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Pelham Art Center

155 Fifth Avenue
914-738-2525

Pelham Art Center's mission is to provide the public with a place, the resources and the opportunity to see, study, and experience the arts in a community setting. Currently serving more than 16,000 adults and children in Westchester County and parts of the Bronx by offering high-quality free and affordable art programs year round, Pelham Art Center is committed to the belief that the public's access to and participation in the arts strengthens communities and fosters life long engagement in the arts.


Upcoming Events at Pelham Art Center

Exhibition - Ceremonials: Magic, Myth, and Mother Nature

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Pelham, NY
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Exhibition - Ceremonials: Magic, Myth, and Mother Nature

Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Pelham, NY
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Sound Healing and Meditation

Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 from 10:15am to 11:15am
Pelham, NY
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Ceramic Surface Designs

Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Pelham, NY
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Exhibition - Ceremonials: Magic, Myth, and Mother Nature

Monday, Apr 29, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Pelham, NY
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Exhibition - Ceremonials: Magic, Myth, and Mother Nature

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Pelham, NY
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Exhibition - Ceremonials: Magic, Myth, and Mother Nature

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Pelham, NY
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Exhibition - Ceremonials: Magic, Myth, and Mother Nature

Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 9:00am to 7:00pm
Pelham, NY
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Exhibition - Ceremonials: Magic, Myth, and Mother Nature

Friday, May 3, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Pelham, NY
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Exhibition - Ceremonials: Magic, Myth, and Mother Nature

Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Pelham, NY
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Exhibition - Ceremonials: Magic, Myth, and Mother Nature

Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Pelham, NY
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Ceramic Surface Designs

Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Pelham, NY
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Exhibition - Ceremonials: Magic, Myth, and Mother Nature

Monday, May 6, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Pelham, NY
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Exhibition - Ceremonials: Magic, Myth, and Mother Nature

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Pelham, NY
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Exhibition - Ceremonials: Magic, Myth, and Mother Nature

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Pelham, NY
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Recent News

Pelham Art Center's 'ART IS...' Annual Spring Gala 2024!

Be one of 25 early birds to buy discounted tickets to Pelham Art Center’s annual fundraising gala: ART IS… Dinner and dancing, plus an auction featuring original artwork, weekend getaways, and more! Date: Friday, May 17, 2024 …

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Exhibition - Ceremonials: Magic, Myth, and Mother Nature at Pelham Art Center

Pop-up exhibition curated by PAC’s Teen Artist Council, features 50+ artists from around the globe Pelham Art Center announces the opening of Ceremonials: Magic, Myth & Mother Nature, Curated by Pelham Art Center’s Teen Artist…

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Pelham Art Center Announces Changes in Leadership

Bridget Bettke promoted to Managing Director, Finance and Operations; PAC begins search for Artistic and Development Director. Pelham, NY -- The Pelham Art Center Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Bridget Bettke to the role…

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Pelham Art Center: Upcoming Changes

Dear Pelham Art Center Community, I am pleased to share the news that we have promoted Bridget Bettke to Managing Director, Finance and Operations of the Pelham Art Center. Bridget’s tireless devotion to the PAC has proven her strengths time…

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Pelham Art Center's Meditations II Exhibition

Pelham Art Center MEDITATIONS II CURATED BY SUSAN NATHENSON & ROSA VAN ZANDT MARCH 7 - APRIL 14, 2024 Please join us for the Meditations II Opening Reception on Thursday, March 7 from 6-8PM! “Meditation II brings together five…

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Pelham Art Center Announces Annual Faculty Exhibition 2024

Pelham Art Center’s first exhibition of 2024 will feature a selection of new artwork by its very own teaching artists. The Faculty Exhibition will be on display from January 20 - February 25, 2024, and features artwork in a variety of mediums…

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Sign Up for Winter Workshops 2024

Continue Creating at Pelham Art Center! Sign Up for Winter Workshops Sound Healing & Meditation Sunday, Jan. 21 | 10:15-11:15am [For Adults/14+] This workshop will focus on healing the mind, body and spirit through deep breathing exercises,…

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Art Boutique 2023 - Members Sales Week

ART BOUTIQUE MEMBERS SALE WEEK! December 10 - 16, 2023! CALLING ALL PELHAM ART CENTER MEMBERS! Shop our Art Boutique during Members week and receive 10% off of your purchase! This year's Members week is Sunday, December 10 though Saturday,…

