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.
For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began, the RiverArts Studio Tour will take place for two days, Nov. 5-6, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The tour showcases more than 80 artists from Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, Irvington, Sleepy Hollow, and Tarrytown in their place of work.
“Artwork has the power to challenge our perception of the world and music has the power to challenge our emotions,” said Adam Hart of Hastings. “Combining the two can create a narrative that can help you on your journey.” Hart was talking as the producer of the 10-concert series “Live at the Upstream,” which premiered Sept. 24 and marked the return of live music to the artist-run cooperative gallery for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
The Tarrytown Music Hall will share its space with RiverArts to present a special evening of dance performed by Ballet Hispánico, the largest Latinx cultural organization in the United States and one of America’s cultural treasures.
The RiverArts Music Tour will be in full swing on Saturday, June 4, from noon to 9 p.m., offering free performances by 280 artists in 32 locations. A venue map, performance schedules, and information about all of the artists are posted on the website: 2022musictour.riverarts.org
April 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level
April 18 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm at Throughout the Rivertowns
April 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Jazz ForumMay 1 @ 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
