70 EVENTS | 40 ORGANIZATIONS | 1 FESTIVAL

F O R T Y A R T S O R G A N I Z A T I O N S J O I N

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ARTSEE is a five month festival in westchester

County, New York packed with dance, film, theatre,

exhibitions, concerts, open studios, poetry readings

and more. Discover newly created work, westchester

premieres and outstanding area artists. Be sure to mark

your calendars and join the fun presented by 40 arts

organizations in ARTSEE, a Festival of New work in

westchester!

ArtsWestchester

Axial Theatre

Blue Door Art Center

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts

Chappaqua Public Library

Clay Art Center

Concordia Conservatory

Copland House

Emelin Theatre

Ernest Simons Loft Studios

Hamm & Clov Stage Company

Hudson Stage Company

Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art

Hudson Valley Writers Center

Irvington Town Hall Theater

Iona College Council on the Arts

Jacob Burns Film Center

JCC of Mid-Westchester

Katonah Museum of Art

Katonah Poetry Series

Kenise Barnes Fine Art

Licata-Syrig Designs

Mamaroneck Artists Guild

Media Loft Micro Gallery

Miranda Arts Project Space

Music Conservatory of Westchester

New Rochelle Council on the Arts

New Westchester Symphony Orchestra

Office of Cultural Affairs at Westchester Community College

OSilas Gallery at Concordia College

Peekskill Arts Alliance

Pelham Art Center

Picture House Regional Film Center, Inc.

Purchase College

Rivertown Artists Workshop

Sarah Lawrence College

Taconic Opera

Westchester Collaborative Theater

Westchester Community College Center for the Arts

Westchester Community College Center for the Digital Arts, Peekskill Extension

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Welcome to ARTSEE. Even a quick glance

through this guide shows why Westchester

has become a regional destination for arts

and culture. The county is teeming with

arts activity and, as ARTSEE demonstrates,

Westchester is a place where innovative,

new work is created and showcased. Dance,

theatre, music, literary and visual arts are all here for you to

enjoy. I hope you can join us. –Rob P. Astorino, County Executive

ARTSEE is made possible with funds from New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

CALADH NuAPRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AT WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGEMarch 15 | 3pmHANKIN ACADEMIC ARTS BUILDING- ACADEMIC ARTS THEATRE75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla, NY 10463 | 914.606.6262In this St. Patrick’s Day celebration, five versatile musicians and singers perform newly-composed and arranged Celtic-infused music. Tickets: $24 General; $22 Student/Seniorsunywcc.edu/events

SONGS AmERICA LOVES TO SINGMarch 15 | 3pmCOPLAND HOUSE AT MERESTEAD455 Byram Lake Rd., Mount Kisco, NY 10549 | 914.788.4659 Copland House presents the Westchester premiere of vibrant new works inspired by the sounds of the North American heartland.Tickets: $25 General; $20 member; $10 Studentcoplandhouse.org

THE ZEm AuDu QuARTETMarch 20 | 7:30–10pmARTSWESTCHESTER31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 | 914.428.4220 In this performance, Nigerian saxophonist Zem Audu explores the intersection of African music and jazz. This event also includes a conversation with “Crossing Borders” exhibiting artist Osi Audu. This performance complements ArtsWestchester’s “Crossing Borders” exhibition. Tickets: $20 General; $15 member/Studentartswestchester.org

LOVE LETTERSPRESENTED BY CONCORDIA CONSERVATORYMarch 21 | 7pmSOMMER CENTER AT CONCORDIA COLLEGE171 White Plains Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708 | 914.395.4507This concert features the world premiere of a viola and violin chamber music piece by Matt Van Brink.Tickets: $32 General; $16 Student/Seniorconcordia-ny.edu/conservatory

