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SUMMARY:WRCA Galleries CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts will be closed July 4 – 6\, 2025. \nThe galleries will reopen Friday\, July 11th with new exhibits: \n\nTheresa Goodby: Uncanny Garden\nAndre Junget: Drawings\nDrawing: Group Exhibit\, Juried by Andre Junget\n\n  \nArt Reception: Saturday\, July 12 from 5 to 7 pm \nPlease join us to celebrate the new exhibits; come view the works and meet the artists. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/wrca-galleries-closed/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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SUMMARY:ART RECEPTION | Gonyea\, Lipinski\, and Forest Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:On view in the galleries May 2 – June 29\, 2025 \nChris Gonyea: Trees\, Abstract in Nature\,  Marlene Lipinski: Look to the Woods and Forest\, a themed exhibition juried by Lipinski of works in a variety of mediums by regional artists. \n  \nJoin us Saturday\, May 10th from 5 to 7 pm to celebrate WRCA’s spring exhibitions with a reception to meet the artists and view the works.  This event is free and open to the public\, light refreshments served. \n  \nGallery hours: Friday – Sunday\, 12 – 5pm \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/forest-reception/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits,Gallery Reception,Special Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
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SUMMARY:Chris Gonyea: Trees\, Abstract in Nature
DESCRIPTION:I am an artist who is most commonly known for my paintings of trees. I have developed this style over the years through observation and a conscious effort to find the abstract in nature. The landscape has been a source of inspiration\, but I often attempt to reveal a deeper dynamic. Trees have emerged as the motif in which I can explore this possibility. \nThe tree\, itself\, is a living entity\, but in a way\, can be seen as a figure. A tree can become the vertical element in the horizontal landscape as in the formal figure/ground relationship. Within this context\, groupings\, dynamics and subtext occur to me as the images emerge. I try to remain fluid as the paintings develop. The rigid trunks and branches can act as a structure to improvise with and distort. I attempt to create vibrations and rhythm within my forests that may resonate with the viewer in a unique way. Another important consideration for me is the element of negative space. The limbs of trees can create connections described through the graphic line. The spaces that surround these are as significant as the forms themselves. Forms and patterns become apparent as one looks deeper into these landscapes. \nI often equate these branches to our own nervous system. I see the forest as a network that bridges the synapse and transfers energy to create a greater whole. The tree\, a figure in the landscape\, is at the same time\, the landscape itself. It is connected as much to the air as it is the earth. I wish to create an image the viewer can enter and with contemplation discover a greater consciousness. Perhaps we cannot just look at the landscape but see it more deeply and derive a deeper connection to the environment around us. \n– Chris Gonyea \n  \nChris Gonyea: Trees\, Abstract in Nature | On view May 2 – June 29\, 2025 \nGallery hours:  Friday – Sunday\, 12-5 pm\n \nReception & Meet the Artist | Saturday\, May 10\, 5 – 7 pm \n  \n  \nImage: Chris Gonyea\, ‘Solstice Sunrise’\, oil  on canvas\, 36 x 48 in.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/chris-gonyea-tree-abstract-in-nature/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
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SUMMARY:Marlene Lipinski: Look to the Woods
DESCRIPTION:I am a nature painter\, but contrary to the tradition I am not  interested in portraying nature from a distance in grand  panoramas and glorious vistas. My interest is in the intimate  connections we have with nature\, the ones we feel when we get  up close. The painting\, The Burr Oak: Spring\, as many of my  pieces\, comes from a series I think of as portraits: trees depicted as  family members or characters to know. I carefully select each  subject for the cultural\, historic or botanical significance. Through  close-up representation\, I invite the viewer to look for a long time  at an individual – a single tree – contemplate the magnificence of  its form\, the beauty of its shapes\, textures\, colors and patterns\,  and psychologically crawl into the work\, feeling the closeness and  intimacy of its habitat\, and the power of what it has given us and what we have taken away. \n– Marlene Lipinski \n  \nLook to the Woods\, Works by Marlene Lipinski  | On view May 2 – June 29\, 2025 \nGallery hours:  Friday – Sunday\, 12-5 pm\n \nReception & Meet the Artist | Saturday\, May 10\, 5 – 7 pm \n  \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/marlene-lipinski-look-to-the-woods/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Forest | Group Exhibit\, Juried by Marlene Lipinski
DESCRIPTION:Juror Marlene Lipinski’s thoughts: \n“I was impressed by the works and could have selected many more for this show. A wide variety of media was in the art work and I tried to reflect that in my choices. The forest experience can be wide and varied. I enjoyed that many aspects of the forest were included in the work. Examples of water in many stages\, light\, tree species\, density verses open areas. One can be in the woods or observe it from afar. Both of these perspectives were present. Strong skills were displayed in the art including composition\, development of form\, rending when applicable\, use of color and light and aerial perspective.” \n  \nExhibiting artists: \nSusan E Baldwin \nNell Shaw Cohen \nJama Hansonbrook \nCynthia Harris-Pagano \nDebra Howard \nJudy Howard \nRenelle Lorray \nLaura Martinez-Bianco \nPam Mather-Cathy \nJoanne Penaluna \nPolly Perkins \nChristine Perrone \nNancy Reed Jones \nMark Rosengarten \nRoberta Rosenthal \nCindy Sumerano \nJoseph Sundwall \nEmily A. Tran \nJerry Wein \n  \nReception & Meet the Artists: Saturday\, May 10\, 5 – 7 pm \nOn view May 2 – June 29\, 2025\nGallery hours: Friday – Sunday\, 12 – 5pm \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/forest-exhibit/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T210000
