MISSION

Haverstraw Riverwide Arts uses art and culture to connect people, transform places, and celebrate the distinctive character of Haverstraw and the Hudson Valley.

For more than 12 years, we have brought artists, residents, visitors, businesses, and community partners together through public art, murals, music, festivals, food, performances, and creative experiences.

We believe that art belongs everywhere and is for everyone. By bringing meaningful arts experiences into public spaces and creating opportunities for people to participate, discover, and connect, we strive to make Haverstraw a more vibrant, inclusive, and culturally rich place to live, work, visit, and create.

VISION

We envision Haverstraw as a thriving cultural destination where art is woven into the everyday experience of the community.

A place where public spaces become canvases for creativity; where artists are valued and supported; where diverse cultures and histories are celebrated; where residents and visitors come together through shared experiences; and where art serves as a catalyst for community pride, economic vitality, and positive change.

We envision a growing network of murals, public art, cultural events, creative spaces, and partnerships that connects Haverstraw to the broader Hudson Valley and establishes the Village as a distinctive destination for arts, culture, and creativity.

OUR COMMITMENT

Haverstraw Riverwide Arts is committed to ensuring that creativity is a visible and vital part of community life.

We will continue to champion artists, create opportunities for participation, activate public spaces, celebrate Haverstraw's diverse cultural heritage, and develop ambitious projects that invite people to see their community — and its possibilities — in new ways.