Community Arts

The Third Annual Upper West Side Film Festival! Co-presented by and The Greenhouse Ensemble and Goddard Riverside Community Arts.

We’re back for another incredible year at the Goddard Riverside’s Bernie Wohl Center with a spectacular evening of films! Join us for an unforgettable celebration of independent cinema on Friday, January 24 where we’ll bring you the best in emerging talent from across the globe.

Stay tuned for exciting announcements.

Celebrate Black History Month with an unforgettable night of stand-up, original skits, and cultural commentary honoring Black culture, resilience, and creativity! Includes live musical guests, snacks and drinks.

Doors open at: 7:30pm and show starts at: 8:00pm. This event is rated PG-13. Tickets: $22

Don’t miss the event of the season! Discover stunning hand-made garments (hoodies, jackets, hats, etc.) and accessories for sale by Lisa McFadden Millinery, Kulture Krochet, and Harlem’s Hope Center.

Emcee Shailah Edmonds—a trailblazing Black supermodel who’s graced runways for Versace, Armani, and Gucci—will guide our fabulous models down the runway with Live R&B Music by Amira B and her full brass band. Plus Refreshments Served!

$20 Entry. Limited Seating, Advance Tickets Highly Recommended.

Visual Art Exhibition with originals and prints for sale in support of our charitable mission.

Hidden deep-sea creatures and wild island birds rendered as solar plate eco-prints by community activist, teacher, and passionate environmental conservationist, Catherine F. Traykovski.

• March 6:
  Opening Reception, Thursday from 6:30-8:30PM. Refreshments served. Live music by Carol Gimbel, pianist. Free – RSVP Encouraged!
• March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 24:
  Selected Gallery Viewing Hours only on Thursdays from 5-8PM. Drop in anytime, no need to reserve!
• April 12:
  Coffee & Conversation with the Artist, Saturday from 11AM-2PM. Refreshments served. Free – RSVP Encouraged!

Both the opening reception and coffee & conversation RSVPs are available within the same Eventbrite link below.

Let’s get artsy together! No pressure, just community fun. We’ll have fully-stocked arts and crafts stations for drawing, collage, clay, jewelry-making, face-painting and more.

Adults, feel free to float where the inspiration and materials lead you.

Parents and guardians, you are welcome to drop in with your family at any time. Youth and kids will enjoy special pop-up games and movement-based activities led by professional educators from Arts Ignite.