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SUMMARY:The PARTY: Celestial Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\n6 – 9 pm\n\n\nUAP + Polich Tallix\n453 NY-17K\, Rock Tavern\, NY 12575\n\n\n\n  \nJoin us for an evening of Art\, Food & Music to support Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA). \nEnjoy an immersive experience at a famous\, creative cornerstone of our community\, UAP + Polich Tallix. The evening will include cocktails\, hors d’oeuvres\, and lively conversation enjoyed amidst musical performances by guest artists. As part of this artful evening of festivities\, every ticket holder will select a 5 × 7 in. original work of art to take home. \n\n\nUAP + Polich Tallix\n\nIf you’ve ever wondered what’s inside of the massive building surrounded by metal sculptures at Route 17k and 747\, now is your chance!  It’s true:  the iconic golden Oscar statuettes\, that are awarded to the Hollywood stars\, are made locally. Amazing works by world famous artists (Frank Stella\, Claes Oldenberg\, and many\, many more) are manufactured right here in our back yard.  Take a advantage of this unique opportunity to peek inside this famous metal foundry. \n\n\n  \n\n\nMusic Performances\n\nThe evening will feature\n\n\n\nSteve Kaiser\, Vocal/Bass & Steve Raleigh\, Guitar  \nTeri Roiger\, Vocal & John Menegon\, Bass \nBrazilian Music with Kerry Linder\, Vocal/Percussion & Cesar Garabini\, 7-string Guitar \n  \n\n\n\n\nA special thank you to our event sponsors (as of 4-1-25):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Whelan Family Fund\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \nPurchase your tickets today and support Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization; please note\, $50 of each ticket may be considered a charitable contribution. \n  \nMake a greater IMPACT – Support the arts in our community as a PARTY SPONSOR!
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/the-party-celestial/
LOCATION:UAP + Polich Tallix\, 453 NY-17K\, Rock Tavern\, NY\, 12575\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
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SUMMARY:Hopkinesque by Mark Hopkins: Art That Thinks
DESCRIPTION:Mark Hopkins is a regional artist whose style has strong similarities to surrealism\, most notably Salvador Dalí. His work deals with some of the same issues the original surrealists grappled with – the alienation of modernism\, the irrationality of war\, and the study of human psychology. Like the surrealists\, Hopkins engages spontaneous\, creative processes to arrive at novel forms of imagery. Like Dali\, Hopkins’ work features recognizable objects in unrecognizable contexts to elicit an irrational and subconscious reaction or response. \nHopkins’ begins each work with stream-of-consciousness sketches that he carefully works into complex compositions for the canvas. It is only during the painting process that he fully resolves any remaining design issues. \n  \nAbout the artist: Born in Poughkeepsie\, NY\, Mark Hopkins discovered his passion for art early in life\, leading him to graduate with a BA from St. Olaf College in 1981. His journey as an artist has taken him across the globe\, from Asia to Europe\, where he explored diverse cultures and perspectives\, integrating them into his work. Over the decades\, he has painted murals\, created illustrations\, and worked in theater\, film\, and graphic design. Now based in Rhinebeck\, NY\, he focuses on studio work that reflects a lifetime of travel and creative exploration. His art blends realism with abstraction\, influenced by everything from Thai and Balinese culture to modern American life\, seeking to capture the essence of human connection and spirit. \n  \nHopkinesque by Mark Hopkins: Art That Thinks | March 14 – April 27\, 2025 \nReception and meet the artist: Saturday\, March 22nd\, 3 – 5 pm \nGallery hours:  Friday – Sundays\, 12-5 pm \n  \n     \n  \nhttps://www.hopkinesque.com/
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/hopkinesque-by-mark-hopkins-art-that-thinks/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
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SUMMARY:Between Realms: The Visionary Etchings of Kurt Seligmann
DESCRIPTION:On display March 14 – April 27\, 2025 \nOpen to the public Friday – Sundays\, 12-5 pm \nReception: Saturday\, March 22nd\, 3 – 5 pm \n  \nWRCA CELEBRATES SURREALISM in a Collaboration with the Seligmann Center \nSwiss Surrealist painter Kurt Seligmann was a world traveler\, who spent his final years in Sugar Loaf NY\, where visitors to his home and studio included world renowned artists Alexander Calder\, Yves Tanguy\, Marcel Duchamp\, and Max Ernst\, among many others. Among Seligmann’s students there\, were Robert Motherwell and Orange County’s own Frank Shuback. \n“As we approach the end of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Surrealism\, we are excited to have a selection of Kurt Seligmann’s etchings from the Seligmann Estate in Sugar Loaf to be exhibited here at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) in Montgomery NY\,” says WRCA executive director Ursula Morgan. \nThe unique exhibit will also explore the artist’s place in the story of Surrealism. The Jewish Seligmann\, along with his wife Arlette\, was the first of the European Surrealists to emigrate at the start of WWII. Subsequently\, the couple were instrumental in helping to extricate a number of their fellow artists and writers from Occupied France. \n“In my position as Chair of the Seligmann Center Art Committee at Vision Hudson Valley\, I’m excited to curate and take part in this collaboration with WRCA\, which is my former work home of seven years\,” remarks Sarah Fortner.  “This exhibition was in the talking stages over a year ago and I’m pleased to be able to see it come to fruition.” \n  \n   \n  \n  \nThis exhibit is made possible through the partnership of The Seligmann Center and Vision Hudson Valley \nhttps://www.kurtseligmanncenter.org/ \n \n \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/kurt-seligmann-retrospective-exhibit/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250310
