Free Arts Day (Cancelled)

Free Arts Day has been cancelled. The Rye Arts Center is taking all precautions to keep our community health and safe. 

RAC OPEN; No Regular Classes

The Rye Arts Center will be open during the April School Break. Regularly scheduled classes will not run. There will be a special selection of April Break Week Classes available.

April Break Classes

The Rye Arts Center is offering morning and afternoon week-long sessions during the April School Break (April 6 - 10)Choose one or more to create a full day of creativity:Drawing, Painting, and More, Ages 5 - 7 (Mornings)Ceramics, Ages 5 - 7 (Afternoons) Ceramics, Ages 8 - 12 (Mornings)Drawing, Painting, and More, Ages 8 - 12...

Ground Glass Photography Speaker Series

THE GROUND GLASS SPEAKER SERIES• Wednesday, October 23, 7:00 - 9:00 pmErnestine Ruben: Career Development: Success and Failure• Wednesday, December 11, 7:00 - 9:00 pmRobert Gurbo: The Life & Work of André Kertész• Wednesday, February 12, 7:00 - 9:00 pmTricia Rosenkilde: The Platinum Palladium Print• Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 - 9:00 pmSusanne Brandt: Photo Transfers...

Adult Workshop: Painting “Alla Prima” Still Life in Oil

April 16 & 17, 10:00 am - 3:00 pmAges 21 & upIn this two-day workshop, students will learn to create an "alla prima" Oil Still life painting. Using a step-by-step approach, participants will paint a study of an individual still life using a direct painting method. Pat will guide each student with in-depth personal critiques...

Art Tour: Faurschou New York

Faurschou New York Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NYFaurschou New York is Brooklyn’s newest art institution to enter the scene in late 2019 to resounding acclaim. Part of the trend of a private collector to showcase personal collections, The Faurschou was established to champion artists and foster cross-cultural dialogue. The newly converted exhibit warehouse features about 12,000 square...

Adult Workshop: BYOB & Paint

Loosen Up and Paint: A BYOB Night Out!BYOB and join us for an evening of self expression through paint! No paint-by-numbers, no pressure to be perfect – workshop will start with a simple still-life and progress from there. Participants will be encouraged to work at their own pace, and in their own style. No experience...

High School Talent Show: fRYEday Night Live

Enjoy an evening of entertainment presented by area high school students. Performances include a range of music, theater, poetry, and more. Light refreshments will be served.Fee: $5 at the doorClick here to get tickets or call 914-967-0700.

Kids Workshop: Make a Koala Bear with Polymer Clay

Make a beautiful koala friend! Using polymer clay you will learn how to make simple shapes with clay and put them together to form a cute sculpture. All projects will be baked at home with simple instructions included with each project.                                                          Pre-Registration is required.                                                                   Ages 5 - 8 • Saturday, April 18, 2:00 - 3:00 pmAges...

Last Day of Exhibit – Brigitte Loritz Retrospective

On view: March 14 - April 18, 2020 Reception: Saturday, March 14, 1:00 - 3:00 pm This retrospective exhibit will highlight a small selection of the vast body of work by long-time RAC Instructor, Brigitte Loritz. Join us as we celebrate her many years at The Rye Arts Center.