• 2027 Exhibition Proposals

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Would you like to exhibit with us?   WRCA accepts applications from artists and curators for exhibition proposals which are reviewed by the curatorial committee. Currently, we are no longer accepting proposals for the 2026 exhibition schedule; applications for 2027 exhibitions will open shortly. Please check back for the 2027 exhibition application to open (anticipated early … Continue reading 2027 Exhibition Proposals

  • Submit Monthly: 2025 Hallway Exhibits

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    2025 Artist & Joint Artist Members are invited to hang one piece in our Monthly Hallway Exhibits.  Themes are suggested and artwork does not need to conform to the themes listed below.  All pieces, including the frame must be smaller than 16x16 inches and be ready to hang with a wire.  Saw tooth and other … Continue reading Submit Monthly: 2025 Hallway Exhibits

  • Performing Artist Application

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    WRCA CONCERTS: The Arthur Patchett Memorial Music Series features four to six concerts per year with an emphasis on original compositions, novel arrangements, and mixed discipline creativity. We use non-traditional venues such as organic farms, historic buildings, bookstores - to name a few - throughout the region.  The concept is that each concert will be … Continue reading Performing Artist Application

  • Nebulous Spirit: Atmospheric Landscapes, Watercolors by Betsy Jacaruso

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Nebulous Spirit: Atmospheric Landscapes Watercolors by Betsy Jacaruso   ARTIST STATEMENT In Nebulous Spirit, landscape dissolves into atmosphere, memory, and sensation. This collection of watercolors explores the shifting thresholds where earth meets sky and light merges with shadow, inviting stillness and contemplation.   About the Artist Betsy Jacaruso, a painter based in Rhinebeck, New York, is … Continue reading Nebulous Spirit: Atmospheric Landscapes, Watercolors by Betsy Jacaruso

  • Color My World: Watercolors by Ellen Joyce-Trayer

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Color My World: Watercolors by Ellen Joyce-Trayer   Artist Statement These works are Experimental Watercolors which I’ve been working on this past decade. It is a form of deconstruction....breaking through edges and form to distort reality. The paint can be dripped, splashed, splattered, glazed, brushed or pulled on the paper surface. The paper is often … Continue reading Color My World: Watercolors by Ellen Joyce-Trayer

  • WATERCOLOR | A Regional Exhibition Juried by Betsy Jacaruso

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    WATERCOLOR, A Regional Exhibition Juried by Betsy Jacaruso   This regional exhibition, juried by Betsy Jacaruso, medium of watercolor the only constraint, artwork on view ranges from realism to pure abstraction.  Jacaruso has selected 15 watercolors from over 100 works submitted, subject matter ranging from botanical details and wildlife studies to landscapes that walk us … Continue reading WATERCOLOR | A Regional Exhibition Juried by Betsy Jacaruso

  • Oil Painting with William Noonan | Nov. 2025

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Saturday mornings, 9:30 am - 12 pm November 1, 8, 15th $120, $105 for Members   For beginner, intermediate and advanced students.  The instructor’s main medium is oils but any painting medium is welcome in this class. Students are encouraged to follow their own stylistic inclinations while learning and practicing the basic rules of: drawing … Continue reading Oil Painting with William Noonan | Nov. 2025

    Get Tickets $105.00 – $120.00 5 tickets left
  • Beginning Watercolor with Stephanie Snyder | Nov. 2025

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Sundays, 10 am - 12 pm November 2, 9, 16, and 23 $120, $100 Members ($90 to skip Intro. Day) The first day of the month’s session - 11/2/25 - is for anyone who is just starting out or would like additional guidance. Attendance is recommended if you are a first-time student of this class. … Continue reading Beginning Watercolor with Stephanie Snyder | Nov. 2025

    Get Tickets $90.00 – $120.00 9 tickets left
  • Inter/Adv Drawing with William Noonan | Nov. 2025

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Mondays, 12:30 - 3 pm November 3, 10, 17th $120, $105 Members   This class is appropriate for artists who possess a basic understanding of the principles of drawing from life. Subjects like form, scale, shading and composition form the core of the curriculum and will consistently be revisited. Class work will include a variety … Continue reading Inter/Adv Drawing with William Noonan | Nov. 2025

    Get Tickets $105.00 – $120.00 6 tickets left
  • Senior Drop In

    Senior Drop In

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Tuesdays 9:30-12:00   This program is free for anyone over 65 years of age.  Guests under 65 are welcome as well for a donation of $5.00 per day. Participants bring their own art materials and projects to work on and share with the group.   Artists of all ability and experience levels are encouraged to come … Continue reading Senior Drop In

  • Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reed Jones | Nov. 2025

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Tuesday afternoons, 1-3 pm November 4, 11, 18 and 25 At Wallkill River Center for the Arts $160, $140 Members This class is for anyone who has always wanted to paint with acrylic but was intimidated by the more advanced classes. This class is meant to be a gathering of likeminded artists who want the … Continue reading Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reed Jones | Nov. 2025

    Get Tickets $140.00 – $160.00 5 tickets left
  • Botanical Watercolor Painting with Roberta Rosenthal | Nov. 2025

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Thursday mornings, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm November 6, 13, 20th $130, $115 members   Working from live specimens and photos we will create a background behind accurate botanical subjects.  Draw and paint using watercolor pencils and tube, or block watercolor. Create an atmosphere of time and place. Learn to blend pencils and watercolor layers. … Continue reading Botanical Watercolor Painting with Roberta Rosenthal | Nov. 2025

    Get Tickets $115.00 – $130.00 2 tickets left
  • ART RECEPTION | Watercolor Exhibitions

