The Rockland Arts Festival is 2 weeks of FREE online & in-person arts events! Discover outstanding artwork, studio tours & art demos. Enjoy the best of live music, short films, theater & more!

Schedule:

Sunday, January 29, 2023

7:00pm: Virtual Art Reception

Join us for a celebration of creativity & incredible talent featuring the works of 120 outstanding artists!

HEAR the artists speak about their inspirations & journeys!
SEE the amazing work of 120 artists!

Special Guest Speaker, Lisa Scails, Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut and a true innovator in the business of art.

Monday, January 30, 2023

7:00pm: Q&A with the Curators

Rockland Arts Festival is proud to present our special open discussion and Q & A with 4 accomplished curators.

Learn how they became curators, their responsibilities & their best advice for artists!

Featuring:
- Dick Burroughs, Pelham Arts Center & Garner Arts
- Shari Fischberg, Hopper House Museum
- Ray Lagstein, Lagstein Gallery
- Barbara Sussman, Blue Hill Center
- John P. Schutz, Host & Nyack Historian

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

7:00pm: LGBTQ+ Artists Night

Join host, Laura Goodman, President of PFLAG Rockland in celebration of outstanding LGBTQ+ Artists!

Experience their journeys of inspiration, success & challenges.

- Enrique Cirino, Multi-Media Artist
- Abbie Cohen, Writer, Photographer
- Katie Elevitch, Singer-Songwriter
- Neil Lavey, Painter & Illustrator
- Kayla Sharp, Photographer

Wednesday, February 1, 2023  

7:00pm: Creative Success Workshop

How should you price your art?
How can you make money from your art?
How can you increase your audience?
How do you apply for an art grant?

-Arts Attorney, Jane Cowles will discuss pricing your artwork. www.janecowlesattorney.com
-Accomplished Photographer, Michael Craft will share unconventional ways to earn money from your artwork. www.mcraftphoto.com
-With over 12,000 followers, Artist & Curator, Lisa D'Amico PhD will explore social media strategies for artists. www.lisadamico.net
-Spencer Moon, www.ArtsWestchester.org Grants Expert will discuss artists grant options.

Thursday, February 2, 2023

7:00pm: Robert Montano

Robert Montano has an incredible career that began on Broadway and continues in film, theater and television.
Robert Montano booked his first professional job in 'Cats' on Broadway. He has worked with great directors and choreographers such as Hal Prince, Rob Marshall, and Jerome Robbins. He has also had the pleasure of working with the legendary, Chita Rivera in 'Kiss Of The Spiderwoman'.… he sang and danced with Peter Allen in 'Legs Diamond', and starred as Ozzie in 'On The Town', directed by the innovative George C. Wolfe.

Television: he’s guest starred in Showtime's, City On A Hill, Bull, Prodigal Son, 'Blue Bloods, NCIS: New Orleans', 'Elementary', 'Search Party', 'Sex In The City', 'CSI: Miami, Law & Order', and HBO’s film 'Undefeated', directed by John Leguizamo.

Film: He appeared in 'Shame' with Michael Fassbender. Played opposite Mark Wahlberg and Joaquin Phoenix in 'The Yards'. Partnered Catherine Zeta - Jones in, 'Chicago'.

7:30pm: Paul Borghese

Paul Borghese has extensive experience as an accomplished Actor, Director, Producer and Distribution Executive. He is also the president of the multi-award winning, Tappan Films.

Throughout his entertainment career Paul Borghese has graced the silver screen many times. Just a few of his outstanding credits:
HBO's "61*"
"Julie & Julia" with Meryl Streep
"The Family" with Robert De Niro & Michelle Pfeiffer,
"Back in the Day" with Michael Madsen & Alec Baldwin
Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman"

Sunday, February 5, 2023

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Rockland Arts Festival In-Person Celebration

Join the celebration of this well-loved, annual arts event. Meet over 50 talented artists, see their outstanding works, and enjoy LIVE MUSIC!

