In our ongoing effort to connect local artists with art lovers we are proud to present our next RiverArts Artist Conversation with sculptor, Malcolm D. MacDougall III live and in-person at his studio on the Dobbs Ferry waterfront on Sunday October 17th at 3pm.
“A Spirituals Experience” The inner life and inspiration of African American spirituals with, Yolanda F. Johnson, Soprano
Yolanda F. Johnson explores the emotional, spiritual journey and hidden communication in traditional African-American spirituals conveyed for the enslaved Africans in America and the influence of spirituals on music of the Civil Rights Movement on through popular music. Part lecture, part recital, the program also includes a sing-along for audience members to gain a new understanding of these well-known and beloved songs. RiverArts' Producer, Marie-Louise Miller, leads the conversation with Yolanda with opportunity for audience questions.
Ted and Nune discuss their new book, Stone and Candle: Armenian Monasteries—the epic journey into the mountains of Armenia, unpack the deeper meanings of the book’s title, the inspiration for the trip, and the power of connecting to the past while shaping a creative path into the future.
Join artist Haifa Bint-Kadi as she unveils 'Memory Palaces,' a captivating collection intertwining 3-dimensional structures and mosaic elements. Delve into the essence of home, rooted in her rich heritage and Arab culture. Paired with unique audio recordings, each palace encapsulates memories inspired by Bint-Kadi's poignant childhood as a first-generation Palestinian-Afro-Caribbean American and a daughter of refugees.
Join us for a conversation with American photographer Jason Gardner as he shares details from his new book and collection, We the Spirits, documenting his 15-year journey through 15 countries as he visually documented the ritual and festival of Carnival.
Flow Lines is an interdisciplinary collaboration blending art, visual effects, and sound, featuring contributions from Jon Hatch, Bruce Robbins, and Malcolm Macdougall. Inspired by the multidirectional flow of rivers and estuaries, Flow Lines represents an interconnection of multiple creative disciplines.