.
We ask that you arrive early to setup before the session begins at 7:30pm; if you are running late, please wait to come in during the first break (around 7:50).
Advanced registration and pre-payment is required. Each session is limited to 30 participants. Suitable for ages 18+
Hastings Public LibraryOrr Room, Lower level7 Maple AvenueHastings-on-Hudson
7:30–9:30pm, twice monthly September through June
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org

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