Week of Events
BYOB – Oceans/Rye Beach Paintings Workshop
At The Rye Arts CenterThursday, May 16th from 6:30pm - 9:00pmAges: 21+Create your very own beach painting. In this workshop, you will learn how landscape artists use composition, depth and color to create beautiful ocean paintings. Bring your own image in for inspiration or choose from images from the instructor. No experience necessary. All supplies...
Draw & Discover an Art Making Journal Workshop
at The Rye Arts CenterSaturday, May 18th from 1:00pm - 2:00pmFor ages 6 - 9Author and artist Caren Sacks will engage children in responding creatively to one of the art making opportunities in her new book. The journal offers 60 thoughtful, engaging, and playful ideas to inspire your child to draw, express themselves and share...
Witness Stones Ceremony
Witness Stones Ceremony
Join RHS and Holy Child for the First Annual Witness Stones Memorialization and Public Ceremony as we continue our proud tradition of honoring the memory of individuals who were enslaved in our community. This year, we focus on Peg Lyon, a significant figure in Rye's history, with a direct connection to Teresa Vega, a respected...
Fan-tastic Butterflies Exhibit/Activities
Fan-tastic Butterflies Exhibit/Activities
This exhibit is held in collaboration with Ryes-Above (Rye Arts Center & Rotary Club), in celebration of their annual Butterfly Sculpture Installations on the Village Green. Our exhibit aims to celebrate the beauty and symbolic nature of butterflies, both in the Victorian era and in contemporary art installations. A paper fan-making arts and crafts activity...
Children’s Lit: It Matters!
Children’s Lit: It Matters!
This course is designed for 4-7 year olds and their adults, but open to everyone. “Children’s Lit: It Matters!” is designed to inspire children to read and interact with literature, while also demonstrating to the adults in the room the foundational importance of children’s stories in modern society. The course is inspired by Doris Bird,...
Rye Farmers Market
Rye Farmers Market
Calling all foodies! Shop with regional small scale farmers and local food makers on Sundays from 8:30am to 1pm in the parking lot off Theodore Fremd Ave., behind the Purchase Street stores.
Rye Free Reading Room Vehicle Fair
Rye Free Reading Room Vehicle Fair
The fun rolls back into town with trucks, cars, bounce houses, face painting, bubble mania, music and food trucks! Tickets on sale now. All proceeds benefit the Rye Free Reading Room. $30/child or $70/family pass