RiverArts was envisioned and brought to life by visual artists over 50 years ago. Their pioneering artistic spirit continues to thrive today, as we find new ways to bring color, texture, light, and perspective to our Hudson River community.
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.
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 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.
RiverArts is delighted to welcome artists and art lovers back for this vibrant celebration of art in the Rivertowns, an exciting opportunity to enjoy the diversity of art throughout our community. Over the last two and a half decades, the tour has grown into one of the most anticipated arts events in Westchester County. Join us as we celebrate the return of the RiverArts Studio Tour on Saturday October 23, 2021, 11am – 6pm.
April 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Jazz Forum
May 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level
May 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm at South ChurchMay 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level
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.
RiverArts needs you. Let’s continue our journey of discovery for the next half-century. A gift to RiverArts supports artistic excellence in our community and helps ensure that art remains accessible to all with our many free and low-cost educational and performance offerings.
With more than 30 annual offerings in Visual Art, Music, Dance, Writing, Theater and more… there’s something for the artistic spirit within all of us. Find your inspiration along the Hudson.
Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change – it can not only move us, it makes us move.
— Ossie Davis