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Pelham Art Center Winter Classes 2024

Winter Registration Now Open! Sign Up for Classes and Workshops at Pelham Art Center Adult Classes Monday - Observational Painting from Life with Letizia Gentile - 9:00am-12:00pm - Create with Collage with Nancy Nikkal - 1:00-3:30pm -…

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Pelham Art Center Announces Winter Classes and Workshops

Winter 2024 at Pelham Art Center: Art Classes and Workshops for Adults and Youth Start in January Registration opens November 20, 2023 at pelhamartcenter.org/education Pelham, NY - Registration will open on Monday, November 20 for Pelham Art…

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Pelham Art Center to Host Diwali Celebration on November 19, 2023

PELHAM, NY -- Pelham Art Center will host a celebration of Diwali on Sunday, November 19 from 1-3pm. This afternoon highlighting Diwali traditions and Indian culture is free, open to the public, and geared toward all ages—kids and adults…

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Pelham Art Center Announces 2023-24 Youth Leadership Programming

Pelham, NY - This Fall, Pelham Art Center kicked off the second year of its youth leadership programming, which includes free open studios, a Teen Artist Council, and a five-month internship program, enabling young people throughout the region to…

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Pelham Art Center October Workshops

Golden: Modifying Your Acrylic Color Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 6:00-8:30pm [For Adults/14+] This conversation explores the vast potential of GOLDEN’s highly loaded pigmented colors. The more pigment in your paint makes for intense colors that can…

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Pelham Art Center News: Celebrating The Vision Of Charlotte Mouquin

This past August, the Pelham Art Center community suffered an insurmountable loss with the sudden passing of our visionary Executive Director, Charlotte Mouquin. On November 4th, Studio Café will pay tribute to Charlotte and her lasting…

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Pelham Art Center News : Sign Up For Fall Classes

Reminder: Fall Semester Starts September 18! Sign Up for Classes and Workshops at Pelham Art Center Monday - Observational Painting from Life with Letizia Gentile - 9:00am-12:00pm - Digital Photography with Barry Mason - 7:00-9:00pm …

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Pelham Art Center Important News And Update - August 29, 2023

Passing of PAC Executive Director, Charlotte Mouquin Voznesenskaya Dear Pelham Art Center Community, It is with heavy heart and deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our Executive Director, Charlotte Mouquin Voznesenskaya. Charlotte…

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Pelham Art Center - Art Camps In August 2023

August Art Camps Spotlight! Sign Up for Weeklong Creative Adventures! 1pm – 3:30pm: Acrylic Painting with Donna Ross (Ages 9+) Delve into different ways of using acrylic paint, from thin washes & transparent glazes to thick impasto.…

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Pelham Art Center Announces Fall Classes and Workshops 2023

Pelham Art Center Fall 2023 Classes for Adults and Youth Pelham Art Center will open registration on July 25th for its Fall 2023 classes, and a series of workshops for youth and adults. Offerings include classes like Little Picasso and Painting…

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Pelham Art Center News - July 26, 2023

Fall Registration Now Open! Sign Up for Classes and Workshops at Pelham Art Center Offerings in all media for all ages! Adult Classes Monday - Observational Painting from Life with Letizia Gentile - 9:00am-12:00pm - Create with Collage with…

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Pelham Art Center News - July16, 2023

Upcoming Art Camps! 10am – 12pm: Dinosaur Art with Donna Ross (Ages 5-8) Create the most fantastic dinosaur forms in a variety of materials and techniques. 1pm – 3pm: Digital Painting with Maria Campos (Ages 6-8) Learn to use…

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Pelham Art Center News - June 30, 2023

REMINDER: Summer Semester Starts July 10th! Sign Up for Classes and Workshops at Pelham Art Center Tuesday Morning Ceramics with Jeanne Carreau - 9:30am-12:30pm Intro to Digital Photography with Barry Mason - 6:00-8:00pm Basics of Drawing…

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Pelham Art Center News - June 16, 2023

July Art Camps Spotlight! Sign Up for Weeklong Creative Adventures! 10am – 12pm: All Things Animation with Maria Campos (Ages 9+) Learn and create your own GIFs, loop and transform animations using the program Procreate. 10am – 12pm:…

