Hey Teens, (12 - 18 years old) join us for free, fun art classes at Blue Door Art Center. Wednesdays from 4 - 6pm with Master Teacher and Artist, Dennis Shelton. We will provide the supplies, just bring yourself and a willingness to learn. Email us to reserve your place, space is limited info@bluedoorartcenter.org
Join us for a Children's Art Workshop. Children with special needs always welcome. No cost, masks not required. Please stay with your child, we have a seating area for parents or join in the fun. Blue Door Art Center is a proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester, with funding made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of County Executive George Latimer. Registration required, Space is limited.
Po’Jazz:Playdates with Poetry and Jazz
Yonkers Poet Laureate Community Outreach Series
Blue Door Art Center
13 Riverdale Ave.
$1 Donation
Light Refreshments
4th Sundays, March-May 2024. 2-4PM
March 24. April 28, May 26, June 23
Host:Robert Gibbons
Gallery Band:
CHRISTOPHER DEAN SULLIVAN, Griot storyteller/bass
AYANA LOWE, vocals
DAVID LOWE, keyboard
FEATURED POET: golda Solomon
Come and enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon
Creativity table for kids
Young poets and musicians welcome to ‘jam’ with the galley trio
Bring your instrument/ Bring your words
Invited mic for guest poets and musicians
Hey Teens, (12 - 18 years old) join us for free, fun art classes at Blue Door Art Center. Wednesdays from 4 - 6pm with Master Teacher and Artist, Dennis Shelton. We will provide the supplies, just bring yourself and a willingness to learn. Email us to reserve your place, space is limited info@bluedoorartcenter.org
Join us for a Children's Art Workshop: Mexican Tile Making with artist Zafiro Acevedo. Children with special needs always welcome. No cost, masks not required. Please stay with your child, we have a seating area for parents or join in the fun. Yonkers Arts Weekend is sponsored by the City of Yonkers and produced in partnership with Yonkers Arts. Registration required, Space is limited.
All Day: Button Making Corner for Kids Drop by any time and create your very own button and wear it! Yonkers Arts Weekend is sponsored by the City of Yonkers and produced in partnership with Yonkers Arts. Registration required, Space is limited.
Join us for Wilde Collage with Teaching Artists Judith and Richard Wilde of the New York School of Visual Arts, tap into your creativity thru the art of collage. This workshop of for adults 18 and up. All Welcome. Registration required, Space is limited.Yonkers Arts Weekend is sponsored by the City of Yonkers and produced in partnership with Yonkers Arts.
Join us for a Jazzy Afternoon performance of poetry and jazz as part of Yonkers Arts Weekend. All Welcome! Yonkers Arts Weekend is sponsored by the City of Yonkers and produced in partnership with Yonkers Arts.
Featuring:
Ayana Lowe, vocals is a New York City based jazz and blues singer. Ayana and her band held down the house at the 55 Bar on Christopher Street, NYC for almost two decades“Ayana has one of the most beautiful instruments I’ve ever heard.” Brian Delp WBGO JAZZ RADIO
David Lowe, keyboard began his musical journey in Yonkers studying classical piano. He is currently a resident of Delaware and formed a multi-genre duo act known as,”Positive Connection”
Golda Solomon, First Poet Laureate, Yonkers N.Y. , Poet-in-Residence BDAC. Solomon combines her love of jazz with her craft of poetry. She created Po’Jazz and is a founding member the Jazz & Poetry Choir Collective. Check her out on bluedoorartcenter.org.
All Day: Button Making Corner for Kids Drop by any time and create your very own button and wear it! Yonkers Arts Weekend is sponsored by the City of Yonkers and produced in partnership with Yonkers Arts. Registration required, Space is limited.
Join the Westchester County Poet Laureate, Phylisha Villanueva, for a transformative workshop integrating various modes of expression. Embark on a creative exploration through activities like experimental writing exercises, immersive sensory prompts, ekphrastic writing inspired by visual art, and the Murmur form by Mahogany Brown. Immerse yourself in a multi-modal experience, share your creations, and leave inspired with innovative ideas for your poetry writing journey. Yonkers Arts Weekend is sponsored by the City of Yonkers and produced in partnership with Yonkers Arts. Registration required, Space is limited.
Join talented musicians Adam Hart and Andrew V. Craig from 4 - 6pm for Blue Door Unplugged, Sing along with Folk and Bassa Nova music. No cost, all welcome. Yonkers Arts Weekend is sponsored by the City of Yonkers and produced in partnership with Yonkers Arts.
Hey Teens, (12 - 18 years old) join us for free, fun art classes at Blue Door Art Center. Wednesdays from 4 - 6pm with Master Teacher and Artist, Dennis Shelton. We will provide the supplies, just bring yourself and a willingness to learn. Email us to reserve your place, space is limited info@bluedoorartcenter.org
Join us for a Children's Art Workshop: Celebrate Mother's Day with artist Christina DeJesus. Children with special needs always welcome. No cost, masks not required. Please stay with your child, we have a seating area for parents or join in the fun. Blue Door Art Center is a proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester, with funding made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of County Executive George Latimer. Registration required, Space is limited.
