ALIVE Published by the Greene County Council on the Arts, 398 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 • Issue 96 • January/February 2014 A Pocket Sized Art Collection GCCA Fundraising Event Presents “Playing With a Full Deck” Exhibit, a Poker Party and an Auction.

Claudia McNulty - 3 of Hearts Polly Law - 10 of Spades Leslie Bender - King of Diamonds Bobbi Gentry - 9 of Clubs

The Greene County Coun- March 1st. This series will be sign ($35). For serious collec- Artists! Think about play- 398 Main Street, Catskill, cil on the Arts is creating an produced in a limited edition of tors, you may want the deluxe ing cards as a theme-hearts, NY. Gallery hours are Mon- artist designed deck of playing 500 decks, available for pre-or- size playing card edition with diamonds, spades, clubs, day-Friday from 10 am to 5 pm cards crafted by 52 of the Hud- der at an aff ordable price of a document signed by all the numbers, face cards, and their and Saturday Noon to 5 pm. son Valley’s best artists includ- $35 (through 1/17/14) by calling artists, in small edition of 25 medieval past as tarot cards, Get in the game and plan ing Kiki Smith, whose work GCCA at 518-943-3400 or online for $100. Kiki Smith created a card games, etc… Check out to att end the February Pok- will be the featured design on orders at www.greenearts. set of four etchings made es- the sample cards at www. er Party fundraiser! Poker the card backs. Original works org. Once the exhibit opens pecially for this project, priced greenearts.org for inspiration. players buy a deck and play will be exhibited in the GCCA the same edition of playing for chips. High winners get Catskill Gallery along with at $1600, this set is available Gallery sales are encouraged! rounds of golf, spa days, lift this pocket-sized art collection cards will be available for pur- for viewing during gallery Current and new member art- at the opening reception on chase at $50. hours. Or join the GCCA as ists are invited to take part in tickets and more. Please call January 18th. A poker party is Help us boost this fund- a NEW Member at the $75 the exhibition by dropping 518-943-3400 to register so we planned for later in February raiser by purchasing a Playing Friend, Business or Organiza- off related work in any medi- know how many tables are as well as an auction of origi- With a Full Deck t-shirt with Joe tion level and get a free deck um, January 6 through 11 at playing. nal works, closing the show on Stefk o’s Ace of Diamonds de- of playing cards. the GCCA Catskill Gallery, continued on page 14

“Quiet Space” Maria Katzman Solo Exhibition A peek inside...

The Greene County Coun- March 1, 2014. These oil paint- simple architectural features. Maria Katz man, born and cil on the Arts presents Quiet ings chronicle a six year resi- Katz man’s careful poetry bal- raised in Chicago, IL, received Space, a solo show of plein air dency at the Woodstock Byrd- ances a stylized realism with her BFA from The Kansas City meditations by painter Maria cliff e cabins, closely observing abstraction using windows, Art Institute in 1984, and her Katz man, January 18 through nature, framed by the cabin’s corners, and passageways as MFA from Yale University in the geometry against dense 1988. She was awarded a fel- Eldar Djangirov at the forest, a snowy blanket or the lowship to the Skowhegan Windham Civic Center seasons’ changing light. Meet School of Painting and Sculp- the artist at an opening recep- ture between her undergradu- Page 3 tion on Saturday, January 18 ate and graduate school years. from 5 to 7 PM at the GCCA Several years after moving Catskill Gallery located at 398 to New York City, Katz man Main Street in Catskill. established a studio in up- “In Katz man’s paint- state New York where she has ings the cabin and its most recently exhibited at the contents have an austere, Fletcher Gallery, The Wind- timeless quality remi- ham Fine Arts Gallery, and niscent of 17th century the Catskill Mountain Foun- Dutch still-lifes and in- dation. She has shown her Rebecca Allan, at the teriors, but executed in work at Artists Space, New a cooler contemporary Hudson Opera House York University, The Bowery Page 6 manner. They use natu- Gallery in New York as well ral light to describe shad- as a recent one-person show ow and form, but also to at and Adelphi University in supply abstract patt erns and shapes that unify her Garden City, NY. images… In her contem- This exhibit opening on plative practice, her re- Saturday, January 18, 5 to 7 spect for the integrity of PM coincides with the Arts a humble subject, and her Council’s grand opening of preoccupation with fl eet- Playing With a Full Deck, a ing time, Katz man is, in a fundraising event and art- Chris Washburne and sense, a still-life painter, ist-designed deck of playing SYOTOS at the Orpheum but one who inhabits her cards in the fi rst fl oor gallery. Performing Arts Center Maria Katzman, Winter no. 3, Oil on Linen, motif.” Page 8 22” x 17”, 2009 – David Hornung

PresenƟ ng Cultural Events & OpportuniƟ es for the Twin CounƟ es Page 2 2014 January/February ALIVE

GREENE COUNTY GCCA 2014 Annual Membership Meeting COUNCIL ON Please join us on January 18 at our Catskill Gallery in Coxsackie/New Baltimore. THE ARTS Catskill, NY for the Annual Membership Meeting of the Greene Potential Board members should be willing to make a clear County Council on the Arts, now in its 38th year of service to commitment of time, att end monthly Board meetings, actively BOARD OF DIRECTORS the community. The offi cial meeting will take place at 4 p.m. just participate in fund raising and income producing activities and David Slutzky, President before the opening reception (5-7 p.m.) for the exhibit “Playing be a visible advocate for the Arts Council and its mission. Your Frank Cuthbert, 1st Vice President with a Full Deck”. Stay after the meeting and enjoy the show! suggestions or nominations are encouraged. To nominate an in- Paul Poplock, Treasurer All current members possessing a valid GCCA member- dividual, please make sure you have their consent. Prior to the Lawrence Krajeski, Secretary ship card are urged to att end. If your membership has lapsed, annual meeting, all new candidates should contact Kay Stamer Ava Barbour, Kico Govantes, Laura Segall, John Sowle, come and renew it. For those interested in becoming a member at 518-943-3400 or via email at [email protected] for a brief- Brenda Taylor, for the fi rst time, this meeting will introduce you to the Coun- ing on duties and responsibilities of Board members. Sheila Trautman cil’s work. Board members serving through 2014 are as follows: BOARD OF ADVISORS Currently our Board of Directors is composed of 10 mem- David Slutz ky, President (Hunter, artist); Frank Cuthbert, Vice Casey Biggs, Chairman bers who are serving 2-year terms through 2014. Our by-laws President (Athens, artist); Paul Poplock, Treasurer (Catskill); Karl T. Anis, Jared Aswegan call for a maximum of 21 members – 40 percent of whom must Larry Krajeski, Secretary (Durham); Ava Barbour (Cairo, art- June Battisti, Susan Beecher Dick Brooks, Andrea Cunliffe be artists representing as many diff erent art forms as possible. ist); Kico Govantes (Catskill, artist); Laura Segall (Cairo); Louise Hughes, Ronnie McCue, In addition to a strong affi nity to the arts, candidates should John Sowle (Catskill, theatre artist); Brenda Taylor (Leeds); and Kim McLean, Patrick D. Milbourn, represent various geographic areas of the county which are de- Sheila Trautman (Jewett , artist). Patti Morrow, James Parrish, fi ned as (1) the Mountaintop, (2) the River towns, and (3) the We wish to thank Kim McLean, Ruth Sachs and Michael Ruth Sachs, Robert Sheridan, Michael Smith, Foothills. Most needed are candidates from the following areas: Smith for their past service on our Board of Directors and wish Reginald Willcocks Haines Falls/Tannersville, Windham, Greenville, and Athens/ them well in their current endeavors. STAFF Kay Stamer, Altamura Center for Arts and Executive Director Own A Pocket Sized Art CollecƟ on! Sharon Shepherd, Assistant to the Director; Membership Coordinator; One deck of playing cards cra ed by 52 of the Hudson Cultures Announces Arts Alive Editor Colette Lemmon, Valley’s best ar sts including Kiki Smith, whose work will Summer Institute 2014 Director Community Arts Grants be the featured design on the card backs. & Arts Education Inter-Cities Performing Arts, Inc., sponsor of the Altamura/ Renee Nied, This series will be produced in a limited edi on of Caruso International Voice Competition off ers, Summer Insti- Coordinator Community Arts Grants, Schoharie 500 decks, available for pre-order at an aff ordable tute 2014 from August 20 to August 30. Studies include mas- Fawn Potash, Visual Arts Director, price of $35 (through 1/17/14) by calling GCCA at ter classes, voice classes, one on one concerts, acting, Italian Masters on Main Coordinator language, diction for singing and so much more. In addition Patricia Britton, Bookkeeper 518-943-3400 or online orders at www.greenearts.org. students may participate in numerous activities and off study Kirsten Bates, Once the exhibit opens the same edi on of playing cards Masters on Main Intern hours. All classes are recorded and videotaped. This ten day Clare Churchill-Seder, will be available for purchase at $50. course concludes with a performance. Only ten places avail- Masters on Main Intern able, so reserve now. Partial tuition scholarships are available Barbara Ratcliffe, Catskill Gallery PLAYING WITH by audition. Altamura Center for the Arts and Culture is an Reception, courtesy of Experience Works A FULL DECK arts oasis where one encounters the Masters in a nurturing en- Elizabeth Tyre, Catskill Gallery will benefi t the GCCA’s vironment. Reception, courtesy of Experience Works Visual Arts Program, Altamura Center for the Arts and Culture will also present Marcia Witte, its exhibi ons and two very special summer afternoon events open to the pub- Grants Consultant, courtesy lic. OPERA CAMEOS, Winners Concert from the Altamura/ of Experience Works services for ar sts including professional Caruso International Voice Competition 2013, will perform G. CONSULTANTS Verdi Edition on Saturday, August 23 at 2 pm. The following Ruth Leonard, development Saturday, Lorenzo di Bella and Cristina Altamura, virtuosi in Director “Sprouts” Program seminars for ar sts Anthony Rago, piano works, play Puccini’s “Il Tabarro” with Anton Coppola, Apogee Webmaster at all levels. conductor on August 30 at 2 pm. Smart Systems, PLAYING WITH For tickets, reservations, directions and information call Computer Technology Kate Boyer, Design A FULL DECK - 518-622-0070 or 201-863-8724, email [email protected] or & Layout – Arts Alive January 18 through visit www.altocanto.org. The Altamura Center for Arts and Ava Barbour, Graphic Design March 1, 2014 Culture is located at 404 Winter Clove Road, Round Top, New VOLUNTEER GALLERY York. & OFFICE STAFF Monte Antrim - Jack of Spades Dara Young Editor, Calendar & Opportunities Jeanne Heiberg Coordinator “I Love You Greene” Chris Lannes Graphic Design Intern Rev. John & Phyllis Bowen, William Carbone, Flo Hayle, Erika Klein, Peter Krug, Pat Lemmon, Brenda Obremski, Catskill Mountain Foundation Andi Porazzo-Nangle, Paul Smart Dara Trahan, Ilana Wolfe www.catskillmtn.org CATSKILL GALLERY Greene County Council on the Arts COMMITTEE & VOLUNTEERS Deborah Artman, Will Barnds, www.greenearts.org Jill Skupin Burkholder, Brittany Clearwater, Kico Govantes, The Prattsville Art Center and Residnecy Ashley Hopkins-Benton, www.Prattsvilleart.org Carol Swierzowski, Richard Talcott . . . and a host of people The Zadock Pratt Museum like you! www.Prattmuseum.com Come Experience the Art Along the Rip Van Winkle Trail! Visit www.mainlygreene.org

COLUMBIA COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES ALIVE Jan Grice, President 398 Main Street, PO Box 463, Catskill, NY 12414 • 518-943-3400 Maria Kolodziej Zincio, Vice President Arts Alive is published by the Greene County Council on Deborah Davis, Treasurer the Arts for members and others interested in the arts. Kenneth Young, Secretary Deadline for submission of materials for ar cles, ar st John Cooley, Gerald Cooley, Jimmy Tim Fry, Lee Gould, opportuni es and calendar lis ngs is February 4, 2014 for Fran Heaney, Jeff Levin publica on in the March/April 2014 issue. Please email STAFF submissions to:[email protected], AƩ : Arts Alive. Cynthia Mulvaney, Business and individuals interested in adver sing in Arts Alive Executive Director should call 518-943-3400, or email: [email protected]. Renee Schermerhorn, Bookkeeper AD DEADLINE for the March/April 2014 issue is: Indian Ridge Accounting/ Barbara Beers, CCCA Certifi ed February 4, 2014 Public Accountants Sharon Shepherd, Editor Mark Greenberg, Greenberg & Greenberg, CCCA Counselor at Law Kate Boyer, Heron & Earth Design, Layout ALIVE January/February 2014 Page 3 Special Winter Jazz Concert Kicks off 2014 Windham Chamber Music Festival Season

