Mt. Kisco Arts Council

10/07/2026

Collage & Collaborate:
All are welcome for hands-on collage workshop, sharing of ideas, and hearing about upcoming MKAC events. Collage activity will be led by Monique Ford.
All welcome!

When: Thursday, Oct 15, 5pm-6pm
Where: 100 E. Main St, Mount Kisco

09/24/2026

This Sunday - Sept 27 - 12:30pm at the Mount Kisco Library, 100 E. Main St, Mount Kisco

Memoirists Celia Hirsch & Susan Hodara in Conversation

EVERYONE HAS A STORE TO TELL

Ever thought “who’d be interested in my story?” This one’s for you.

Join us for an afternoon with memoirists Celia Hirsch & Susan Hodara!

Celia Hirsch and Susan Hodara will be discussing the stories we carry and the power that comes from writing the truth about our pasts.

Celia will read excerpts from memoir, “Telling: What Remains Hidden Becomes Lethal,” and then discuss her writing process and the profound revelations that emerged with Susan, who worked closely with Celia as she wrote. Celia hopes to be an example that it’s never too late to overcome the burdens of fear and self-doubt and face your most painful memories.

There will be time for questions and a chance to share your own feelings about telling your story.

When: Sept 27, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Where: Mount Kisco Public Library, 100 E. Main St. Mount Kisco

09/22/2026

Writing Workshop with Julietta Appleton

** Rescheduled to October 25**

Have you ever thought, “I have a story worth telling, I just don’t know where to start.”

Join memoirist Julietta Appleton (author of Sola and Clothing Optional) for a NEW three-hour writing workshop designed to help you begin your own memoir journey. No experience necessary, just the willingness to start.

Whether you’re processing a life chapter, preserving family history for the people who come after you, or simply craving a creative outlet with other writers, this workshop meets you where you are.

Where: Mount Kisco (location shared upon registration)
When: Sunday, October 25 **NEW DATE** | 10AM-1PM
Sliding Scale fee — seats are limited.

Sign up at www.mountkiscoartscouncil.com

09/20/2026

A few moments from SeptemberFest 2026. Thanks Mount Kisco Chamber for all the work you do putting this event on!

08/21/2026

08/11/2026

During our final Summer Concert on August 6, local artist Monique Ford stood before a blank canvas and began painting as the music played. Stroke by stroke, color by color, the energy of the concert came to life on the canvas, creating an original work that could only have been made in that moment.

Now, “Empire Beats” is on display at M&T Bank in Mount Kisco, and you have the opportunity to make this one-of-a-kind piece yours!

This isn’t simply a painting. It’s a snapshot of a night of music, community, and creativity — captured live on canvas.

Your winning bid directly supports the Mount Kisco Arts Council, helping us bring visual arts, workshops, live events, and public art projects to our community.

Bid on the art. Own the moment. Support the arts. ❤️

👉 Place your bid for “Empire Beats” and take home a truly original piece of Mount Kisco’s summer concert experience!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/empire-beats-by-monique-ford-live-painting-auction

More about Monique:
moniquelanglaisford.com
Monique Ford

08/05/2026

August 6th: Empire Beats are back!!!!

We’ll kick things off at 5:30pm with the opener Lillimure!

Glamorous jazz chanteuses and gutsy blues shouters front Empire Beats Empire Beats as they explore an expanding book of old-school Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, Jazz, and Pop music – familiar and forgotten hits from the past and funky new original sounds. Empire Beats’ non-stop showcase draws from the best of 1952 to 2025 – from pioneers Etta James and Big Mama Thornton to Maxine Nightingale and Ann Peebles, with crowd pleasing numbers by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, Chaka Khan, and Prince – plus much, much, more. Their energetic revue recalls another era but is firmly rooted in the right now.

Lillimure ☆ LILLIMURE ☆ is a singer, songwriter, and producer based in New York. Influenced by melodies of her multicultural upbringing, she draws from introspective lyricism and pulsing grooves for when you want to run away and find yourself at the same time.

We’ll also be joined by MKAC artist member Monique Ford Monique Ford , who will be painting live during the concert! Monique is generously giving a portion of the proceeds from the painting to MKAC.

When: August 6th, 5:30pm Lillimure and, 6:15pm Empire Beats
Where: Fountain Park (in front of the Library), 100 E. Main St, Mount Kisco
Note: Rain Location, St. Marks Church, 85 E. Main St, Mount Kisco

Thanks to our amazing sponsors The Recorder, Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce, M&T Bank, Hotel MTK, all of our community partners, and the Village of Mount Kisco for your support!

Come with your family & friends, bring a chair — we’ll see you there!

07/20/2026

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07/18/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to our latest evening of the Mount Kisco Reading Series!

Thank you to all the writers for sharing — check them out and give them your support!:

Hosted by Michelle Guerrero Henry Michelle Henry
Harry Palacio Harry Edgar Palacio
Gloria B
Jennifer Theodosiou 𓁿
Dolores Vidal Roy
Kavita Das Kavita Das
Chris Vaughan

Thanks as always to the Curio Room Curio Room for hosting! You can find books by writers who participate in the Mount Kisco Reading Series at the Curio Room with “Mount Kisco Arts Council Local Author” stickers.