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PURCHASE COLLEGE CONTEMPORARY SERIES REmEmBERING JAmES TENNEYMarch 26 | 8pm FREEPURCHASE COLLEGE, CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, RECITAL HALL735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY 10577 | 914.251.6700Purchase Contemporary Music Ensemble celebrates the musical perceptions of James Tenney in a performance that features “One Voice,” a new work by Larchmont native Eric Nathan and “Confluence: Chamber Concerto No.4” by Purchase faculty member Huang Ruo. | purchase.edu

mARGARET LENG TAN: EAST-wEST ENCOuNTERS, THE CONCERT PIANO RE-ImAGINED March 28 | 7:30–10pm ARTSWESTCHESTER31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 | 914.428.4220 Margaret Leng Tan performs avant-garde works prepared for piano and toy pianos. This performance complements ArtsWestchester’s “Crossing Borders” exhibition.Tickets: $20 General; $15 member/Student | artswestchester.org

PURCHASE COLLEGE CONTEMPORARY SERIES REmEmBERING JAmES TENNEYApril 16 | 8pm FREEPURCHASE COLLEGE, CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, RECITAL HALL735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY 10577 | 914.251.6700Purchase Percussion Ensemble celebrates the musical perceptions of James Tenney in a performance that features a new work by Jeremy Wexler, a Masters candidate in Composition. | purchase.edu

SPRING CONCERTPRESENTED BY NEW WESTCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA April 26 | 3pmWHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL550 North St., White Plains, NY 10605 | 914.623.8075The New Westchester Symphony Orchestra performs the Westchester premiere of Israeli composer Boaz Avni’s “Largo for Strings.”Tickets: $10 General | newsymphony.org

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PURCHASE COLLEGE SPRING 2015 CONTEMPORARY SERIES PuRCHASE NEw muSICMay 5 | 8pm FREEPURCHASE COLLEGE, CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, RECITAL HALL735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY 10577 | 914.251.6700 This concert features new compositions written by Purchase New Music, performed by the Purchase Sinfonietta. | purchase.edu

THE RIGHT NOTES: GEORGE PERLE CELEBRATIONMay 17 | 3pmCOPLAND HOUSE AT MERESTEAD455 Byram Lake Rd., Mount Kisco, NY 10549 | 914.788.4659 This concert features the Westchester premiere of several works by MacArthur Genius Award-winner George Perle.Tickets: $25 General; $20 member; $10 Studentcoplandhouse.org

ORATORIO: DANIELPRESENTED BY TACONIC OPERAMay 30 | 7:30pm | OSSINING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH1 Emwilton Pl., Ossining, NY 10562 | 855.886.7372

May 31 | 3pm | WHITE PLAINS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH39 N. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601 | 855.886.7372

Dan Montez’s new oratorio is based on the biblical story of the famous prophet Daniel. Tickets: $27 General; $15 Student; $20 Senior | taconicopera.org

CuLTIVATE 2015 June 7 | 3pmCOPLAND HOUSE AT MERESTEAD455 Byram Lake Rd., Mount Kisco, NY 10549 | 914.788.4659Copland House presents six world premieres written by fellows of Cultivate, the organization’s flagship emerging composers’ institute.Tickets: $15 General; FREE member/Student | coplandhouse.org

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70TH ANNIVERSARY OPENING NIGHT PERFORmANCEJune 20 | 8:30pmCARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah, NY 10536 | 914.232.1251This concert features a newly commissioned work by Christopher Theofandis, performed by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s.Tickets: $20–$65 | caramoor.org

THE KERNIS PROJECTJune 28 | 4:30pmCARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah, NY 10536 | 914.232.1251The Jasper String Quartet performs Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Aaron Jay Kernis’s newest quartet piece.Tickets: $20–$65 | caramoor.org

ERNST STIEFEL STRING QuARTET-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAm COmmISSIONJuly 17 | 8pmCARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah, NY 10536 | 914.232.1251Caramoor commissioned, and now debuts, a new work by Patrick Harlin who explores soundscape ecology and unusual compositional forms.Tickets: $20–$65 | caramoor.org

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VO(i)CESPRESENTED BY RIVERTOWN ARTISTS WORKSHOPMarch 7–8 | 7:30pmTTUMC ARTS CENTER27 South Washington St., Tarrytown, NY 10591Preview a choreographic work-in-development by Rebeca Tomas that deconstructs the Flamenco form. Also featured: MADRES, a new short film by award-winning choreographer Marta Renzi (page 12).Tickets: $20 General; $15 Student/Seniorrivertownartistsworkshop.org

DANCE OFF THE GRIDEMELIN THEATRE153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 | 914.698.0098This eclectic performance series features world-class dance performances that survey the diversity of today’s dance landscape.