The Windham Chamber Music Union when he was ten. Among his Festival (WCMF) will jump start their fi rst performances were in his home- new season with a not-to-be-missed town of Kansas City, as well as The In- jazz/classical concert on Martin Luther terlochen Center for the Arts in Mich- King weekend. On Saturday, January igan. He quickly then moved up the 18th at 8 pm, Eldar Djangirov, a New ranks and was featured on the NPR York City based pianist, composer and Marian McPartland Piano Jazz show Grammy Nominated artist, will per- at age twelve. When Djangirov (pro- form in a Solo Recital. nounced john-’gear-off ) was signed About Eldar, Chick Corea has to Sony Masterworks at 17, the young said: “A sparkling command of the in- pianist was already well known for his strument - a wide and fi ne combina- prodigious technique and musicality. Eldar Djangirov, a New York City based pianist, composer and Grammy tion of musical approaches....” Dave Eldar has appeared at numerous Nominated artist, will play on January 18 at the Windham Civic Center Concert Brubeck has said: “He’s a genius be- major jazz festivals and at venues Hall at 8 pm. Downbeat magazine stated “his command of his instrument is yond most young people I’ve heard.” ranging from the Hollywood Bowl beyond staggering” about this extraordinary talented 26 year-old. The New York Times described Eldar and Carnegie Hall to the most notable Stories” which garnered rave reviews. general public, $22 for seniors (65+), as “a blend of musical intelligence, or- jazz venues across the world. He has Eldar released two projects in 2013; $20 for Contributors. Student (6-22) ganizational savvy, enthusiasm and been seen on national TV including the his trio album “Breakthrough” and tickets to all WCMF concerts are $5. prowess that was all the more impres- 2000 and 2008 Grammy Awards, Late “Bach/Brahms/Prokofi ev,” a classical For more information on the sive for seeming so casual... an ebul- Night with Conan O’Brien, CBS Satur- solo album. Windham Chamber Music Festival, to lient impressionist.” Downbeat maga- day Early Show, and Jimmy Kimmel The Windham Festival is honored join their mailing list, or to purchase zine stated that “his command of his Live. In addition, he has also played to off er world-class concerts like this tickets in advance, please visit www. instrument is beyond staggering.” with world renowned symphony or- one at the acoustically magnifi cent windhammusic.com or contact the Born in 1987, Eldar began playing chestras and has 4 critically acclaimed Windham Civic Center Concert Hall, artistic directors, Robert Manno and the piano at three years old and came trio albums. Eldar’s 5th album is his 5379 Main Street in the heart of Wind- Magdalena Golczewski at (518) 734 to the U.S. from the former Soviet fi rst solo piano album entitled “Three ham. The ticket prices are $25 for the 3868. Just a Reminder! Application Deadline for Arts Education Partnership Grants for Columbia, Greene, and Schoharie Counties is February 8! If you’re reading this you experiences. Arts Education ucation Grants. If you are a experienced local teaching art- mon, Greene County Council already know how the arts (AE) funds are designed to public school teacher or a Par- ists who will collaborate with on the Arts, 398 Main Street, can transform our lives and inspire and support arts edu- ent/Teacher Association rep- you to create a project suitable Catskill, NY 12414. For more generate new perceptions and cation projects in K-12 public resentative without an artist for your curriculum goals. information call 518-943-3400, understandings. In the face school classrooms in Colum- partner and an idea, give us a For Applications/Infor- email colett egcca@hotmail. of reduced budgets in many bia, Greene, and Schoharie shout. We can provide a list of mation, contact Colett e Lem- com or visit www.greenearts. schools, such arts experienc- Counties. org. The Arts Education grant es have become less and less AE Grant applicants program is made possible readily available. Fortunately, must be a cultural organiza- through the Decentralization we can help! Greene County tion or individual artist, not Program of the New York Council on the Arts wants to the school. Award funds are State Council on the Arts (NY- remind everyone that funds paid directly to the artist. The SCA), a state agency, with ad- for in-school arts program- application deadline for Fall ditional support through the ming through our Arts Edu- (retroactive) and Spring 2013- Stewarts Shops. cation re-grant program are 2014 school year programs is still available, but the dead- February 8, 2014 postmarked Arts Education grant support line of February 8 is rapidly or hand-delivered. Applica- enabled teaching artist/ approaching. These grants tions are available on our web- author Suzanne Bloom to support the vital role that site under “Funds & Grants” share her “The Art of the cultural organizations and/or and generous support is Book: Illustrating Adventures” individual artists play in en- available for all potential ap- program with Middleburgh gaging K-12 public school stu- plicants from our Director of Elementary grade 7 students dents in rich artistic learning Community Arts & Arts Ed- in Schoharie County. Local Senior Citizens Band Together, Make Art and Cross the Bridge! Most Wednesday mornings a diverse they have the desire to band together and paint group of local artists, mostly seniors, meet and watercolors. participate in a watercolor workshop at The Over 100 pieces will be on display at the Washington Irving Senior Center in Catskill Kaaterskill Gallery at C-GCC the entire month with instructor William Carbone. This group of February. Meet the watercolorists at the art- of fi fteen artists will soon cross the Rip Van ists’ reception on Thursday, February 4, from Winkle Bridge to Columbia-Greene Commu- 4-6 p.m. The group exhibition includes work nity College for their Fourth Annual Washing- by artists from Greene, Columbia and Albany ton Irving Senior Citizen Center Watercolor Counties. Workshop Art Exhibit. As artists, they have Call more information call 518-828-4181. many diff erent interests, a range of styles of Columbia-Greene Community College is lo- painting and experience in participating in cated on 4400 Route 23, Hudson NY. solo and group exhibitions. As individuals,

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Instructor Bill Carbone and fellow artist critique one another’s watercolor paintings at the Washington Irving Senior Center Watercolor Workshop. The group will show their collective Your independent, local bank since 1852 works February 1 through the 28th at C-GCC. Page 4 2014 January/February ALIVE How to Contact Mark Your Calendar! Your Lawmakers Important GCCA 2014 (For Columbia/Greene Counties)

Governor Andrew Cuomo Dates and Events Executive Chamber, State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224 January 6-11 Tel: (518) 474-8390 Call for Entries • Playing With A Full Deck Exhibit Senator Dean Skelos, • Open to current and new member artists and work in any medium. Majority Leader; Speaker Pro Tem • Hand deliver to GCCA Catskill Gallery, 398 Main Street, Catskill, NY. Legislative Offi ce Building, Rm. 909 • Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday Noon to 5 pm. Albany, NY 12247 Tel: (518) 455-3171 email: [email protected] January 6-11 Pick Up Work from Salon 2013 Exhibit and Handmade Holidays Boutique Senator Bett y Litt le • Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday Noon to 5 pm. Chair Cultural Aff airs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation 188 State St., Room 310, Legislative Offi ce Bldg January 18 Albany, NY 12247 GCCA 2014 Annual Membership Meeting (518) 455-2811 • 4-5 pm (just before Playing with a Full Deck opening reception) email: litt [email protected] • Catskill Gallery, 398 Main Street • Current and new members welcome! Senator Kathleen Marchione (District 43 – Columbia) January 18-March 1 188 State Street Legislative Offi ce Building - Room 918 Opening Reception 5-7 pm • PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK EXHIBIT. Albany, NY 12247 • QUIET SPACE, Maria Katz man Solo Exhibition. Tel: (518) 455-2381 email: [email protected] • Preview of the original work created for the deck of cards and other works by GCCA Artist Members based on the theme of playing cards. Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk (District 46 – Greene) January 25 311 State Street Legislative Offi ce Building Deadline to be listed in the invitation and the Beaux Arts Ball’s program book! Albany, NY 12247 Tel: (518) 455-2470 Call 518-943-3400 or [email protected] for more information. email: [email protected] February 8 Assemblyman Sheldon Silver, Deadline for Arts Education Partnership Grants Application Speaker • For information contact Colett e Lemmon, at 518-943-3400 or colett [email protected] LOB 932, Albany, NY 12248 • Applications available for download at www.greenearts.org Tel: (518) 455-3791 fax: (518) 455-5459 email: [email protected] February 8 Poker & Black Jack Party Fundraiser Assemblywoman Margaret Markey PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK special event fundraiser for GCCA Visual Arts Chair Tourism, Parks Arts and Sports Development programming. 712 Legislative Offi ce Building Albany, NY 12248 March 1 Closing Auction of Original Artwork created for PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK Exhibit. Tel: (518) 455-4755 • Held at GCCA Catskill Gallery. email: [email protected] March 3-7 Assemblyman Peter Lopez Pick up artwork form Playing With a Full Deck Exhibit (District 102: all of Greene + Stuyvesant and Stockport in • Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday Noon to 5 pm. Columbia County; Rensselaerville, Westerlo & Coeymans in Albany County; Saugerties in Save the Date! March 29 Ulster County & all of Schoharie ) 26th Annual Beaux Arts Ball LOB 402, Albany, NY 12248 Masked Ball & Black Tie Bistro Tel: (518) 455-5363 fax: (518) 455-5856 Celebrating the Greene County Council on the Arts 38 years of service to the arts and 45 Five Mile Woods Road, Catskill, NY 12414 culture in Greene County! Tel: (518) 943-1371 • 6:30 to midnight email: [email protected] • The Copper Tree Restaurant at Hunter Mountain. • Silent and Live on Auction on hundreds of fabulous goods to benefi t GCCA! Assemblymember Didi Barrett • Tickets available by calling 518-943-3400 or email [email protected] (District 106: Ghent, Claverack, Greenport, Germantown, Livingston, Tachkanic, Copake, Save the Date! September 20 Clermont, Gallatin & Ancram in Columbia County) Annual Garden Party-Grazin’ Greene Fundraiser LOB 532, Albany, NY 12248 Tel: (518) 455-5177; Fax: 518-455-5418 GCCA Catskill Gallery, 398 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414 District Offi ce: 7578 North Broadway, Suite 4 518-943-3400 or [email protected] or visit www.greenearts.org Red Hook, NY 12571 Tel: 845-758-9790 email: barrett [email protected] 26TH ANNUAL Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin (District 107: Kinderhook, Chatham, New Lebanon, Canaan, Austerlitz & Hillsdale in Columbia County) LOB 533, Albany, NY 12248 Tel: (518) 455-5777 (518) 455-5576 1654 Columbia Turnpike, EAUX RTS ALL Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033 B A B Tel: 518-479-0542 email: [email protected] &Masked Black Tie BallBistro U.S. Congressman Chris Gibson Save this date: th (20 District: Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer) March 29, 2014 623 Warren Street, Hudson, New York 12534 Tel: (518) 828-3109; Fax: (518) 828-3985 6:30 to midnight The Greene County Council on the Arts U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer www.ruthsachs.us Celebrating 38 Years of Service 1 Park Place, Suite 100, Peekskill, NY 10566 Tel: 914-734-1532; fax: 914-734-1673 The Copper Tree Restaurant 630 County Rt 17, Jewett, NY 12442 at Hunter Mountain 1 Treeview Drive, Melville, NY 11747 U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Now accepting Benefactor reservations and contributions for inclusion in the invitation and program book with 532 Dirksen Senate Offi ce Building ONE OF A KIND CERAMICS guaranteed preferred seating. Respond by January 25 Washington DC 20510 to be listed in the invitation as well as in the evening’s program book. DC Phone: 202-224-4451 516-443-2847 Fax 631-659-3174 [email protected] 518.943.3400 [email protected] ALIVE January/February 2014 Page 5 Artists! GREENE COUNTY Call for Entries!! COUNCIL ON THE A RTS

