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| MEMBER OF THE WEEK WARWICK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Warwick Center for the Performing Arts was founded in 2017 when Melissa Padham-Maass moved back to her hometown and reopened her childhood dance studio, The Dancer’s Studio. The Warwick Center for the Performing Arts offers a comprehensive range of dance and theater classes, from ballet, contemporary and jazz to tap, Irish step, jazz funk, acting, acting the song and musical theater dance classes. The center also offers a variety of specialty workshops and performance opportunities throughout the year.
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| We are excited to announce the theme of Art Affair 2025 INTERWOVEN: The Inspiration of Our Landscape This year's theme, INTERWOVEN, invites us to explore the profound and multifaceted relationship between our community and the surrounding landscape. We will delve into how the unique natural characteristics of our region—its waterways, mountains, forests, and fields—have shaped our history, culture, and artistic expression, and continue to inspire us today. The theme will embody the spirit of connectivity between humanity and nature, examining how this relationship translates into visual art, dance, music, writing, and other forms of creative expression. Save the date: Nov 8, 2025! |
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| OCNY Arts Council Featured Artist Grants are NOW OPEN! Click the button below to apply today to be a featured artist that will present at our Art Affair 2025! |
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| 2025 OCNY Arts Awards Nominations are NOW OPEN! Every year The Orange County Arts Council Annual Art Awards recognize living individuals, organizations, and corporations which have made outstanding contributions to the arts in our community. Recipients may include individual artists, arts patrons, volunteers, non-profit cultural organizations, and corporate patrons. The Awards will be presented at the Art Affair event to be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Deadline for submission is 5:00 pm June 20, 2025, either through the form below, or in an email to connect@ocartscouncil.org Submissions received after 5:00 pm on June 20th will not be accepted. Nomination form HERE |
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| | | OC ARTS MONTH - OFFICIAL REGISTRATION OPEN Registration is STILL OPEN for OCNY Arts Month for all arts activations July 24th through August 18th! Registration will remain open through the event dates and all registered participants will be included on our website, digital map, and QR codes for the event! So be sure to REGISTER TODAY!! |
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| | OC ARTS BUS TOUR Save the date! July 19th! Join us for a bus tour around Orange County’s arts destination during Upstate Art Weekend. Tickets are EXTREMELY LIMITED and will be released to each membership level separately. Mark your calendars now! |
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| | OC LIVE! Registration is now open! ALL ARTISTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES are encouraged to apply today for our 2nd annual OC Live! Arts Festival. This event will be held at the Country Fair in Otisville and is expected to bring more than 15,000 guests to see our community of artists. NO FEE, NO SELECTION PROCESS! Sign up for a guaranteed spot at this year’s festival! Register HERE
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| | STATE OF THE ARTS Fellowship Announcement Just announced by Governor Hochul, the NYS State of the Arts Fellowship will offer 3 artists $60,000 to bring artists and state government together to foster community connection, enhance public spaces, and amplify vital public service initiatives.
NYSCA will place one (1) artist fellow at each of three (3) host agencies to address important solve-for questions at the core each agency’s public service mission: Office of Victim Services, Office of General Services, Office of Mental Health
More info and full announcement: HERE
PLEASE NOTE: This opportunity is separate from the NYSCA FY2026 Support for Artists opportunity. |
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| Raven Lake Studio is Hiring Join the RLS Fabrication Crew - Art and Inspired Fabrication. Full Time and Part Time Positions Available. Must be 18+ to apply. Raven Lake Studio is hiring a Fabricator to help bring bold ideas to life in the world of experiential design, props, signage & graphics. This is creative fabrication at its best - working with wood, metal, foam, and graphics to build everything from immersive environments to one-of-a-kind installations. Must love working with your hands and your head. Skills? Carpentry chops, comfort with shop tools, and a sharp eye for detail. Prop Making, Illustrator & CNC Router experience? Huge plus. Make wild ideas real. Please email HERE if interested in applying. |
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| NYSCA - SIGN UP FOR OFFICE HOURS Join us for our virtual office hour sessions starting this week! During these sessions, NYSCA team members will be available to answer questions about specific opportunities in virtual breakout rooms. Sign up HERE |
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| Leadership Orange Signature Program Applications Open Now - Artist Scholarship Available - JUST 9 MORE DAYS TO APPLY! The LO Signature Program is your opportunity to connect with local leaders, deepen your understanding of community issues, and gain the tools to lead with purpose. Partial scholarships are available, including at least one earmarked specifically for an arts organization leader or independent artist! Spots are limited for the Signature Program, so be sure to apply today! Applications due by June 15th! More info HERE |
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| | Observer’s Guide to Fine Art Storage, Where Masterpieces Go to Wait What is the afterlife of an artwork? After a piece’s creation, it emerges briefly into public view, and—if fortunate—is acquired and shown again elsewhere. Read the full OBSERVER article HERE |
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| Bach to Rock Musician, historian, and preservationist Alex Prizgintas returns to the River Vale Public Library on Friday, June 6 at 1 p.m. for “Bach to Rock”— an electric cello immersion that’s part musical performance, part living history. Read the full Pascack Press article HERE |
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| Orange County NY Arts Council Hosts Unforgettable Creative Impact Mixer at Storm King Art Center The Orange County NY Arts Council (OCNY Arts Council) proudly hosted its Creative Impact Mixer on Thursday, May 29, at the iconic Storm King Art Center. The event brought together an inspiring group of artists, business leaders, and community changemakers from across Orange County and beyond for an evening celebrating creativity, collaboration, and cultural impact. Read the full press release HERE |
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