Scarsdale Adult School Catalog Spring/Summer 2024
Walking Tour: Galleries of Chelsea A guided tour of major galleries in Chelsea
will help art
enthusiasts and novices develop an awareness of current movements and trends in the arts. Discover an amazing variety of styles in today's art world with pieces bound to surprise and please. Tour highlights the best selection of what is currently on display in the neighborhood. One standout feature of the March tour will be a solo exhibition by Israeli artist Orit Hofshi, renowned for her mastery of printmaking. Hofshi employs both conventional and unconventional approaches, producing artworks that delve into the complexities of the human condition. Many of her pieces are inspired by the events of October 7, 2023, and their aftermath. Her works will be featured in a group exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC this spring. RONNIT VASSERMAN is the founder of Art Connect Group (ACG), a full service art consulting firm that focuses on exhibition curating and design, art acquisition for residential and commercial spaces, education and cultural programming, and public relations for upcoming art exhibitions. Tuesday, March 19 • 11:00am-1:00pm • TBD in NYC • Course 12553 • $80
Walking Tour: Tribeca, New York's Hottest Gallery District Tribeca has a burgeoning art scene and is the fastest growing art neighborhood in New York City. Retail is declining but the Triangle Below Canal is filling up with galleries. Tour includes visits to at least five galleries, including some high profile ones that recently migrated to Tribeca from other New York City neighborhoods. Each space has unique architectural elements that will enhance the art viewing experience. RONNIT VASSERMAN (see bio for “Galleries of Chelsea”). Thursday, May 2 • 11:00am-1:00pm • TBD in NYC • Course 12554 • $80
Walking Tour: Fashionable Upper East Side Aside from top designer boutiques, the Upper East Side is also home to premier art galleries. The gallery spaces there are more intimate than the huge white cube galleries of Chelsea and some occupy elegant townhouses. The tour will visit at least five galleries, including the exhibition Yves Klein and the Tangible World at Lévy Gorvy Dayan, and Wayne Thiebaud: Summer Days at the Acquavella Galleries. RONNIT VASSERMAN (see bio for “Galleries of Chelsea”) Wednesday, May 15 • 11:00am-12:30pm • TBD in NYC • Course 12629 • $80
Walking Tour: Chinatown's Burgeoning Art Scene Chinatown is emerging as Manhattan's hottest new art scene in NYC. It is also a great place for a few quick food purchases and to explore a fragrance gallery. This tour's unique blend of art, culture, and culinary delights in the heart of Chinatown offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire art from young artists before their prices skyrocket. RONNIT VASSERMAN (see bio for “Galleries of Chelsea”). Thursday, May 30 • 11:00am-1:00pm • TBD in NYC • Course 12555 • $80
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