Think about playing cards as a theme- hearts, MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION diamonds, spades, clubs, numbers, face cards, I/We wish to become members of the Greene County I/We wish to become members of the Columbia County and their medieval past as tarot cards, card Council on the Arts (GCCA) in the following category. Council on the Arts (CCCA) in the following category. games, etc… Check out the sample cards at www. Please Check one: New R Renewing R Member Please Check one: New R Renewing R Member greenearts.org for inspiration. Gallery sales are R Senior/Student $ 0. R Student/Senior $ 20. encouraged! Current and new member artists are R Individual 5. R Individual . Family 0. invited to take part in the exhibition by dropping R  R Dual/Family 0. R Friend/Business/Organization . R Not-for-Profit-Organization 50. off related work in any medium, January 6 through R Sponsor 100. R Corporation 100. 11 at the GCCA Catskill Gallery, 398 Main Street, R Supporting 250. R Patron 100. Catskill, NY. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday R Patron 500. R Curator 250. from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday Noon to 5 pm. R Benefactor 1,000. R Benefactor 500. R Reciprocal CCCA 10. R Other _____. R Reciprocal GCCA 10. TOTAL MEMBERSHIP $ ______Building Fund Contribution $ ______TOTAL MEMBERSHIP $ ______J. Ruben Garcia Memorial Fund $ ______Additional Donation $ ______CCCA Call to Artists! Endowment Fund $ ______TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ______TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ______Payment: Check R Cash R “Not Necessarily Payment: Check R Cash R MasterCard R VISA R MasterCard R VISA R Amex R Card #: ______Black and White” Card #: ______Expiration Date: ______Expiration Date: ______A PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW “Thank you!” “Thank you!” Make your tax-deductible contribution payable to Make your tax-deductible contribution payable to CCCA and return to the address listed below. GCCA and return to the address listed below. Please fill out completely Please fill out completely Name: ______Name: ______Address:______Address:______City: ______City: ______State: ______Open photography show State: ______Day Phone: ______of black & white or color! Day Phone: ______Eve Phone: ______Eve Phone: ______Exhibition Dates: March 22 –May 16 E-mail: ______Columbia County Council on the Arts Gallery E-mail: ______Are you an artist? Yes R No R 209 Warren Street, Hudson, NY Website: ______If yes, what is your discipline? ______Opening Reception: Saturday, March 22, 5-8pm Are you an artist? Yes R No R Brief description of your work ______If yes, what is your discipline? ______DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: ______Brief description of your work ______February 24, 5:00 pm ______No late entries will be accepted. ______SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: ______The guidelines below must be followed when submitt ing Artists/Arts Organizations, do you wish to have ______artwork to the CCCA for gallery exhibits. your website linked to the GCCA website? Yes No ______• Works submitt ed must not have been exhibited in previous juried R R shows at the CCCA. Menberships are for one year. Menberships are for one year. • Email submission to [email protected] and indicate in the You may be able to double your contribution if you You may be able to double your contribution if you subject line the name of the show you are submitt ing for. Include work for, or are retired from, a company which has a work for, or are retired from, a company which has a in the document: Artist name, phone number, title, medium, matching gift program. To make your match, simply matching gift program. To make your match, simply size and price of each submitt ed piece (Incomplete information may exclude your work from being considered in the pool of obtain a form from your company’s Matching Gift obtain a form from your company’s Matching Gift submissions) If not obvious, provide orientation for piece. Coordinator and send it along with your Coordinator and send it along with your contribution to: contribution to: • If Mailing or Dropping Off : Send 8x10 photo samples (NOT Greene County Council on the Arts Columbia County Council on the Arts original artwork) by February 24, 5:00 pm with the above P.O. Box 463, Catskill, NY 12414 209 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 information to: Columbia County Council on the Arts, 209 Warren Street, Hudson NY 12534. Up to 5 images may be submitt ed in jpg (518 ) 943-3400 (518 ) 671-6213 format, the largest dimension being a maximum of 1024 pixels. • Current CCCA members may submit entries for free. Non- NEW FEATURE: Add only $10 to any level of GCCA NEW FEATURE: Add only $10 to any level of CCCA members must pay a non-refundable submission fee of $25 membership chosen and receive a basic membership membership chosen and receive a basic membership that may be applied towards membership if application for in the Columbia County Council on the Arts. in the Greene County Council on the Arts. membership is received within 30 days of the $25 check. Check must be payable to CCCA, 209 Warren St., Hudson NY 12534 and received by the due date for submissions. Councils on the Arts Membership Benefits • CCCA retains a 30% commission on all sales. Greene County Columbia County • Selected artwork must be gallery ready, framed and wired for Members at all levels receive the • Discounts: Gallery & Gift Boutiques • Group health and disability insurance hanging. No sawtooth hangers permitt ed, NO EXCEPTIONS. following: Artfully Yours, Summit Hill Health • Member Updates, calendars and • Newspaper, “Arts Alive”, containing Club, Hudson Valley Magazine, The opportunities listings Work not meeting these requirements will not be included in the information for Greene and Spotty Dog Books & Ale. • Discounts at CCCA performances, show. In some cases artists may be asked to provide pedestals or Columbia counties, grants & • Artist members may submit free-of- events, workshops, and businesses. protective display boxes and may be required to install their own opportunities listings, cultural charge for group and curated • Invitations to CCCA events work should it prove to be heavy or require special handling. events calendar. exhibitions at both the Catskill and • Artists and arts organizations receive • Advance program announcements & Mountaintop gallerues and may additional benefits, including job invitations to special events. become part of our artists-resource opportunities, referrals through the • Notice of Acceptance: Artists will be notifi ed of acceptance All members can take advantage of file. Artists’ Registry, promotion of approximately two weeks after submission deadline. Artwork the following: •• Arts Organizationorganizations Members are eliible are eligibleto events, grants and funding must be priced for sale. CCCA takes a 30% commission on all • Technical assistance, referrals, receive to receive bulk privileges mail privileges with GCCA assistance and lists exchange. networking and information throughConstant membership.Contact e-mail service. • NEW! Artist registry page on sales. Exhibiting artists must gallery sit for one two-hour time services; access to media & •• Members atwho the $250function level as and a business,above www.artscolumbia.org period during the time the show is up. publicity resources; artist’s & arts mayreceive apply a gift for certi groupfi cate purchasing valid for a basic organizations’ links to GCCA plansone-year and membership Health Insurance. for a friend or For further information call 518-671-6213 or email website. family member. [email protected] or visit www.artscolumbia.org. Page 6 2014 January/February ALIVE Auditions Schedule for the 2014 New York State Summer School of the Arts Announced Auditions for the 2014 New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA) begin in January and will be held throughout New York State. A complete schedule of audition sites, application materials and program information is available on the NYSSSA website at www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa. THE SCHOOL OF BALLET will be held June THE SCHOOL OF MEDIA ARTS will be held claimed artist and Metropolitan Museum of Art ed- 22 – July 19 at Skidmore College and the National June 29 – July 25 at SUNY Oswego. Under the di- ucator, Randy Williams, and co-sponsored by the Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs. The program rection of Robert Harris, a nationally known media New York State Art Teacher’s Association (NYSATA), is directed by New York City Ballet Principal Danc- educator and videographer, the program consists of students work in sculpture studies, mixed media, er Daniel Ulbricht and former New York City Ballet a review of media fundamentals, instruction in new fi gure studies, printmaking, drawing and painting, dancer Amanda Edge. The School of Ballet provides techniques and processes, instruction in aesthetics, landscape drawing and painting and fi gure sculpture a professional experience for 60 of New York State’s surveys of contemporary work, trends and ideas. under the direction of noted exhibiting artists and ed- most gifted young dancers. Through tickets provid- Co-sponsored by the New York State Art Teachers As- ucators. The program includes drawing and painting ed by the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), sociation (NYSATA) and the New York State Media from live models, 3- dimensional installations, mod- students att end all of the New York City Ballet per- Arts Teachers Association (NYSMATA), students are eling life-size objects in clay, practice with printmak- formances and other guest company performances immersed in production work in the areas of 16 mm ing techniques and fi eld trips. Visit www.oce.nysed. at SPAC and receive daily instruction from interna- fi lm, digital, video, electronic sound art and comput- gov/nysssa/SVA for more information. tionally acclaimed guest artists. Please visit www.oce. er animation and intermedia. Visit www.oce.nysed. Each year, more than 425 of New York State’s nysed.gov/nysssa/SOB for more information. gov/nysssa/SMA for information. most talented high school students study with some of the world’s foremost artists in the visual and per- THE SCHOOL OF CHORAL STUDIES will be THE SCHOOL OF ORCHESTRAL STUDIES forming arts. To participate, students are accepted held June 29 – July 26 at SUNY Fredonia. The pro- will be held July 27 – August 23 at Skidmore College in into the schools through a competitive audition pro- gram off ers students an opportunity for concentrated Saratoga Springs. The program, co-sponsored by the cess conducted by the artistic staff . Tuition rates are study in individual voice instruction, diction, theory, New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) maintained at a modest level and tuition assistance is ear training, music history, and musical theatre. Stu- is directed by Maestro Luis Biava, former conductor available, enabling every student who qualifi ed, the dents also participate in the NYSSSA Choir, under the of the Philadelphia Orchestra and current Conductor opportunity to participate in this life-changing pro- direction of Dr. Hugh Ferguson Floyd, a nationally of the Temple University Symphony Orchestra and gram. acclaimed choral director and performer. The pro- the Temple University Youth Chamber Orchestra. The NYSSSA is a program of the New York State Ed- gram, co-sponsored by the New York State School School of Orchestral Studies has a unique partnership ucation Department. Founded in 1970, the program Music Association (NYSSMA) includes a daily cho- with the Philadelphia Orchestra and SPAC, provid- assists young artists in planning professional careers ral rehearsal, private voice instruction, and intensive ing students with an opportunity to study with the in the visual and performing arts. Four weeks of in- classes in musicianship, musical theatre and opera world-class musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra tensive work and interaction with internationally ac- scenes, as well as public performance opportunities at and att end performances at SPAC, while living and claimed artists and performing arts companies, such the college and at the famed Chautauqua Institution. working in a professional environment as members as the New York City For more information please visit www.oce.nysed. of a symphony orchestra. More information can be Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra, give stu- gov/nysssa/SCS. found at www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/SOS. dents a unique opportunity to experience the rigors of THE SCHOOL OF DANCE will be held July THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE will be held in their chosen arts fi eld. This summer marks the pro- th 20 – August 15 at Skidmore College and the Nation- July 6-August 2 at SUNY Delhi. The program pro- gram’s 45 Anniversary. al Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs. Under the vides students with intensive instruction in acting, NYSSSA serves an important need to foster and direction of Carolyn Adams, former Paul Taylor Prin- movement, improvisation and voice, working side by enhance the artistic abilities of the state’s most gifted cipal Dancer, students study with a diverse faculty side with a faculty from the nationally known New young artists regardless of race, religion or economic of nationally acclaimed dancers and choreographers. York City-based Circle East Theatre Company. Under status. Follow-up studies on the program have iden- Students take daily classes in Limon, Graham, Hor- the artistic direction of Peg Denithorne, daily class- tifi ed former students who now hold positions within ton, Cunningham and Taylor technique, as well com- es include acting, improvisation, scene study, voice, top professional companies around the world. position work, repertory, and performance. Students and movement, along with guest artist workshops in For more information, please contact The New also work with well-known companies and choreog- stage combat, mask work, Shakespeare, playwriting, York State Summer School of the Arts, State Educa- raphers-in-residence such as Robert Batt le and Danny tango, directing, and acting technique. Please visit tion Department, Offi ce of Cultural Education, Cul- Grossman. Visit www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/SOD to www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/SOT. tural Education Center, Room 10D79, Albany, NY fi nd out more about the School of Dance program. 12230 or call (518) 474-8773 or email nysssa@mail. THE SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS will be held nysed.gov or visit www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa. June 29 – July 27 at SUNY Fredonia. Directed by ac- Hudson Opera House Presents Crossroads Project, an Art Meets Science Experiment on exhibit in the Hudson Op- a new work by a living com- York-based painter whose for more than 25 years, Allan era House’s Center Hall Gal- poser, creating a space for work centers on the landscape has taught painting, drawing, lery from February 15 through focused contemplation. Pro- and themes of music. Rivers, art history and writing at Pur- March 15, 2014. fessor of Music Composition tributaries, and coastal re- chase College (State Univer- At its core, Crossroads is and Symphony Space Artistic gions of the Northeast, Pacifi c sity of New York), New York about global sustainability, Director Laura Kaminsky, the Northwest, and northern En- Botanical Garden, Wave Hill, Rebecca Allan, Bronx River Earth’s changing climate, hu- performance weaves together gland are the artist’s primary Cornish College of the Arts, Reverie, Acrylic on Canvas, manity’s predicament, and a chorus of artistic and sci- sites of investigation and in- Gage Academy of Art, Al- 30 x 30 inches will be one humanity’s opportunity. The entifi c voices responding to spiration. Exhibiting nation- legheny College, Heritage In- of the featured works in information presented in the one of the world’s greatest ally and abroad for more than stitute at Antioch University, the Crossroads Project on performance is not anecdotal challenges. Ms. Kaminsky’s 25 years, Allan’s most recent Seatt le Art Museum, and Frye February 15 and in her solo or speculative, but rigorous new work, Rising Tide, is the solo exhibitions were pre- Art Museum. Allan is current- exhibition through March 15 science, acquired over many centerpiece of the full perfor- sented at Ringling College of ly the Head of Education at at the Hudson Opera. decades by thousands of sin- mance, off ering more direct Art + Design/Longboat Key the Bard Graduate Center for cere and dedicated research- responses to each component. Center for the Arts, Seatt le Studies in the Decorative Arts, “I think what artists and scientists have in common is ers, published in the most Laura Kaminsky crafts Art Museum (SAM) Gallery, Design History, and Material that we share a deep curiosity prestigious journals, accepted formidable body of original and 2/20 Gallery in New York Culture in New York City. about the world around us.” by National Academies and musical compositions that are City. She has been a Fellow at Rebecca Allan’s show —Rebecca Allan scientifi c societies. The Cross- deeply individual responses the Hermitage Artists Retreat, Ground/Water includes four roads performance combines to the world around her. So- Centrum Foundation, Vir- original pieces created spe- compelling climate research cial and political themes are a ginia Center for the Creative cifi cally for The Crossroads On Saturday, February and vivid imagery to exam- common thread in her work, Arts, and Dorland Mountain Project. Meet all the artists at 15th the Hudson Opera House ine humanity’s predicament as has an abiding respect for Art Colony. Allan is also the the opening reception on Sat- presents the Crossroads Proj- and then unleashes powerful and connection to the natural Head of Education at the Bard urday, February 15, from 5 to ect. “Crossroads was con- music in an eff ort to take the world. Kaminsky has received Graduate Center for Studies 7 p.m. The Crossroads Project ceived as a communication audience on a journey from commissions, fellowships, in the Decorative Arts, Design continues with Laura Kamin- project,” says co-founder Dr. intellectual understanding and awards as a composer and History, and Material Culture sky and the Fry Street Quartet Robert Davies, “At the heart to visceral experience and presenter from such places as in New York City. starting at 7 p.m. and runs 80 of Crossroads is live perfor- fi nally to personal resolve. National Endowment for the Allan received her M.F.A. minutes without intermission. mance. It’s performance art, The Crossroads Project ex- Arts, New York State Council from Kent State University Tickets are $25/$20 Members. but also performance science.” plores Earth’s rapidly chang- on the Arts, Aaron Copland and B.A. from Allegheny Col- The Hudson Opera House is Coinciding with the concert ing climate, the impacts of Fund, Chamber Music Ameri- lege. She studied painting in located at 327 Warren Street which features co-founder society’s unsustainable sys- ca, CEC ArtsLink Internation- Le Puy Notre Dame, France, in Hudson, NY. Call 518-822- composer, Laura Kaminsky tems, and humanity’s oppor- al Partnerships, Seatt le Arts with Richard Kleeman, ethno- 1438 for more information or and the Fry Street Quartet, is tunity for a new direction. Commission, North Carolina botany in the San Juan Islands visit www.hudsonoperahouse. an exhibition of artist, Rebecca The music of Crossroads com- Council on the Arts, and Meet with Dr. Ryan Drum, and bo- org. Allan’s paintings which will bines movements from great the Composer, among others. tanical illustration with Louise be featured in the concert and classical works paired with Rebecca Allan is a New Smith. An esteemed educator ALIVE January/February 2014 Page 7 “Heaven Above-Earth Below” Valerie Hoffmann Solo Exhibition Columbia County Coun- an Architectural and Interior worked extensively with art cil on the Arts presents the Design major and a minor in consultants and curators in works of West Taghkanic art- Fine Arts and Illustration. Af- placing art in corporate interi- ist, Valerie Hoff mann, at the ter years of pursuing a career ors. Because of her design sen- Columbia County Chamber in corporate interior design, sibilities, she often tailors her of Commerce, Gallery Space as well as teaching perspec- own work to fi t the demands located at 1 North Front Street tive and architectural render- of contemporary interiors; in Hudson. “Heaven Above- ing she returned to drawing, bringing color and dynamics Earth Below” opens on Satur- painting and mixed media to to complete the space. Ms. day, January 18 with the art- explore the natural world. “I Hoff mann has studied at The ist’s opening reception from prefer to use paint in a man- Art Students League over the 5-7 p.m. The exhibit remains ner which best refl ects the years and most recently with on display through March 14. many textures exhibited in the eminent abstract painter Gallery hours at the Colum- the earth’s landscape. I apply Larry Poons. Indian Summer, by Valerie Hoffmann, will be on display during bia County Chamber of Com- color as a means to unite these Her work has been on her solo exhibition of recent works at the Columbia County merce are Monday through features and to show relation- display at the League’s stu- Chamber of Commerce from January 18 through March 14. Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please ships between the vividness dio shows, the AIR Gallery in call the Chamber at 518-828- and subtleties experienced in Chelsea, as well as other ven- ited during Arts Walk 2005 information on the exhibit 4417 for more information on every part of our environment ues in NYC chosen by the ASL through 2012 and continues to contact the Columbia Coun- accessibility. as a way of expressing visual Outreach program including exhibit at the Columbia Coun- ty Council on the Arts 518- Valerie received her ed- harmony.” corporate offi ces at 30 Rocke- ty Council on the Arts Gal- 671-6872 or visit www.arts ucation at Pratt Institute as Ms. Hoff mann has feller Center. Valerie exhib- lery in Hudson, NY. For more columbia.org. Tales and Recollections of Behind-the-Scenes Theatrical Magic at C-GCC International costume politan Opera planning and Carlisle Hart, Richard Burton, one mile east of the Rip designer Charles Caine will moving to its current Lincoln Elizabeth Taylor and Jackie Van Winkle Bridge. Route provide a glimpse behind the Center home, and about work- Kennedy. 23 can be reached from scenes and footlights of sev- ing with such famous individ- A question and answer Exit 21 of the New York eral theatrical venues in his uals as Leontyne Price, Bever- session will follow the pre- State Thruway or the Hud- Costume designer Charles presentation “Tales and Recol- ly Sills, Franco Zeffi relli and sentation. Admission is free. son exit of the Taconic Caine will share rare stories lections of Behind-the-Scenes Maria Callas. He will also talk In the event of snow, the pre- Parkway. For more informa- of the Metropolitan Opera Theatrical Magic” on Sunday, about and display some of the sentation will be held Sunday, tion call about this talk and move, working with famous February 9, at 2 p.m. in room painted costumes he worked February 16, at 2 p.m. in room other events at C-GCC call individuals and celebrities and 614 at Columbia-Greene Com- on with artist Marc Chagall. 614 at the college. (518) 828-4181 ext. 3342 on offer a view of his paintings of munity College. Additionally, Caine will share Columbia-Greene Com- weekdays. some very famous costumes at Caine will talk about the- stories about celebrities such munity College is located on C-GCC on February 9 at 2pm. atrical venues like the Metro- as Leonard Bernstein, Kitt y State Route 23 in Greenport,