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SUMMARY:Members & Teachers Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:The Wallkill River Center for the Arts is pleased to present this annual exhibition showcasing the diverse talents of our members and art instructors\, on view January 31 – March 9\, 2025. \nExhibiting artists include Richard Arnold\, Rose Arnold\, Paula Arwen Owen\, Ciro Attardo\, Susan Baldwin\, Victoria Ballas Armas\, Sandra Belitza-Vazquez\, Jane Bloom\, Jack Broomhead\, G M Comicz\, Beverly Cooper\, Marguerite Cuciti\, Lisa DeLuise\, Dennis Fanton\, George Geysen\, Katherine Gray\, Linda Hall\, Donna Hanley\, Doug Hansen\, Susan Hansen\, Maureen Hart\,  Lorraine Hawkins\, Patricia Henigan\, Judy Howard\, Jo Ann Johnson\, Laura Kohlmann\, Freya Lee\, Alexis Lynch\,    Pat MacDonald\, Pam Mather-Cathy\, Victor Messick\, Lisa O’Gorman\, Eileen Panagiotopoulos\, Kathy Passineau\, Joanne Penaluna\, Polly Perkins\, Cathy Prager\, Patricia Pryor\, Mark Rosengarten\, Sal Russo\, Mitchel Saler\, Margie Saler\, Brenda Scott Harburger\, Vaune Sherin\, Judi Silvano\, Gini Rose Sivilli\, Kim Steinard\, Elizabeth Sundwall\, Michael Tobin\,      Ellen Joyce Trayer\, Leslie Waxtel\, Rick Weber\, Jerry Wein\, Candace Wiser\, Tricia Zeitler. \nExhibiting teaching artists include Paola Bari\, Janet Baskerville\, Jodi Doster\, Sarah Fortner Pierson\, Margaret Grasso\, Carl Grauer\, Cynthia Harris-Pagano\, Alan Lewis\, Eileen MacAvery Kane\, Laura Martinez Bianco\, William Noonan\, Vicki O’Neill\, Donna Prizzi\, Nancy Reed Jones\, Roberta Rosenthal\, Susan Wilson. \nArtists’ Reception: Saturday\, February 8\, 3 – 5 pm\nJoin us in the galleries to view the works and meet the artists. Vote for your favorite artwork while enjoying light refreshments and conversation. Awards – selected by attendees at the reception – announced at 4:30 pm. \nThe galleries and art receptions are always free and open to the public.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/members-teachers-exhibits/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Carl Grauer\,  Portraits: The Art of Looking
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibit of portraits by Carl Grauer.  On View: December 20\, 2024 – January 26\, 2025.  Gallery hours:  Friday\, Saturday and Sundays 12:00-5:00 pm  Reception:  Saturday\, January 11\, 2025 3:00-5:00 pm.  Receptions are always free and open to the public. \nStatement and Bio \nCarl Grauer is a painter based in Poughkeepsie\, NY in the beautiful Hudson Valley. He explores the construction of identity\, and how to memorialize objects and individuals through a contemporary documentarian approach to painting. He focuses on the documentation of time\, memory\, and imagination and how he may occupy the past\, present\, and future through these aspects. He is interested in the observation of that evolution of time and how it affects the artifice of the presentation of self\, and finally\, how by creating a painting\, the art acquires an identity and timeline of its own. \nBorn in rural Kansas\, Carl Grauer was raised in a town of 700 people and a graduating class of sixteen. He had a great aptitude of studies as well as art from a very young age but with a limited exposure to the arts. Following high school graduation he left to complete his degrees in human biology and his MFA from the University of Kansas and the University of Michigan\, respectively. Eventually moving to New York City he found solace in the arts and culture in abundance. He spent two years in London studying figurative and portrait painting with several studios and garnered success showing work internationally\, including exhibiting with the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in London\, being shortlisted for the 2015 Wells Art Contemporary Award in the UK. Carl Grauer is a painter based in Poughkeepsie\, NY in the beautiful Hudson Valley. \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/carl-grauer-portraits-the-art-of-looking/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T170000
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SUMMARY:Likeness
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibit of Portraits juried by Carl Grauer. \nPortraits are forever. They capture the likeness of the human subject they are portraying. It may be through a visual similarity with the sitter or the ephemeral essence of the subject. Portrait artists bring all kinds of intangible aspects to their work. The fact that we can look at a painting done hundreds of years ago and feel a kinship with the sitter\, in our contemporary moment\, is a testament to the power of portraiture. \nOn View: December 20\, 2024 – January 26\, 2025 \nReception:  Saturday\, January 11\, 2025 3:00-5:00 pm \nReceptions are always free and open to the public. \nGallery hours:  Friday\, Saturday and Sundays 12:00-5:00 pm
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/likeness/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241216
DTSTAMP:20241209T154656Z
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SUMMARY:Jena Argenta:  Love Letters
