Bethany Arts Community (BAC) is celebrating their 10th Anniversary Year with their Annual Gala: Cheers to 10 Years! Reflecting on a Decade of Impact which will take place on Saturday November 22 at 7pm.
The evening will include specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, fine art, and a silent auction. Featured musical performance by Osei Essed, a multi-platform artist based here in Ossining, whose recent film credits include ”Speak” (Sundance 2025) “American Creede” (SXSW 2025) and “Being Eddie” (Netflix 2025). Alongside his film work, Essed tours and performs with the Brooklyn-based band Wolf Suit.
Bethany Arts Community is a space and environment where all forms of art can be learned and expressed, where hope and acceptance are the norms. Nurturing the creative process, Bethany welcomes artists of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds to explore and create art that the community can engage with. We foster sharing, connection, and collaboration, in an inclusive culture where people can experience the power of art to improve lives and expand their perceptions and perspectives of the world.
Programming at Bethany Arts Community includes multidisciplinary art classes for youth, summer programming, art classes for adults and seniors, year-round artist residencies, public performances, festivals, monthly exhibitions, artist studio rentals, and community engagement programs built in collaboration with community partners and resident artists.
“Come celebrate Bethany Arts Community’s 10 year anniversary. A decade of creative expression, innovation, and collaboration. This incredible milestone is proof that creatives turn intentions into a positive impact on the community.” – Bonnie Bradley, BAC Executive Director
David Lyons founded Bethany Arts Community in 2015. This year’s theme “Cheers to 10 Years! Reflecting on a Decade of Impact” is a celebration of the meaningful moments experienced by artists, students of all ages, audience members, educators, partners, curators, neighbors, and community members over these past 10 years. The Gala is an opportunity to honor and reflect on the tremendous efforts of so many in our community who have helped BAC grow its impact from 2015-2025.
“How wonderful to celebrate the decade since David founded Bethany. Reflecting on all the beauty, growth, and magic, the next decade is a sure adventure with our Community. Cheers to 10 years, past and future.” Jessica Irons, BAC Board President. Join us on November 22nd to celebrate and honor a decade of impact of the arts in our community!
As a non-profit 501(c)3 they rely on the support of our community. The generosity of donors helps us help support artists of all ages and experience levels to create new work and develop workshops, programs and events that engage and respond to our local community and beyond. Now more than ever, the support of our community means everything.
Tickets are limited and available for purchase on the BAC website. Silent Auction items, including fine art by BAC Studio & Residency Artists will be available for bidding at the live event. Festive attire.