Audrey Wyman Solo Exhibition “Wanderings Near and Far” Plein Air Works Landscapes in oil by Clav- “We live in such a beau- enjoy the results.” erack artist, Audrey Wyman, tiful area and I love to try to As a member of Columbia will be on exhibit in the Co- capture that beauty on canvas. County Council on the Arts, lumbia-Greene Community Sett ing aside time to paint has Greene County Council on the College Blue Hill Gallery from made an impact on my growth Arts and the Athens Cultural January 2 through January29. as an artist. I am a member of Center, Audrey has exhibited An opening reception will be the newly formed Columbia in many member shows over held Monday, January 6 from County Art Club and have the years. This is her fi rst solo 5-7pm. been very actively creating show. Audrey’s artwork show- new work.” She grew up in C-CGC is located at 4400 cases the scenic beauty of our Lakeville, Connecticut and Route 23, Hudson, NY. For local counties as well as plac- has lived in Claverack for more information, visit www. es she has seen in her travels over fi fty years. “I have been sunycgcc.edu. around the country. She has fortunate to live in scenic and painted all her life as a hobby, historic places all my life and so when she retired in 2002 love to paint, so I hope people from the United States Post- Hilltop, by Audrey Wyman reveals her respect for nature al Service she began taking and history found in the hills and valleys of the surrounding non-credit art classes at Co- counties. Wyman’s fi rst solo exhibition at C-GCC lumbia-Greene Community will feature her plein air work. College. Still Life and Living “Nature Morte et Vivant” Columbia County Council on the Arts the artists, fellow members and friends at the is pleased to announce its fi rst show of 2014 opening reception on Saturday, January 18, exhibition season. “Nature Morte et Vivant” from 5-7 p.m. at the CCCA Gallery located at featuring still life, fl oral and botanical works 209 Warren Street, Hudson. of art in all mediums from invited artists. For more info contact CCCA at “Nature Morte et Vivant” will be on display 518-671-6123, [email protected] or January 18 through March 14, 2014. Meet visit www.artscolumbia.org.

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For the last fi fteen years, says of her work: “From my the Catskill Mountain Founda- work with Bill T. Jones/Ar- tion, located in Hunter Village, nie Zane Dance Company, NY, has brought audiences through my partnership with programs of the very best clas- Lawrence Goldhuber (who is sical music, jazz, dance and much heavier than a typical family programming. dancer) and my twenty years The Catskill Mountain coaching actors in movement, Foundation Programming there has always been a com- Director Pam Weisberg an- mon thread of working with nounces an exciting 2014 sea- unexpected bodies and social son that includes top notch justice. My current body of performances in Classical work with disability and my Music, Dance, Family Perfor- mission to redefi ne virtuosity mance, Festivals, Jazz & Blues take this direction to anoth- and the Piano Performance er level. The work also em- Museum. bodies my belief system and Sizzle in the Snow starts has opened up a whole other the Jazz & Blues season and world to me politically and ar- winter chills are guaranteed tistically.” Heidi Latsky Dance to heat up with Chris Wash- Company will be in residence burne and SYOTOS at the at the Catskill Mountain Foun- Orpheum Performing Arts dation in June, 2014 working Center on February 15 at 7:30 with local schools and com- pm! SYOTOS, an acronym Above: ZviDance, a company comprised of athletic and lyrical dancers blending contemporary munity organizations prior to coined by Chris Washburne, aesthetics with lush, full-bodied movement, opens The Catskill Mountain Foundation’s their performance in June. meaning See You On The Oth- Orpheum Dance Festival on Saturday, April 26, 8:00 pm at the Orpheum Performing The remaining season fea- er Side, was founded in 1992 Arts Center in Tannersville, NY. tures the Piano Performance by trombonist Chris and fea- Museum Series of Concerts tures some of the best Latin Below: Chris Washburne and SYOTOS weave Latin jazz with Afro-Cuban, funk, jazz, gospel, and and Conversations featuring jazz players in New York City. contemporary classical music at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center on February 15 at 7:30 pm Kenneth Cooper, “Dissonance SYOTOS pushes the genre of and Stability in Mozart: The Latin Jazz into uncharted wa- ulary of Israeli-born Artistic Spice of Life,” on Saturday, ters with a postmodern mix Director Zvi Gotheiner. Each August 2 at 8:00 pm at the that embraces dissonance, piece defi nes a unique set of Doctorow Center for the Arts weaving contemporary up- relationships and experiences, in Hunter Village; Before tempo beats with a driving boldly addressing the depths the Deluge: Music from Ver- sound. This boundary-break- of the human experience. sailles and Paris by The Four ing band exemplifi es Latin ZviDance has received critical Nations Ensemble. Andrew jazz with a global reach, com- praise and prestigious grants Appel, harpsichord, Artistic bining Afro-Cuban, funk, jazz, for its artistic pursuits. The Director on Saturday, Au- gospel, and contemporary company performs frequently gust 23 at 8:00 pm also at the classical music. at home in New York City at Doctorow Center for the Arts. Starting in April, The venues such as the Joyce The- Award-winning composer Catskill Mountain Founda- ater, Dance Theater Workshop and pianist Daniel Kelly, who tion’s Orpheum Dance Fes- and Lincoln Center Out-of- has been commissioned by tival will feature Zvi Dance Doors. Acting as a cultural am- fi ve communities throughout Company, Saturday, April bassador for the city, ZviDance New York State, including the creating provocative, highly Countersolo” featuring Hei- 26, 8:00 pm at the Orpheum has toured across North Amer- Greene County mountain top technical and physically ad- di Latsky as the counterpoint Performing Arts Center in ica to festivals such as Jacob’s through the Catskill Moun- venturous dance under the ar- to the ensemble weaving Tannersville, NY. ZviDance, a Pillow Dance Festival and The tain Foundation, to create tistic direction of Heidi Latsky, through a landscape of vigor- company comprised of athlet- American Dance Festival, and new concert-length works in a longtime principal member ously moving bodies to Brit- ic and lyrical dancers, blends abroad to Germany, Poland, his Rakonto series for 2013-14 of Bill T Jones/Arnie Zane ish composer Chris Brierley’s contemporary aesthetics with Russia, Colombia, Brazil, Ec- concert season appears on Sat- Dance Company. Hailed by passionate score, commis- lush, full-bodied movement. uador and Japan. urday, May 17 at 8 pm at the Jennifer Dunning of the New sioned for the piece. The sec- A world-class dance company, The Heidi Latsky Dance Doctorow Center for the Arts. York Times as “a choreogra- ond work, “Somewhere” is set ZviDance exists to share with Company will perform at the Call 518-263-2063 for tick- pher and dancer of uncom- to wildly eclectic renditions audiences the choreographic Orpheum Performing Arts et information for both the mon intelligence and fl uidity.” of “Over the Rainbow” and vision and movement vocab- Center on Saturday, May 31, Doctorow Center and the Or- The evening’s perfor- uses this iconic song to frame Heidi Latsky Dance (HLD) pheum Performing Arts Cen- mance of “One Hour: Two a series of intimate movement is a New York-based modern ter. This is just a sampling of Works” includes “Solo portraits that highlight the CATSKILL dance company dedicated to the extraordinary program- z z luminous appeal of a diverse ming CMF has planned. If COUNTRY STORE unconventional cast. you are interested in Catskill Latsky has been a moving Mountain Foundation pro- www.marlenevidibor.com force in the dance world for gramming throughout 2014, over 25 years, creating works just google visit them on-line at for the stage, theater and fi lm. www. “wildbraidart” for the full The company’s encourage- catskillmtn.org 2014 season. You may also ment of community involve- bead art, jewelry, fi nd out more about CMF ment has created a vibrant fi ber art, accessories, programming, including spe- audience of all ages who are Get Ready for watercolor/collage cial excursions and events at discovering the magnetism of handmade poetry www.mainlygreene.org. books modern dance. Heidi Latsky Open Daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Valentine’sFebruary 14Day Milk, Bread, Produce, Maple Art School of Columbia County Syrup, Honey, Coffee, Baked Chocolate covered strawberries Goods, Sandwiches & Salads, Heart shaped ice cream cakes Handmade Soaps, Meats, Fresh Cannolis Ice Cream and much more. And much, much more Gluten free products. Open Monday-Saturday 430 Main St., Catskill, NY 10 AM to 5 PM 518.943.5199 www. www. catskillsweetsensationschocolate catskillcountrystore.com .com Creating Community Through Art • artschoolofcolumbiacounty.org arts ALIVE Janurary/February 2014 Page 9 Agroforestry Resource Center Hosts “Impressions of the Catskills” by Award Winning Photographer Francis X. Driscoll “Impressions of the Catskills” is a collection of special moments in the Catskill Mountains, by award winning photographer Francis X. Driscoll. His solo exhibition comprised of photographs taken while hiking and exploring woodland trails, will be on display from January 6 through February 27 at The Agroforestry Center located in Acra, N.Y. Meet this accomplished photographer at the artist’s reception on January 18th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Francis X. Driscoll is an award winning nature photographer whose work has appeared in many publications, including National Geographic Explorer and Cynthia Dantz ic’s prestigious art book, 100 New York Photographers. He grew up in the Bronx, where he experimented with photography as teenager, and he eventually went on to travel the country, sett ling in California and working in the fi lm industry as a Grip. When he returned to the East Coast, he found his way to the Catskill Mountains, and it was here where he took up photography and began to redis- cover a talent only glimpsed in his youth. Over the years he has captured some of the most iconic images of the Great Northern Catskills, and his work evokes given day. He shares his craft with others by leading Nature Photographer Francis X. Driscoll captured a sense of understanding for what inspired the birth hikes, conducting workshops and giving private in- a very special moment and photographed this of the Hudson River School of Art nearly two centu- struction, and his book Images of the Northern Catskills spectacular view of Black Head Range. An exhibition ries ago. is a celebration of his work. of his images taken in the Northern Catskill Driscoll won a national award from the North When asked about his photography Driscoll re- Mountains will be on display at The Gallery at the American Nature Photographer’s Association for fl ects “Sometimes it’s just the light, the right time of Agroforestry Resource Center through February 27. his piece Apple in Winter, which depicts a lone apple year, the right angle or maybe just the right frame of tree sitt ing amidst a snow-covered landscape and ap- mind, that enables me to capture a special moment but here in the Catskills there’s that something spe- pearing to grip the snow that lays atop its branches in time. If I’ve done my job well it can leave a lasting cial waiting for me around the next bend.” almost as though to avoid the barrenness of the sea- impression on the viewer and thus share with them Driscoll invites you to stop by and see if some son. His piece, Rainbow Over Kaaterskill Clove, a shot some of the feelings that I’ve discovered. This is more of his “new” and “not so new” photographic works taken from the top of a falls with a rainbow arching rewarding than I ever thought possible.” Driscoll leave a lasting “Impression” on you. The Agroforest- over the Clove and the Hudson River Valley in the continues, “I’ve come to believe that to capture a ry Resource Center is open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. distance, is featured on the cover of this year’s I Love good image I need technical ability, good equipment, to 4 p.m. Due to the many education programs tak- New York magazine. being in the right place at the right time, a positive at- ing place, please call ahead for accessibility to The Driscoll, a self-taught photographer, practices titude, and always some luck. When these do not all Gallery. The Agroforestry Resource Center located at total immersion in a sett ing so that he might capture come together, at least I’ve been able to slow down 6055 Route 23 in Acra, N.Y. is an educational facility that rare glimpse and share it with others. His pri- and see the beauty in what’s around me. It’s a release created and run by Cornell Cooperative Extension mary subject is the Catskill Forest Preserve, and his to just be there away from the trials and tribulations of Columbia and Greene Counties. For more infor- best shots are often hard-won through years of re- of the outside world. In those moments photogra- mation contact the Agroforestry Resource Center at turning to the same place with a sense of expectation phy becomes secondary to the feelings I’ve stumbled 518-622-9820. for the beauty that might be revealed to him on any onto. It may be just another day in the outside world,

