Yonkers has postponed its annual art weekend in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

The yearly event was set to happen on May 16 and 17, but has been postponed until the fall.

News 12 is told the seventh annual event will now take place Oct. 3-4.

The open call for artist deadline has also been extended to Tuesday, April 21.

Mayor Mike Spano says “the city takes pride in its’ creative, diverse community and looks forward to delivering a weekend full of new artists, musicians, workshops and much more.”