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Call For Artists: Pelham Art Center Student Exhibition

CALL FOR ARTISTS Pelham Art Center Student Exhibition July 27 - September 1, 2023 Calling All Pelham Art Center Students! Don’t miss your opportunity to exhibit your artwork in our gallery! The Pelham Art Center student exhibition…

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Pelham Art Center Hosts Grow Gala

Pelham Art Center Hosts Successful Grow Gala Spring Fundraiser PELHAM, NY Pelham Art Center hosted its annual Spring fundraiser on Friday, May 19, raising more than $100,000 to support the organization’s operations, scholarships, youth and…

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Pelham Art Center - Upcoming June Workshops 2023

Upcoming June Workshops Sound Healing & Meditation Sunday, June 4 | 10:00-11:00am [For Adults/14+] If there ever was a time to focus our minds, ease anxiety and learn how to let go of stress – while taking care of our respiratory health…

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Pelham Art Center Announces Summer 2023 Lineup of Classes, Camps, and Workshops

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Pelham Art Center News - Last Chance to Sign Up for 2023 Spring Semester

Spring Adult Classes: Monday Digital Photography with Barry Mason - 7:00-9:00pm Tuesday Art Marketing 101 with The Nerdy Duo - 6:00-8:00pm Wednesday Abstract Painting with Satish Joshi - 9:30am-12:00pm Digital Art…

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Pelham Art Center Announces Teen-Curated Exhibition

Pelham Art Center Announces Teen-Curated Exhibition Hello, I hope that this finds you well! The Pelham Art Center is excited to announce the opening of Mental Fragments, an exhibition curated by our Teen Artist Council, later this month. …

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Pelham Art Center : Reminder! Sign up for spring classes

Monday -Observational Painting from Life with Letizia Gentile - 9:00am-12:00pm -Principles of Drawing with Frank Guida - 6:00-8:00pm -Digital Photography with Barry Mason - 7:00-9:00pm Tuesday -Experimental Printmaking with Satish Joshi -…

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Pelham Art Center : Announces 12th Biennial Rutsch Award Winner

The Pelham Art Center is pleased to announce the winner of its 12th Biennial Rutsch Award, Haley Hasler. Haley's solo exhibition will be on display from May 24-July 16, with an opening reception (open to the public) on Wednesday, May 24th. …

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Pelham Art Center - Spring Break And Upcoming Workshops

Ceramics: Hand-Building with Donna Ross Ages: 7-10 | 2:30 - 4:00pm This class is an exciting exploration of hand-building techniques, ceramic tools and unconventional materials that can be used to create several surface designs. Register Here…

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Pelham Art Center : Sign Up For Spring Classes! Registration Open Now

Spring Registration Now Open! Sign Up for Classes and Workshops at Pelham Art Center Offerings in all media for all ages! Monday - Observational Painting from Life with Letizia Gentile - 9:00am-12:00pm - Create with Collage with Nancy…

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Pelham Art Center : Winter Break Camp And Upcoming Workshops

Winter Break Camp! with Donna Ross & Donetta Riley Ages: 3-7 | 9:00am - 2:00pm FEW SPOTS LEFT! Little ones will learn a variety of artistic techniques combined with the freedom to authentically express themselves through art and movement.…

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Pelham Art Center: Open Call For Artists And Teen Programs

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS The Teen Artist Council is curating an exhibition and is seeking artists to apply for an OPEN CALL. Professional and youth artists are encouraged to apply. The theme is home, leaving home, coming of age, etc. All media is…

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Pelham Art Center : Last chance! Winter classes And workshops

Monday -Digital Photography with Barry Mason 7:00-9:00pm Tuesday -Experimental Printmaking with Satish Joshi 9:30am-12:00pm Wednesday -Intro to Live Streaming with The Nerdy Duo 7:00-9:00pm Thursday -Morning Drawing & Painting with…

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Pelham Art Center : Happy New Year! See and experience Art

Abstract Drawing Tuesdays, 1/17 - 2/14 | 6:30-8:30pm [For Adults / 14+] Abstract art aims to veer away from pure representational art and instead focus more on expression and mood, mark-making, patterns and shapes, rhythms and tones,…