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Ongoing year, full-season-3 years. Available: composer Visual Arts Director, 398 Main St., Catskill, NY Cummings Foundation, 475 Tenth Ave., 14th 02/14 fees, travel, musician fees, some related 12414. 518-943-3400. Fl., New York, NY 10018, 212-787-7300, 787- activities. $7,000-$28,000, Short Term, $30,000- *International Artists…Trust for Mutual 7377. [email protected] www. $100,000 year. www.meetthecomposer.org/ There’s a need for your special talents and nathancummings.org 02/14 Understanding funds travel & per diem expenses musicalive/ Updated 02/14 skills on the volunteer roster at the Greene of professional exchanges, visual & performing County Council on the Arts galleries and offi ces Grants… Municipalities, non profi ts -$15,000. arts. Collaborations, curatorial research, Music Grant…Global Connections Program with in Catskill. There are immediate openings on Public buildings; historic landscape or municipal performances, lectures. Exchanges relating to Meet the Composer supports living composers in the front desk and exhibit installation staffs, parks, cultural resource of downtowns, Russia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovak sharing their work with a global community. For but many other opportunities exist - gallery residential neighborhoods. Emily Curtis, Program Republic & Ukraine, limited funds for others. US based composers to travel to performance maintenance, information distribution, and Coordinator, Preservation League of New York Funds individuals. www.tmuny.org. Deadlines, venues or to bring international artists to the much, much more. What are you interested State, 44 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206. 518- August 1, Feb 1. Updated 02/14 US. Grants range from $500 - $5,000. www. in? Chances are... we need you! Volunteers 462-5658, 462-5684, [email protected], meetthecomposer.org 02/14 Literary Grants... Contemporary Literature can exchange time and efforts for a GCCA www.preservenys.org 02/14 and Non-Fiction. Black Lawrence Press seeks Performing Arts Production Fund… Program membership, network within the arts Grants... $500 for age under 30 creating new to publish intriguing books of literature and of Creative Capital, for original new work, all community, learn and teach valuable skills... project, continue existing project. Specifi c issue, creative non-fi ction: novels, memoirs, short disciplines, traditions in live performing arts, and volunteering can be a lot of fun! Call GCCA show concrete action plan, budget, adequate story collections, poetry, biographies, cultural to assist artist exploring, challenging dynamics. Catskill Offi ce, 518-943-3400. supervision, accountability. Give weekly grants studies, and translations from the German and Special focus on projects bringing insight, Other Opportunities to young people in US, Canada. Do Something, French. 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Collaborations allowed. & other museum volunteer opportunities. Amy Photography Grant…Alexia Foundation award The primary goal of support is to signifi cantly New books only. Library Fellows Program, Morrison, Development Assistant, (518) 463- for individual professional photographer to advance the work of the artist. The project must Library and Research Center, National Museum 4478, ext. 408 or morrisona@albanyinstitute. produce a substantial picture story that furthers result in the creation of new work. DEADLINE: of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave., N.W., org for more information. Albany Institute of the foundation’s goals of promoting world peace Tuesday, December 24, 2013 by 5:00 P.M. NO Washington, D.C. 20005. www.nmwa.org 202- History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany, NY & cultural understanding. Alexia Foundation, 12210 www.albanyinstitute.org 02/14 LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All 783-7365 Deadline: Annual Recurring January

Free Play Space Design/Build Wo For six consecutive Fridays, beginning May 3, children and fam of local artist/builder Matt Bua and local educator Laura Ande inside the Catskill Community Center . Th e dreams and imaginations of young and old w masterpiece that will ser ve as the raw material for the invent Center’ s array of youth programs and as an inspirational back During the Friday workshops, children ages 6 through es such as Th e City Museum in St. Louis, MO and the aPl others. Th ey will learn basic drawing and modeling skills paper and in 3D . Near the end of the 6 weeks, participants w cardboard, rope and paint, basic hand tools such as hand drills technique while building some elements of the play space. By the end of the project a “zine ” (handmade maga pleted and a set of collaborative designs incorporating all parti “Community Build” weekend. Th e “Community Build,” which will take place on p.m., includes a potluck lunch each day . Families of partici munity members are invited to take part. Y oung and old w Participants are asked to bring tools, materials, a playful spirit Free Play Space Design/Build W orkshops Fridays May 3-June 7, 4-5:30 p.m., Th e Catskill Commun dren under 6 may attend with an adult). Teen and adult c ly, we really need volunteers. If you’re interested please ge 560-0463 [email protected] Community Build W eekend Saturday and Sunday June 15 and 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to a for the whole day , part of the day or just stop by for lunch an For more info, updates and inspiration visit: www Th ese events are made possible with public funds fr the Arts, administered in Greene County by the Greene County Grant Fund 116 Oceanport Ave., Little Silver, NJ 07739. If needed applications must be postmarked by December 31 Updated 02/14 www.alexiafoundation.org Updated 02/14 Grants 24th or hand delivered by that date to: Columbia Music Grants…International Voice Competition Local Grants…Support for family friendly, County Council on the Arts (518-671-6213) 209 Photography Grant... Given annually to a U.S. in Canada, USA. Altamura/Caruso Study soundly managed organizations that enhance Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 02/14 photographer who aspires to perpetuate the Grants Audition. $30,000 cash grant prizes. the communities where the funder has a spirit and dedication that characterized Smith’s Film/Video/Radio Grants…for pre-production Performances with orchestra. Requirements: presence. Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation. work. Grants for specifi c project. Add’l grants & distribution of media focusing on political & 5 (fi ve) arias in the original key and language. PO Box 1074, Schenectady, NY 12301. Does not awarded. W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund, social issues. Paul Robeson Fund for Independent One aria will be chosen by the contestant fund fi lm & video projects or individuals. No International Center of Photography, 1130 5th Media, administered by the Funding Exchange. and a second aria by the jury. Aria with deadline. 02/14 Ave., NY, NY 10028. www.smithfund.org Through our innovative, activist-led grantmaking cabaletta must be presented in its entirety. Updated 02/14 Arts Education Grants…Columbia, Greene, strategies, we support the systemic change work One chamber literature work of contestant’s and Schoharie County visual, performing or of both experienced and developing grassroots choice. Contestant must be ready to sing a full Textile Grants...Awards for research, literary artists or arts nonprofi ts eligible for organizations within the broad movement for recital upon 24-hour notice. Information and education, documentation & experimentation funding support for artist residencies in K-12 social justice. 212-529-5300, [email protected] application www.altocanto.org. Sponsored in the fi eld of quilt making. National Quilting public schools. Projects must be planned in www.fex.org 02/14 by Inter-Cities Performing Arts, Inc. 4000 Association, PO Box 12190, Columbus, OH 43212. collaboration with school partners and consist Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087. Info. Film/Video & Theater Grants… Free updated www.nqaquilts.org [email protected] of a minimum of 3 sessions with core group of (201) 863-8724 Fax (201)866-3566 icpainc@ bimonthly Funding Newsletters distributed via 02/14 students. These funds are made possible by optonline.net Updated 02/14 Decentralization, a local regrant program of New email by The Fund for Women Artists. WomenArts *Youth Grants… Focusing on arts and education. 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Updated www.surdna. at the Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St, videos: current, signifi cant issues in human York, NY 10017. 212-557-0010, 02/14 org [email protected] Application Hudson, NY. Deadline for 2013 - 2014 school rights, expression, liberties, social justice. deadlines vary by program. 02/14 year projects February 8, 2014. Colettegcca@ Diane Weyermann, Dir. of Soros Documentary Music Grant… DeLucia Award for Innovation hotmail.com 02/14 Fund, Open Society Institute, 400 W. 59th St., in Music Education in genres, instruments, *Youth Grants… Creative residencies for teens methods, other aspects of music education that Ceramic Grants…awards from $200 -$5,000 for New York NY, 10019 Info. 212-548-0657, Fax from writers, artist’s colonies, communities can be duplicated. The Mockingbird Foundation, original research in ceramics history, be based 212-548-4679 [email protected] www.soros. working with young people. For developing c/o Lemery Greiser, LLC, Attn: Jack Leibowitz, on primary source materials. Susan Detweiler, org/sdf. Ongoing 02/14 summer retreat teens residing communities, be Esq., 10 Railroad Place, Ste.1502, Saratoga ACC Grants Chairman. Suite 12, 8200 Flourtwon mentored by high standard professionals. Artist Film, Video Grants... Seeking projects on Springs, NY 12866-3033. Ongoing Avenue, Wundmoor, PA 19038 sdetweiler@aol. contemporary issues of human rights, civil colony must be operating 5 years to be eligible. com www.amercercir.org 02/14 liberties, freedom of expression, social justice. Music Grant... Supporting young composers of The Surdna Foundation 330 Madison Ave., 3rd classical or chamber music. The BMI Foundation, fl , New York, NY 10017. (212) 557-0010 www. Dance Grants…Administers a variety of grant Up to $15,000 production funds of up to $50,000. Inc., Carlos Surinach Fund and Boudleaux Bryant surdna.org [email protected] 02/14 making programs. Theodore S. Bartwink, Executive Sundance Documentary Fund, Sundance Fund. 212-830-2520. info@bmifoundation. Dir., Harkness Foundation for Dance, 145 E. 48th Institute, 8857 West Olympic Boulevard, Beverly Visual Artist Grants…Virginia A.Groot org Ongoing. Updated 02/14 St., Ste. 26C , New York, NY 10017 212-263-7300 Hills, CA 90211. www.sundance.org . Ongoing Foundation to ceramic and/or sculpture artists www.med.nyu.edu/hjd/harkness/ 02/14 02/14 Music Grant… Meet the Composer’s to devote a substantial period of time to the Grants… Offering fi nancial, administrative Film, Video and Electronic Grants… provides Commissioning Music/USA Program for not-for- development of their work. Three grants up assistance to individual artists’ special projects, fees for independent media artists (fi lm, profi t performing and presenting organizations to $35,000, $10,000, $5,000. Virginia A. Groot help develop collaborative projects, assist video, new media, sonic arts) to appear in- commissioning new works. Support composer, Foundation, P.O. Box 1050, Evanston, IL 60204- www. locating venues for presentation, sponsor for person to exhibit work. The Experimental librettist fees, copying, range, support services. 1050. Postmarked by March 1 each year. virginiagrootfoundation.org Updated 02/14 public presentations. Carol Parkinson, Dir., Television Center, 109 Lower Fairfi eld Road, Rotating basis. www.randallgiles.org/ Harvestworks, 596 Broadway, Ste 602, New York, Oswego, NY 13811. 607-687-4341. www. commissioning.html Eddie Fiklin, Senior Visual Artist Grants…based on artistic merit, NY 10012 . 212-431-1130 www.harvestworks. experimentaltvcenter.org . Applications program Manager. 212-645-6949 x102. 75 Ninth fi nancial need for painters, sculptors, print- org . Ongoing Updated 02/14 reviewed monthly. 02/14 Ave., 3R Suite C, New York, NY 10011. Updated makers, and artists who work on paper are 02/14 Grant… $1,000 to $2,500 for emerging artists: Film Grants… Eight grants yearly in many eligible. The Pollack-Krasner Foundation 863 art, music, theater, dance, photography, categories except commercial projects. Send a Music Grant…Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021. (212) 517-5400 02/14 literature, works, due to their genre and/ SASE to Bill Creston, with description, inspiration, New York State Music Fund supports exemplary [email protected] www.pkf.org Ongoing. or social philosophy, might be diffi cult being source material, resume, approx. dates of contemporary music, all genres created Relief Funds, Financial aired. 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Love org; www.nyhumanities.org 02/14 or dental costs for artists nationwide. writers in their work; $25 per diem, $500 travel. and affection, friendship, heartache, pressure, Prescriptions, eyeglasses, wheelchairs, surgery, Scholarships & Residencies Gell Writers Center of the Finger Lakes, Writers etc. as themes. SASE: June Cotner, Poems by cancer treatments, etc. Funds paid directly to New! - Residency… Byrdcliffe Art Colony & Books, 740 University Ave., Rochester, NY Teens, Box 2765, Poulsbo, WA 98370. june@ www.wab.org. Gell your medical providers. The Artists Charitable Artist in Residence Program (AiR). Application 14607. 585-473-2590 junecotner.com, www.junecotner.com 02/14 Center Director of Operations kathyp@wab. Fund. 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orkshops milies are invited to work together with the help erson to design and build a sculptural Play Space apply@ will become intertwined in a collaborative sculptural 3, Austerlitz, NY 12017 518-392-3103. ve play of the youngsters in the Catskill Community kdrop to Community events. h 12 will take inspiration from artist-built Play Spac- ayground at the Queens Hall of Science in NYC among as they begin to map out their dream play space on will get a chance to work with materials such as wood, s and screwdrivers and will learn basic sculpture azine) of participants designs and drawings will be com- icipants ideas will be drawn up for use during the