March 20 | 8pm Aszure Barton, Emery LeCrone, Doug Varone and Dancers and Prashant Shah

April 24 | 8pmKota Yamazaki, NY Theatre Ballet, Larry Goldhuber and Decadance

May 15 | 8pmAiley II, Ron Brown/Evidence, Lake Simons and Jared GrimesTickets: $25 General; $15 Student emelin.org

TERRITORY SuITESPRESENTED BY RIVERTOWN ARTISTS WORKSHOPApril 17 | 6pmTTUMC ARTS CENTER27 South Washington St., Tarrytown, NY 10591 Rivertown Artists Workshop presents Reject Dance Theatre’s newest work, which explores the idea of “territory” through the lenses of human relationships, gender identity and animal interactions. Tickets: visit website for pricesrivertownartistsworkshop.org

8 Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company, 4/25 (photo courtesy of the artist)

CAROLYN DORFmAN DANCE COmPANYPRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AT WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGEApril 25 | 8pmHANKIN ACADEMIC ARTS BUILDING- ACADEMIC ARTS THEATRE75 Grasslands Rd. Valhalla, NY 10463 | 914.606.6262New works choreographed by Carolyn Dorfman, and other nationally acclaimed modern choreographers, use movement as a metaphor to take audiences on intellectual and emotional journeys.Tickets: $24 General; $22 Student/Seniorsunywcc.edu/events

NEw wORKS: mARY FORD SuSSmAN PRESENTED BY RIVERTOWN ARTIST WORKSHOPMay 15–16 | 7:30pmTTUMC ARTS CENTER27 South Washington St., Tarrytown, NY 10591Mary Ford Sussman and a special guest showcase their new choreographic work. Tickets: $20 General; $15 Student/Seniorrivertownartistsworkshop.org

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Reject Dance Theatre, 4/17 (photo credit: Melissa Blackall Photography)

THE PIGEONINGMarch 14 | 8pmEMELIN THEATRE153 Library Lane Mamaroneck, NY 10543 | 914.698.0098This dark comedy is a puppet show for adults about the modern mania for cleanliness, safety and control.Tickets: $34 General; $15 Student | emelin.org

IRVINGTON STAGE DOORMarch 16 & May 18 | 7:30pmIRVINGTON TOWN HALL THEATER85 Main St., Irvington, NY 10533 | 914.591.6602The theatre presents a series of staged readings of new work (TBD) and discussions with the creative teams. Tickets: $13 General | irvingtontheater.com

OuTSIDE muLLINGARPRESENTED BY HUDSON STAGE COMPANYApril 17–May 2 | Fridays, 8pm; Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays, 3pmSaturday, May 2nd: 3pm & 8pmWHIPPOORWILL HALL THEATRE, NORTH CASTLE PUBLIC LIBRARYKent Pl., Armonk, NY 10504 | 914.271.2811This play tells the story of an Irish father and son who, along with their neighbors, consider questions of life, death, love and the family farm.Tickets: $35 General; $30 Student/Senior | hudsonstage.com

DORuNTINEMay 2 | 3pm and 8pmEMELIN THEATRE153 Library Lane Mamaroneck, NY 10543 | 914.698.0098The acclaimed theatre group Blessed Unrest returns to the Emelin for this retelling of the Albanian legend of Doruntine.Tickets: $30 General; $15 Student | emelin.org

1110 “The Pigeoning,” Emelin Theatre, 3/14 (photo courtesy of Emelin Theatre)

2015 PLAY READING SERIESPRESENTED BY WESTCHESTER COLLABORATIVE THEATERMay 22 | 7:30pm FREE May 23 | 2pm FREEBUDARz THEATER, OSSINING PUBLIC LIBRARY53 Croton Ave., Ossining, NY 10562 | 914.941.2416Members perform staged readings of works (TBD) created through the theatre’s play development process. | wctheater.org