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Pelham Art Center : Reminder Sign Up For Winter Classes

Monday - Observational Painting from Life with Letizia Gentile - 9:00am-12:00pm - Digital Photography with Barry Mason - 7:00-9:00pm Tuesday - Experimental Printmaking with Satish Joshi - 9:30am-12:00pm - Intro to 3D Printing with The…

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Pelham Art Center News - December 8, 2022

Give the gift of creativity! We have an array of classes, workshops and camps for all ages. This would make an exceptional and priceless gift. Click here for more information on winter offerings. Contact us for gift certificates at…

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Pelham Art Center News - November 22, 2022

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Members Week Holiday Sale Starts Small Business Saturday! Join us as a PAC Member to support the November Membership Drive Members receive a special discount to the Art Boutique Nov. 26 - Dec. 3 Art Boutique 2022 …

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Pelham Art Center : Sign up forwinter classes! Registration open now

Monday -Observational Painting from Life with Letizia Gentile - 9:00am-12:00pm -Figure Drawing with Frank Guida - 6:00-8:00pm -Digital Photography with Barry Mason - 7:00-9:00pm Tuesday -Morning Ceramics with Susan Nathenson -…

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Grateful For You! Thank You From Pelham Art Center

More to be grateful for: NEW VIP Art Experiences for High-level members are being planned and invitations are coming soon! Intern Applications for January 2023 are OPEN Teen Program Initiative - OPEN STUDIOS - will continue through December…

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Pelham Art Center - Call for Submissions: 12thBiennial Alexander Rutsch Award And Exhibition for Painting

Pelham Art Center is pleased to announce a call for entries for the 12th biennial Alexander Rutsch Award and Exhibition for Painting. This juried competition is open to U.S.-based artists aged 19 and older. The winner is awarded a $5,000 cash prize,…

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Pelham Art Center: Unleash The Inner Artist Fall Semester Starts Soon

New Blog Post! Unlocking Artistic Intuition with Judith Weber What does it mean to make art “intuitively”? How does one discover the voice of their own unique creativity? Judith guides students through the process of artistic…

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Pelham Art Center : National Call For Artists - 12th Bienniel Alexander Rutschaward And Exhibition For Painting

Submissions Now Open! 12th Biennial Alexander Rutsch Award and Exhibition for Painting Winner Receives $5,000 Cash Prize + Solo Exhibition Pelham Art Center is pleased to announce a call for entries for the 12th biennial Alexander Rutsch Award…

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Pelham Art Center - Unveiling New Public Art on Third Street

NEW Public Art on Third Street Check out our new exhibition of mini-murals by street artists M DOT, Savior Elmundo, and Pablo Power. Celebrate our public art unveiling at Community Art Day August 27th! Read…

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Pelham Art Center - Fall Classes! Registration Open Now

Fall Registration Now Open! Sign Up for Classes and Workshops at Pelham Art Center Offerings in all media for all ages! Monday Observational Painting from Life with Letizia Gentile - 9:00am-12:00pm Create with Collage with Nancy Nikkal -…

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Pelham Art Center Studio Café Presale Tickets On Sale Attend Our Annual Art House Party

The Art Party of the season is October 15th at Pelham Art Center Co-chaired by: Rosemary Maggiore, Nancy Mazzei, and KD Wilson Get August Presale Tickets Now at studiocafe22.givesmart.com You're invited to dance, drink, dine and donate to the…

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Exhibition - Ultralight Beam

Curated by Rebecca Mills Pelham, NY - Pelham Art Center presents Ultralight Beam curated by Rebecca Mills, on view September 15-October 30, 2022. Ultralight Beam features the work of artists: Sunny Allis, Angelica Bergamini, Claire Buckley, Susan…

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July Summer Art Camps! Sign Up for Weeklong Creative Adventures! Summer Camp Week Of July 11-15 10am – 12pm: Coding with Scratch with The Nerdy Duo (Ages 9+) Learn to create like a programmer using MIT Media Lab’s free…

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Pelham Art Center - Summer Registration Open Now

Adult Classes -Create with Collage with Nancy Nikkal Mondays 1:00 – 3:30pm (July 11th – August 15th) Collage with a variety of papers, media and adhesives while discussing art theory and history -Intro to Digital Photography…

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