Saturday and Sunday June 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 ipants in the workshops as well as any interested com- will work side by side to bring the Play Space to life. and, if they can, something tasty to share for lunch. nity Center, 344 Main St. For children ages 6-12 (Chil- collaborators are also encouraged to participate. (Actual- et in touch.) To sign up, contact Laura Anderson 570- all, young and old. Potluck lunch at noon. Join us nd see what we ’re up to. w.designbuildplay.blogspot.com from the decentralization program of the NYS Council on y Council on the Arts through the Community Arts new program is dedicated to professional Farm National Historic Site. www.nps.gov/ Relief Fund... Funding artists experiencing millaycolony.org., www.milllaycolony.org. development of writers at all stages of their archive/volunteer/air.htm Updated 02/14 serious illness, crisis, or bereavement. SASE: Deadline, October 1 each year for following careers. Poets & Writers, 72 Spring St., New Artists Fellowship Inc., Emergency Aid, c/o year. 02/14 York, NY 10012. 212-226-3586, fax 212-226- Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Ave., NY, NY 10003. Workshops, Seminars Jurying for all media... For new members. 3963, www.pw.org. Updated 02/14 212-255-7740 [email protected] www. Residencies…. No application needed. Application, guidelines. SASE: The National salmagundi.org 02/14 Organization to preserve land, create space Music Association of Women Artists, 80 Fifth Avenue, to recognized, emerging artists. 104 acres Music… International Voice Competition Financial and Management Services... NYFA’s Ste. 14045, New York, NY 10011. 212-675-1616 in Cazenovia. Sculpture strives to show in Canada, USA. Altamura/Caruso Study new Works and Management Services offer www.nawanet.org . Deadlines, Sept. 15, relationship between humans and nature. Grants Audition. $30,000 cash grant prizes. assistance to individual artists and small arts March 15 yearly. Updated 02/14 Workspace, stipend, housing for professional Performances with orchestra. Requirements: groups. New York Foundation for the Arts, 20 sculptors. Artistic resume, 20 slides, proposal 5 (fi ve) arias in the original key and language. Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. (212) 366-6900 of intent. SASE to return slides. Stone Quarry One aria will be chosen by the contestant and x 225 or 230.FAX (212) 366-1778 www.nyfa. CALL FOR ENTRIES, ETC. Hill Art Park, 3883 Stone Quarry Road, Box 251, a second aria by the jury. Aria with cabaletta org Updated 02/14 Cazenovia, NY 13035. [email protected]. 315- Arts & Crafts/Folk Arts must be presented in its entirety. One Financial Assistance... For artists in need of 655-5742. Ongoing. Updated 02/14 Arts & Crafts…The Lake George Arts Project chamber literature work of contestant’s choice. emergency aid to avoid eviction, cover medical invites emerging and established artists to Contestant must be ready to sing a full recital Residencies... For photographers or related send exhibition proposals to the Courthouse expenses, unpaid utility bills, other. Submit media. One month, $2,000 stipend, apartment, upon 24-hour notice. Information & application: Gallery. Preference is given to experimental www.altocanto.org. Sponsored by Inter- description, copies of bills or eviction notice, private darkroom, 24-hour facility access. Send or non-traditional work created in the last Cities Performing Arts, Inc. 4000 Bergenline resume, two letters of recommendation: Change resume, artist statement, letter of intent, two years. All proposals must include 10 to 12 Ave, Union City, NJ 07087. Info. (201) 863-8724 Inc., PO Box 705, Cooper Station, NY 10276. slides, proofs or prints of recent work. Light images of recent work (jpegs on CD), a hardcopy Fax (201)866-3566 [email protected] 212-473-3742. innercity.org/columbiaheights/ Work Artist-in-Residence Program, 316 Waverly agencys/change.html Ongoing. Updated 02/14 of resume, statement, image list, and a SASE Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244. info@lightwork. for notifi cation letter. For complete guidelines Music…Capital Area Flute Club for fl utists of all Photography... Critical Needs Fund for org, www.lightwork.org Ongoing. 02/14 visit: www.lakegeorgearts.org/annual- abilities, wide variety of music played to expand Photographers with AIDS. Initial requests by Residencies... Self-directed for research, call.htm Postmark deadline is January opportunities for ensemble playing. Monthly phone: 212-929-7190. Ongoing. experimentation and production of visual, 31, 2014. Send proposals to LGAP Gallery meetings, Delmar NY. 518-383-6480, 518-580- television, new media arts. Banff Centre for Committee, 1 Amherst Street, Lake George, NY 1206. www.facebook.com/pages/Capital-Area- Internships 12845. (518) 668-2616. Updated 02/14 Flute-Club Updated 02/14 Internships... Women’s Studio Workshop, a the Arts, Offi ce of Registrar, Box 1020, Stn. 28, visual arts organization with specialized studios 107 Tunnel Mtn. Dr., Banff, Alberta, Canada Arts & Crafts… Columbia County Chamber of Music... Programming sought by Society in printmaking, hand papermaking, ceramics, TOL OCO. 403-762-6114/6302. jon_tupper@ Commerce is establishing a rack of post cards for New Music, professional organization in letterpress printing , photography and book banffcentre.ab.ca, jennifer_woodbury@ and/or note cards by artists and photographers Upstate New York dedicated to performing and arts. PO Box 489, Rosendale, NY 12472. 845- banffcenter.ab.ca www.banffcentre.ca of images of Columbia County points of commissioning the music of today’s composers. Ongoing. Updated 02/14 658-9133. wsworkshop.org Updated 02/14 interest and historic sites. Artist is responsible Fees range from $1000 to $4000 depending on for production of cards. Pricing between $2 the concert and number of performers. Society Internships… Arts Administration in exchange Residencies... Ranging from 2 weeks to 2 months for screenwriters and fi lm/video makers and $5 each with artist receiving 70% of the for New Music, 438 Brookford Rd., Syracuse, for housing on the studio complex four miles [email protected] October to May. Yaddo, Box 395, Saratoga proceeds. Put contact information (i.e. web NY 13224. 315-446-5733, from beaches of central Florida. Award-winning www.societyfornewmusic.org Ongoing. Springs, NY 12866-0395. www.yaddo.org 518- address) on back of card for purchaser to access studios: resource library, painting, sculpture, and view more work for possible sale directly Updated 02/14 music, dance, writer’s studios, black box 584-0746. Deadlines, August 1 and January 15 each year. 02/14 from the artist. Call (518) 828-4417 or visit Music... Information Hotline for grants, theater, digital computer lab. Atlantic Center www.columbiachamber-ny.com Updated 02/14 for the Arts or Harris House of Atlantic Center Residencies... Year-round, in photography, auditions, competitions, seminars, health, tax for the Arts, Internship Form: Program Dept., painting, ceramics, textiles, etc. Contact: Arts & Crafts... Greene County, NY craftspeople: info and more. Contact: The American Guild th Fl., Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Nantucket Island School of Design and Arts. Marketing Crafts and Other Products to Tourists, of Musical Artists, 1430 Broadway, 14 New York, NY 10018, 212-247-0247 agma@ Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168. (386) 508-228-9248. [email protected], www. North Central Regional Extension Publications , www.musicalartists. 423-1753 www.atlanticcenterforthearts. nisda.org 02/14 brochure #445, $1.50. Cornell Cooperative musicalartists.org org. Ongoing 02/14 Extension of Greene Co., Greene County offi ce org Updated 02/14 Residencies... Two-month residencies year building, Mountain Ave., Cairo, NY 12413. 518- Performing Arts Internships... High school seniors, college round for professional sculpture artists. Stipends 622-9820. [email protected], http://arc. Performing Arts…Call for dancers to perform in students; Flex-time. Programs in publishing available. SASE: Gina Murtagh, Sculpture Space, cce.cornell.edu/ Query sent 02/14 and literary presenting business. Marketing, 12 Gates St., Utica, NY 13502. 315-724-8381. “La Fille Mal Gardee.” Ajkun Ballet Theatre is database maintenance, Literary Curators [email protected]. www.sculpturespace. Arts & Crafts... Seeking glass objects for resale looking for enthusiastic young dancers, (pre-K website, writing, sending press releases, org Ongoing. Updated 02/14 in store. Wholesale price list, resume, photos. to young teens) for its summer production of La Workshops for Kids program, poetry for radio The Bookstore, National Gallery of Canada, Fille Mal Gardée, staged and performed in the shorts, video production. Bertha Rogers, Ex. Dir., Residencies... Offering 3-6 month residencies 380 Sussex Drive, Station A., Ottawa, ON K1N month of August 2014 at The Egg (Albany, NY). in Taos, NM to writers, painters, sculptors, Rehearsals will commence on August 4th and Page 12 2014 January/February ALIVE conclude with performances in Albany on August commission. Contact Al or Kathy at 518-678-3110 traditional work created in the last two years. Woodstock, NY 12498. 845-679-9957. [email protected] 12th & 16th. Dance Students, aged 14 and above, or www.catskillmtlodge.com 02/14 All proposals must include 10 to 12 images www.cpw.org Updated 02/14 of Intermediate-Advanced thru Professional of recent work (jpegs on CD), a hardcopy of VA… Indoor and Outdoor Art… Unison Arts Photography…Seeking contemporary and trad- level may audition by DVD or in person to join the resume, statement, image list, and a SASE for Center in New Paltz seeks proposals from artists itional work by Native artists. American Indian Company’s New York State summer performance notifi cation letter. For complete guidelines visit: to exhibit their wall-hung artwork in our gallery Community House Gallery, 708 Broadway, New York, tour. Information about the Company may be www.lakegeorgearts.org/annual-call. at Unison and also from artists to exhibit their NY 10003. 212-598-0100. www.aich.org. 02/14 found at www.ajkunbt.org, www.facebook. htm Postmark deadline is January 31, 2014. com/AjkunBT or by emailing ajkun@aol. sculpture in our outdoor sculpture garden. Call Send proposals to LGAP Gallery Committee, 1 www.unisonarts.org Photography…Seeking curators to present com. Performance Excerpts are available on Unison at 845-255-1559. Amherst Street, Lake George, NY 12845. (518) or the Exec. Dir. Christine Crawfi s at christine@ exhibition/publication programs focusing on www.YouTube.com/AjkunBT Updated 02/14 668-2616. Updated 02/14 unisonarts.org. Updated 02/14 aesthetic issues. Proposals should include Performing Arts… Dance classes for children, All Media... Seeking admissions to slide viewing names of possible artists, program summary, VA… Columbia County Chamber of Commerce teens, adults. The Hudson Valley Academy of program. Possible inclusion in group exhibitions. curator’s resume. Kathleen Kenyon, 59 Tinker is establishing a rack of post cards and/or note Performing Arts features a distinguished faculty Applications for membership and curated shows St., Woodstock, NY 12498. 914-679-9957. cards by artists and photographers of images of [email protected]. of professionally and academically accomplished also considered. Slides, CV cover letter. The Columbia County points of interest and historic instructors. 957 Route 82, West Taghkanic, NY Painting Center, 51 Greene St., New York, NY Photography… The Greene County Camera sites. Artist is responsible for production of 12502. Call 518-851-5501. www.HVAPA.com. 10013. 212-343-1060. Ongoing. Club offers three opportunities each month cards. Pricing between $2 and $5 each with Updated 02/14 for intermediate and advanced photographers: artist receiving 70% of the proceeds. Put contact All Media… The Sugar Maples Center for Arts member competition, 6:30PM second Thursday Performing Arts... Always seeking new actors information (i.e. web address) on back of card and Education. Historic church for gatherings, of the month at Greenville Public Library Art for future performances and volunteers to help for purchaser to access and view more work for readings, small musical performances, art Gallery; “Show and Tell” session, fourth Thursday each production, throughout year in Columbia possible sale directly from the artist. Call (518) studio. Art study vacation, stay in hotel room, in Greenville at 7PM; speakers, presentations County. Watch for audition notices: Ghent 828-4417 or visit www.columbiachamber-ny.com dorms on property. Two to four week residencies and fi lms, third Wednesday at 7PM, Athens Playhouse, Town Hall Rd, POB 64, Ghent, NY Updated 02/14 include retreat for performing arts groups. Ellie Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens. 12075. 518-392-6264, ghentplayhouse@aol. Cashman, Dir., Catskill Mountain Foundation, VA… Sunday Salons, Learn something new about More info, Eileen Camuto at (518) 678-9044 or com, www.ghentplayhouse.org . Ongoing. 7967 Main St., Rte. 23A, POB 924, Hunter, NY, Thomas Cole and the Hudson River School of [email protected]; Nora Adelman 02/14 12442. 518-263-4908. www.catskillmtn.org. art. Informal discussions once a month, $8. 2PM [email protected]. 02/14 (518) 945-2866 or [email protected] or Performing Arts... Private classes available in at Cedar Grove, Thomas Cole National Historic www.gccameraclub.com. Updated 02/14 Dance and Music. Dance studio available for Site, 218 Spring Street, POB 426, Catskill, NY All Media... Art Licensing 101: Selling Photography… Offer of workshops with rent, 518-851-5150, [email protected], 12414. 518-943-7465. [email protected], Reproduction Rights for Profi t. 224-page book speakers, competitions, discounts on supplies www.abblappen.com. Updated 02/14 www.thomascole.org. 02/14 de-mystifi es industry. Action plan in easy to read and processing, newsletter. Greene County form. Author Michael Woodward has worked in Performing and Visual Arts… Deep listening Camera Club, POB 711, Greenville, NY 12083. VA… On-line art gallery NARtisticCreations. industry for 25 years. Art Network, POB 1360, programs, and in the gallery, painting, sculpture 518-797-3466, 518-966-4411. com. Funded by NAR Productions. Showcases Nevada City, CA 95959. 800-383-0677. info@ and workshops. For schedule: The Pauline work of Nick Roes and local artists. Will feature artmarketing.com, www.artmarketing. Sculpture Oliveros Foundation, POB 1958, Kingston, NY a Visiting Artist each quarter in separate com. Updated 02/14 12402, 845-338-5984. Fax: 845-338-5958. www. room at no charge. Contact NancyBenett@ Sculpture… The Lake George Arts Project artwire.org/pof, [email protected]. NARtisicCreations.com. All Media... Info hotline sponsored by American invites emerging and established artists to send Updated 02/14 Council for the Arts has referral service, provides exhibition proposals to the Courthouse Gallery. VA… Seeking member artists, a few openings information on a wide variety of programs and Preference is given to experimental or non- available for visual artists. Members staff the Visual Arts services. Call Mon.-Fri, 2-5PM EST: 1-800-232-2789. traditional work created in the last two years. Visual Arts… The Lake George Arts Project gallery, perform administrative duties. Art in all All proposals must include 10 to 12 images invites emerging and established artists to send media welcome. Established mailing list of 1,300 All Media... Schoharie Arts Council seeks quality of recent work (jpegs on CD), a hardcopy of exhibition proposals to the Courthouse Gallery. asking to receive show notices. Interested? Susan arts and crafts to sell at gallery shop. Stop in resume, statement, image list, and a SASE for Preference is given to experimental or non- Kotulak, New Member Coordinator, Tivoli Artists’ with samples. SCAC, 54 Main Street, Cobleskill, notifi cation letter. For complete guidelines visit: traditional work created in the last two years. Co-op Gallery, 518-537-5888. [email protected]. NY 12043, 518-234-7380. www.lakegeorgearts.org/annual-call. All proposals must include 10 to 12 images htm Postmark deadline is January 31, 2014. VA… Publications: The Artist Workspace: A of recent work (jpegs on CD), a hardcopy of Photography Send proposals to LGAP Gallery Committee, 1 Guide for Artists; and The Artist Workspace Photography…The Lake George Arts Project invites resume, statement, image list, and a SASE for Amherst Street, Lake George, NY 12845. (518) Residency: A Guide for Organizations. (845) 658- emerging and established artists to send exhibition notifi cation letter. For complete guidelines visit: 668-2616. Updated 02/14 9133, [email protected], www.nysawc.org. www.lakegeorgearts.org/annual-call. proposals to the Courthouse Gallery. Preference Updated 02/14 Sculpture… Call for sculptors living within 150- htm Postmark deadline is January 31, 2014. is given to experimental or non-traditional work created in the last two years. All proposals must mile radius of Albany for large-scale works Send proposals to LGAP Gallery Committee, 1 VA... Seeking proposals for exhibitions at include 10 to 12 images of recent work (jpegs on appropriate for high traffi c terminal. Prospectus, Amherst Street, Lake George, NY 12845. (518) Greenville Branch, The Bank of Greene County. CD), a hardcopy of resume, statement, image list, info: Sharon Bates, Director, Art& Culture 668-2616. Updated 02/14 All Arts Matter, POB 513, Greenville NY 12083. and a SASE for notifi cation letter. For complete Program, Administration Building Ste. 200, Albany 518-966-4038. Visual Arts…Call for Entries Token cards for guidelines visit: www.lakegeorgearts.org/annual- International Airport, Albany, NY 12211-1057. Kirwans Game Store in Catskill. Original artwork VA… Seeking art work for exhibitions at the call.htm Postmark deadline is January 31, 518-242-2241 [email protected] 02/14 wanted for token game card collection. Beasts, Agroforestry Resource Center (ARC) in Acra, 2014. Send proposals to LGAP Gallery Committee, dragons, warlords. Steve Kirwan, admin@ NY. Original art work only. This will be a 1 Amherst Street, Lake George, NY 12845. (518) Miscellaneous kirwansgamestore.org or stop by the store juried process. For more information, please 668-2616. Updated 02/14 New Website... The Whitney Museum of for instructions and questions. 369 Main Street, contact Marilyn Wyman at the ARC and Cornell Photography…Nueva Luz, photographic journal American Art has portal to Internet art and Catskill, NY 719-0091 Updated 02/14 Cooperative Extension of Greene County at 518- of En Foco, Inc. ($45 membership) produces digital arts worldwide as an online gallery space. 622-9820 ext/36. www.agroforestrycenter.org exhibitions, publications and events which Details, scope: www.artport.whitney.org VA… Life Drawing... weekly sessions of life Updated 02/14 support photographers of Latin/Am, African/ Updated 02/14 drawing with model at the Hudson Opera House. Am, Asian, Pacifi c Islander and Native American Artists work independently in a disciplined Weekly Electronic Digest... New York VA... Paint outdoors in nature with state heritage. View current issue before submitting environment; No instructor or specifi c method is Foundation for the Arts features news updates organization, New York Plein Air Painters Society. portfolios of 20 unmounted prints or slides for followed. $15 per session. Offered throughout on social, economic, philosophical, political Will sponsor paint-outs, exhibitions around NYS. consideration in future Nueva Luz. Subscription the year on Sundays from 10am to 1pm, check issues affecting arts and culture, job listings NYPAP, J.Baldini, P.O. Box 2332, Niagara Falls, NY $30 USA. Membership, subscriptions, donations, hudsonoperahouse.org for current session dates. and opportunities for artists and organizations. 14302-2332. [email protected], http:// all tax deductible. En Foco, Inc., 1738 Hone Ave, Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, Free on-line subscription: www.artswire.org ipap.homestead.com/ Updated 02/14 Bronx, NY 10461. 718-931-9311 FAX 718-409- NY 12534. 518-822-1438. hudsonoperahouse.org, Updated 02/14 All Media 6445 www.enfoco.org Updated 02/14 [email protected] . Updated 02/14 Rentals... Lighting and audio system packages. All Media...The Lake George Arts Project Photography… Salons monthly, preceded by a potluck LSL Productions, Box 63 Windham, NY 12496- VA… Looking for sculptors, painters ad invites emerging and established artists to send meal, bring something to share. Conversations, 0063. 518-734-5117. photographers who would like to exhibit their exhibition proposals to the Courthouse Gallery. sharing, seeing, discussions on photography. The work year round in Palenville, NY. Very reasonable Preference is given to experimental or non- Center for Photography at Woodstock, 59 Tinker St.,

