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Rockland Center for the Arts

Name: Rockland Center for the Arts
Address: 27 S Greenbush Road, West Nyack, NY, 10994, US
Telephone: +18453580877
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

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A Multi Arts Center: School, Gallery, Concerts, Workshops, A Summer Day Camp, & more! Follow us on Instagram !
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Our History
RoCA is a multi-arts center dedicated to creating and promoting art through its School for The Arts, exhibitions, workshops, literary and performing arts events, Summer Arts Day Camp, and outreach programs. Originally known as the Rockland Foundation, RoCA was founded in 1947 by a group of renowned artists, including Aaron Copland, Paulette Goddard, Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya, Maxwell Anderson, and Helen Hayes. Their intention was to create a new cultural center, separate from New York City, taking advantage of the immense creative talent that had recently migrated to the region. RoCA outgrew its Nyack storefront and moved in the 1950's to a ten-acre property in West Nyack. What began as a grassroots, volunteer organization has developed into the largest professionally staffed multi-arts center in the lower Hudson Valley. RoCA attracts over 25,000 visitors and students annually from throughout the region. RoCA's School for the Arts and intensive Summer Arts Day Camp has an annual enrollment of over 2000. RoCA's Community Outreach Programs provide studio art programs to the underserved populations in the area. RoCA also administers the County 1% for Art, program that commissions public works of art. "New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature."

09/15/2026

Experience the gripping two-act drama, The Burning of New York, inspired by the true events of The Great Conspiracy of 1741.

In the spring of that year, a series of enigmatic fires ravaged lower Manhattan, sending the City into a state of panic. Following a swift trial in Westchester County, dozens were convicted of an alleged slave uprising, culminating in the tragic lynching of 30 individuals on Wall Street.

Join Shades Repertory Theater for a powerful play reading, written and directed by Samuel Harps, in partnership with The Gordon Center for Black Culture and Arts.

For more information and tickets, please visit the link in our bio.

09/14/2026

We are incredibly excited to honor Peter Artin at our Autumn Art Party on September 26, 2026. Peter has been an incredible influence and presence at RoCA, assisting in everything from art handling, concerts, installations, and much more.

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with concentrations in Video, Sculpture, and Dance, Peter's vast knowledge of the arts has had a deep impact of RoCA and the arts community throughout the area.

We look forward to honoring Peter Artin at the Autumn Art Party – A RoCA Fundraiser on September 26, 2026 from 6:30-9:30! For more information, head to our website using the link in our bio.

09/08/2026

Rockland Center for the Arts is proud to announce its annual Fall Family Art Festival! Surrounded by the vibrant colors of fall on our beautiful five acres of property, this Fall Festival celebrates the season through various artistic activities.

This event will include many of RoCA’s teaching artists, both from our Summer Arts Camp and our School of the Arts throughout the year.

Explore The Catherine Konner Sculpture Park while participating in creative projects scattered around the grounds. Join local artist Poramit Thantapalit for an incredible Cyanotype Printing Workshop, or stop by the Fall Centerpiece Tent to make your own seasonal arrangement using natural materials.

Before taking a tour of the sculpture park and creating a sketch of your favorite artwork, take a break and warm up with some hot c***r and live music.

For more information, head to our website using the link in our bio! Stay tuned for more information about RoCA's teaching artists.

09/05/2026

On September 26, RoCA is hosting the Autumn Art Party- a fundraiser event celebrating 3 distinct honorees for all of their contributions to the arts and to RoCA.

Meet Samuel Harps! Playwright and Artistic Director at Samuel Harps. We’ve had the privilege of hosting many staged play readings and productions of Samuel’s through the years!

For more information, head to our website using the link in our bio!

08/31/2026

Join us for an exciting evening of art & music with a special performance by Jeremy Wall, founding member of Spyro Gyra and pianist/Grammy nominated composer. The event will feature contemporary art exhibitions, and a silent auction of contemporary art and distinctive experiences.

The Honorees:
Peter Artin
Samuel Harps
Marlene Krumm-Sanders

Proceeds from the event benefit RoCA's acclaimed exhibitions and cultural programs. For more information head to our website using the link in our bio!

08/18/2026

This September, RoCA is proud to announce its annual faculty show! Celebrating local and regional artists, this exhibition displays the vast creativity of RoCA’s esteemed teaching artists. These artists help make RoCA the special place that it is.

Join us on Saturday, September 12 from 1:00–4:00pm for a free opening reception and a chance to meet the exhibiting artists.

Our faculty educates and uplifts their students of all levels and ages in the local community, fostering a safe space for their talent and creativity to grow. Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible exhibit!

Exhibiting Artists:

Joyce Byrnes
Ashley Curtis
Julie Knitter
Marlene Krumm-Sanders
Paula Madawick
Stephanie Maddalena
Eleanor Miller
Wendy Morris
Kanitra Perrault
Kate Poland Hetman
John Rosis
Lauren Rudolph
Jim Shaughnessy
Margery Theroux
Poramit Thantapalit
Colleen Vanderhoef

08/03/2026

Fall Art Class Registration begins this week!! Our vast catalog includes classes for all levels and all ages. Whether is hand building or wheel throwing, fine arts, or cartooning and claymation, RoCA has something for you.

For this semester, we have staggered registration days- please check out the second slide for more detailed information!

For any questions or for more information, head to our website using the link in our bio, or call us at 845.358.0877

07/25/2026

Looking for family-friendly fun in Nyack this summer? Join us for a delightful puppet show that’s perfect for all ages!

Saturday, July 25, 2026
🎭 Hoppy Birthday Mystery with WonderSpark Puppets
2 shows: 11:30 AM & 3:00 PM
Enjoy a special birthday-themed puppet show - “The Case of the Missing Birthday Cake” Puppet Show- for the whole family.

Performed by WonderSpark Puppets in a traditional puppet booth, this 35–40 minute show is the perfect Saturday outing for kids

Book Tickets Here

ROCA 50% Discount code : RoCAsummer26 (use at check out on booking link:)

🎟️ Tickets:
$10 General Public
$5 👧🧒 Children (Ages 18 & Under)
$8 🖼️ EHHM Members
$20 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Household Members (Up to 4)
$25 👪 General Public Families
🎨 FREE Family Art Day
Saturday, July 25 | 12:30–2:30 PM
Drop in between performances and create Hopper-inspired art with teaching artists from the Museum and Creative Arts Workshop, plus enjoy light birthday refreshments!

Register using the link in our bio!

07/08/2026

Week 1 of Arts Camp @ RoCA is complete, and what a week it was! From stop motion filmmaking to art and nature, we had an amazing start to the summer. Even through the extreme heat during the week, campers swam each day- taking some time to cool off!

Campers spent Monday and Friday prepping for the camp show this session, "Back to the Future," and spent the rest of the week exploring each medium Arts Camp @ RoCA has to offer! Dance, Music, Cartooning, Ceramics, Painting & Drawing, STEAM, and more!

Stay tuned for photos from Week 2!

07/03/2026

A huge thank you to Hudson Valley Magazine for the featured article. We are proud to be one the largest multi-media art centers in Rockland County, with a community of incredible patrons, students, campers, and artists.

Here at RoCA we are dedicated to making the arts accessible to all who want to participate. Whether it's our distinct gallery spaces, our professional studios, or our five acre sculpture park, Rockland Center for the Arts is proud to be part of the community.

Thank you again to HV Mag, as well as all of our supporters and artists!

Address

27 S Greenbush Road
West Nyack, NY
10994

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18453580877

Website

http://rocklandartcenter.org/

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