Art Gallery Events
Join us for this multisensory mindfulness experience where we explore our senses to increase our mindfulness.
Every Wednesday we will explore art with a different mixed-media material. Watercolor, book -binding, charcoals, pastels, gel plate printing, inks,slow stitch and so so much more!
Join us to learn an exciting Japanese art form, Gyotaku! Traditionally this art is created with real fish, but no fish will be harmed in the making, they're rubber!
Every Wednesday we will explore art with a different mixed-media material. Watercolor, book -binding, charcoals, pastels, gel plate printing, inks,slow stitch and so so much more!
The Riverfront Art Gallery is a 1,450 square foot space located on the 4th floor of the Riverfront Library, the main branch of the Yonkers Public Library (YPL) (3D model of gallery).
Riverfront Art Gallery's mission is to encourage all Yonkers residents to explore, experience and appreciate the arts, and to celebrate the city's vibrant art scene and history. It does so through exhibiting contemporary and acclaimed works from established and emerging artists, with a special emphasis on local artists and those that reflect the city's diverse communities. It also facilitates art workshops and lectures for the general public and professional development opportunities for artists. Consistent with the values of the public library that houses it, everybody is welcome to visit the gallery and attend its programs, free of charge.
Haifa Bint-Kadi curates the gallery exhibits which are generally scheduled one year in advance. To contact the gallery, email: thegallery@ypl.org
Acknowledgments
YPL's programs at Riverfront Art Gallery are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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NEW Call for Works: Within/Without
Within/Without is an exhibit that explores visual storytelling and how what we create reflects deeper underlying narratives. Art has historically been used as a means of visual storytelling, and through these stories we can better understand ourselves and the world around us. We are showcasing work that draws upon memory, experience and storytelling to visually communicate the personal experiences of each artist conveying the humanistic power of art that inspires us to see the world through the lens of personal narratives. Curated by Haifa Bint-Kadi.
Submission Deadline: Sunday August 11, 2024 by 5:00 PM
Acceptance Notifications: Tuesday August 13, 2024 by 5:00 PM
Artwork Drop-Off: Saturday August 24, 2024 from 10 AM - 3 PM and Sunday August 25, 2024 from 1 PM - 4 PM
Exhibition Dates: September 7 - November 22, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday September 7 from 2-5 PM
Artwork Pick-Up: Saturday November 23, 2024 from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Artwork: "The Mailbox" by Carlos Mateu
Current Show: Radical Joy
June 15 - August 23, 2024
What the world needs now is Radical Joy! This exhibition features queer-identified artists whose work is centered around the radical act of expressing queer joy. Through laser engraved mirrors, felt sculptures, portraiture, and more we see how artists disrupt socially constructed binary categories of gender, sexuality, and relationships through the radical notions of love doing, making, and being.
Exhibition Dates: June 15, 2024 - August 23, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday June 15, 2024 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM. Light refreshments will be provided.