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.
On Sunday, November 24, RiverArts will present a glorious afternoon of Chamber Music in the midst of the paintings of Hudson River School master Jasper Cropsey at the Newington Cropsey Foundation. This annual event, now in its seventh year, has become a beloved tradition for both chamber music lovers and art lovers. This year we will hear Bach’s “Italian” Concerto, played on the piano, Mozart’s celebrated Divertimento in Eb for string trio, and Brahms’ Piano Quintet in f minor.
RiverArts presents its 31st annual Studio Tour this year on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3. This two-day event will feature more than...
RiverArts, in collaboration with Tarrytown Music Hall, is set to present the Paul Taylor Dance Company on Saturday, September 28. Since 1954, the Paul Taylor Dance Company has been renowned for its innovative and transformative modern dance performances.
Beginning July 8th, Ecka will work alongside a dedicated community of artists and arts lovers to lead the organization’s strategic and artistic vision, as well as managing operations and fundraising for RiverArts.
January 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level
January 24 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm at HudCoFebruary 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level
February 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Shames JCC
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
Artist Conversation: An immersive experience of poetry and music featuring a reading of T.S. Eliot’s "The Waste Land "and performance of Benjamin Britten’s "Suite for cello 1, op 72. " These two works of art will be brought to life together in an intimate concert setting.
Explore Art in the Rivertowns this Spring with RiverArts’ Salon SundaysSalon Sundays invite visitors to tour local artists’ studios and gain an inside view of their work and inspiration. Jess Blaustein | Conceptual Artist | In-person Sunday, May 22 | 145 Palisade Street Studio 406, Dobbs Ferry
Explore Art in the Rivertowns this Spring with RiverArts’ Salon SundaysSalon Sundays invite visitors to tour local artists’ studios and gain an inside view of their work and inspiration. Janet Sikirica | Fiber Artist | In-person Sunday, April 24 | 145 Palisade Street Studio 314, Dobbs Ferry
Drink & Draw is back! RiverArts invites artists of all experience levels and backgrounds to join our monthly sessions exploring the classic artistic practice of life drawing. Held in a spacious artist’s studio with an informal, relaxed setting - wine and snacks added in. We encourage experienced and aspiring artists as well as those who have never done life drawing, but always wanted to try their hand, to attend. This is a non-instructional event -bring your own art supplies - any medium welcome; a fun night of art.
Drink & Draw is back! RiverArts invites artists of all experience levels and backgrounds to join our monthly sessions exploring the classic artistic practice of life drawing. Held in a spacious artist’s studio with an informal, relaxed setting - wine and snacks added in. We encourage experienced and aspiring artists as well as those who have never done life drawing, but always wanted to try their hand, to attend. This is a non-instructional event -bring your own art supplies - any medium welcome; a fun night of art.
Drink & Draw is back! RiverArts invites artists of all experience levels and backgrounds to join our monthly sessions exploring the classic artistic practice of life drawing. Held in a spacious artist’s studio with an informal, relaxed setting - wine and snacks added in. We encourage experienced and aspiring artists as well as those who have never done life drawing, but always wanted to try their hand, to attend. This is a non-instructional event -bring your own art supplies - any medium welcome; a fun night of art.
Drink & Draw is back! RiverArts invites artists of all experience levels and backgrounds to join our monthly sessions exploring the classic artistic practice of life drawing. Held in a spacious artist’s studio with an informal, relaxed setting - wine and snacks added in. We encourage experienced and aspiring artists as well as those who have never done life drawing, but always wanted to try their hand, to attend. This is a non-instructional event -bring your own art supplies - any medium welcome; a fun night of art.
