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August 2014 Artswnews Artsw.Org/Artswnews Artsw AUGUST 2014 ARTSWNEWS artsw.org/artswnews ARTSW Music in the Air: Danny V's 52nd St. Band - Yorktown Lion’s Club and Yorktown Parks & Recreation Dept. (photo courtesy Band) Danny(photo V's St. of 52nd Music in the Air: Gil Parris - Fall Art Classes - Fall Art Classes - Yonkers Downtown BID Claude Lustin) credit: (photo (photo courtesy of Gil Parris) courtesy Gil (photo of Songcatchers Jacob Burns Film Center (photo courtesy Jacob(photo of Center) Burns Film So much to see and do in Westchester This issue is sponsored by Fall Art Classes Page A4 A2 EXAMINER MEDIA • ARTSWNEWS AUGUST 2014 contents thisandthatbyjl.com news in brief Page A3 fall arts classes Page A4 artsw briefs Page A7 ARTS ACHIEVE highlights Page A8 music in the air Page A10 by Janet Langsam (photo credit: Cathy Pinsky) calendar Page A15 Last week, I shouted a "Bravo" ArtsWNews (artswestchester.org), your guide to arts to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio for and culture in Westchester County, NY, is published allocating mega bucks to put art teachers back in the schools in by ARTSWESTCHESTER, a private, not-for-profit underserved communities. Art organization established in 1965. The largest of its kind in New York State, it serves teachers are some of the unsung more than 150 cultural organizations, numerous school districts, hundreds of artists, heroes of our education system. and audiences numbering more than one million. The goal of ArtsWestchester is to Don’t take my word for it. Take the ensure the availability, accessibility, and diversity of the arts in Westchester. word of NYC Chancellor Carmen Fariña and the Mayor himself. He Froma Benerofe, Board President says that the arts have the ability John R. Peckham, Board Chairman to help kids be stronger in a whole Janet Langsam, Chief Executive Officer host of disciplines. Take the word Salina Le Bris, Director of Communications also of national studies that attest Mary Alice Franklin, ArtsWNews Editor to the value of the arts in academic Alison Kattleman, Designer and Calendar Editor achievement. In a national sample Nathalie Gonzalez, Designer of 25,000 students reported by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor The Education Commission of the The work of ArtsWestchester is made possible with support from Westchester Carmen Fariña (credit: Bruce Cotler for New States, those "with high levels of County Government. York Daily News) arts-learning experiences" earned Robert P. Astorino, County Executive higher grades and scored better on standardized tests than those with little Michael Kaplowitz, Chairman, Westchester Board of Legislators or no involvement in the arts, regardless of socioeconomic status. The lack of arts experiences is particularly acute in low income neighborhoods of Westchester Board of Legislators Catherine Borgia Kenneth W. Jenkins MaryJane Shimsky New York City, according to a recent New York Times article. Benjamin Boykin James Maisano Michael J. Smith This week, a shout out goes to the New York State Assembly for allocating Gordon A. Burrows Sheila Marcotte Bernice Spreckman $500,000 to support arts programs in Yonkers schools. David B. Gelfarb Catherine Parker John G. Testa Peter Harckham Virginia Perez Alfreda A. Williams Many professional educators tell us that kids learn in different ways – some Lyndon Williams by hearing, some by seeing, and some by experimenting in art rooms. These Thanks to our generous supporters: rooms are safe, non-judgmental places where kids are free to take risks A&A Maintenance, Aetna Foundation, Anchin Block & Anchin, Benerofe Properties, The Bristal, and innovate. In these spaces, a work of art is a journey of trial and error Clarfeld Financial Advisors, Con Edison, Curtis Instruments, Empire City Casino, Entergy, Ethan and there is no such thing as failure or even a right answer. After all, if Allen Interiors, The Examiner, First Niagara Foundation, Gabelli Asset Management Co., IBM, everything had a right answer, there would be no need to push boundaries Inspiria Media, Jacob Burns Foundation, John Meyer Consulting, P.C., Joseph & Sophia Abeles in our society, no need to invent new products, no need to find better ways Foundation, Inc., The Journal News, JP Morgan Chase, The Liman Foundation, Macerich Co. of doing things, in fact, no need for entrepreneurs. For too long, the arts Cross County Shopping Center, Macy's, MAXX Properties, Nordstrom, Peckham Industries, have been demonized as a frill. Thanks Mayor de Blasio and the NY State Inc., PepsiCo, Inc., Pernod Ricard USA, Reckson, A Division of SL Green Realty, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, TD Charitable Foundation, The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation, VENU Assembly for setting it straight. Magazine, Wells Fargo Foundation, Westchester Family, Westchester Magazine, Westchester Medical Center, Westfair Communications, White Plains Hospital, and WTP Advisors. RD OF LE OA G B IS Y L Don't miss Janet's weekly blog posts at T