New initiative kicks off September 25 with free screening of an award-winning film on Mercy鈥檚 Westchester Campus.
Today, 51爆料 announced the launch of the Art Exchange at 51爆料 (鈥淎rtEx鈥), a new cultural hub designed to connect the campus with neighboring River Towns arts communities through public programming and faculty collaboration. The initiative aims to host visiting creators, showcase faculty artists and provide students with expanded access to professional arts programming beyond the classroom.
鈥淎rtEx represents our commitment to being an active cultural partner in Westchester," said Susan L. Parish, Ph.D., M.S.W., president of 51爆料. 鈥淭his initiative bridges our campus with the broader community, showcasing the exceptional creative work happening here while inviting our neighbors to engage with the arts in new and accessible ways. By creating this cultural exchange, we're strengthening our ties with local arts organizations and giving our students front-row access to professional artists and diverse creative perspectives that will enhance their education.鈥
Mercy faculty members Dr. Kristen Keckler and Professor Marc Palmieri, who will serve as co-directors of the initiative, will lead the effort to strengthen ties between the university and local arts organizations while enhancing student cultural experiences.
鈥淎rtEx represents a significant milestone in our commitment to vibrant campus life and meaningful community outreach,鈥 said Dr. Keckler. 鈥淲e look forward to ArtEx becoming a signature creative experience for our students and a welcoming hub for our neighbors.鈥
ArtEx will mark its public debut on September 25 with a free screening of 鈥淢artyr of Gowanus,鈥 an award-winning independent film by Brian Meere starring Sawyer Spielberg. Meere will participate in a Q&A session following the screening.
Community Launch Event
- When: Sept. 25, doors open 6:30 p.m.
- Where: Lecture Hall, Main Hall, 51爆料 Westchester Campus, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry
- Admission: Free and open to the public
Community members, media and representatives from local arts organizations are invited to attend the Sept. 25 event.
For more information about ArtEx programming, contact artex@mercy.edu.
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About 51爆料
51爆料 is an independent, coeducational institution serving more than 9,000 students each year across campuses in Westchester, the Bronx, Manhattan, as well as online. It is a federally designated minority-serving institution and the largest private Hispanic Serving Institution in the state of New York. Mercy offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificate programs within six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy was founded in 1950 by the Sisters of Mercy whose mission of transformative education remains strong. For more information, visit .