With the arrival of the Dia Beacon, this Hudson River city became a weekend destination for New Yorkers. Now many have come to stay.

The artist-turned-film director finds new depths in “Bass,” an immersive environment of light and sound in Dia Beacon keyed to Black history and “where we can go from here.” ...

When facilities in the state of New York begin to open up, museums outside of the city like Dia:Beacon will be the first to welcome visitors back.

In the 15 years since the Dia Art Foundation transformed an Nabisco factory into an enormous cultural space, the surrounding town has transformed, too.

They are employed through the Beacon Group, a nonprofit that provides job training, employment and placement for people with mental and physical disabilities.