Back to School Art Festival: Beacon, NY

Artists’ takeover the Old Beacon High School’s KuBe Art Center

Imagine the high school experience you wished you’d had. No homework, no grades, no bullies, just art. Acclaimed curator Ethan Cohen and renowned pop artist Ron English have co-curated Back to School at the KuBe Art Center. Explore subjects like “Irrational Experiments in Physics”, “Hip Hop 101”, “Sex Ed”, “Art History Reimagined,” Ron English’s take on the Warhol classic “Silver Fame Factory” and more! The exhibition runs from Nov 3, 2023 - May 18, 2024 starting with Homecoming and ending with Prom.

Back to School participating artists:

On Friday, November 3^rd, from 7-10 pm,join us for an immersive High School experience. Don’t be late for orientation or you may get sent to “Cosmic Detention!” Listen for the bell, when Hall Monitors will show you to your next class.  Watch out for Serious Comedy playing “High School Archetypes” in spontaneous improv throughout the building. Our evening culminates in the gym for “Homecoming” with a DJ Dance party and performances. Don’t miss your chance to experience high school like you never did before! RUBBER SOLES ONLY. Prizes for most imaginative sneakers. Tickets $45 / $50 at the door. Click here to get your tickets!

On November 4 & 5 Back to School, the exhibition, will open to the public for the first time. Artists will give live performances throughout the weekend. Book your visit here.