DESCRIPTION:An exhibit of new works by Jena Argenta.  On view November 1st through December 15th.   Artists Reception Saturday\, November 9\, 2024 3-5:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to the public.  Artist talk on December 15th.  The gallery is open to the public Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm or by appointment. \nMulti-hyphenate\, language-based artist Jena Argenta will bring her most recent work in progress to Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) in stages beginning November 1\, 2024. The show titled LOVE LETTERS will feature work produced with funds from a 2024 Individual Artist grant. \n“How do you write a love letter in American Ink? is an intentionally fraught question— but it’s also the one we’re faced with\,” states Argenta. \nThe artist continues\, “The works presented here aren’t an answer to the question – they’re an attempt at asking. They’re a way of using multiple art forms as a way toward that asking. Works here were born in dialogue with community voices\, as well as historical\, literary\, and often banned or unrequited “lovers”. \n“In many parts of the world\, calligraphy is the highest art. Calligraphic forms & traditions are “love letters” in the deepest sense. In this series\, I seek to bend my own vantage point\, hand\, and English with brush\, reed\, sentiment\, and the use of empty space.” \nArgenta is a world-traveled artist\, whose vast experiences and adventures include apprenticeships in Arabic Calligraphy with Elinor Aishah Holland in NY and Ahmet Bursali in Istanbul. Her visual work has been privately and commercially commissioned internationally as well as in the US. Her Kimono designs walked the red carpet at the Fez Music Festival in Morocco. \n“We are so pleased to be able to provide gallery space for Jena to bring this unique and deeply felt work to the public. It comes to us\nin increments\, starting with several works on display during our regularly scheduled artists’ reception on November 9th and culminating in additional works and an artist’s talk (on) December 15th” says Sarah Fortner Pierson\, WRCA executive director. \n\nThis project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program\, a program of the New York Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson. \n  \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/jena-argenta-love-letters/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241216
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SUMMARY:Small Works
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibit of small works by Wallkill River Center for the Arts Artist Level Members.  All works are 8×10 inches (image area) or smaller and comprise a diverse array of media and artistic philosophies.  For this exhibit\, we will allow art work sold from the exhibit to be taken at the time of purchase since we are in the holiday shopping season. \nThe exhibit is on view November 1\, 2024 – December 15\, 2024 \nThe gallery is open to the public Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm or by appointment. \nArtists Reception Saturday\, November 9\, 2024 3-5:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to the public.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/small-works-abstract/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20241004T223500Z
CREATED:20241004T222720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T223500Z
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SUMMARY:9th Annual Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an exhibit of works from the 9th Annual Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival.  All works were painted on location within the map boundaries between October 12th and October 18th. \nWork on view October 18\, 2024 – December 31\, 2024 \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/hudson-valley-plein-air-festival-exhibit/
LOCATION:Garnet Health Medical Center\, 255 Main St.\, Goshen\, NY\, 10940
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits,Plein Air,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T190000
DTSTAMP:20241004T220750Z
CREATED:20241004T220232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T220750Z
UID:10002883-1729267200-1729278000@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:HVPAF Reception & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 18\, 2024  Reception & Sale at Garnet Health Medical Center \, 707 East Main Street\, Middletown NY. Join us for light refreshments\, meet the artists and vote for your favorite piece. \n4:00-7:00 pm  Artists Reception \n6:00 pm People’s Choice Award $100 presented by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. \nWork will be on view from October 18\, 2024 – December 31\, 2024 \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/hvpaf-reception/
LOCATION:Garnet Health Medical Center\, 255 Main St.\, Goshen\, NY\, 10940
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits,Gallery Reception,inperson,Plein Air,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T130000
DTSTAMP:20241004T215934Z
CREATED:20241004T215934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T215934Z
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SUMMARY:HVPAF - Goshen Farmer's Market Paint-Out
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 18\, 2024 Paint-Out at Goshen Farmer’s Market 255 Main St. Goshen\, NY 9:00-12:00 \nThe public is invited to come chat with the artists\, watch as they work and enjoy the beautiful location.  Finished artwork will be brought in for a centralized display\, sale and awards at 12:00-1:00. \nBest of Goshen Prize: $200 presented by the Goshen Art League. \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/hvpaf-goshen-farmers-market-paint-out/
LOCATION:Goshen Farmers Market\, Orange County Government Center\, 255 Main St.\, Goshen\, NY\, 10924\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits,Plein Air,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000
DTSTAMP:20241004T215720Z
CREATED:20241004T215720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T215720Z
UID:10002881-1729155600-1729170000@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:HVPAF - Bashakill Wildlife Area Paint-Out