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    ART RECEPTION | Friday, November 7, 5 - 7 pm   Join us to celebrate the opening of our new exhibits and meet the artists; light bites and refreshments will be served.   Nebulous Spirit: Atmospheric Landscapes, Watercolors by Betsy Jacaruso Color My World: Watercolors by Ellen Joyce-Trayer Watercolor, A Regional Exhibition Juried by Betsy … Continue reading ART RECEPTION | Watercolor Exhibitions

  • Intro to Oil with William Noonan

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Friday November 7 6:30 - 8:30 pm $40 without materials, $60 with all materials supplied   For absolute beginners or oil painters who need a refresher and some renewed courage. Topics covered will include: materials, pigments, brushes, solvents, basic color mixing, paint application, how to start a painting. All the basic principles of oil painting … Continue reading Intro to Oil with William Noonan

    Get Tickets $40.00 – $60.00 11 tickets left
  • 2025 Handmade for the Holidays | Artisan Application

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Thank you for your interest in "Handmade for the Holidays" at Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA). Event date: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 12 - 5pm Application Form Applications due: by Saturday, November 8th, 11:59PM Fee (due on acceptance): $25 Setup Time: 10am-12pm Public Sale: 12-5pm Cleanup/Teardown: 5-6pm If selected to be an exhibiting … Continue reading 2025 Handmade for the Holidays | Artisan Application

  • Painted Porcelain Holiday Ornaments with Paola Bari

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Sunday, November 9 2 – 4 pm at Wallkill River Center for the Arts   Join Paola Bari for this festive and creative workshop where you decorate ceramic ornaments  — Christmas balls or snowflakes—using special porcelain paints. After painting your design, the ornaments will be fired in a kiln to set the colors, resulting in … Continue reading Painted Porcelain Holiday Ornaments with Paola Bari

    Get Tickets $40.00 – $45.00 10 tickets left
  • Zen Watercolor Card Workshop with Monica Ostrow

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Thursday, November 20 6:30 -  8:30 pm At Wallkill River Center for the Arts Delight in creating an elegant watercolor card based on the Japanese principle of Wabi-Sabi. Using a muted palette and simple round and flat brushes, experiment with color fields that will serve as backdrops for your own dramatic effects. Tools like saranwrap, … Continue reading Zen Watercolor Card Workshop with Monica Ostrow

    Get Tickets $55.00 – $60.00 8 tickets left
  • Intro to Oil with William Noonan

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Friday November 21 6:30 - 8:30 pm $40 without materials, $60 with all materials supplied   For absolute beginners or oil painters who need a refresher and some renewed courage. Topics covered will include: materials, pigments, brushes, solvents, basic color mixing, paint application, how to start a painting. All the basic principles of oil painting … Continue reading Intro to Oil with William Noonan

    Get Tickets $40.00 – $60.00 12 tickets left
  • TRICKY TRAY

    Saturday, November 22 1 - 3 pm Join us for a fun afternoon of raffles to win beautifully arranged and wrapped baskets and gifts! Purchase tickets and put them towards the basket that catches your eye. Whether you're looking for a gift or something for yourself, there's something here for you!   Tricky Tray baskets … Continue reading TRICKY TRAY

  • Int/Adv Drawing with William Noonan | Dec. 2025

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Mondays, 12:30 - 3pm December 1, 8, 15th $120 ($105 Members)   This class is appropriate for artists who possess a basic understanding of the principles of drawing from life. Subjects like form, scale, shading and composition form the core of the curriculum and will consistently be revisited. Class work will include a variety of … Continue reading Int/Adv Drawing with William Noonan | Dec. 2025

    Get Tickets $105.00 – $120.00 12 tickets left
  • Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reed Jones | Dec. 2025

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Tuesday afternoons, 1-3 pm December 2, 9, 16 and 23 At Wallkill River Center for the Arts $160, $140 Members This class is for anyone who has always wanted to paint with acrylic but was intimidated by the more advanced classes. This class is meant to be a gathering of likeminded artists who want the … Continue reading Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reed Jones | Dec. 2025

    Get Tickets $140.00 – $160.00 12 tickets left
  • Intro to Oil with William Noonan

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Friday December 5 6:30 - 8:30 pm $40 without materials, $60 with all materials supplied   For absolute beginners or oil painters who need a refresher and some renewed courage. Topics covered will include: materials, pigments, brushes, solvents, basic color mixing, paint application, how to start a painting. All the basic principles of oil painting … Continue reading Intro to Oil with William Noonan

    Get Tickets $40.00 – $60.00 12 tickets left
  • Oil Painting with William Noonan | Dec. 2025

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Saturday mornings, 9:30 am - 12 pm December 6, 13, 20th $120, $105 for Members   For beginner, intermediate and advanced students. The instructor’s main medium is oils but any painting medium is welcome in this class. Students are encouraged to follow their own stylistic inclinations while learning and practicing the basic rules of: drawing … Continue reading Oil Painting with William Noonan | Dec. 2025

    Get Tickets $105.00 – $120.00 12 tickets left
  • Handmade for the Holidays 2025

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    SAVE-THE-DATE Saturday, December 6, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm Please join us for a local artisan craft fair just in time for the holiday season.  Find wonderful gifts for everyone you love, including yourself. Featured artisans to be announced in November.   Interested in participating -  ARTISAN APPLICATION & INFORMATION

  • Winter Watercolor Card Workshop with Stephanie Snyder

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

    Sunday, December 7th 10 am - 12 pm For intermediate watercolorists $50   Demonstrations of a series of small winter cards in Watercolor. Paint along with Stephanie Snyder to find the best card for you to make more of at home. Use our paper cutters to make your cards fit standardized size envelopes. Attendees will … Continue reading Winter Watercolor Card Workshop with Stephanie Snyder

    Get Tickets $50.00 16 tickets left
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