Yonkers Arts

Yonkers Arts is fundrasing to strategically update our parks and playgrounds here in Yonkers with beautiful Art Installations representative of the community its featured in!!

Last night though So surreal!! Thank you to ALL of the artists that came through and blessed our stage. Can’t believe the level of talent we had in the building last night. And the crazy thing is, we’re only getting better!! __ See y’all this Wednesday for our ‘Havana Nights’ kickoff at @labellahavana!! (apologies if we’re missing tags, comment and we’ll include!) __ #yonkersarts #yonkers #cityofyonkers #poetrylovers #poetry #artist #art #spokenword #yoho #creative #love #free #westchester #newyork

Today I picked up the keys to my new art studio . I’ll be starting A new art residency with @yonkersarts x @mhacyonkers I’m honored to have this opportunity.... I’m also very very excited to get to work in this amazing space surrounded my so many other amazing artist here at @yohoopenstudios .. new work on the way . . . . #paintdbyqua the rare ones never conform See more

We’re tearing off the confines of a ‘roof’ and creating a vibe unlike anything we’ve done in the past. You’re invited to join us next Wednesday from 6pm-8pm (first come first serve) at labella Havana to experience our first ‘Havana Nights’ Poetry & Open mic Happy Hour! ___ Seats are extremely limited. Stay tuned for more information on performers, menus, and rsvp details. ___ #yonkersarts #cityofyonkers #yonkers #newyork #poetry #spokenword #creative #writing #flow #love #happyhour #cuban #food #good #vibes #art #expression #drinks

We're excited to bring back our Virtual Artist Showcase hosted by@walkerkatori! The showcase is designed to highlight artists of all backgrounds through an intimate conversation with our host. __ This week's guest is the incredible Toni Quest (@toniquest1)! Toni Quest is a public speaker, self-taught visual artist, poet, and author. She believes her many endeavours are a demonstration of her inclination to engage in life and create. Her intention for her visual art is to pro...voke emotion and thought, thus inspiring constructive communication about our relationships to others and the world around us. Tune in on Sunday to hear Toni's #ArtStory! __ #yonkersarts #yonkersartsartistshowcase #yonkersartsvirtualartistshowcase #artistshowcase #virtualshowcase #toniquest #publicspeaker #selftaughvisualartist #author #poet

And just like that, our wall is now complete!! Huge shoutout to the incredible @tatscru for creating a piece that will serve as the backdrop for creatives from all over!! ___ Now it’s time to start creating more programming opportunities! Let’s work!!

Join us on June 26 for another installment of our Spoken Word Cypher in collaboration with The PowerLab. There are a select number of in-person seats available so RSVP soon to secure your spot! __ #yonkersarts #thepowerlab #spokenwordcypher #inpersonevent #exclusiveevent

In August of 2020, Yonkers Arts rallied the City of Yonkers and the community to create our very own Black Lives Matter Mural. You can feel the love put into the the mural through the video!! Thanks to EVERYONE that supported the project!!

Our #ArtSpeak artist showcase series is back this Sunday!! Tune in this week & every Sunday to get to know some of your favorite artists & experience their artistry via Instagram Live! Brought to you by Yonkers Arts! __ This week's guest is Noble Dre Ali (@noble_dre_ali). He is a multi-disciplinary international artist who comfortably creates in multiple mediums such as screen printing, sculpture, video editing/prduction, photography, computer animation, painting, drawing, st...encils and collage. Noble thinks of his art as Spiritual Pop Art, where he makes use of popular culture imagery and infuses it with spiritual symbols. __ #art #artist #multidisciplinaryartist #screenprinting #sculpture #videoediting #videoproduction #photography #computeranimation #painting #drawing #stencils #collage #newyorkartist #yonkersarts

This is so sad. We have to do more to preserve our Artworks here in Yonkers!!

Yonkers Arts is committed to highlighting and showcasing artists in our community; along with any artists who have impacted our city with their artistry! October 30th, our #StayHome Concert Series is back with another show brought to you by Yonkers Arts! ___ The next guest on our #stayathome #concert #series is Jeremiah Miller (@jeremiahmillerofficial)! Jeremiah is a dope local talented singer, songwriter, dancer & performer and member of the art collective, the @neosociet...y. The @gortonhighschool Alum is currently working on his #debut EP 9/20 set to drop this November! ___ NEXT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH!! MAKE SURE YOU’RE TUNED IN!! ___ #stayhome #yonkers #yonkersarts #cmad #thepowerlab #neosociety #yohostudios #concert #series #yonkers #westchester #musicians #band #studio #venue #nonprofit #artswestchester #guidestar #thepowerlab #newyork #hiphop #rnb #free See more

AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS just announced that New York-based artist Vinnie Bagwell has been awarded the inaugural Jorge and Darlene Pérez Prize in Public Art & Civ...ic Design, a first-of-its-kind national program established by the Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation. The award will include a cash stipend of $30,000, as well as additional support for Bagwell to participate in learning opportunities and discussion about her work with national leaders in the arts and other allied fields. These programs include a virtual panel about art and civic design in celebration of the Public Art Network’s 20th anniversary, held on December 3 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Bagwell has been a longstanding champion for utilizing the arts to drive social, educational, and economic growth in her community. She is the co-founder, vice president, and executive director of the Enslaved Africans’ Rain Garden, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to honor, dignify, and restore the humanity of enslaved Africans in America by transforming them from objects to subjects through art in a public garden in Yonkers, New York. Bagwell is leading the creation of this urban-heritage public art project, which marks the 400th anniversary of enslaved Africans being brought to America and commemorates the first enslaved Africans to be freed by law in the United States. Dawn Drew, photographer

In case you missed it!!

Make sure you check out our latest installment of the YOHO #OpenStudio Virtual Showcase featuring David Avendano of the Piano (Restoration) Shop in CMAD hosted by Adam Shultz

Attention friends and family!! This Sunday, Yonkers Arts will have full access to the #BlackLivesMatter Mural. The side of the street will be closed off from oncoming traffic for the community to experience it in person; along with some experiential programming efforts brought to you by @crossover_yoga_project and @ytiyonkers! See you Sunday! ____ Relax. Recharge. Rejuvenate with Crossover Yoga led by Elisha Simpson. And later in the afternoon, enjoy performances brought to you by the amazing instruction team at Youth Theater Interactions. ____ #blacklivesmatter #yonkers #westchester #cityhall #yonkersstrong #weareyonkers #yonkersarts #artists #panafrican #marcusgarvey #toomanylost #blmmural

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. ~ Albert Einstein

@thepowerlab and #YonkersArts would like to invite you to the Fall/Winter Virtual Art Exhibition happening this Saturday! Join in us celebrating the works of some of your favorite local artists along with some talented artists who are relatively new #ThePowerLab and the Arts Community. ___ Opening reception (invite only as we have to abide by Covid19 compliance) is this Saturday from 4pm-7pm. The exhibition will be streamed via Instagram LIVE; and not only will you get to view the art, but get to interact with each participating artist! Don’t miss out! ___ #yonkers #art #artists #exhibition #artshow #thepowerlab #yonkersarts #localartists #supportblackart #weartone #coworking #incubator #community #yonkers #cityofyonkers #yonkersartists #family #love

@thepowerlab, THEE Community Incubator and #CoWorking Space of Yonkers has been a supporter of local artists, the arts, and the burgeoning art culture since our inception. TheLab has featured multiple exhibitions and is PROUD to announce our Virtual-Fall Art Exhibition in partnership with @yonkersarts!! __ If you’re a local artist, or know an artist that would be interested in showing their works, during this seasons’ residency; please email [email protected] for more information. __ ONLY 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE!!

#Stayhome Concert Series featuring Rob Laray & Friends

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with your community! This is an all-inclusive event in support of local businesses, local artists, local organiz...ations, local community outreach, and of course, celebrating the Hispanic community! Everyone is invited! This is an outdoor event. Register for your seat on the lawn! If you prefer to stay home, register to join our zoom. See you there! Hola amigos! Yonkers Public Library está celebrando el Mes De Herencia Hispana con una serie de eventos divertidos para toda la familia. Disfruten del las actividades en persona o virtualmente. Si gustan asistir en persona, regístrese lo más pronto posible. La información está incluida aquí. Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! Sunday, September 20th, 2020 from 12:00-7:00 pm Philipse Manor Hall, 29 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, NY 10701 Author Talk featuring Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez: 12:00-2:30 Register here for an outdoor seat: https://ypl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails Artist Exhibit and Talk Philipse Manor Hall indoor exhibit/outdoor Artist Talk Register here for an outdoor seat: https://ypl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails Latin Jazz at La Bella Havana 4:30-6:30 PM La Bella Havana, 35 Main St., Yonkers, NY 10701 Outdoors Join from home! Register for Author Talk: https://zoom.us//regi/tJUtceugrT4tHNGuYQbE989Yo4pmqaymUP1d Register for the Artist Talk: https://zoom.us//regi/tJ0rdeGrqDMsH9YZRShib92KnRizGKSEI0G2 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.