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Help GCCA Visual Arts Programming fundraiser by pur- chasing a Playing With a Full Deck t-shirt with Joe Stefk o’s Ace of Diamonds design for $35. GCCA at 518-943-3400 or online orders at www.greenearts.org. Playing With a Full Deck will benefi t the GCCA’s Visual Arts Program, its exhibitions and services for artists including professional development seminars for art- ists at all levels. Playing With a Full Deck - January 18 through March 1, 2014. ALIVE January/February 2014 Page 13 Mondays Free. 6-7:30 PM. Hudson Opera House 327 info: vdombrowski@catskillpubliclibrary. Yoga. Conducted by Roberta Roll. Weekly yoga Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 518-822-1438 org http://catskillpubliclibrary.org/ (518) classes are suitable for beginners and more 678-3357. Calendar Thursdays advanced students. $20 per class or $95 for a Class: QI GONG FOR ADULTS. 11:30 AM. Free Second and Fourth Tuesdays series of eight classes. 8 – 9:30AM. A portion and open to the public. Palenville Branch Writing: POETRY GROUP with Francesca Joyce. of Events of the proceeds helps support Library programs. Library, 3335 Route 23A, Palenville, NY. For Beginning on Tuesday and continuing on every Roeliff Jansen Community Library, 9091 Route GCCA Gallery Boutique - The Greene County more info: www.catskillpubliclibrary.org other Tuesday. Poetry writing and reading group 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Contact, Howard Van Council on the Arts invites you to visit our gallery (518) 678-3357. in the Roe Jan Library Conference Room, 1:30- Lenten, 518-325-5260. boutique, The Artful Hand, in Catskill. Open 3:30PM. Roeliff Jansen Community Library, 9091 Thursdays year-round, we offer fi ne arts and high quality Mondays & Tuesdays Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Contact, Howard Toddlers: WIGGLE TIME. Beth Adams leads kids crafts by local and regional artists, and books Event: THE ROAD SHOW. http, Hudson Teen Van Lenten, 518-325-5260. by area authors. Send boutique inquiries to: Theatre Project Open Rehearsals. Announcing ages 2-5 years with stories, movement and Third Tuesday [email protected]. The GCCA http’s 11th Fall Season of Free Afterschool music. 10:30 – 11AM. Roeliff Jansen Community Reading: READ WITH THABISO, THERAPY DOG Catskill Gallery, located at 398 Main Street, Theatre - The Road Show. Performances will Library, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Free and open to children of all ages. 5 PM on the Catskill, NY. , is open Monday through Saturday, occur in January 2014. Join us - no previous Contact, Howard Van Lenten, 518-325-5260. third Tuesday of each month, you can come and 10AM-5PM. For more information, contact 518- experience required - just show up with Fridays read to Thabiso, a large, loveable yellow Lab. 943-3400 or [email protected]. curiosity, courage & comfortable clothes! Taught Classes Adults: RIVERTIDE AIKIDO a martial art Catskill Public Library, 1 Franklin St. Catskill, by http director Carol Rusoff. 4 – 6 PM. Hudson to unify body and mind. 7:30-8:30 pm. Rivertide Museum: CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION NY. For more info: www.catskillpubliclibrary. Opera House 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY Aikido, 8 West Bridge St., Catskill. Rivertide PIANO MUSEUM. 18 beautiful examples of org OR call (518) 943-4230. piano making from 1783 to the present, plus 12534 518-822-1438 Aikido welcomes all visitors to the dojo to watch fascinating related ephemera, includes pianos Mondays & Wednesday a class and ask questions. For membership info Third Wednesday from Liberace, Sir Roland Hanna’s and a rare Classes Adults and Youth 12 and up: RIVERTIDE call 845-417-3601, info@rivertideaikido. Activity: GREENE COUNTY CAMERA CLUB. Meets or visit www.rivertideaikido.com. Clementi that was played by the Maestro himself. AIKIDO a martial art to unify body and mind. com at the ACC the third Wednesday of every month for speakers, presentations and fi lms. Free and Besides the Museum, the Doctorow Center 4:30-5:30 pm: Rivertide Aikido, 8 West Bridge Saturdays open to the general public. Call Nora Adelman includes 3 movie theaters and a performance St., Catskill. Rivertide Aikido welcomes all Art: ART CLUB FOR KIDS. Free and open to at (518) 945-2866 or [email protected]. space. Across the street is a newly revised visitors to the dojo to watch a class and ask children of all ages. Every Saturday, 11:30AM- Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, restaurant, a fi ne Art and Craft gift gallery and questions. For membership info call 845- 12:30PM. Come, have fun, and be creative! Athens, New York, 12015 or visit www. an excellent Bookstore. Doctorow Center, Main 417-3601, [email protected] or Palenville Branch Library, 3335 Route 23A, athensculturalcenter.org Street, Hunter, NY. 518-263-2036. Hours: 12-4, visit www.rivertideaikido.com. Palenville, NY. For more info: vdombrowski@ Friday and Saturday, or by appointment. Groups catskillpubliclibrary.org http:// Class: FOLLIES WITH BOBBY: Ballet and welcome. 518-263-4908. www.catskillmtn.org Mondays & Wednesday Classes Adults: RIVERTIDE AIKIDO a martial catskillpubliclibrary.org/ (518) 678-3357. other smooth moves for women of a certain age and confi dent men. Wednesday, Workshops: CERAMIC CLASSES. Hand building art to unify body and mind Adults 6:00-7:15 Saturdays Friday and Sunday: 5:30 - 6:30PM. Improve techniques at the Open Studio, 402 Main St., pm, Rivertide Aikido, 8 West Bridge St., Teenagers: TEEN READERS GROUP. A book club balance and fl exibility and transform your Catskill. All levels welcome. Instructor: Dina Catskill. Rivertide Aikido welcomes all visitors for teenagers led by Beth Adams, Children’s library body awareness using techniques from ballet, Bursztyn, ceramic artist and arts educator. For to the dojo to watch a class and ask questions. coordinator, 3-4 PM. Roeliff Jansen Community modern dance, jazz, soft shoe, and 4th grade schedule information and fees, call 518-943- For membership info call 845-417-3601, info@ Library, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Contact Physical Education class. Taught by Bobby 9531 or e-mail: [email protected]. rivertideaikido.com or visit www. Howard Van Lenten at 518-325-5260. rivertideaikido.com. Lupone. Drop-ins welcome. Athens Cultural Ongoing Saturdays Center, 24 2nd Street, Athens, NY. info@ Reading: TINY TOTS PROGRAM. Free and open Tuesdays Teens & Adults: KUUMBA AFRICAN DANCE & DRUM. athensculturalcenter.org to children ages birth to pre-K, along with their Workshop: KUUMBA LATIN FEVER FOR 10:30 am adult & teen drum, 11:30 am dance Movies: SUBJECTS VARY. $8/6/4. Spencertown caregivers, Tuesdays, 1030-1130AM. Songs, WOMEN: 6 to 7:45PM. A Latin dance fi tness A community workshop with Kuumba Dance Academy, Rt. 203, POB 80, Spencertown, NY fi ngerplays and rhymes, books, a simple craft, class for women with Elena Mosely of & Drum and Operation Unite. Bring a drum or 12165. 518-392-3693. and free-play time. Come, have fun, and meet Kuumba Dance & Drum. Adults: $2. Hudson share one of ours. Adults, $5; youth are free. For neighbors and friends, old and new! Palenville Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, more information call 518-828-3612. Hudson Exhibits, cinema: TIME AND SPACE. Exhibits, Branch Library, 3335 Route 23A, Palenville, NY. For NY. Call 828-3612 for more info. Opera House, 327 Warren Street in Hudson, NY. classical movies on weekends. Time and Space more info: [email protected] http:// Call 518-822-1438 for more information or visit Warehouse Cultural Center. 434 Columbia St., catskillpubliclibrary.org/ (518) 678-3357. Tuesdays Reading: TINY TOTS PROGRAM. Free and open www.hudsonoperahouse.org. Hudson, NY. 518-822-8448. www.timeandspace.org Classes: BANNER HILL SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS to children ages birth to pre-K, along with their Saturdays EVENTS 2014 AND WOODWORKING classes in woodworking, siblings, friends, and caregivers. Every Tuesday, Yoga: SLOW FLOW YOGA with Ann Marie Engasser, ceramics (wheel throwing, hand building), 10:30-11:30AM. Sing songs, read stories, make an 9 to 10:15 AM. A basic knowledge of yoga practice Events noted (DEC) have been supported painting and more. For info, visit our website: art project, and enjoy some play time. Palenville is recommended. Please bring your own mat. A through a Decentralization grant from the NYS BannerHillLLC.com; email: BannerHillWindham@ Branch Library, 3335 Route 23A, Palenville, NY. few mats will be available for general use. $5 Council on the Arts through the Community Arts mac.com, or call (518) 929-7821. For more info: lfi [email protected] suggested donation. Drop-ins welcome. Athens Program in Greene County or Columbia County. Classes: ART SCHOOL OF COLUMBIA COUNTY. http://catskillpubliclibrary.org/ (518) 678-3357. Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens, NY. Events noted (CIP) have been supported through Arts program for adults and children. Classes Contact info@athensculturalcenter to confi rm a grant from the County Initiative Program of the are held at the Old Schoolhouse, 1198 Route 21c Second and Fourth Tuesdays the class schedule. Greene County Council on the Arts with public in Harlemville, at Harlemville Road & County Workshop: SIT’N’KNIT. This group will meet funding from the Greene County Legislature. every other Tuesday at the library for help with Saturdays Route 21, next to the Hawthorne Valley Farm Adult Ballet: ATHENS PREQUE BALLET:Ballet and Thru January 3, 2014 Store, one mile from the Taconic Parkway, at knitting projects and conversation. 3 – 5 PM. All welcome. Roeliff Jansen Community Library, other smooth moves for women of a certain age Exhibit: ROBERT CEPALE SOLO EXHIBIT. the Harlemville/Philmont/217/21c Exit. Call and confi dent men. 10:45-11:45 AM. Improve Americana Artist. Opening Reception December 518-672-7140 or [email protected] or visit 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529 Contact, Howard Van Lenten, 518-325-5260. balance and fl exibility and transform your body 28 from 1 to 4 PM. TWIGZ N’ THINGZ located www.artschoolofcolumbiacounty.org. awareness using techniques from ballet, modern at 5449 Main Street Rt.23 Windham NY. Call 518 th Ongoing Wednesdays dance, jazz, soft shoe, and 4 grade Physical 734 5877 or visit www.robertcepaleart.com. Classes: SKETCH. Drop in Figure Drawing. Education class. Taught by Bobby Lupone. FREE Exhibition: FUNCTIONAL ART FOR THE HOME By Thru January 4, 2014 local and regional Fine Crafts Artists. Custom SKETCH is hosting fi gure drawing sessions with Drop-ins welcome. Athens Cultural Center, 24 instructor Amy Lavine. $15 per session. 7:30 Second Street, Athens, NY. Email to be notifi ed Exhibit: SALON 2013- HANDMADE HOLIDAY. orders, shopping services, gift-wrapping. Mon/ GCCA’s affordable art sale featuring fi ne art Thurs/Fri 10-5, Sat 10-7, Sun 11-5, Closed Tues/ – 9:30 PM. Hudson Opera House 327 Warren of class cancellations or changes. Street, Hudson, NY 12534 518-822-1438 and crafts under $300. Opening reception on Wed. Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery at Hunter Sundays Saturday, November 9 from 4 to 8 PM at Village Square, 7950 Main St., Hunter, NY. 518- Wednesdays Classes Adults. RIVERTIDE AIKIDO a martial art the GCCA Catskill Gallery, 398 Main Street, 263-2060, www.catskillmtn.org. Workshop: WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS for adults to unify body and mind. 5:00-6:15 pm. Rivertide Catskill, NY. Hours are Monday through Friday Ongoing with painter William A. Carbone, Washington Aikido, 8 West Bridge St., Catskill. Rivertide 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday noon to 5 PM with late Exhibit: SCULPTURE. More than 40 contemporary Irving Senior Center, Catskill, NY, 10AM to Noon. Aikido welcomes all visitors to the dojo to watch hours on second Saturdays until 8 PM. Closed sculptures in landscape. Daylight hours all year, Free. Bring own supplies or purchase through a class and ask questions. For membership info on Sunday. More information is available by guided tours, children’s workshops. The Fields, instructor. call 845-417-3601, [email protected] or contacting 518-943-3400, www.greenearts.org Sculpture Park Art Omi International Arts Center, Wednesdays visit www.rivertideaikido.com. or [email protected]. 59 Letter S Road, Ghent, NY 12075. 