PROSE Susan Stenson is a retired ophthalmologist, who spent her nearly five-decade career at NYU- Langone Medical Center, where she was involved in patient care, clinical research, and teaching, with a special emphasis on Medical Ethics and Public Health. She is based in Manhattan and has had a lifelong interest in writing and literature. POETRY […]

Tidal Wall (unknown-2023) Reclaimed paint on linen, 84 in x 68 in May 18 - August 12, 2023 Atamian-Hovesepian Curatorial Practice 227 East 24th St New York, NY Each of Gortner's works, created from reclaimed paint, embodies a range of artistic expression, including abstract and conceptual art. His work challenges conventional notions of permanence and […]

We have moved to another space in the Westbeth basement - a little bit bigger and brighter . But still in keeping with our 39 years of Bargains Galore and Affordable Art. Here are some photos of our new space which is still in tech rehearsal :) but getting ready for our grand opening. Masks […]

An exhibition of new abstract paintings by Dana Gordon and The Painting Center in New York. Dana Gordon is an American abstract painter who began his art career working as assistant to Tony Smith and George Sugarman in the late 1960s in New York. Later he was a professor of art at the Universities of […]

May 31–June 24, 2023 Westbeth Gallery 55 Bethune St NY NY Robbie Acklen (Sisag) Clio Bravo Idrobo Debra Cartwright Eliza Lu Doyle Grace Haynes Amanda Horowitz Hongzhe Liang Desiree Morales Nora Normile Khairullah Rahim Carrie Marie Schneider Jennifer Shear Sacha Vega Playback, a group exhibition at Westbeth Gallery, links the interplay among biography, narrative, and […]

German born drummer, educator and composer Andreas Brade has been a professional drummer for over 30 years. With an open mind he has found himself over the years in many different musical situations, "the good and the bad" and many lessons learned. Andreas has performed and recorded nationally and internationally with many different Jazz, African, […]

WESTBETH ARTIST RESIDENTS COUNCIL SPONSORS SPRING ART & CRAFT + MARKET This craft art and craft market features bespoke fabric art, photos, music, up-cycled vintage clothing, hats, jewelry and affordable fine art by some of Westbeth’s most well-known artists. The Westbeth Artist Residents Council is sponsoring their first annual Spring Art & Craft Market Saturday […]

For years, Ralph Lee installed puppet pageantry in the windowed alcove of the Westbeth inner courtyard. They were quarterly installations of puppets, masks, small and large figures which sometimes referenced current events or the change of seasons but were mostly evocative allusions to mythology, fairy tales, and magic. Ralph was a Westbeth Icon, the founder […]