Participating Artists: Amanda Mauer, Angelina Salgado, Aprajita Lal, Ashley Gerst, Barbara Bootz, Carolee Nastasi, Cass McVety, Christina Alamo Westort, Dawn Barclay, Elaine Langer, Hayden McBride, Helen Lord, Herb Filmore, Jackie Volkell, Jacqueline Torres, Jodi Oster, Joe LaMattina, Jonathan Marsland, Kelly Perez, Kris Campbell, Neil Lavey, Lilly Nin, Nicholas Marino, Nicole Spata, Olga Nenazhivina, Ovi Paulter, Paige Trocchia, Pam Grafstein,, Shannon Gilmorem Susan Hirsch, Wendy Drews, Collette Fournier, David Greene, Edward Olsen, Eric Kollin, Erwin Ong, Franklin Silva, Gia Leigh, James Bennett, Janet Pirozzi Riolo, Jessie Taylor, Judith Nersesian, Kacey Warbrick, Lori Polson, Maria Teresa Ortiz-Naretto,, Michelle Reynoso, Richard Alan Fox, Richard Goldstein, Robin Kline, Rujuta Paradkar, Selby Burke, Suzanne Auer, William Bonilla

Participating Organizations: Art in Public Places of Rockland County, Arts Council of Rockland, Edward Hopper House, Garner Arts Center, Nyack Art Collective, Rockland Center for the Arts

Location: Palisades Center, West Nyack NY

Monday, February 6, 2023

7:00pm: Art Demonstrations LIVE

- KATHARINE DUFAULT, British Artist, will share her expertise in watercolor and preparatory sketching.
- EMILY GILMAN BEEZLEY, Multi-Media Artist will present one of her useful oil painting techniques for artists of all levels.
- MELISSA MCCARTER, Word Artist will explore her approach to blackout poetry, combining art and the written word.
- CHRIS ROSS, Painter/Illustrator will demonstrate his unique techniques for portrait painting on unusual surfaces.
- MICHAEL CRAFT, Award winning photographer & Host

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

7:00pm: Writers' Roundtable

Join an active discussion with five accomplished writers.
Learn about their works, explore their inspirations, understand publishing and improve your writing skills!

- Anupama Amaran, Author/Poet of 'Saffron Threaded'
- Peter Danish, Author of Amazon #1 Bestseller, 'I'll Give You Five Minutes'
- Betsy Franco Feeney, Children's Author of 'Jewels of the Sea'
- Sheri Lynn Fishbach, Editor & Author of 'Dex'
- Susan Justiniano, Poet Laureate of Jersey City
- John Calixte, Radio Broadcaster & Host

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

7:00pm: Indie Filmmakers

Independent Filmmakers:
In-depth and informative filmmakers creating social dialogues for change.
These profound filmmakers will share their documentaries and discuss their work.

BROOKLYN DEMME makes us think beyond ourselves. He tells the complex stories of indigenous cultures past, present and future. After the screening, Demme will discuss the film, activism, and making a difference at home and abroad.

JOE ALLEN created "Two Schools in Hillburn" which narrates the 1943 fight to integrate Hillburn's Main School and Brook School and how this conflict played a crucial role in the civil rights movement. After showing film highlights, Allen will discuss the documentary and his role as a community storyteller.

Thursday, February 9, 2023

7:00pm: The Raw Spirit Artists - Sense of Scent Collaboration

Raw Spirit selected Hudson Valley artists to interpret their fragrances using their creative mediums to bring the scents to life through another art form.

Learn more about this unique art experience and find out about the future of this exciting collaboration. Maybe you'll be their next artist!

- Devon Wood, photographer, filmmaker, content creator
- Joe Chris, composer, musician
- Anna-Stesia Saunders, hybrid artist
- Lisa D'Amico, artist, curator, educator
- Christina Brady, multi-media artist
- Anna Mayta, choreographer, dancer, educator
- Alan M. Jacobson, visual artist
- Joyce Lanigan, Raw Spirit Fragrances Owner & Host

7:30pm:'Artists Of New York' Documentary

What does it mean to be a working artist living in New York?
The answers will surprise you.

Join Creative Media Solutions Filmmakers, Jay Scala and Crystal White!

They'll discuss and share clips of their exciting, upcoming documentary, 'Artists of New York'.

Friday, February 10, 2023

11:45pm: The Artists Speak

A fantastic feast for the ears and the eyes!

The Rockland Arts Festival's 5 minute artist interviews featuring some of the most exciting established and emerging talents in the tri-state area.

Get to the heart of what motivates them, exploring the development of their style, their inspirations and the stories behind their recent work.

Date: Sunday, January 29, 2023 - Friday, February 10, 2023

Location: Virtul and Palisades Center, West Nyack NY

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