Featured News & Updates
Studio Tour Returns | The Rivertowns Enterprise
The RiverArts Studio Tour is returning on Saturday, Oct. 23 after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This marks the first time the Studio Tour, which invites the public into artists’ workspaces, is taking place in the fall rather than in April, as has been the annual tradition. More than 70 artists from Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Irvington, and Tarrytown are participating.
Artist Conversation with Malcolm D. MacDougall III
In our ongoing effort to connect local artists with art lovers we are proud to present our nextRiverArts 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.“ We are thrilled to have another wonderful opportunity to gather this great community of artappreciators together to learn about this incredible local artist’s perspectives and process,”said Artist Conversation Producer, Marie-Louise Miller.
RiverArts Celebrates a New Season of Art, Performance, Education and Conversation | River Journal
RiverArts launches its 59th season in October 2021 with an inaugural fall edition of its Annual Studio Tour. This will be the first full season of programming under the leadership of Artistic Director Kate Ashby and Managing Director Josh Suniewick.
Events
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2026 Spring Benefit
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2026 RiverArts Music Tour
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SummerArts Camp | Week 1
August 3 @ 9:00 am - August 7 @ 3:00 pm -
SummerArts Camp | Week 2
August 10 @ 9:00 am - August 14 @ 3:00 pm -
SummerArts Camp | Week 3
August 17 @ 9:00 am - August 21 @ 3:00 pm
Imprint of Light | ArtsWestchester
What does one do when they cannot present dance live on stage? In the case of choreographer/dancer Maxine Sherman and composer/videographer Steven Brent, they create a new way of seeing movement that cannot be accomplished in person.
Talents meld into a multimedia force of nature
“‘Imprint of Light’ is a unique collaboration of music and dance celebrating the wonder of the human body and our relationship to the elements of nature,” RiverArts’ artistic director Kate Ashby said. “The combination of music, dance, and visual images inspires us to see the dance and the world around us in a new light, through the lens of the imagination.
RiverArts hits Coe’s high notes in virtual send-off
Friends, family, artists, and collaborators celebrated the achievements of RiverArts’ former executive and artistic director during “Up Close & Virtual: Honoring Doug Coe,” on Saturday, April 24th.
The program, a collection of pre-recorded performances and personal messages, was streamed to a live audience. You can watch the celebration here: https://givebutter.com/zTO11t.
RiverArts helps artists put out ‘live’ welcome mat
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.“
Upcoming Events
May 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at St. Barnabas Episcopal ChurchSpring Chamber Music Concert: String Quintets
May 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Jazz Forum2026 Spring Benefit
May 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower LevelFigure Drawing – May 20
- June 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level
Figure Drawing – June 4
A Rich History of Art in the Rivertowns
Founded by artists in the village of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, in 1963, RiverArts has been making the arts a part of everyday life in Westchester’s Hudson River communities for more than 50 years. Today, our programs and performances reach more than 20,000 people annually.
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— Ossie Davis