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 17\, 2024 Paint-Out at Bashakill Wildlife Area\, Haven Rd. Wurtsboro\, NY 9:00-12:00\, \nThe public is invited to come chat with the artists\, watch as they work and enjoy the beautiful location.  Finished artwork will be brought in for a centralized display\, sale and awards at 12:00-1:00. \nBest Painting of the Bashakill Prize: $100 presented by the Bashakill Area Association. \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/hvpaf-bashakill-wildlife-area-paint-out/
LOCATION:Bashakill Wildlife Management Area\, Wurtsboro\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits,Plein Air,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T130000
DTSTAMP:20241015T201558Z
CREATED:20241004T215419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T201558Z
UID:10002880-1729069200-1729083600@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:HVPAF - Liberty Street Newburgh Paint-Out
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 16\, 2024 Paint-Out on Liberty Street\, Newburgh 84 Liberty St. Newburgh\, NY 9:00-12:00 am \nThe public is invited to come chat with the artists\, watch as they work and enjoy the beautiful location.  Finished artwork will be brought in for a centralized display\, sale and awards at 12:00-1:00. \nAwards at Newburgh Art Supply\, 5 Grand St. Newburgh\, NY 12-1:00 pm  Best Painting of Newburgh $200 presented by Newburgh Art Supply. \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/hvpaf-washingtons-headquarters/
LOCATION:Newburgh Art Supply\, 5 Grand St.\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits,Plein Air,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T130000
DTSTAMP:20241013T180159Z
CREATED:20241004T202525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T180159Z
UID:10002879-1728982800-1728997200@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:HVPAF - Long Swamp Sanctuary Paint-Out
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 15\, 2024 Paint-Out at Long Swamp Sanctuary\, 124 Blooms Corners Rd.\, Warwick\, NY. 9:00-12:00 \nThe public is invited to come chat with the artists\, watch as they work and enjoy the beautiful location.  Finished artwork will be brought in for a centralized display\, sale and awards at 12:00-1:00. \nBest Painting of Long Swamp Prize: $100 presented by the Orange County Audubon Society. \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/hvpaf-long-swamp-sanctuary-paint-out/
LOCATION:Long Swamp Sanctuary\, 216 Walling Rd.\, Warwick\, NY\, 10990
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits,Plein Air,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T130000
DTSTAMP:20241006T140001Z
CREATED:20241006T135919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T140001Z
UID:10002886-1728896400-1728910800@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:HVPAF - Manza Farm & Garden Center Paint-Out
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 14\, 2024 Paint-Out at Manza Farm & Garden Center\, 730 NY-211\, Montgomery\, NY \nThe public is invited to come chat with the artists\, watch as they work and enjoy the beautiful location.  Paint-Out 9:00-12:00.  Finished artwork will be brought in for a centralized display\, sale and awards at 12:00-1:00. \nBest of Montgomery Prize: $100 presented by Wallkill River Center for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/hvpaf-manza-farm-garden-center-paint-out-2/
LOCATION:Manza Farm and Garden Center\, 730 NY-211\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits,Plein Air,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T130000
DTSTAMP:20241004T223039Z
CREATED:20241004T200433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T223039Z
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SUMMARY:HVPAF City Winery Paint-Out
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 13\, 2024  Paint-Out at City Winery HV\, 23 Factory Street\, Montgomery\, NY 9:00-12:00 \nThe public is invited to come chat with the artists\, watch as they work and enjoy the beautiful location.  Finished artwork will be brought in for a centralized display\, sale and awards at 12:00-1:00. \nBest Painting of City Winery Prize: Gift Certificates and Wine Packs ($200 Value) presented by City Winery. \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/hvpaf-city-winery-paint-out/
LOCATION:City Winery Hudson Valley\, 23 Factory Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits,Plein Air,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
DTSTAMP:20241004T223329Z
CREATED:20241004T195941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T223329Z
UID:10002876-1728723600-1728738000@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:HVPAF - Quick Draw Competition
DESCRIPTION:Artist Check-in and Canvas Stamping Sat. Oct. 12\, 2024 9:00 am Sugar Loaf Fall Festival\, NY \nSaturday\, October 12\, 2024  Quick Draw 10:00-1:0o pm – in the charming hamlet of Sugar Loaf during their Fall Festival. The Quick Draw is a 2 hour painting competition where painters start with blank canvases at 10:00 am and present finished work by 12:00.  It’s harder than you might think!  Artwork will be displayed for the public and there will be judging and prizes. \nFirst Place $300\, Second Place $200\, Third Place $100 presented by Whelan Family Fund\, Sugar Loaf Chamber of Commerce\, Day Seckler and Hill-N-Dale Abstracters. \nChildren can compete for gifts and ribbons for free in the youth category!  Bring your own materials or use our watercolors and paper. \nRegister to paint in the festival or just the Quick Draw! Click Here  \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/hvpaf-quick-draw-competition/
LOCATION:Hamlet of Sugar Loaf\, 1357 Kings Highway\, Sugar Loaf\, NY\, 10981
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits,Plein Air,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTSTAMP:20241015T201808Z
CREATED:20241004T224012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T201808Z
