Scarsdale Adult School Catalog Fall/Winter 2024-25
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 this 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.
Wednesday, September 11 • 11:00am-1:00pm • TBD inNYC • Course 12753 • $85 Wednesday, September 11 • 2:00pm-4:00pm • TBD inNYC • Course 12878 • $85
Walking Tour: Greenpoint Art Excursion, North Brooklyn Renaissance Greenpoint is one of Brooklyn's hottest
Walking Tour: Lower East Side Art Scene
Enjoy a guided walk through a portion of the Lower East Side that now has well over a hundred art galleries. Visit approximately five while also taking in the street art and iconic landmarks. RONNIT VASSERMAN (see bio for “Walking Tour: Galleries of Chelsea”). Wednesday, November 6 • 11:00am-1:00pm • TBD inNYC • Course 12906 • $85 Thursday, November 7 • 11:00am-1:00pm • TBD inNYC • Course 12755 • $85
neighborhoods, thanks to an influx of young, college-educated newcomers. Meet top trending artists in their studios and learn about their processes, inspiration, and upcoming projects. RONNIT VASSERMAN (see bio for “Walking Tour: Galleries of Chelsea”). Thursday, September 12 • 11:00am-1:30pm • TBD inNYC • Course 12754 • $85
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. This tour includes several gallery visits that showcase the best exhibitions of the season, including the design-centric Nespresso Boutique, illuminated with the neighboring Met Breuer’s signature bold light fixtures and featuring an interactive, recycled aluminum artwork by contemporary artist Daniel Rozin that reacts to the presence of the viewer. In addition, a botanical wall of live plants further enhances the vibe of sustainability and environmental consciousness. RONNIT VASSERMAN (see bio for “Walking Tour: Galleries of Chelsea”). Wednesday, November 13 • 11:00am-1:00pm • TBD inNYC • Course 12907 • $85
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