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 for the 2026 exhibition schedule; applications for 2027 exhibitions will open shortly. Please check back for the 2027 application to open (anticipated Spring 2026) as … Continue reading 2027 Exhibition Proposals
2024 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: 2024 Hallway Exhibits
Group exhibit of works based in photographs of New York City juried by Alison Colby. The exhibit is 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 … Continue reading Lens on New York
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. Artist Statement: … Continue reading Alison Colby: #keepingitsecure
Retrospective exhibit honoring the photographic work of the late Peter A. Kopher. The exhibit is 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 … Continue reading Peter A. Kopher, Legacy Exhibit
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
Tuesday August 27th (Rain Date August 28th) 10am - 1pm at Iona Marsh/Bear Mt. State Park $50 per person, $45 for members Join me for a day of plein air painting, all levels and abilities are invited. Artists are encouraged to work in any medium they are comfortable with. This class is not specifically about … Continue reading 8/27/24 Iona Marsh Plein Air with Laura Martinez-Bianco
August 28th 6-8pm $50 per student Still life painting is a unique experience, sign up and give it a try, or continue your journey. All levels and mediums welcome. Instructor shall work in watercolor. Each class shall consist of a short lesson, followed by each participant working individually on the evening’s still life scene. Individual … Continue reading 8/28/24 All-Medium Still Life Workshop with Alan Lewis
PROSPECTUS: Small Works ENTRY FORM THEME & GUIDELINES: WRCA Artist Level Members (0nly) may hang work in this show. This show will span the holiday shopping season, so we will allow buyers to take purchased work with them immediately. Member Artists may hang up to 2 pieces in the exhibit and drop off a third … Continue reading Submit by Oct 17th: Small Works
PROSPECTUS: Likeness SUMBISSION FORM THEME & GUIDELINES: Portraits 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 … Continue reading Submit by Oct 27, 2024: “Likeness” a National Call Portrait Exhibit
September 3, 10, 17, & 24th 9am - 12pm $160, $140 Members Location: Kowawese Unique Area at Plum Point Students will learn all the fundamentals of how to create beautiful paintings outdoors. Using a limited palette, students will learn how to simplify the vast landscape and capture the important aspects of a scene to … Continue reading 09/2024 Plein Air Painting with Nancy Reed Jones
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
September 3rd 1:30pm - 3:30pm At the Wallkill River Center for the Arts Slow stitching is a meditative and calming activity with a creative purpose. Gather your hand stitching, embroidery, knitting, or crocheting and join us to share time with other artistic people. Lap projects only (no machines). 1st & 3rd Tues of each month … Continue reading 9/3/2024 Slow Stitch Maker’s Drop In
Solo exhibit of paintings by Ward Lamb, on view September 6, 2024 - October 27, 2024. Artists Reception Saturday, September 14, 2024 5:00-7:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to the public. The gallery is open to the public Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm or by appointment. Artist Statement Flowers have a … Continue reading Ward Lamb: Flowers from My Garden
Solo exhibit of works by Donna Prizzi 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. Artists Reception Saturday, September 14, 2024 5:00-7:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to the public. Artist Statement: In the quiet … Continue reading Donna Prizzi: Floral Impressions
An exhibit of works in pastel juried by award winning pastel artist, Shawn Dell Joyce. Join us for the Artists Reception Saturday, September 14, 2024 5:00-7:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to the public. The exhibit is on view September 6, 2024 - October 27, 2024 The gallery is open to the public Fridays, … Continue reading Pastel
September 6, 13, 20, 27th Fridays 3:30-5:30pm In Person at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts Open to beginning and intermediate students Suitable for grades 6th - 12th $140 per student Animation Class Preview Animation is the art of bringing your drawings to life! Whether you’re interested in traditional animation, game animation, anime, 3D … Continue reading 09/24 Friday Afternoon Animation with Aedan Ciganek
September 7, 14, 28th Saturday mornings at 9:30-12pm $120, $105 for Members Live In Person – Painting with William Noonan For beginner, intermediate and advanced students. This course is conducted live in the classroom. The instructor’s main medium is oils but any painting medium is welcome in this class. Students are encouraged to follow their … Continue reading 09/2024 Oil Painting with William Noonan
Sundays, 10am-12pm September 8, 15, 22, 29th $120 ($100 Members) ($90 to skip beginners day) The first day of the months' session is for anyone who is just starting out or needs more guidance. I would recommend that you attend if you're a first time student of this class! This beginning watercolor class will be … Continue reading 09/2024 Beginning Watercolor with Alan Lewis
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
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
September 11th 6-8pm $50 per student Still life painting is a unique experience, sign up and give it a try, or continue your journey. All levels and mediums welcome. Instructor shall work in watercolor. Each class shall consist of a short lesson, followed by each participant working individually on the evening’s still life scene. Individual … Continue reading 9/11/24 All-Medium Still Life Workshop with Alan Lewis
Join us for the public reception for our September & October Exhibits. Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments at the artists reception on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Receptions are always free and open to the public! Ward Lamb, solo exhibit More Information Donna Prizzi, solo exhibit More Information Pastel a … Continue reading September Reception
September 16, 23, 30th Mondays, 12:30-3pm In Person $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 subjects, … Continue reading 09/2024 Inter/Adv Drawing with William Noonan
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
September 17th 1:30pm - 3:30pm At the Wallkill River Center for the Arts Slow stitching is a meditative and calming activity with a creative purpose. Gather your hand stitching, embroidery, knitting, or crocheting and join us to share time with other artistic people. Lap projects only (no machines). 1st & 3rd Tues of each month … Continue reading 9/17/2024 Slow Stitch Maker’s Drop In
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
September 25th 6-8pm $50 per student Still life painting is a unique experience, sign up and give it a try, or continue your journey. All levels and mediums welcome. Instructor shall work in watercolor. Each class shall consist of a short lesson, followed by each participant working individually on the evening’s still life scene. Individual … Continue reading 9/25/24 All-Medium Still Life Workshop with Alan Lewis
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
Saturday September 28th 5:00 - 7:00pm At the Wallkill River Center for the Arts Suitable for Adults Animation Class Preview Animation! The art of making movement with drawings. This one day crash course will equip aspiring animators with the basic skills of the craft. We will: Practice key animation techniques Study movement from real life, … Continue reading 09/28/24 One Day Adult Animation Workshop with Aedan Ciganek
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
October 1, 8, 15, 22th Tuesdays 1-3pm At the 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 joy of … Continue reading 10/2024 All Levels Acrylic with Nancy Reed Jones
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
October 5, 12, 19th Saturday mornings at 9:30-12pm $120, $105 for Members Live In Person – Painting with William Noonan For beginner, intermediate and advanced students. This course is conducted live in the classroom. The instructor’s main medium is oils but any painting medium is welcome in this class. Students are encouraged to follow their … Continue reading 10/2024 Oil Painting with William Noonan
October 5th 1pm - 6pm Ages 16+ $150, $130 Members Learn the basics of printmaking in this afternoon workshop! Discover the importance of positive and negative space when designing your print. Sketch your designs and transfer them to your printing block for carving. This class is suitable for people aged 16+ since we will be … Continue reading 10/05/2024 Intro to Printmaking Workshop with Jodi Doster
Sundays, 10am-12pm October 6, 13, 20, 27th $120 ($100 Members) ($90 to skip beginners day) The first day of the months' session is for anyone who is just starting out or needs more guidance. I would recommend that you attend if you're a first time student of this class! This beginning watercolor class will be … Continue reading 10/2024 Beginning Watercolor with Alan Lewis