Hey Teens, (12 - 18 years old) join us for free, fun art classes at Blue Door Art Center. Wednesdays from 4 - 6pm with Master Teacher and Artist, Dennis Shelton. We will provide the supplies, just bring yourself and a willingness to learn. Email us to reserve your place, space is limited info@bluedoorartcenter.org
ArtSpeak/From Page to Performance
Virtual and In-person at 1 Alexander St. (Hudson Park 3)
Emerging and seasoned poets, multi genre writers/ artists,” have been meaning to start writing my……”
Age 13- 85 plus welcome
15$ per session. Scholarships always available
2023 Winter/Spring Dates
Jan 20 Feb.24. March 23. April 20. May 18. June 8 and June 22
ARTSPEAK /FROM PAGE TO PERFORMANCE
Winter/Spring 2024
Co-hosts. Katori Walker and Andrea Wolper
As I quote my Hastings plumber, Tom Paretti , “ If it aint broke, don’t fix it.”
Hey Teens, (12 - 18 years old) join us for free, fun art classes at Blue Door Art Center. Wednesdays from 4 - 6pm with Master Teacher and Artist, Dennis Shelton. We will provide the supplies, just bring yourself and a willingness to learn. Email us to reserve your place, space is limited info@bluedoorartcenter.org
We invite adults, of all skill levels, novices to experienced artists, to unwind and relax in this workshop, EXPLORING DRAWING, with artist Luisa Baptista. Here we will explore various drawing techniques, inspired by Betty Edwards’ book, “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain”.
Join us on WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 (6:30-8:30PM). Art supplies are provided.
Luisa Baptista (@luisa_vibes) is a Yonkers’ based artist/muralist. Her stylistic, organic line movements is distinct and reflective of her personality. She has created public and private works throughout lower Westchester and New York City.
Blue Door Art Center is proud to be a grantee of ArtsWestchester, with funding made possible by Westchester County Government with the support of County Executive George Latimer.
Po’Jazz:Playdates with Poetry and Jazz
Yonkers Poet Laureate Community Outreach Series
Blue Door Art Center
13 Riverdale Ave.
$1 Donation
Light Refreshments
4th Sundays, March-May 2024. 2-4PM
March 24. April 28, May 26, June 23
Host:Robert Gibbons
Gallery Band:
CHRISTOPHER DEAN SULLIVAN, Griot storyteller/bass
AYANA LOWE, vocals
DAVID LOWE, keyboard
FEATURED POET: golda Solomon
Come and enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon
Creativity table for kids
Young poets and musicians welcome to ‘jam’ with the galley trio
Bring your instrument/ Bring your words
Invited mic for guest poets and musicians
Hey Teens, (12 - 18 years old) join us for free, fun art classes at Blue Door Art Center. Wednesdays from 4 - 6pm with Master Teacher and Artist, Dennis Shelton. We will provide the supplies, just bring yourself and a willingness to learn. Email us to reserve your place, space is limited info@bluedoorartcenter.org
ArtSpeak/From Page to Performance
Virtual and In-person at 1 Alexander St. (Hudson Park 3)
Emerging and seasoned poets, multi genre writers/ artists,” have been meaning to start writing my……”
Age 13- 85 plus welcome
15$ per session. Scholarships always available
2023 Winter/Spring Dates
Jan 20 Feb.24. March 23. April 20. May 18. June 8 and June 22
ARTSPEAK /FROM PAGE TO PERFORMANCE
Winter/Spring 2024
Co-hosts. Katori Walker and Andrea Wolper
As I quote my Hastings plumber, Tom Paretti , “ If it aint broke, don’t fix it.”
ArtSpeak/From Page to Performance
Virtual and In-person at 1 Alexander St. (Hudson Park 3)
Emerging and seasoned poets, multi genre writers/ artists,” have been meaning to start writing my……”
Age 13- 85 plus welcome
15$ per session. Scholarships always available
2023 Winter/Spring Dates
Jan 20 Feb.24. March 23. April 20. May 18. June 8 and June 22
ARTSPEAK /FROM PAGE TO PERFORMANCE
Winter/Spring 2024
Co-hosts. Katori Walker and Andrea Wolper
As I quote my Hastings plumber, Tom Paretti , “ If it aint broke, don’t fix it.”
Po’Jazz:Playdates with Poetry and Jazz
Yonkers Poet Laureate Community Outreach Series
Blue Door Art Center
13 Riverdale Ave.
$1 Donation
Light Refreshments
4th Sundays, March-May 2024. 2-4PM
March 24. April 28, May 26, June 23
Host:Robert Gibbons
Gallery Band:
CHRISTOPHER DEAN SULLIVAN, Griot storyteller/bass
AYANA LOWE, vocals
DAVID LOWE, keyboard
FEATURED POET: golda Solomon
Come and enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon
Creativity table for kids
Young poets and musicians welcome to ‘jam’ with the galley trio
Bring your instrument/ Bring your words
Invited mic for guest poets and musicians