EXHIBITION PROPOSALS WRCA accepts applications from artists and curators for solo and themed group exhibition proposals which are reviewed by the curatorial committee. Currently, we are no longer accepting proposals … Continue reading 2027 Exhibition Proposals
A benefit of membership, WRCA Artist-level Members are invited to hang one piece (two dependent on space) in our changing Hallway Gallery Exhibits. EXHIBITION GUIDELINES Artist-level membership (in good … Continue reading 2026 Artist-Member Exhibits (Hallway Gallery)
The Wallkill River Center for the Arts is pleased to present this annual exhibition showcasing the diverse talents of our art instructors, on view February 21 - March 22, 2026. … Continue reading 2026 Instructors’ Showcase
Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) annual Legacy Exhibit, on view February 21 through March 22, 2026 features two well-loved and dearly missed artists, George Hayes and Gene Bove. … Continue reading Legacy Exhibit | George Hayes and Gene Bove
Sundays, 10 am - 12 pm March 1, 8, 15, and 22 $120, $100 Members ($90 skip Intro. Day) The first day of the month’s session - 03/1/26 - is … Continue reading Beginning Watercolor with Stephanie Snyder | March 2026
Monday afternoons, 12:30 - 3 pm March 2, 9, 16 $120, $105 Members This class is appropriate for artists who possess a basic understanding of the principles of drawing … Continue reading Int/Adv Drawing with William Noonan | March 2026
Tuesday afternoons, 1-3 pm March 3, 10, 17 and 24 At Wallkill River Center for the Arts $160, $140 Members This class is for anyone who has always wanted to … Continue reading Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reed Jones | March 2026
Thursday mornings, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm March 5, 12, 19th $140, $120 Working from live specimens learn to accurately draw plant/floral specimens in a unique composition on hot … Continue reading Botanical Drawing with Graphite and Watercolor Pencils with Roberta Rosenthal | March 2026
Saturday mornings, 9:30 am - 12 pm March 7, 14, 21st $120, $105 for Members For beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. The instructor’s main medium is oils but any … Continue reading Oil Painting with William Noonan | March 2026
Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) is pleased to present JOE LOVANO: TRIO EXPLORATIONS WITH DAVID ROTHENBERG AND MICHAEL BISIO as the kick-off of our 2026 music series. Grammy … Continue reading CONCERT | Joe Lovano – Trio Explorations with David Rothenberg and Michael Bisio
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 … Continue reading Senior Drop In
Thursday, March 19 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 … Continue reading Zen Watercolor Card Workshop with Monica Ostrow
Friday March 20 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. … Continue reading Intro to Oil with William Noonan
Alaina Enslen: Rewilding March 28 - May 10, 2026 My newest body of encaustic and textile collages embraces a wilder, more untamed energy. By deconstructing fabric—fraying, pulling, and cutting apart—I … Continue reading Alaina Enslen: Rewilding
Flux & Form: Wax as a Material Curated by Alaina Enslen March 28 - May 15, 2026 This group exhibition brings together contemporary artists working with wax as a primary … Continue reading Flux & Form: Wax as a Material
As part of the 2026 Arthur Patchett Memorial Music Series, Curated by vocalist, composer, and WRCA Board member Judi Silvano, Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) is pleased to … Continue reading CONCERT | An Evening of AMBIENT MUSIC with Neil Alexander, Craig Chin, and Adam Holquist
Two-day workshop Friday, April 17, 3 - 6 pm Saturday, April 18, 10 am - 3 pm $160, $145 Members With materials included - $180, $165 Members This 2-day … Continue reading Intro to Pastel with Laura Martinez-Bianco
BOTANICAL OBSERVATIONS A Regional Exhibition Featuring Botanical Inspired Artworks Juried by Janine Lambers PROSPECTUS Submissions due: April 20, 2026 Call for entries In addition to her solo show … Continue reading Submit by April 20 | BOTANICAL OBSERVATIONS
Saturday, April 25 (rain date, May 2) 10 am - 12 pm at the Orange County Arboretum $30, $20 for Members Deepening our connection to nature and our environment will … Continue reading Sketching, Mindfulness and Movement with Eileen MacAvery
Two-day Workshop Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, 10 am - 2 pm $190, $175 Members (includes $30 materials fee) Authentic Serendipity – Encaustic Landscape Join artist … Continue reading Encaustics with Laura Martinez-Bianco
Remember When A National Exhibition Juried by Ransome June 27 - August 9, 2026 REMEMBER WHEN PROSPECTUS Submissions due: May 7, 2026 Call for entries This exhibit is … Continue reading Submit by May 7th | REMEMBER WHEN, A National Exhibition Juried by Ransome
Janine Lambers: Reaching Across May 16 - June 22, 2026 In this time of growing division and discontent I’d like to focus on reaching across perceived boundaries. Perceived because most … Continue reading Janine Lambers: Reaching Across
Sarah Fortner: Weeds May 16 - June 22, 2026 Nothing is more beautiful and alien than a close-up view of a plant. Spots and hairs, oddly shaped caverns, unexpected streaks … Continue reading Sarah Fortner: Weeds
BOTANICAL OBSERVATIONS A Regional Exhibition Juried by Janine Lambers May 16 - June 21, 2026 Call for entries - submissions due April 20, 2026 PROSPECTUS In addition to Janine … Continue reading BOTANICAL OBSERVATIONS, A Regional Juried Exhibition
As part of the 2026 Arthur Patchett Memorial Music Series, Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) is pleased to present Bobby Sanabria and Tres Magos (Three Magicians). Sunday, … Continue reading CONCERT | Bobby Sanabria and Tres Magos (Three Magicians)