A UNT T N CO Y O U R O S C 1683 W O . D Y E R E . S G A I Z N T N , Y C T HE N STER COU www.thisandthatbyjl.com Read a digital version of ArtsWNews every month: /ArtsWestchester @ArtsWestchester /ArtsWestchester artswestchester.org/arts-news AUGUST 2014 EXAMINER MEDIA • ARTSWNEWS A3 news in brief New Theater Manager at region and the world. On view in the Upcoming Exhibition lery space, Gallery9. The featured Irvington Town Hall Theater library’s Rotunda Gallery through Raises Funds for Local artwork, which is all for sale, has August 2, the exhibition features been generously donated by local sixteen pieces that highlight the Charity and international artists, many of universality, beauty and expressive The Preservation Company, a non- whom are giving back after being quality of dance. The show con- profit organization that helps low recipients of the organization’s sup- sists of selections from an exhibi- and moderate income families of port. Building Hope is on view from tion of the same title showcased in Westchester County to meet their September 2-6, from 12-5pm. For more ArtsWestchester’s Peckham and housing needs, will host the Building info, contact our gallery at 914-428- 4220 x330. Shenkman Galleries this past winter. Hope exhibition and auction in For more info, visit: artsw.org/grace- ArtsWestchester’s 9th floor gal- in-motion. Staples Foundation Awards Gregory Allen (photo credit: Tom Schopper) Grant For Arts Education Allen Hart: In Memoriam Gregory Allen has been appointed Staples Foundation, the private Prolific artist and Dobbs Ferry resident Allen Theater Manager of the Irvington charitable arm of Staples, Inc., has Hart recently passed away at age 89. Hart Town Hall Theater by Mayor Brian awarded ArtsWestchester with a worked predominantly with oil painting, Smith and the village trustees. Allen $5,000 grant to support arts educa- mixed media and collage, using symbols and comes to the historic theater after tion programs that integrate the imagery from his own life to create highly more than seven years as Managing arts to teach STEM subjects (sci- personal and imaginative pieces. Over the Director of the Westminster Arts ence, technology, engineering and course of his long career in art, which began Center at Bloomfield College and six math) in Mount Vernon schools. In at 15 years old, Hart served the Director of years as Artistic Director of 4th Wall each of the participating schools, Visual Arts at the Children’s Aid Society in Theatre in Bloomfield, New Jersey. professional artists will work with New York City for 33 years and exhibited Directing, contributing to Huffington classroom teachers and students to his work throughout New York City and Post, and acting among his many create meaningful curriculum-based Westchester County, including the Upstream talents, he brings new and diverse arts projects. Gallery in Dobbs Ferry and Blue Door Gallery programming ideas to the theater. in Yonkers. For more info, visit: www. irvington- ArtsWestchester Partners 1982 Self Portrait theater.com. with Steinway & Sons by Allen Hart Photography Dances into Steinway & Sons has joined Mt. Vernon Public Library ArtsWestchester’s growing list of arts and business partners with a Jazz Forum Arts Vocal Jazz Competition Winners corporate sponsorship of the orga- The winners of Jazz nization’s monthly arts calendar and Forum Arts’ Vocal website. Recently, ArtsWestchester Jazz Competition, launched an initiative to generate 50 accompanied by The new arts and business partnerships David Janeway Trio, to celebrate its 50th anniversary recently performed in 2015. To date, 42 new partner- as part of the Dobbs Blue Cathedral Women, photo by Ellen Crane ships have been formed, all of Ferry Summer Music which are customized for each com- Series. The series The Mount Vernon Public Library, in pany. ArtsWestchester CEO Janet collaboration with ArtsWestchester, continues throughout Langsam explains: “The Steinway & the summer with free is taking center stage during its Sons partnership moves us closer to new exhibition of renowned local Wednesday con- reaching our 50th anniversary goal certs on the lawn at artists who immortalize the grace, by the end of next year.” athleticism, and artistry of dance Estherwood Mansion at The Masters through photography. Grace in Pictured from left to right: Tyrha M. Lindsey, JFA Board Motion: Photographing Dance fea- Member/Competition Producer; Kristen Lee Sargeant, School at 6:30pm. tures contemporary images of dance Winner; Nabuko Kiryu, Winner; Julia Pernicone, Winner; performances from around the and Lydia Young, Rising Star. A4 EXAMINER MEDIA • ARTSWNEWS AUGUST 2014 fall arts classes TAKE A class ArtsWestchester is a multi-faceted organization with more than 100 member organizations, many of which offer classes for both kids and adults. Here's a list of many places offering creative and professional learning opportunities. Some scholarships are available. VISUAL ARTS Clay Art Center (White Plains) offers handbuilding clay classes for youth year round.
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