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
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
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
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 29th & November 5 & 12th Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm At the Wallkill River Center for the Arts $120, $105 Members $130, $115 Members to include first day painting materials Tap into your creativity through painting! If you ever wanted to paint, but didn’t know where to start, this class will introduce you to … Continue reading 10/24 Intro to Oil with Donna Prizzi
A group exhibit of small works by Wallkill River Center for the Arts Artist Level Members. All works are 8x10 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 … Continue reading Small Works
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. Multi-hyphenate, … Continue reading Jena Argenta: Love Letters
November 1, 8, 15, 22 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 11/24 Friday Afternoon Animation with Aedan Ciganek
November 2, 9, 16th 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 11/2024 Oil Painting with William Noonan
Saturday November 2nd 10:00am - 12:00pm At the Wallkill River Center for the Arts $60, $55 Members Come join me and make a fun stackable memory wire bracelet for yourself or to give as a gift. This is a fun relaxed beginner class in which you will have access to colorful glass seed beads and … Continue reading 11/02/2024 Memory Wire Bracelet Workshop with Janet Baskerville
November 2nd 5:00 - 8:00pm $40 per person Adults and Teens, join us for a Sip & Paint fundraiser for the Humane Society of Walden at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts. Shane Daley Artist will take participants through the process of creating your very own Cave Waterfall. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or … Continue reading 24-11-02 Sip & Paint for the Humane Society of Walden
Sundays, 10am-12pm November 3, 10, 17, 24th $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 11/2024 Beginning Watercolor with Alan Lewis
November 4, 11, 18th 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 11/2024 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
November 5, 19, 26th Tuesdays 1-3pm At the Wallkill River Center for the Arts $120, $105 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 painting … Continue reading 11/2024 All Levels Acrylic with Nancy Reed Jones
November 5th 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 11/5/2024 Slow Stitch Maker’s Drop In
This opportunity is full - if you are interested, please fill out the waitlist form and we will let you know if a space becomes available! Thank you for your interest in applying to be a vendor at Handmade for the Holidays Hosted by the Wallkill River Center for the Arts on December 7th 2024, … Continue reading 12/7/24 Handmade for the Holidays Vendor Application
Thursday November 7th Nocturne 3:00pm - 6:00pm at Village of Montgomery Clinton Street Bandstand $50 per person, $45 for members Join me for an evening- YES an evening 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 … Continue reading 11/7/24 Montgomery Village Plein Air with Laura Martinez-Bianco
Artist reception, free and open to the public, for two exhibits, on view November 1st through December 15, 2024. Small Works is a group exhibit by Wallkill River Center for the Arts Artist Members. Exhibited works are 8x10 or smaller and are comprised of a variety of media, styles and subjects. Due to the proximity … Continue reading November Reception
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
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 November 12th 10:00am - 1:00pm at the Instructor's Home. Exact Address will be given after signup. $50 per person, $45 for members Tuesday November 12 10:00-1:00 join me at my home in Marlboro NY for this Plein Air experience. There are buildings, forest and late autumn gardens to inspire you. All levels and abilities … Continue reading 11/12/24 Marlboro Plein Air with Laura Martinez-Bianco
October 13th 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 11/13/24 All-Medium Still Life Workshop with Alan Lewis
Friday November 15th 6:30-8:30pm $40 without materials $60 with all materials supplied $40, $60 to include materials in your registration For absolute beginners or oil painters who need a refresher and some renewed courage. Topics covered will include: materials, pigments, brushes, solvents, basic color mixing, paint application, how to start a painting. All the … Continue reading 11/15/24 Intro to Oil with William Noonan
Saturday November 16th 10am - 12pm Teens & Adults Find the passion for loose and free flowing water media. Come and explore watercolor and ink as ways to bring your art to life. We will go over ways to make it act like you'd like to set you up for your own exploration of the … Continue reading November 16th 2024 Watercolor & Ink Painting with Margaret Grasso
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
November 19, 26th & December 3, 10th Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm At the Wallkill River Center for the Arts $150, $135 Members $160, $145 Members to include first day painting materials Tap into your creativity through painting! If you ever wanted to paint, but didn’t know where to start, this class will introduce you to … Continue reading 11/24 Intro to Oil with Donna Prizzi
November 19th 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 11/19/2024 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
December 1st 10am - 12pm $50 per student For Intermediate Watercolorists Demonstrations of a variety of Christmas cards in Watercolor. Paint along with Alan Lewis to find the best card for you to make more of at home. Use our paper cutters to make your cards fit standardized size envelopes. Alan Lewis has been … Continue reading 12/01/24 Christmas Card Workshop with Alan Lewis