UID:10002885-1728691200-1729295999@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:9th Annual Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival – A Week of Landscape Painting and Events in the Hudson Valley!  \nSaturday\, October 12 – Friday October 18\, 2024 \n \nWe are thrilled to announce a newly reorganized Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival\, set to take place in the picturesque Hudson Valley from October 12\, 2024 to October 18\, 2024. This year’s festival is all about celebrating art and community with a week full of painting events\, interactive activities\, and exciting prizes! \nWhat’s in Store: \n🎨 Join the Painting Experience: Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a seasoned pro\, you’re invited to register and be a part of the creative process. Paint anywhere on the map provided or alongside fellow artists at group paint-out locations scheduled daily.  Click Here to Register \n👩‍🎨 Spectator Opportunities: Not into painting yourself? No problem! Come as a spectator and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere. Watch live painting demonstrations\, engage with artists\, and the glorious fall landscape. \n🖼️ Engage with Artists: Take the opportunity to talk to the artists\, learn about their techniques\, and gain inspiration from their work. It’s a unique chance to connect with creative minds and see your favorite locations from a new perspective. \n🎉 Receptions & Awards: Attend our special receptions and awards ceremonies where we celebrate the talent and hard work of all participants. Cheer for your favorites and be part of the excitement as we honor the best of the festival! \nFestival Dates:  Saturday October 12th – Friday\, October 18th\nSaturday\, October 12\, 2024  Quick Draw 10:00-1:0o pm – in the charming hamlet of Sugar Loaf during their Fall Festival. The Quick Draw is a 2 hour painting competition where painters start with blank canvases at 10:00 am and present finished work by 12:00.  It’s harder than you might think!  Artwork will be displayed for the public and there will be judging and prizes.  First Place $300\, Second Place $200\, Third Place $100 presented by Whelan Family Fund\, Sugar Loaf Chamber of Commerce\, Day Seckler and Hill-N-Dale Abstracters. \nChildren can compete for gifts and ribbons for free in the youth category!  Bring your own materials or use our watercolor and paper. \nSunday\, October 13\, 2024  Paint-Out at City Winery HV\, 23 Factory Street\, Montgomery\, NY 9:00-12:00\, Awards at 12:00 pm Best Painting of City Winery Prize: Gift Certificates and Wine Packs ($200 Value) presented by City Winery. \nMonday\, October 14\, 2024 Paint-Out at Manza Farm & Garden Center\, 730 NY-211\, Montgomery\, NY  9:00-12:00\, Awards at 12:00 pm Best of Montgomery Prize: $100 presented by Wallkill River Center for the Arts. \nTuesday\, October 15\, 2024 Paint-Out at Long Swamp Sanctuary\, 216 Walling Rd. Warwick\, NY 9:00-12:00\, Awards at 12:00 pm Best Painting of Long Swamp Prize: $100 presented by the Orange County Audubon Society. \nWednesday\, October 16\, 2024 Paint-Out on Liberty Street\, Newburgh\, 84 Liberty St. Newburgh\, NY 9:00-12:00 am Awards at Newburgh Art Supply\, 5 Grand St. Newburgh\, NY 12-1:00 pm  Best Painting of Newburgh $200 presented by Newburgh Art Supply. \nThursday\, October 17\, 2024 Paint-Out at Bashakill Wildlife Area\, Haven Rd. Wurtboro\, NY 9:00-12:00\, Awards at 12:00 pm  Best Painting of the Bashakill Prize: $100 presented by the Bashakill Area Association. \nFriday\, October 18\, 2024 Paint-Out at Goshen Farmer’s Market 255 Main St. Goshen\, NY 9:00-12:00\, Awards at 12:00 pm  Best of Goshen Prize: $200 presented by the Goshen Art League. \nFriday\, October 18\, 2024  Reception & Sale at Garnet Health Medical Center \, 707 East Main Street\, Middletown NY. Join us for light refreshments\, meet the artists and vote for your favorite piece. \n4:00-7:00 pm  Artists Reception \n6:00 pm People’s Choice Award $100 presented by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. \nSmall Works Reception:  Saturday\, November 9\, 2024   3:00-5:00 pm WRCA Gallery\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY \n  \nARTISTS: Click here to Register
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/9th-annual-hudson-valley-plein-air-festival/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits,Plein Air,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T130000
DTSTAMP:20241004T201817Z
CREATED:20241004T201633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T201817Z
UID:10002878-1728032400-1728046800@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:HVPAF - Manza Farm & Garden Center Paint-Out
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 14\, 2024 Paint-Out at Manza Farm & Garden Center\, 730 NY-211\, Montgomery\, NY  9:00-12:00\, Awards at 12:00 pm \nThe public is invited to come chat with the artists\, watch as they work and enjoy the beautiful location.  Finished artwork will be brought in for a centralized display\, sale and awards at 12:00-1:00. \nBest of Montgomery Prize: $100 presented by Wallkill River Center for the Arts.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/hvpaf-manza-farm-garden-center-paint-out/
LOCATION:Manza Farm and Garden Center\, 730 NY-211\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits,Plein Air,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20240903T180703Z
CREATED:20240206T004952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T180703Z
UID:10002636-1725580800-1730073599@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:Pastel
