ArtsWestchester annually awards the people and organizations who help make Westchester a vibrant arts hub. The Arts Award is their highest honor, and The Picture House Regional Film Center is among 2023’s worthy honorees.
The Arts Organization Award goes to a Westchester County non-profit arts organization that has made important contributions to the growth of Westchester’s
cultural life over a significant period of time and has had an impact beyond its immediate community.
The Picture House Regional Film Center is being recognized this year for “a visionary organization bringing the best of filmmaking to the community at two locations.” ArtsWestchester CEO, Janet Langsam, said “One of the real treasures in the Westchester cultural scene is The Picture House Regional Film Center where they are growing by leaps and bounds, spreading their wonderful programs to Bronxville and beyond.”
Like many arts organizations in Westchester, The Picture House suffered a tremendous setback due to the pandemic. Despite the many challenges along the way to recovery, there were also surprising silver linings, including a unique opportunity to expand TPH’s film and education programs to the historic movie
theater in Bronxville. For The Picture House, a nonprofit that was formed in 2003 when the Pelham theater was scheduled for demolition, it made complete
sense to expand to Bronxville, rescuing another 1920s theater and furthering the organization’s mission at the same time.
The Bronxville theater opened its doors to the public in February 2022. The expansion has strengthened the impact of The Picture House across the region
through amplified access to the best available cinema, conversations, arts education, and live performances.
President and Executive Director of The Picture House, Laura deBuys said “Westchester is rich with arts organizations welcoming audiences once again. The
creativity and leadership of this arts community is extraordinary. To be part of this notable group of award-winners means the world to us.”
The Arts Award celebration takes place on Wednesday, April 19, (https://artswestchester.org/arts-award-celebration/).
For more information about The Picture House, please visit www.thepicturehouse.org, call (914) 738-3161, or email info@thepicturehouse.org.