STAGED READING OF A NEw PLAYPRESENTED BY HUDSON STAGE COMPANYJune 6 | 7:30pm FREECROTON FREE LIBRARY171 Cleveland Drive, Croton on Hudson, NY, 10520 | 904.271.2811 This staged reading of a new play (TBD) includes a Q&A with the artists after the performance. | hudsonstage.com

mAYBE NEVER FELLPRESENTED BY AxIAL THEATREJune 6 | 8pm ARTSWESTCHESTER31 Mamaroneck Ave., 9th floor White Plains, NY 10601This staged reading of a new play is about an American-Jewish man and a young German woman who attempt to forge a lasting connection despite personal and collective ghosts. Tickets: $10 General | axialtheatre.org | 914.286.7680

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GEORGE BILGEREPRESENTED BY KATONAH POETRY SERIESMarch 22 | 4pmKATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY26 Bedford Rd., Katonah, NY 10536 | 914.232.8184Bilgere reads from his new book “Imperial,” in which his plain-spoken, matter-of-fact style shines.Tickets: $10 General; Student FREE | katonahpoetry.com

JORIE GRAHAmPRESENTED BY KATONAH POETRY SERIESApril 19 | 4pmKATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah, NY 10536 | 914.232.8184Pulitzer Prize-winner Jorie Graham reads from her 2015 collection “From the New World,” which explores dramas of faith, perception and emotion. Tickets: $10 General; Student FREE | katonahpoetry.com

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mADRESPRESENTED BY RIVERTOWN ARTISTS WORKSHOPMarch 7–8 | 7:30pmTTUMC ARTS CENTER27 South Washington St., Tarrytown, NY 10591In addition to a live performance by Rebeca Tomas and her company (page 8), this program includes the showing of a new short film, MADRES, by Bessie Award-winning choreographer Marta Renzi based on her work with mothers and daughters who are members of The First Generation Girls Club. Tickets: $20 General; $15 Student/Seniorrivertownartistsworkshop.org

NEw YORK INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILm FESTIVAL: wESTCHESTERApril 16–April 26 | Call for times and pricesTHE PICTURE HOUSE REGIONAL FILM CENTER175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803 | 914.738.7337 This annual Oscar-qualifying event is the largest film festival for children and teenagers in the United States. It includes movies and films, discussions with directors, animators and actors, and meet-and-greets. | thepicturehouse.org

ACTRESSMay 15 | 7:30pmJACOB BURNS FILM CENTER364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY 10570 | 914.747.5555This film draws on elements of melodrama and cinema verité to explore a dying relationship.Tickets: $10 member; $15 General | burnsfilmcenter.org

TABOOPRESENTED BY HAMM & CLOV STAGE COMPANYJune 28 | 3pm FREEYONKERS RIVERFRONT LIBRARYOne Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701 | 914.963.6222This is the premiere screening of an original short dance film about the impact of a world-wide health crisis in New York’s gay community. A discussion about the making of the film will follow. hammandclov.org

uRBAN NATuRALISTSPRESENTED BY IONA COLLEGE COUNCIL ON THE ARTSMarch 2–April 8 | Mon–Thu 12–5pm; Sun 2–5pm FREEBROTHER KENNETH CHAPMAN GALLERY665 North Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801 | 914.637.7796 Three Brooklyn artists exhibit works that have an organic component related to urban environment. | iona.edu

mARGARET LANZETTA, NEw PAINTINGS: A SOLO ExHIBITIONMarch 3–April 11 | Tues–Sat 10am–5:30pm FREEKENISE BARNES FINE ART1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538 | 914.834.8077Nationally recognized artist Margaret Lanzetta hand stencils and digitally manipulates patterns for a series of paintings. kbfa.com

SNOwBIRDMarch 3–April 11 | Tues–Sat 10am–5:30pm FREEKENISE BARNES FINE ART1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538 | 914.834.8077This group exhibition features work by five artists from around the nation who work with unusual materials such as cut paper and mirror. | kbfa.com

