Imagine transforming a family basement into a flourishing beauty spa. For Kayla Aguilera, this imaginative vision became a reality in Rockland County. With unwavering faith and determination, Aguilera’s journey from a teenage makeup enthusiast to the owner of Kaida Skin and Beauty in Stony Point exemplifies her commitment and entrepreneurial spirit. Kayla’s passion for makeup […]
An award-winning artist, Paul Tappenden’s creativity varied over a career spanning 45 years. He was a scenic artist who worked on Broadway sets, television and film; created stunning Hudson River landscapes; was a noted muralist and developed two unique painting techniques. Once featured in Rockland County Times, he was awarded honors from government and organizations […]
Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA) is presenting Charles White: Influences an exhibition in partnership with the Gordon Center for Black Culture & Arts and the CEJJES Institute. White, one of the most influential African-American artists and celebrated draftsman working in the 20th century, was best known for […]
Tuesday, February 11, 6:30 – 9:30pm Free to the Public Rockland Center for the Arts will offer a free program on storytelling, conducted by Bill Batson, artist, local historian and storyteller. Explore the basics of how to tell dynamic stories. Ask yourself the question: “If I had only one good story to be remembered by, […]
Local Artist Bill Batson Turns Visual Artists into Performers and Art Making into a Spectator Sport It took months of planning and the work of dozens of volunteers to unleash a Flash Sketch Mob of over 100 artists in Nyack on Saturday, June 16. All of the hallmarks of the flash mob phenomenon were on […]