5th annual Yonkers Art Weekend kicks off

<p>The urban arts festival celebrates Yonkers art, culture, food and the music scene.</p>

News 12 Staff

May 2, 2018, 4:20 PM

Updated 2,182 days ago

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The 5th annual Yonkers Art Weekend kicks off today!
The urban arts festival celebrates Yonkers art, culture, food and the music scene.
Also, as part of the festival, there is free admission to the Hudson River Museum and Downtown Galleries featuring local, regional and international artists.
The event continues through this weekend with the 15th annual YOHO Artists Open Studio in the historic Carpet Mills Arts District on Nepperhan Avenue.  A collection of over 60 artists will be exhibiting their works from noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.


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