THE EVOLuTION OF COLOR AND TExTuREMarch 3–28 | Tues–Sat 12–5pm; Sun 12–3pm FREEMAMARONECK ARTISTS GUILD126 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538 | 914.834.1117Jill S. Krutick showcases a cross section of geometric and abstract expressionist work.mamaroneckartistsguild.org

mAuREEN mCCOuRT: SECONDHAND CLOTHING CONVERSATION March 3–April 11 | Mon–Thu 10am–5pmFri 10am–4pm; Sat 10am–3pm FREEWESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR THE DIGITAL ARTS, PEEKSKILL ExTENSION27 North Division St., Peekskill, NY 10566 | 914.606.7301This interactive art installation investigates the global, economic and cultural implications of the secondhand clothing trade. | sunywcc.edu

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LImINAL: LOu HICKS & TERESA wATERmAN March 4–April 4 | Wed–Sat 12–5pm FREEMIRANDA ARTS PROJECT SPACE6 North Pearl St., Suite 404-E, Port Chester, NY 10573 | 914.318.7178 This exhibition of new paintings and prints explores the subtleties of light and vision. | mirandaartsprojectspace.com

TRAVELS wITH mY CAmERAMarch 15–April 24Mon–Thu 9am–8pm; Fri 9am–4pm; Sun 9am–6pm FREEJCC OF MID-WESTCHESTER999 Wilmot Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583 | 914.472.7480“Travels With My Camera” features work from members of the Westchester Photographic Society, with subjects ranging from exotic places to those in the photographers’ backyard. | jccmw.org

CROSSING BORDERS: mEmORY AND HERITAGE IN A NEw AmERICAMarch 17–May 2 | Tues–Sat 12–5pm FREEARTSWESTCHESTER31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 | 914.428.4220This provocative contemporary art exhibition explores universal concerns of memory, identity and cross-culturalism within New York’s immigrant community. | artsw.org/crossingborders

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PuRCHASE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF ART+DESIGN mFA ExHIBITIONApril 8–May 1 | Mon–Fri 10am–5pm FREERICHARD AND DOLLY MAASS GALLERY, SCHOOL OF ART+DESIGN, PURCHASE COLLEGE735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY 10577This interdisciplinary exhibition showcases the work of seven graduating students from the Purchase College School of Art and Design.purchase.edu

JOHANNA BRESNICK: CARLSBAD PARKApril 16–May 16 | Mon–Thu 10am–5pmFri 10am–4pm; Sat 10am–3pm FREEWESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR THE DIGITAL ARTS, PEEKSKILL ExTENSION27 North Division St. Peekskill, NY 10566 | 914.606.7301Johanna Bresnick’s work explores the relationship between natural and artificial forms and environments. | sunywcc.edu

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: LuSTApril 19–June 28 | Fri 11am–5pm; Sat & Sun 12–6pmHUDSON VALLEY CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART1701 Main St., Peekskill, NY 10514 | 914.788.0100This exhibition explores one of the seven deadly sins with raw energy, explicit subject matter and a wide range of media.Tickets: $5 General; members FREE; $2 Student; $4 Senior

TRENDING: CELEBRATING NOw!PRESENTED BY NEW ROCHELLE COUNCIL ON THE ARTSApril 19–June 5 | Mon–Fri 10am–4pm FREECITY HALL515 North Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801 | 914.576.7150This exhibition inspires a dialogue about contemporary issues impacting society. | newrochellearts.org

SuSAN KAuFmAN: wORKS ON PAPERApril 26–May 31 | Mon–Thu 9am–8pmFri 9am–4pm; Sun 9am–6pm FREEJCC OF MID-WESTCHESTER999 Wilmot Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583 | 914.472.3300Susan Kaufman exhibits work with unusual and haunting imagery that takes viewers out of their comfort zones by abstracting and distorting familiar objects. | jccmw.org

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CONTEmPORARY GEOmETRICFriday dates | March 20, April 10, June 12 | 5–9pm Saturday dates | March 21, April 11, June 13 | 12–5pm FREEMEDIA LOFT MICRO GALLERY 50 Webster Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801 | 914.815.3903 This exhibition features new collage, painting and mixed-media works by Nancy Nikkal. | medialoftarts.com

