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
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
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
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
December 2, 9, 16th 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 12/2024 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
December 3, 10, 17th 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 12/2024 All Levels Acrylic with Nancy Reed Jones
December 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 12/3/2024 Slow Stitch Maker’s Drop In
December 6, 13, 20th 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 $110 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 animation, … Continue reading 12/24 Friday Afternoon Animation with Aedan Ciganek
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
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 14, 21st Saturday mornings at 9:30-12pm $90, $80 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 own … Continue reading 12/2024 Oil Painting with William Noonan
On the last day of this exhibition, Jena Argenta will give an artist talk on her exhibit, Love Letters. Please join us December 15th, 1-3pm. Multi-hyphenate, language-based artist Jena Argenta will bring her most recent work in progress to Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) in stages beginning November 1, 2024. The show … Continue reading Artist Talk: Jena Argenta: Love Letters
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 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 12/17/2024 Slow Stitch Maker’s Drop In
Group Exhibit of Portraits juried by Carl Grauer. 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 … Continue reading Likeness
A solo exhibit of portraits by Carl Grauer. On View: December 20, 2024 - January 26, 2025. Gallery hours: Friday, Saturday and Sundays 12:00-5:00 pm Reception: Saturday, January 11, 2025 3:00-5:00 pm. Receptions are always free and open to the public. Statement and Bio Carl Grauer is a painter based in Poughkeepsie, NY in the beautiful … Continue reading Carl Grauer, Portraits: The Art of Looking
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
Saturday December 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 12/28/24 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
2025 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: 2025 Hallway Exhibits
Seeking Executive Director for Center for the Arts We are currently recruiting an Executive Director to lead the Wallkill River Center for the Arts, located in Orange County, in the Hudson Valley of New York. The Center has been a leading voice for the arts and premier arts center for more than 15 years. It … Continue reading Executive Director
THEME & GUIDELINES: All current and renewing 2025 Members may join this exhibit. There is no set theme. DATES: Drop-off by: Sunday, January 26, 2025 On display Jan. 31st – March 9th 2025 Reception: Saturday Feb. 8, 2025 3:00-5:00 PM Pick-up Starts: Friday, March 10, 2025 12:00 PM APPLICATION PROCESS: There is no fee to … Continue reading Due January 26th Members Exhibit
January 4, 11, 18th Saturday mornings at 9:30-12pm $90, $80 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 01/2025 Oil Painting with William Noonan
Sundays, 10am-12pm January 5, 12, 19, 26th $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 01/2025 Beginning Watercolor with Alan Lewis