DESCRIPTION:An exhibit of works in pastel juried by award winning pastel artist\, Shawn Dell Joyce. \nJoin us for the Artists Reception Saturday\, September 14\, 2024 5:00-7:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to the public. \nThe exhibit is on view September 6\, 2024 – October 27\, 2024  The gallery is open to the public Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm or by appointment. \n  \nFeatured Artists: \nSusan E Baldwin \nCynthia Harris-Pagano \nCathy Copeland \nDennis Fanton \nJane Felber \nJoyce Hill \nJudy Howard \nJo Ann Johnson \nMary Mugele Sealfon \nMelissa Small Cooper \nWilliam Noonan \nPatricia Rottino Cummins \nVaune Sherin \nJudi Silvano \nElizabeth Sundwall \n\nShawn Dell Joyce Biography \nShawn Dell Joyce was born in Texas in 1965 and grew up on the border in Brownsville Tx. She worked in her family’s citrus orchards until an unseasonable frost killed the trees in 1982. This loss changed the trajectory of her career from farmer to artist. She went to art school at University of North Texas in Denton\, and studied Semiotics with artist Vernon Fisher\, then transferred to San Francisco Art Institute in 1987. Her real education happened as an artist’s apprentice in SoHo section of NY where she worked in several artist’s studios until leaving the city for the beautiful farmlands North of the city and began teaching plein air classes in 2000\, and continues weekly to this day in Tampa Bay.  She founded a plein air school with an Arts and Agricultural mission based on the historic Hudson River School\, called the Wallkill River School of Art. It still exists today as a nonprofit arts organization with a mission of bringing cultural tourism to the Hudson Valley region through plein air painting workshops and events on local farms\, historic sites and open spaces. Joyce has won many prestigious awards for plein air painting\, and is a signature member of New York Plein Air Painters (NYPAP)\, and International Plein Air Painters (IPAP)\, and Pastel Society of Tampa Bay (PSTB). She has been featured in many national newspapers and magazines like the New York Times\, Plein Air Magazine\, Plein Air Podcast with Eric Rhoads\, Pastel Journal Magazine\, Tampa Bay Magazine. She is represented by six galleries around the country including Wallkill River School in NY\, Woodfield Fine Art in St. Pete\, and Lakeside Inn Gallery in Mount Dora\, FL. She teaches workshops in pastel and plein air techniques across the country in Staunton\, VA\, Olana\, NY\, Tampa Bay Florida\, and is included in museum collections in the Georges Pompidou Museum in France and the Museum of Modern Art in NY. She recently won the Creative Pinellas grant for established artists in 2023\, Best in Show for Central Florida Pastel Society Annual Exhibit\, and Best in Show for 2024 Pastel Society of Tampa Bay Annual Exhibit.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/pastel/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20240620T114944Z
CREATED:20240206T004814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T114944Z
UID:10002635-1725580800-1730073599@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:Donna Prizzi:  Floral Impressions
DESCRIPTION:Solo exhibit of works by Donna Prizzi on view  September 6\, 2024 – October 27\, 2024 \nThe gallery is open to the public Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm or by appointment. \nArtists Reception Saturday\, September 14\, 2024 5:00-7:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to the public. \nArtist Statement: \nIn the quiet life of inanimate objects\, seemingly still and motionless\, lives a story or narrative that can create a connection to our home\, family\, friends\, culture\, or customs.  It can elicit a visceral response that often invokes the senses.  Weather looking at a painting of food\, flowers\, or the humble objects that surround our daily lives\, we can find the subjective connection to a place\, a time\, or a moment.  As life impatiently careens forward and we are increasingly connected (or disconnected) by the labyrinth of technology\, painting the still life is a meditative process that connects me to the past\, present and future through the contemplative interpretation of its meaning\, its aesthetic form and its significance.  This show\, “Floral Impressions” is an expression of gratitude for the simple blessings and subtle beauty that exists in our everyday lives. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/donna-prizzi/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20240510T205903Z
CREATED:20240206T004644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T205903Z
UID:10002634-1725580800-1730073599@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:Ward Lamb: Flowers from My Garden
DESCRIPTION:Solo exhibit of paintings by Ward Lamb\, on view September 6\, 2024 – October 27\, 2024. \nArtists Reception Saturday\, September 14\, 2024 5:00-7:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to the public. \nThe gallery is open to the public Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm or by appointment. \nArtist Statement \nFlowers have a primal meaning to Ward Lamb who sees them as transient and beautiful as so much of life is.  His paintings are rich in color and atmosphere\, painted from life. Lamb’s subjects come mostly from his garden\, and they suggest American-Impressionist imagery.  He works with the seasons as they are very important in his connection to nature.  In addition to flowers\, Lamb’s body of work includes many other subjects. \nBiography \nWard Lamb is a New York State native born in Syracuse\, New York.  He has been a prolific painter for the last 50 years. He has a graduate degree in painting from Brooklyn College and also attended the New York Studio School of Drawing and painting.  His works are in private collections and museums\, including the Leslie-Lohman Museum in New York City.  He also does portrait works on commission.  Lamb taught High School art at Minisink Valley Schools\, and also taught on a Fulbright Scholarship in England in 1993.  Ward Lamb is a resident of Slate Hill\, New York. \n\n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/ward-lamb/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTSTAMP:20240702T184509Z
CREATED:20240206T004355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T184509Z