DIVERGENT CuRRENTS: THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF JAPAN ON AmERICAN CERAmIC ARTMarch 21–May 9 | Mon–Sat 10am–4pm FREECLAY ART CENTER40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY 10573 | 914.937.2047This exhibition explores the impact of Japanese culture on contemporary Western culture. | clayartcenter.org

CHRIS LARSON: THE KATONAH RELOCATION PROJECTMarch 22–June 28 | Tues–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 12–5pmKATONAH MUSEUM OF ART134 Jay St., Katonah, NY 10536 | 914.232.9555In this exhibition, artist Chris Larson takes an inventive, contemporary spin on a fascinating local legend : the relocation of Katonah.Entry: $10 General; $5 Student/Senior | katonahmuseum.org

NEw DIRECTIONSMarch 31–April 25 | Tues–Sat 12–5pm FREEMAMARONECK ARTISTS GUILD126 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538 | 914.834.1117Annette Delucia Lieblein and Julia Sperry explore new ideas and techniques in this exhibition of mixed-media prints and paintings.mamaroneckartistsguild.org

FARRADAY NEwSOmE: uNSEEN DRIFTMay 16–July 5 | Mon–Sat 10am–4pm FREECLAY ART CENTER40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY 10573 | 914.937.2047Arizona-based artist Farraday Newsome’s solo exhibition features new decorative terracotta and majolica work. | clayartcenter.org

HIDDEN YONKERSMay 23–June 27 | Thu–Sat 12–5pm FREEBLUE DOOR ART CENTER13 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers, NY 10701 | 914.375.5100This exhibition showcases unseen images of Yonkers, the fourth largest city in New York. | bluedoorartcenter.org

ART FOR THE mAN CAVEMay 26–June 20 | Tues–Sat 12–5pm FREEMAMARONECK ARTISTS GUILD126 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538 | 914.834.1117Elisabeth Pollaert Smith presents gallery-quality work on such topics as sports, hobbies and planes, trains and automobiles.mamaroneckartistsguild.org

GRAVITY: DEFINED AND DEFIEDPRESENTED BY WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR THE ARTSMay 26–July 20 | Mon–Thu 9am–8pm; Fri 9am–11:30am FREEWESTCHESTER COUNTY CENTER 196 Central Ave., White Plains, NY 10606 | 914.606.7500Multimedia artist Jaanika Peerna and ceramic artist Kristen Lyon present works that draw on nature, particularly gravity and light. sunywcc.edu/locations/arts/centerfortheartsgallery

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RACHEL ALLEN: POTTERY wITH A TwISTApril 26–May 31 | Mon–Thu 9am–8pm Fri 9am–4pm; Sun 9am–6pm FREEJCC OF MID-WESTCHESTER999 Wilmot Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583 | 914.472.3300This exhibition demonstrates how Rachel Allen balances function and form as she pushes further than mass-produced bowls and cups. jccmw.org

11TH ANNuAL OPEN JuRIED SmALL wORKS SHOwApril 30–May 23 | Tues–Sat 12–5pm FREEMAMARONECK ARTISTS GUILD126 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538 | 914.834.1117This 11th anniversary show features sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics and paintings. | mamaroneckartistsguild.org

RuTSCH AwARD & SOLO ExHIBITION FOR PAINTING May 1–June 13 | Tue–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 10am–4pm FREEPELHAM ART CENTER155 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY 10803 | 914.738.2525The annual Rutsch Award solo exhibition features an artist who avidly pushes the boundaries of painting – reinventing, reinvigorating and remastering a traditional medium. The featured artist is to be determined through a national competition. | pelhamartcenter.org

muRmuRATIONS COLLECTIVEMay 9–June 27 | Wed–Sat 12–5pm FREEMIRANDA ARTS PROJECT SPACE6 North Pearl St., Suite 404-E, Port Chester, NY 10573 | 914.318.7178 This exhibition features collaborative and autonomous works by Mia Brownell, Cristina de Gennaro, Patricia Miranda, Sasha Kopelowitz and Tricia Wright. | mirandaartsprojectspace.com

