YONKERS ARTS LAUNCHES DOUBLE EXHIBITIONS

Yonkers Arts, the leading nonprofit dedicated to fostering a creative community in the city Yonkers, opened two of its landmark exhibitions on Thursday, May 2, leading to Yonkers Arts Weekend. This year’s celebratory event takes place at The Carpet Mills Arts District, spanning both The Mills at 222 Lake Ave. and the Yonkers Arts Project Space.
The double feature of local artworks includes:
• 15th Annual Yonkers Artist Showcase: More than 45 local artists will be exhibiting a diverse range of mediums, including paintings, sculptures, photography and mixed-media installations.
• 20 Years of YOHO Open Studio: This commemorative exhibition celebrates two decades of YOHO Open Studios and will feature the work of over 35 YOHO studio artists who have participated in the Open Studio tradition since its inception in 2004.
“This double exhibition launch is a testament to the extraordinary artistic talent within our city,” said Ray Wilcox, executive director at Yonkers Arts. “By showcasing over 80 local artists across two remarkable venues, we’re creating a truly inspiring experience for art enthusiasts and Yonkers residents alike. This marks the perfect beginning to the incredible weekend we have planned for the 10th Anniversary of Yonkers Arts Weekend (YAW).”
“Yonkers arts are more vibrant than ever,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “This year, we have new public art around the city, thanks to our collaboration with Yonkers Arts. We are also working with our talented young people who continue to inspire us and add to the tapestry of our community.”
Since 2014, YAW has raised the bar making the city of Yonkers a prominent arts district in the lower Hudson Valley attracting more than 10,000 visitors a year to city galleries.