Join The Rye Arts Center and The Rotary Club of Rye

Thursday, September 19, at Wainwright House
for our RyesAbove Butterfly Auction! Tickets are on sale now.

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Bidding is open now! To view our Butterfly Auction and register to bid, click "Auction" at the top of this page and bid away!

Rye’sAbove: A Transformational Public Art Project

Rye’sAbove is a collaborative initiative led by The Rotary Club of Rye and The Rye Arts Center, aimed at uplifting the community through the arts while supporting educational programs in the region. This innovative project invites artists to contribute to creativity that serves as a catalyst for metamorphosis within our community.

The project features large and medium-sized aluminum butterflies, as well as small steel butterflies, which participating artists have transformed into unique works of art. These sculptures are on display throughout the summer in various locations across Rye, NY. The highlight of the initiative will be an auction on Thursday, September 19, where these extraordinary butterflies will be available for purchase, and proceeds from all sales will support children’s educational initiatives.

“Rye’sAbove” is such a unique event in that it gives local and national artists the opportunity to showcase their work for public display, brings artistic expression to our community, and helps fuel causes that are important to children’s growth and well-being” states Adam Levi, Executive Director of The Rye Arts Center.

Supporting Education and Scholarships

Net proceeds from the auction and sponsorships for Rye’sAbove will be dedicated to supporting educational programs and scholarships for students in the local area. The project aims to foster artistic expression and contribute to the growth and development of the community's cultural landscape. For information about the Rye’sAbove program, please visit our webpage. The program is made possible in part by the generous support of ArtsWestchester and the New York State Council on the Arts. Sponsorship opportunities are also available to underwrite this event.

Save the Date:

Fall Auction: Opens May 15th, and closes September 19th at 6:00 pm at Wainwright House in Rye, NY.

Tickets are on sale now!

Join us in this extraordinary venture as we transform the community through art, promote creativity, and invest in the future of our students.

For media inquiries or additional information, please contact:

Lauren Emerson

Marketing Coordinator

914-967-0700 ex 26

About The Rye Arts Center

The Rye Arts Center is a vibrant, multidisciplinary cultural institution with a mission to inspire life-long enthusiasm and participation in the arts through best-in-class artistic offerings and educational programs. We strive to have a positive impact on our local communities by bringing attention to the importance of The Arts, creating a destination for diverse voices, and providing meaningful artistic opportunities.

About The Rye Rotary Club

The Rye Rotary Club is a member of Rotary International. This non-profit organization brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels.

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