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SUMMARY:Peter A. Kopher\, Legacy Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Retrospective exhibit honoring the photographic work of the late Peter A. Kopher. \nThe exhibit is on view July 5\, 2024 – September 1\, 2024 \nThe gallery is open to the public Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm or by appointment. \nArtists Reception Saturday\, July 13\, 2024 5:00-7:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to the public. \n \nBiography: \nPeter A. Kopher of Warwick NY\, passed away on January 2\, 2023 at the age of 66 years old.  Peter  was an integral part of the Orange County\, NY arts scene.  He was a member of Wallkill River Center for the Arts and exhibited regularly and notably won First Place in the People’s Choice Award for his photograph “Into the Mist” in 2021.  Peter was also active in the Goshen Art League and the Warwick Art League. \nPeter A. Kopher had an insightful and astute eye as a photographer.   He was particularly talented at photographing ordinary objects but through incisive\, minimalist inspired composition and selective use of the view finder\, he elevated humble scenes\, and revealed them to be ironic\, contemplative\, sometimes humorous and often elegant. \nHe was also an avid swimmer and hiker\, managing to hike the NY\, NJ\, and PA portions of the Appalachian Trail. He adored nature; his favorite book was “Walden” by Thoreau. He most often found his own true self while walking outdoors. He was a great lover of animals\, including his two beloved rescue cats\, Cassie and Prudence. He was a devoted son\, brother\, father and husband. \nBorn in Rockville Centre\, NY on September 29\, 1956\, he was the son of Raymond and Joan (Creeden) Kopher.  Peter attended school in Farmingdale\, New York. He participated in several high school theatrical productions and also earned a high NYSSMA rating for his sousaphone playing. After high school graduation\, Peter received a scholarship to the New York Institute of Technology\, where he studied Communication Arts. He searched for work combining his love of theatre with his technical skills\, and eventually earned his union card for membership in Local #1\, the International Actors and Theatre Stage Union (IATSE). In a career spanning 30 years as a stagehand and lighting assistant\, he had countless fascinating stories to tell. He was a hard worker and well respected among his colleagues. His work credits included MTV\, Silent Library\, a one-year stint with the Broadway production of Les Miz\, The Rachael Ray Show\, Lighting Director for the Jon Stewart show\, Project Runway\, lighting the big tree at Rockefeller Center\, SNL\, the US Open tennis tournament\, and countless other free-lance jobs. Peter and his wife\, Sally\, became residents of Warwick NY in 2013\, following a move from Seaford\, NY after Superstorm Sandy displaced him from his home – a roomy and unique housebarge which was moored on the Great South Bay. \nPeter is survived by his wife of 11 years\, Sally (McCalmont) Kopher; twin daughters Caitlin Wilmot and  her husband Josh of Rochester\, NY; and Cristin Kopher of New York\, NY; step-daughters Sarah Sica and  her husband Ramiro Flores of Brooklyn and Anna Sica of Fairfield\, IA; grandson Bradley Wilmot; and sister Linda Finch of Columbia\, SC. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Laurie Parrish. \n  \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/peter-kopher-legacy-exhibit/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Alison Colby:  #keepingitsecure
DESCRIPTION:WRCA presents a solo exhibit of photographic works by Alison Colby on view July 5\, 2024 – September 1\, 2024.  The gallery is open to the public Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm or by appointment.  Artists Reception Saturday\, July 13\, 2024 5:00-7:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to the public. \nArtist Statement: \n#keepingitsecure is the first exhibition of photographs by New York city-based artist Alison Colby.  While she does take pictures of other things\, it is traffic cones that capture her eye. “They are fun\, colorful and tell a story. Their inherent flimsiness and the futility of their mission is endearing\,” says Colby.  This exhibition shifts the viewer’s experience from the small screen to the gallery wall.  Her photos have been on Instagram since 2014 (@sparkleshow). \nArtist Biography: \nPrevious artistic endeavors include “Aesthetic Technicians\,” a shared exhibition with visual artist Sas Colby at the The Space in Oakland\, CA (1980); “Losers Weepers\,” a public access cable call-in show celebrating found objects with Lizzy Yoder in NYC (1995-97) and the “Donkey Show\,” a collaboration with Robin Bordie featuring modified paintings at La Serena\, Mallorca\, Spain (2017). She has used her creative skills to resist the destruction of the East River Park\, participating in protests with East River Park Action. Most recently she participated in successful union actions for a fair contract at her job. Alison Colby has worked in magazine and newspaper production for over 40 years. She has lived in the East Village (NYC) since 1981. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/34152/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Lens on New York
DESCRIPTION:Group exhibit of works based in photographs of New York City juried by Alison Colby. \nThe exhibit is on view July 5\, 2024 – September 1\, 2024 \nThe gallery is open to the public Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm or by appointment. \nArtists Reception Saturday\, July 13\, 2024 5:00-7:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to the public. \n  \nFeaturing Artwork by: \nBronwyn Carlton\nCiro Attardo\nDana Lenec\nDaniel Root\nGeralyn Shukwit\nJerry Wein\nMary Mugele Sealfon\nMonica Drew Espitia\nNancy Layne\nRenelle Lorray\nSharilyn Neidhardt \nStephen Pierce\nSuzanne Parker\nVerena Kurz
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/lens-on-new-york/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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