As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Still Becoming: Arrivals & Afterlives at Unison Arts offers a timely lens on American history—one shaped not only by founding documents, but by the ongoing movements of people, culture, and memory. Presented during Immigrant Heritage Month and Upstate Art Weekend, this multidisciplinary program brings together immigrant and first-generation artists whose work reflects on arrival, adaptation, and the afterlives of migration across generations.
Through visual art, sound, storytelling, and performance, the exhibition traces how personal histories intersect with larger national narratives—revealing the layered, often untold stories that continue to define the country. Set within Unison’s historic site, now marking its own 50th anniversary, the program invites visitors to consider how places carry memory, and how communities evolve over time.
Admission: Free.
Parking: Unison Arts is located at the end of Paradies Lane in New Paltz. From the NYS Thruway (Exit 18), turn right onto Route 299, then make a quick right onto Paradies Lane. From the Village of New Paltz, head west on Main Street toward Highland/Poughkeepsie and turn right just after the Thruway traffic light. From Poughkeepsie, follow Route 299 east, pass the Ohioville Road light, and turn left onto Paradies Lane just before the Thruway entrance. Parking is available both on the street and in designated areas on site.
Accessibility: Unison is accessible at ground level with wheelchair access, an ADA-compliant restroom, and a designated accessible parking space. Staff and signage are available in both English and Spanish.
