Blue Door Art Center

The Blue Door Art Center serves the local community through various art programs in Yonkers, New York, near the Yonkers Train Station. Metered street parking or parking at the nearby Buena Vista Municipal Parking Garage is available, and several Bee-Line Bus Lines also serve the area. This convenient location makes it easily accessible to those interested in exploring the arts.

Fine art exhibitions are presented at the center, along with educational programs, public art projects, and special events. Over 800 artists have had their work exhibited, and the gallery provides a welcoming environment. The center also publishes books and hosts monthly open mic and jazz performances, fostering a sense of community among artists and attendees.

A membership program promotes artists' work on the center's website, providing special exhibition opportunities and discounts. The staff includes a gallery director and social media manager, and a board of directors and advisory board members, comprising artists, educators, and professionals, help guide the center's efforts. This team works together to support the local art scene.

The center, situated at 13 Riverdale Avenue in Yonkers, can be contacted by phone or email. Resources and links to other art organizations and venues in the area are also available, helping to connect people with the broader artistic community. By doing so, the center aims to bring the arts to local communities that lack access to art programs and exhibition venues.

Public art projects, such as the installation of sculpture throughout the city and the creation of art banners, have been initiated by the center. Writing and children's workshops, as well as performances and poetry readings, are among the activities and exhibitions that take place throughout the year, and these events are open to the public, making the center a vibrant cultural hub.