Fours black female dancers in shiny spandex put on a show for an outdoor audience.

Photo by Walter Wlodarczyk, courtesy of The Shed.

Ebony Noelle Golden performs as part of The Shed's Open Call, a large-scale commissioning program for emerging NYC-based artists.

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May 28, 2026
RBF

Stephen Heintz Named President Emeritus

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Board of Trustees announced it would confer upon Stephen Heintz the title of president emeritus—a distinction that has never before been granted in the organization's history. 

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A portrait of Stephen Heintz holding a microphone with the text, "congratulations Stephen heintz, President Emeritus of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund"
Jun 15, 2026
Pocantico

ACTING SHAKESPEARE: A ONE MAN MUSICAL to Play The Pocantico Center for Upstate Art Weekend

From BroadwayWorld: Kamran Saliani, actor-manager and founder of the Irvington Shakespeare Company, will bring Acting Shakespeare: A One Man Musical to the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

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Kamran Saliani stands in a haze of blue and green stage lighting during an outdoor theatrical performance, while audience members and fellow performers look on.
Jun 12, 2026
Pocantico

Pocantico features Picasso tapestries and MoMA sculptures in Tarrytown

From the Journal News: Two new modern art installations by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund have launched at The Pocantico Center in Tarrytown just in time for summer cultural exploration.

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Two visitors view large handwoven tapestries based on Pablo Picasso’s artworks in the Woven Wonders: Kykuit’s Picasso Tapestries exhibition at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center.
Jun 10, 2026
Pocantico

A Summer of Renewal at The Pocantico Center

From ArtsNews: This summer, The Pocantico Center presents a season of performances, exhibitions and tours exploring themes of renewal and reimagination.

In The Media
Wide view of the Woven Wonders: Kykuit’s Picasso Tapestries exhibition at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center, featuring several large handwoven tapestries based on Pablo Picasso’s artworks displayed throughout a spacious gallery.
Jun 5, 2026
Pocantico

Community Day 2026 Highlights

In May, The Pocantico Center welcomed over 400 people for its fourth annual Community Day, a celebration of creativity, local culture, and our neighbors.

Photo & Video
Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Flor Bromley plays the guitar with children following on line
Jun 4, 2026
Pocantico

“Surrounded by These Masterpieces” –Picasso Tapestries at the Pocantico Center

From The Hudson Independent: A se­lec­tion of wall-span­ning ta­pes­tries based on de­signs by Pablo Pi­casso are now on view at the Pocan­tico Cen­ter through March 20, 2027.

In The Media
Visitors view tapestries and exhibition displays during the opening reception of Woven Wonders at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center.
May 31, 2026
Pocantico

Sleepy Hollow High School Students Create Art at The Pocantico Center Residency Program

This spring, art students from Sleepy Hollow High School are experiencing what it’s like to create in a professional art studio thanks to a Community Arts Residency grant through the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

In The Media
May 14, 2026
RBF

Trust for Civic Life Leaders Named to TIME100

TIME has named Charlie Brown, executive director of the Trust for Civic Life, to the 2026 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognizes the most influential leaders shaping the future of giving.

News & Announcements
May 14, 2026
Pocantico

The Pocantico Center Summer Season Opens June 4

Free and low-cost performances, exhibitions, tours, and workshops will explore themes of renewal and reimagination.

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May 12, 2026
Pocantico

Pocantico Exhibits Picasso Tapestry Renderings, MoMa Sculptures

From the River Journal: The Rockefeller Brothers Fund will open two installations at The Pocantico Center in Tarrytown this spring that celebrate modern art, history, and collaboration.

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