The first two evenings of Songs of Protest SOLD OUT and moved the community with its powerful message of how music can change society. LoHud called ArtsRock "the arts presenter with a purpose" for this powerful series. Co-produced and curated by Jeffrey Friedberg and Elliott Forrest, it is the don't-miss event of the season.

Craig Hella Johnson, composer
Elliott Forrest, director and projection designer
Produced by KLRU, Austin and Conspirare

Followed by a discussion about the production and Matthew's story 20 years later.

CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD is a new oratorio telling the story of the young man in Wyoming who was beaten and died for being gay. It is both heartbreaking and uplifting. The PBS special is a "docu/performance," part documentary of the history and legacy of Matthew Shepard with many of the songs from the new musical work.

Download 2019 ARTWALK Artist Guidelines (.pdf)

Note: The deadline for submissions has been extended until March 31, 2019.

CALLING ALL Artists... We have officially started accepting submissions for the 14th annual Nyack ARTWALK taking place Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16, 2019.

"PERCEPTION" is the theme for this year's event. As we navigate through our lives, we are constantly challenged by our surroundings and experiences. Sayings such as 'what you see is what you get' (but do you?) 'Seeing is believing' (is it really?) And let's not forget 'I saw it with my own eyes,' or 'I heard it with my own ears' (now did you?) After all - 'what is, is... or is it?!

The Nyack ARTWALK has become a much anticipated event in Nyack. This juried event requires the artist to be present in various participating shops, all weekend, to meet, discuss, and sell their art. All artists must create 1 piece of art that speaks to the theme of the event. We choose the poster piece from these entries. All other works that the Artist wishes to exhibit do not have to correspond to the theme. Note that the deadline for submissions is March 31, 2019.

As visitors stroll through the Village, they enjoy all the wonderful shops, great restaurants, bakeries and the culture that Nyack has to offer. We are very proud to have ArtsRock as our fiscal sponsor this year and look forward to being a part of the organization.

For more information on Nyack ARTWALK 2019 please email Paulette at [email protected] or call 845-348-1767 between 12-5pm Tuesday-Saturday.