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08/03/24 Hot Wrk Ensemble: Original Compositions

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

 Hot Wrk Ensemble plus Guest Artist Gwen Laster August 3, 2024 – 3 pm Wallkill River Center for the Arts, 232 Ward Street at 17K, Montgomery, NY 12549 Accessibility:  Wheelchair accessible ramp and bathroom. FREE CONCERT - Suggested Donation $20.00   Hot Wrk Ensemble, the saxophone/woodwind and percussion trio founded in 2020 by award- winning … Continue reading 08/03/24 Hot Wrk Ensemble: Original Compositions

Free – $20.00

09/08/24 The Serenade Trio: Classical Music, Bach, Mozart & Shumann

WRCA Concert at Calvary Presbyterian Church 120 South Street, Newburgh, NY, United States

A Concert on the Farm! Wallkill River Center for the Arts and All For One One For All Farm have teamed up to present a glorious afternoon of music, food and drink on the farm. The Trio will enchant you with two exquisite 30-minute sets featuring music of Bach, Mozart, Schumann, and some other surprise … Continue reading 09/08/24 The Serenade Trio: Classical Music, Bach, Mozart & Shumann

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September 26th 2024 Super Thursday Free Art Classes

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

Saturday September 21st. Get off the fence and try an art class for free.  Want to try a new medium?  No worries, we will supply all of the materials - just come and explore!  We will throw in a coupon for a future class too.  Space is limited so sign up ASAP, one class per … Continue reading September 26th 2024 Super Thursday Free Art Classes

Free

HVPAF – Manza Farm & Garden Center Paint-Out

Manza Farm and Garden Center 730 NY-211, Montgomery, NY

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 The 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. Best … Continue reading HVPAF – Manza Farm & Garden Center Paint-Out

9th Annual Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival

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

Discover the Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival – A Week of Landscape Painting and Events in the Hudson Valley!  Saturday, October 12 – Friday October 18, 2024 We 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 … Continue reading 9th Annual Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival

2024 Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival

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

9th Annual Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival October 12 - 18, 2024 Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) is offering a newly reorganized festival this year with a community oriented week of painting, events and prizes set in the glorious Hudson Valley autumn landscape.  You don't have to paint everyday, but there are prizes … Continue reading 2024 Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival

$15.00 – $80.00

HVPAF – Quick Draw Competition

Hamlet of Sugar Loaf 1357 Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf, NY

Artist Check-in and Canvas Stamping Sat. Oct. 12, 2024 9:00 am Sugar Loaf Fall Festival, NY Saturday, 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 … Continue reading HVPAF – Quick Draw Competition

HVPAF City Winery Paint-Out

City Winery Hudson Valley 23 Factory Street, Montgomery, NY, United States

Sunday, October 13, 2024  Paint-Out at City Winery HV, 23 Factory Street, Montgomery, NY 9:00-12:00 The 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. Best Painting of City Winery Prize: … Continue reading HVPAF City Winery Paint-Out

HVPAF – Manza Farm & Garden Center Paint-Out

Manza Farm and Garden Center 730 NY-211, Montgomery, NY

Monday, October 14, 2024 Paint-Out at Manza Farm & Garden Center, 730 NY-211, Montgomery, NY The 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. Best of Montgomery Prize: … Continue reading HVPAF – Manza Farm & Garden Center Paint-Out

HVPAF – Long Swamp Sanctuary Paint-Out

Long Swamp Sanctuary 216 Walling Rd., Warwick, NY

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Paint-Out at Long Swamp Sanctuary, 124 Blooms Corners Rd., Warwick, NY. 9:00-12:00 The 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. Best Painting of Long Swamp … Continue reading HVPAF – Long Swamp Sanctuary Paint-Out

HVPAF – Liberty Street Newburgh Paint-Out

Newburgh Art Supply 5 Grand St., Newburgh, NY

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Paint-Out on Liberty Street, Newburgh 84 Liberty St. Newburgh, NY 9:00-12:00 am The 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. Awards at Newburgh Art Supply, 5 … Continue reading HVPAF – Liberty Street Newburgh Paint-Out

HVPAF – Bashakill Wildlife Area Paint-Out

Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Wurtsboro, United States

Thursday, October 17, 2024 Paint-Out at Bashakill Wildlife Area, Haven Rd. Wurtsboro, NY 9:00-12:00, The 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. Best Painting of the Bashakill Prize: $100 … Continue reading HVPAF – Bashakill Wildlife Area Paint-Out

HVPAF – Goshen Farmer’s Market Paint-Out

Goshen Farmers Market Orange County Government Center, 255 Main St., Goshen, NY, United States

Friday, October 18, 2024 Paint-Out at Goshen Farmer’s Market 255 Main St. Goshen, NY 9:00-12:00 The 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. Best of Goshen Prize: $200 presented … Continue reading HVPAF – Goshen Farmer’s Market Paint-Out

