River Rep Theater's 2nd Annual Gala Benefit
A celebration of River Rep’s artists and audience, featuring the River Rep ensemble and a talented lineup of local and visiting artists, the 2nd Annual Gala Benefit will include musical performances and staged scenes from River Rep’s 2025 season opener, the beloved fantasy classic The Neverending Story, Harold Pinter’s Betrayal, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, and much more!
Artists include: Arthur Aulisi, Jonathan Brody, Luna Ditacchio, Tiffany Esteb, Tibor Feldman, Donna Jean Fogel, Ellie J, Kazzrie Jaxen, Harrison Killian, Tannis Kowalchuk (artistic director, Farm Arts Collective), Raye Levine Spielberg, Cooper Quinn, Oliver Schumacher, Jason Sherwin, Jim Sullivan, Gregory Thomas, Laura Velez and Waverly Van Aalsburg. Directed by Christopher Peditto. Additional direction by Arthur Aulisi and Josh Liveright.
A full buffet will be served with delicious food from top Sullivan Catskills restaurants. A cash bar will be open throughout the event. A Silent Auction will launch online in early April and continue through Gala night, where patrons can bid on a variety of art, goods and services from local artists and businesses.
Seating is limited, reserve early! (Reserved tables available, call 646-244-3423)
Tickets $50 in advance, $65 at the door.
Purchase at myrivertickets.com.
Learn more at RiverRep.org.
Call to Artists – Exclusive Exhibition Opportunities at The Arts Nest 🎨
The Arts Nest, located in Lake Huntington, NY, hosts only three exclusive exhibitions per year, providing artists with a thoughtfully curated platform to showcase their work. We prioritize new and emerging artists who are ready to share their creative vision with the community.
🌟 Why Apply? ✔ Limited, high-profile opportunities – Only 3 exhibitions annually. ✔ Work directly with our curator to shape your show. ✔ Gain exposure & connect with collectors, art lovers, and the creative community. ✔ Opening reception & publicity included.
📢 Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis! Don't miss your chance to be part of a highly curated, impactful exhibition.
🔗 Apply now! https://forms.gle/DtrdWbspCXwzH9EZ9
“Imaginative Interlude”: Alzamora and Lockwood Debut Collaborative Exhibition at The Arts Nest
The Arts Nest invites art lovers and community members alike to experience the bold and dynamic work of local artists Abby Alzamora and Heather Lockwood in their highly anticipated collaborative exhibition, running from January 25th to May 31st 2025. This vibrant show opens with an engaging reception and artist talk on February 23rd 1:30-3:30pm, where the duo will share personal insights into their artistic journeys and their remarkable creative partnership.
United by their deep artistic bond as “art sisters,” Alzamora and Lockwood bring their individual brilliance to this curated collection, celebrating the convergence of two distinct yet harmonious voices. Alzamora’s intricate manipulation of pattern and texture complements Lockwood’s vibrant mastery of color and form, creating works that sing with depth, rhythm, and tactile beauty.
“This exhibition is more than just a display of artwork,” says Jodi Sibilia, curator of the exhibit. “It’s a conversation between two creatives exploring shared energy and vision, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and engage with the layers of meaning woven into every piece.”
The show highlights the versatility of The Arts Nest as a multidisciplinary hub, where visual art seamlessly intersects with performances, workshops, and community events. Guests are encouraged to explore the space and immerse themselves in its rich atmosphere of creativity and connection.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to engage with Alzamora and Lockwood, whose works transcend traditional boundaries and offer a profound sense of discovery.
Large collaboration Piece | Medium: Mixed Media | Price $250.00
Heather Lockwood Artist Statement
I imagine a space where people are surrounded by art and fully engulfed with color and thoughts.
A space where their day has been forgotten, a smile is on their face, and they are enjoying the people they are around. We gather for the love of art; we gather to enrich our lives. Why not gather to Play with our senses. We forget to Play. We run our days together using and waste materials. We run away from our problems. What if our problems were the art? What color would your art be?
Enjoy the playful, kid-like experience we have created. Lose yourself for a few hours. Use the materials and use your voice to communicate with each other. Open your hearts to the interlude of magic.
Abby Alzamora Artist Statement
I create unconventional art pieces through painting and collage. My collages are made by experimenting with gluing different objects together. I create these pieces in an attempt to shift the viewer's perspective on their relationship with everyday life. In a society where we are always trying to speed up, I strive to slow down and appreciate the people, places, and things that we are surrounded by.
Abigail Alzamora is a 26 year old self taught, multidisciplinary, visual artist. Alzamora was raised in Sullivan county, New York, and continues to call Sullivan county her home. She graduated from Monticello High School in 2017 and then attended SUNY Sullivan, majoring in Psychology. Alzamora has faced many struggles but perseveres by using art as a lens to see a better world for herself and for others. Alzamora finds community through art by showing her work in exhibits, working with Bethel Woods as a teaching artist, going to local events, and participating in residencies.
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