NEw: wOwMay 16–June 20 | Tues–Sat 12–5pm FREE ARTSWESTCHESTER31 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10601 | 914.428.4220As part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration, ArtsWestchester is recognizing 50 outstanding local artists, in all disciplines. This exhibition features several of the visual artists that were selected for the “50 for 50” initiative. | artsw.org

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PORT CHESTER OPEN STuDIOSApril 25 & April 26 | 12–4pm FREEERNEST SIMONS LOFT STUDIOS181 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, NY 10573 | 914.318.7178More than 25 artists and galleries open their studios to the public at this open studios event.mirandaartsprojectspace.com/open-studios-2015

CuTTING EDGE: LICATA-SYRIG COLLABORATIVE wORK AND OPEN STuDIOSPRESENTED BY LICATA-SYRIG DESIGNSMay 2 & May 3 | 11am–4pm FREEARTISTS’ STUDIO47 Ralph Ave., White Plains, NY 10606 | 914.707.3642This open studios event features work by, and demonstrations from, artists David Licata and Avery Syrig. | licata-syrig.weebly.com

PEEKSKILL OPEN STuDIOSPRESENTED BY PEEKSKILL ARTS ALLIANCEJune 6 & 7 | 12–5pm FREEDowntown Peekskill, Peekskill, NY 10566 | 914.438.6084 Celebrate and enjoy two full days of art, performances, music and food at the 18th annual Peekskill Open Studios.peekskillartists.org

SARAH LAwRENCE COLLEGE CELEBRATES ARTSwESTCHESTER’S “50 FOR 50” HONOREES PRESENTED BY THE WRITING INSTITUTE AND GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AT SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE AND THE HUDSON VALLEY WRITERS CENTERMay 8 | 8pm FREEDONNELLEY THEATRE, HEIMBOLD VISUAL ARTS CENTERSARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE915 Kimball Ave., Bronxville/Yonkers, NY 10708 | 914.395.2412Selected award-winners from ArtsWestchester’s “50 for 50” initiative, Maxine Sherman, Brian Morton, Chester Biscardi and Marie Howe, share their new work in dance, fiction, music and poetry. | slc.edu

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NEw: wOw – THE ART OF mARTIN KRuCK & CREIGHTON mICHAELMay 28–June 28 | Tue–Thu 12–7pm; Sat–Sun 2–5pm FREEOSILAS GALLERY AT CONCORDIA COLLEGE 171 White Plains Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708 | 914.395.4520 An exhibition featuring new work by ArtsWestchester “50 for 50” prize winners Martin Kruck and Creighton Michael. | osilasgallery.org

JACKIE BATTENFIELD: NEw PAINTINGS ON mYLARMay 30–June 11 | Tue–Sat 10am–5:30pm FREEKENISE BARNES FINE ART1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538 | 904.834.48077This solo exhibition demonstrates why Battenfield is known for her luminous interpretation of natural forces. | kbfa.com

LALANI NAN: NEw PAINTINGSMay 30–June 11 | Tue–Sat 10am–5:30pm FREEKENISE BARNES FINE ART1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538 | 904.834.48077This solo exhibition features new lush, hyperreal oil paintings by nationally recognized artist Lalani Nan. | kbfa.com

ED YOuNG: “BIRD & DIZ”– ILLuSTRATIONS FROm CREATIVE PROCESS TO FINISHED BOOKJune 13–August 1 | Mon–Thu 9am–8pm; Fri 9am–6pmSat 9am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm FREECHAPPAqUA LIBRARY195 South Greeley Ave., Chappaqua, NY 10514 | 914.238.4779 This exhibition follows award-winning illustrator Ed Young’s process from preliminary sketches through finished drawings for children’s book “Bird & Diz”. | chappaqualibrary.org

wORK BY ARTISTS IN RESIDENCEJuly 11–August 22 | Mon–Sat 10am–4pm FREECLAY ART CENTER40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY 10573 | 914.937.2047This duo exhibition features 2014–2015 Clay Art Center Artist-in-Residence Matthew Smith and Rittenberg Memorial Fellow, Kelley Donahue. Also on view are works from Valentine & Clark Young Resident Artist Lindsey Francis. | clayartcenter.org

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