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  • 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

  • CONCERT | Steve Gorn: Music for the Healing of Mind & Body

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

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts is pleased to present STEVE GORN: MUSIC FOR THE HEALING OF MIND & BODY as part of our 2025 music series.   Far more than entertainment, music is a portal for mind-body synchronization; a conduit for engagement in ritual, group catharsis, entertainment and a holder of mythology and history.  … Continue reading CONCERT | Steve Gorn: Music for the Healing of Mind & Body

    Free

  • CONCERT | Thunderbird American Indian Dancers

    Goshen Green Farm 3301 NY Route 207, Goshen, NY

    Wallkill River Center for the Arts is pleased to present the THUNDERBIRD AMERICAN INDIAN DANCERS as part of our 2025 music series. The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers are the oldest resident Native American dance company in New York. The troupe was founded in 1963 by a group of ten Native American men and women, all … Continue reading CONCERT | Thunderbird American Indian Dancers

    Free

  • 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

    $5.00 – $20.00

  • Handmade for the Holidays 2025

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

    Saturday, December 6, 2025 11:00pm - 4:00pm   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: Nicole Asendorf (lavender items) Janet Baskerville  (jewelry) Regina Del Pizzo (jewelry) Paula Arwen Owen (art, prints, jewelry, coasters) Gary … Continue reading Handmade for the Holidays 2025