Rockland Center for the Arts

Rockland Center for the Arts 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."

08/11/2025
Session 1 is a wrap and Session 2 is soon to follow!! Campers had an incredible first session exploring different medium...
07/24/2025

Session 1 is a wrap and Session 2 is soon to follow!! Campers had an incredible first session exploring different mediums, artists, and methods of creating and learning about art!

We are so excited to show you what the groups create in Session 2! For more photos, check out

For more information about registration for sessions 3 & 4, check out the link in our bio!

Artists can change the status quo we perpetuate in our own minds, as well as thoseinside of the systems we have been fig...
07/13/2025

Artists can change the status quo we perpetuate
in our own minds, as well as those
inside of the systems we have been fighting our whole lives.

Join the Resource Artist Revolution for a free audio summit for women who want to create supportive connections, aligned opportunities and an abundant future for artists, artist communities and the people they serve. Link in our bio!

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your artistic practice, RoCA’s fall classes offer something for ev...
07/08/2025

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your artistic practice, RoCA’s fall classes offer something for everyone. This is your chance to explore your creativity, try something new, or return to the studio in a welcoming community of fellow artists.

Classes are available for children, teens, adults, and working artists, with daytime, evening, and weekend options to fit any schedule. This fall, RoCA will offer a wide range of classes across multiple disciplines!

06/05/2025

The Indigenous Arts & Crafts Fair scheduled for June 7 has been cancelled!
We apologize for the inconvenience.

YAMS is more than a performance—it’s a celebration of Black excellence, live storytelling, and creative community at Roc...
06/03/2025

YAMS is more than a performance—it’s a celebration of Black excellence, live storytelling, and creative community at Rockland Center for the Arts on June 14 and 15.

Experience two nights of music from genre-defying artist Gumpy and dynamic vocalist Brianna Forbes, interwoven with movement by Emotions Physical Theatre.

Come early for a curated visual art gallery and a backyard-style barbecue that brings people together.

This is where live performance meets lived experience.

UPDATE: The Arts in the Open Festival will be on SUNDAY, June 1 from 12:30—4:30 at Rockland Center for the Arts due to r...
05/30/2025

UPDATE: The Arts in the Open Festival will be on SUNDAY, June 1 from 12:30—4:30 at Rockland Center for the Arts due to rain!

We look forward to seeing you all there to uplift, celebrate, and soak in the incredible regional artists and their creativity!

Featuring live music, a tour of the Catherine Konner Sculpture Park, refreshments, and a vast collection of pieces by local artists! Support local art and enjoy the beautiful weather at RoCA on SUNDAY, June 1, 12:30—4:30!

Discover how music can heal, inspire, and connect at this free event hosted by RoCA on June 20!Enjoy a live concert by p...
05/21/2025

Discover how music can heal, inspire, and connect at this free event hosted by RoCA on June 20!

Enjoy a live concert by pianist Sara Leila Sherman (Mozart for Musicians) and Broadway musicians, paired with a talk by educator Mort Sherman, Ph.D., on how music can reduce stress and support mental wellness during these stressful times.

Learn practical ways to use music in everyday life, then meet the duo for a book signing exploring these ideas in depth.

Reservation Required.

Don’t miss the transformative and immersive new exhibit at RoCA, Material & Method! The exhibit explores the convergence...
05/15/2025

Don’t miss the transformative and immersive new exhibit at RoCA, Material & Method! The exhibit explores the convergence of traditional fiber methods, with modern materials and sensibilities. Exhibiting artists employ techniques such as weaving, basketry, tapestry, and quilting.

Mixing both conventional mediums such as cloth, cotton, yarn, and silk with uncommon fiber art materials like monofilament, plastic screening, food, recycled paper, and found objects, Material & Method explores individualistic technique and process.

Up for a limited time, don’t miss your chance to be encapsulated by these incredible artists and their incredible installations!
 

Step into the vibrant, and methodical world of artist John Rosis, where process and material shape the final image. Feat...
05/08/2025

Step into the vibrant, and methodical world of artist John Rosis, where process and material shape the final image.

Featuring ten new works from 2024—including woodcuts, gel plate prints, a linoleum cut, and collagraphs—each piece is a unique exploration of form, texture, and color.

Rosis brings a spirit of improvisation to every print, even crafting each frame by hand.
  

Explore the Remnants of an Urban Dream at RoCA through Kurt Steger’s powerful exhibit!Created using salvaged detritus fr...
05/06/2025

Explore the Remnants of an Urban Dream at RoCA through Kurt Steger’s powerful exhibit!

Created using salvaged detritus from Bushwick demolition sites, the exhibit speaks to the loss of connection to indigenous cultures, and the impact that has on the human psyche.

Balancing the sense of harmony and tension, Steger’s found objects are matched together to create a compelling and dynamic message. Between ancient cultures and market values in real estate, or gentrification, Kurt Steger finds harmony in the chaos.

Wander through the beauty of RoCA’s Catherine Konner Sculpture Park — a vibrant outdoor gallery set on our vast, scenic ...
04/29/2025

Wander through the beauty of RoCA’s Catherine Konner Sculpture Park — a vibrant outdoor gallery set on our vast, scenic grounds!

Featuring a wide range of artists, styles, and mediums, the park offers a dynamic experience where every path leads to new inspiration. Art and nature come together here in a space meant for reflection, discovery, and connection.

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

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