HVPAF Reception & Sale

Garnet Health Medical Center 255 Main St., Goshen, NY

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. 4:00-7:00 pm  Artists Reception 6:00 pm People’s Choice Award $100 presented by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Work will be on view from October 18, … Continue reading HVPAF Reception & Sale

9th Annual Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival Exhibit

Garnet Health Medical Center 255 Main St., Goshen, NY

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. Work on view October 18, 2024 - December 31, 2024  

Tricky Tray Fundraiser

Join us for a fun afternoon of raffles to win beautifully arranged and wrapped baskets and gifts!  Proceeds benefit the Wallkill River Center for the Arts free community programs. Tickets and bidding will begin at the end of October.  Sunday, November 10th, join us for the final round of bidding from 1:00-2:00 and winning tickets … Continue reading Tricky Tray Fundraiser

12/7/24 Handmade for the Holidays Vendor Fair

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

Saturday December 7th 2024 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. Featuring the following vendors: Gary Beegle - Surreal and Retro Ornaments George Geysen - Woodworking Debbie Femiak - Crochet Goods Hoshyla Farms - … Continue reading 12/7/24 Handmade for the Holidays Vendor Fair

01/11/25 Carl Grauer Portrait Demonstration

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

Prior to the reception the same day, Carl Grauer will be doing a portrait demonstration. This is a two hour seated portrait suitable for teens and up. A digital copy will be given to the sitter, as well as the option to purchase the piece at a discounted price of $300.   The portrait sitter … Continue reading 01/11/25 Carl Grauer Portrait Demonstration

2025 Annual Members Meeting

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

Please join us virtually, via Zoom, for our Annual Members Meeting on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 3:00 pm  Members:   If you were a member in 2024 or joined and paid your dues for 2025 by December 31, 2024, please return your BALLOT by email, mail or in person before the meeting date.  If there … Continue reading 2025 Annual Members Meeting

The PARTY: Celestial Celebration

UAP + Polich Tallix 453 NY-17K, Rock Tavern, NY, United States

Saturday, April 26, 2025 6 - 9 pm UAP + Polich Tallix 453 NY-17K, Rock Tavern, NY 12575   Join us for an evening of Art, Food & Music to support Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA). Enjoy an immersive experience at a famous, creative cornerstone of our community, UAP + Polich Tallix. The … Continue reading The PARTY: Celestial Celebration

$90.00 – $400.00

ART RECEPTION | Gonyea, Lipinski, and Forest Exhibits

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

On view in the galleries May 2 - June 29, 2025 Chris 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.   Join us Saturday, May 10th from 5 to 7 pm to celebrate WRCA's … Continue reading ART RECEPTION | Gonyea, Lipinski, and Forest Exhibits

Saturday Salon – Arts Admin with Elizabeth Keithline

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

Saturday, May 31st 10am - 12pm   Artist, curator, and arts administrator Elizabeth Keithline has been at work in the art world since she graduated Emerson College in the 80's. Join her to discuss your goals. Do you want a connection with galleries or museums? Are you trying to get press or shows? Let's unpack … Continue reading Saturday Salon – Arts Admin with Elizabeth Keithline

CONCERT | Christopher Dean Sullivan’s SUWASA TRIO with Special Guest Daniel Villegas

Calvary Presbyterian Church 120 South Street, Newburgh, United States

Wallkill River Center for the Arts is pleased to present the first concert of our 2025 music series.   SuWaSa: The music of Sullivan, Waldron, and Sanabria is a fusion of jazz mastery and cultural heritage. Rooted in tradition yet pushing musical boundaries, their synergy embodies rhythm, soul and storytelling through their American artform. They … Continue reading CONCERT | Christopher Dean Sullivan’s SUWASA TRIO with Special Guest Daniel Villegas

Free

CONCERT | The WORKS TRIO with Daniel Kelly, Michel Gentile, and Rob Garcia

St. Paul's United Methodist Church 58 West Main Street, Middletown, New York

Wallkill River Center for the Arts is pleased to present The WORKS Trio with Daniel Kelly, Michel Gentile, and Rob Garcia as part of our 2025 music series.   Since 2007, The WORKS Trio has been the driving force behind the vibrant non-profit organization Connection Works. This group has exploited its unique instrumentation of flute, … Continue reading CONCERT | The WORKS TRIO with Daniel Kelly, Michel Gentile, and Rob Garcia

Free

CALL TO ARTISTS: Paint LIVE at The WORKS Trio Concert

St. Paul's United Methodist Church 58 West Main Street, Middletown, New York

WRCA CONCERTS: The Arthur Patchett Memorial Music Series features four to six concerts a 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, and other creative venues throughout the region.  The concept is that each concert will be a unique … Continue reading CALL TO ARTISTS: Paint LIVE at The WORKS Trio Concert

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