The Artists LOFT

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The Artists LOFT is a fun opportunity to let your creativity flow. Come and meet new people and each month experience a different art project and adventure. No artistic experience necessary, this is a judgement free zone and materials will be provided.
The Artists LOFT is facilitated by The LOFT's Creatives Rebuild New York Artist-In-Residence Sphynxx and will feature a monthly art night at The LOFT on the 3rd Mondays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. The group will also host a monthly art related outing. Dates and times for these will vary month to month.

The Artists LOFT is free to participate in, donations are always welcome. Costs associated with the monthly art outings will be the responsibility of each attendee. 


December Artists LOFT Activity:

DIY Gingerbread Houses

 

 

Create your very own charming Cardboard Gingerbread House using upcycled materials. For this Christmas season, they make an inexpensive and enjoyable DIY project. Materials will be provided but feel free to bring anything that inspires you. 

 

 

 

Click Here For Video Tutorial

 

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 Monday, December 18th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm In-Person at The LOFT

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 Location: The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center

Questions? Contact: Sphynxx, CRNY Artist in Residence, at [email protected] or (914)-948-2932 extension 18

 

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November Artists LOFT Outing: 

Rokafella and Kwikstep

A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop

Rokafella, Kwikstep, and the Full Circle Souljahs will host a discussion on the history of popping, a street dance style that originated in California and was developed by dancers in New York City, in honor of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The discussion will be followed by a dance performance that honors the genre's soulful tenacity. A reception with exclusive access to the DR Center gallery, which is now featuring Portraits of Process, will take place after the talk.

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Please RSVP by November 9Th

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When:  November 9th, 2023

Time: 7:00pm-8:00PM EST

Where: David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico

200 Lake Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591

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Free For LOFT Members

 

Group will meet by entrance at 6:55pm 

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Questions? Contact: Sphynxx, CRNY Artist in Residence, at [email protected] or (914)-948-2932 extension 18


LOFT Social Groups are open groups which welcome everyone ages 18 and over. Groups are led by members of the LGBTQ+ and allied communities. There is no need to preregister and no fee to attend.
Donations are welcome. Suggested donation is $5; more if you can, less if you can't. Fees related to activities are the responsibility of participants. To donate, click here or text The LOFT to 44321.


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Check out below what The Artists LOFT has been up to: 

 

 

November Artists LOFT Activity: FeltFul Vessels

November Artists LOFT Outing: Rokafella and Kwikstep
A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop

October Artists LOFT Activity: Pronoun Celebration

October Artists LOFT Outing: Zapatos The Stories that Shoes Tell

September Artists LOFT Activity: DIY Fall Leaf Dish

September Artists LOFT Outing: An Evening of Indigenous Short Films

August Artists LOFT Activity: The Empower Poster 

August Artists LOFT Outing: Den of Wax's First Fest

 

July Artists LOFT Activity: DIY Scratch Paper Art 

July Artists LOFT Outing: Jazz At Pierson Park

June Artists LOFT Activity: Pride Heat Press 

 

June Artist LOFT Outing: The Feath3r Theory Documentary 

May Artist LOFT Activity: Artistic Activism Drag Is Art

May Artist LOFT Outing: Inaugural Community Day at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center

April Artist LOFT Activity: Nature Suncatcher Wind Chimes

April Artists LOFT Outing: WestCOP Victims Assistance Services Annual Art Show

March Artist LOFT Activity Night: Queering Women's History Month DIY Queer Paper Mache Activist & Icons

March 2023 Artists LOFT Outing: Hudson River Museum Matrix: Prints by Women Artists, 1960–1990

February 2023 Activity Night: Queering Black History Month "Art is Activism"

Canceled Due to the National Weather Advisory's Winter Storm Warning

February 2023 Artists LOFT Outing: Obsidian Voices BHM

January 2023 Activity Night: "I Have a Dream" Vision Board 

January 2023 Outing: Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Screening of Documentary "Nelly & Nadine" 

December 2022 Activity Night: DIY Pool Noodle Wreaths

December 2022 Outing: 1st Annual Small Works Gallery Show for the Ossining Arts Council 

November 2022 Activity Night: Acrylic Transfers 

November 2022 Outing: ArtsWestchester Serious Fun Arts Fest Gallery and Tour in Downtown White Plains  

 

 

October 2022 Activity Night: Queer Icon Souvenir Box in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month 

October 2022 Outing: "The Prom" at White Plains Performing Arts Center 

 

 

September 2022 Activity Night: Paint & Pour Night with Sphynxx Create Your Own Pride Flag Design 

September 2022 Outing: White Plains JazzFest Happy Hour with Nanny Assis Trio