518-392- Event: CREATIVE MUSIC & MOVEMENT FOR Fourth Sunday Thru January 10 7656/392-2848. TODDLERS. Join local artist Abby Lappen for Chorus: ATHENS COMMUNITY CHORUS. Anyone Exhibit: FALL STUDENT ART SHOW AT C-GCC. Ongoing weekly fun for toddlers to explore creative who loves to sing is welcome to join the Athens Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to Film Program: SELECTED FILMS. Popular arts including music and movement! Parent Community Chorus. There are no auditions or 5 p.m., and Friday to Sunday by appointment. Hollywood, independent; foreign screenings. participation is encouraged. Ages 18 months membership dues. All that we require is a little For more information, call (518) 828-4181. Lobby café: espresso, cappuccino, tea, and up. 10 AM. Free. Hudson Opera House 327 bit of talent and a big appreciation for good Columbia-Greene Community College is located desserts; light suppers Saturday, open 1/2 hour Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 518-822-1438 music. We will get together once a month to at 4400 Route 23 in Hudson, NY. before show. Catskill Mountain Foundation Film Wednesdays share our talents and to sing a rich and diverse selection of vocal works, from classical to jazz Thru January 10 and Performing Arts Center, Rt. 23A, Hunter, NY Workshop: HIP HOP DANCE. A dance workshop Exhibit: BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL 12442. 518-263-4702 www.catskillmtn.org taught by Anthony Molina in collaboration with standards, and Broadway to madrigals. FREE Drop-ins welcome. Athens Cultural Center, 24 PACKAGES. Columbia County Council on the Operation Unite. An emerging artist, Anthony’s nd Ongoing Street, Athens, NY. Email to be notifi ed of Arts annual Holiday Show. CCCA Gallery, 209 credits include 106 & Park, Bad Boys Comedy 2 Tours, lectures, programs: A living museum. class cancellations or changes. Warren Street, Hudson. Call CCCA at 518- Arts, local history, horticulture, botany, Show, he’s taken 1st place at the Apollo 671-6123, [email protected] or www. environment. Individual, group tours, plant sale. Theater, Senior Hip Hop Arnold Classic and Second Saturdays artscolumbia.org. Wildout Wednesday on BET. He was a semi- Event: DOGS LOVE BOOKS. Join Ms. McCord and Change of landscape in four seasons. Photogenic January 2 thru 29 woodland walk, native trees, plants. Call for fi nalist on So You Think You Can Dance, and her canine companions, Tansy and Toast in the has performed with Vanaver Caravan and is a Children’s Room on the second Saturday of each Exhibit: WANDERINGS NEAR AND FAR, Audrey calendar. The Mountain Top Arboretum, Maude Wyman Solo Exhibition. Adams Road, POB 379, Tannersville, NY 12485. seasoned choreographer and dancer of Energy month from 10-11AM. McCord will read stories 518-589-3903. www.mtarbor.org Dance Company of Kingston. Open to ages 6 & and kids can read to the dogs, too! Roeliff Jansen Landscapes in oil by Claverack artist will be on up. 5:15 – 6:15 PM. Hudson Opera House 327 Community Library, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale, exhibit in the Columbia-Greene Community College Mondays Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 518-822-1438 NY. Contact, Howard Van Lenten, 518-325-5260. Blue Hill Gallery. An opening reception will be Art: ART CLUB FOR KIDS. Free and open held Monday January 6, 2014 from 5-7 PM. Wednesdays to children of all ages. Every Monday, 4 Third and Fourth Saturdays C-CGC is located at 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY. For Event: HUDSON COMMUNITY BOOK GROUP. In PM. See our website or visit the Library for Art: ART CLUB FOR KIDS. Free and open to more information, visit www.sunycgcc.edu. project particulars. Catskill Public Library, 1 collaboration with Hudson City School District. children of all ages. 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Come, Franklin St. Catskill, NY. For more info: www. students and their parents participate in a have fun, and be creative! Palenville Branch catskillpubliclibrary.org (518) 943-4230. facilitated conversation about literature. Library, 3335 Route 23A, Palenville, NY. For more Page 14 2014 January/February ALIVE January 6-February 27 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY. Call 518-392-6264 for Exhibition: IMPRESSIONS OF THE CATSKILLS. A tickets and info. Visit www.ghentplayhouse.org. collection of special moments in the Catskill February 1-28 Mountains by Francis X. Driscoll. Opening reception January 18 form 3-5 PM. Gallery hours Exhibit: FOURTH ANNUAL WASHINGTON IRVING Monday – Friday 10AM - 4PM. Please call ahead for SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP gallery accessibility 518-622-9820. Agroforestry GROUP SHOW. Opening Reception February 4, Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY. from 4-6 PM. Kaaterskill Gallery at Columbia- Greene Community College, 4400 Route 23 January 12 Hudson. Call (518) 828-4181 for more information. Reception: CAT’N AROUND CATSKILL 2014. C-GCC is located at 4400 Route 23 in Hudson, NY. Artist/Sponsor Reception. For more information February 8 call Heart of Catskill Association, Tina Gagliardy, Exhibit and GCCA Fundraiser: PLAYING WITH A President at 518-943-0989 or hoca@mhcable. FULL DECK. Poker and black jack party. Closing com, visit www.cat-n-around.com or stop by 327 Main Street, Catskill, NY. auction on Saturday, March 1, 2014. The exhibit will benefi t the GCCA Visual Arts Program’s January 18 exhibitions and services for artists including GCCA Annual Membership Meeting. 4-5 PM professional development seminars for artists (Just before the opening receptions for Playing at all levels. For more information call 518-943- with a Full Deck and Maria Katzman Solo Exhibit) 3400, email [email protected] or visit www. at the GCCA Gallery, 398 Main Street, Catskill. greenearts.org. Call 518-943-3400, email gcca@greenarts. February 9 org or visit www.greenearts.org. Lecture: TALES AND RECOLLECTIONS OF BEHIND- January 18-March 1 THE-SCENES Theatrical Magic. International Exhibit and GCCA Fundraiser: PLAYING WITH A costume designer Charles Caine will talk about FULL DECK. Opens on January 18 with a preview working Leontyne Price, Beverly Sills, Franco of the original work at GCCA Catskill Gallery. Zeffi relli and Maria Callas and display some of Above: Painting by Arthur Henderson will be part of the Fourth Annual Poker and black jack party to follow on Saturday, the painted costumes he worked on with artist Washington Irving Senior Citizen Center Watercolor Workshop Art Exhibit on February 8th with a closing auction on Saturday, Marc Chagall. A question and answer session March 1, 2014. The exhibit will benefi t the GCCA will follow the presentation. 2 PM in Room 614 display from February 1-28 at C-GCC Kaaterskill Gallery in Hudson, NY. Visual Arts Program’s exhibitions and services at Columbia-Greene Community College. Free. for artists including professional development Snow date is February 16, at 2 PM. Call (518) Below: Look forward to spring! The Heidi Latsky Dance Company will perform seminars for artists at all levels. For more 828-4181 for more information. C-GCC is located at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 31, Heidi Latsky information call 518-943-3400, email gcca@ at 4400 Route 23 in Hudson, NY. Dance (HLD) is a New York-based modern dance company dedicated to creating greenarts.org or visit www.greenearts.org. provocative, highly technical and physically adventurous dance February 15 January 18-March 1 Concert: CHRIS WASHBURNE AND SYOTOS, Latin Exhibit: QUIET SPACE, MARIA KATZMAN SOLO Jazz extraordinaire. 7:30 pm, Orpheum Film & EXHIBITION of plein air meditations. These Performing Arts Center in Tannersville, NY. Call oil paintings chronicle a six year residency 518-263-2063 for ticket information or visit at the Woodstock Byrdcliffe cabins, closely www.catskillmtn.org observing nature, framed by the cabin’s simple February 15 architectural features. Opening Reception, Concert, Performance Art & Exhibit: 5-7 PM, GCCA Catskill Gallery, 389 Main Street, CROSSROADS. Featuring composer Laura Catskill. For more information call 518-943- Kaminsky and artist Rebecca Allan. Artist 3400, email [email protected] or visit www. reception 5-7 pm, Performance at 7 pm. greenearts.org. $25/$20 Members tickets. Hudson Opera House, January 18 327 Warren Street in Hudson, NY. Call 518- Concert: ELDAR DJANGIROV, JAZZ PIANIST IN 822-1438 for more information or visit www. A SOLO RECITAl. 8:00 PM, Windham Civic & hudsonoperahouse.org. Performing Arts Center, 5379 Main St, Windham, March 1 NY. Admission $25; $22 seniors, $20 contributors, Concert: PROFESSOR LOUIE AND THE $5 for students. Tickets can also be purchased CROWMATIX, Blues Hall of Fame Concert. 7:30 in advance in Windham at the public library, pm, Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center in Catskill Country Store, and Carole’s Emporium. Tannersville, NY. Call 518-263-2063 for ticket For more information: www.windhammusic. www.catskillmtn.org com, or email [email protected] or call information or visit 518-734-3868 for tickets. March 2 January 18 –March 14, 2014 Event: 33rd ANNUAL TOY & TRAIN SHOW. Exhibit: NATURE MORTE ET VIVANT Gymnasium & Student Dining Hall. 10 AM – 3 PM Admission: $3; 6 & under, free. Sponsored by 828-4181 for more information. C-GCC is located sales at Columbia-Greene Community College featuring still lifes, fl orals and botanical at 4400 Route 23 in Hudson, NY. and the following satellite sites: Chatham works of art in all mediums. Opening the Columbia-Greene Community Foundation, Inc. Columbia-Greene Community College. Free. Bookstore and Greene County Council on the Reception January 18, 2014 from 5-7pm. March 22–May 16 Arts, Catskill. Telephone Sales, weekdays: (518) CCCA Gallery, 209 Warren Street, Hudson. Call (518) 828-4181 for more information. C-GCC is located at 4400 Route 23 in Hudson, NY. Exhibit: NOT NECESSARILY BLACK AND 828-4181 (all major credit cards accepted). Call 518-671-6123, [email protected] WHITE a Photography Show. Opening May 3 or www.artscolumbia.org. March 21-April 6 Reception: Saturday, March 22, 5-8pm. Event: THE C-GCC PLAYWRIGHT PROJECT January 18-March 14 Theater: HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES. Ghent CCCA Gallery, 209 Warren Street Hudson, NY. Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY. Call Call 518-671-6123, info@artscolumbia. 2014. Arts Center Theater. 7 PM. Admission: $5 Exhibit: VALERIE HOFFMANN SOLO EXHIBITION, donation. Tickets available at the door. C-GCC Opening Reception January 18, 5-7 pm. Columbia 518-392-6264 for tickets and info. Visit www. org or visit www.artscolumbia.org. ghentplayhouse.org. is located at 4400 Route 23 in Hudson, NY. (518) County Chamber of Commerce, Gallery Space, 1 April 2 828-4181. North Front Street, Hudson 518-828-4417. Call March 22 Concert: MALCOLM CECIL. Arts Center Theater. May 23-June 8 CCCA at 518-671-6123, [email protected] Event: 16th ANNUAL TWIN COUNTY SCIENCE 7 PM. Tickets: $10, general, $5, students & Theater: THE GRAPES OF WRATH. Ghent or visit www.artscolumbia.org. FAIR. Gymnasium. Admission is free. 10 AM – 2 seniors. Tickets available at satellite sites* Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY. Call PM. Snow Date: Saturday, March 29. Sponsored Columbia-Greene Community College. Call (518) January 24-February 9 518-392-6264 for tickets and info. Visit www. by C-G Superintendents Association. Columbia- 828-4181 for more information. C-GCC is located Theater: MY COUSIN RACHEL. Ghent Playhouse, 6 ghentplayhouse.org. Greene Community College. Free. 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InDear just a fewFriends, short months we will be celebra ng Spring at the 26th Annual BEAUX ARTS BALL at Hunter Mountain. Plan to join us on March 29, 2014 for what has been billed “ THE party of the year !” This year, as part of the fes Lisa Fox Mar vi es, we will honor two wonderful women, Betsy Jacks and n, with our Dis nguished Service Award. Betsy has just completed 10 years as the Execu ve Director of the Thomas Cole Na took over the reins as Chairman of the Board onal of HistoricTrustees Site. in 2006. Lisa joinedWorking the as Board a team in backed2005 and by an energized Board of Trustees, they have brought the Thomas Cole Na Na onal and Interna onal prominence. We salute Betsy and Lisa with this award! onal Historic Site to The Beaux Arts Ball is the Arts Council’s primary fund raising event, suppor and varied programs we provide throughout the year. We con ng the many diverse and meaningful in our communi nually strive to keep the arts alive es as well as draw a the arts in Greene County. We are proud of our accomplishments en on to theover important the past 38 contribu years. on of Please consider purchasing a benefactor table of 10. Remember, this is the Arts Council’s major fundraiser of the year. By generously suppor the indispensable educa ng us at the benefactor level, you are suppor onal and community resource programs o Council on the Arts. In these uncertain economic ng ff ered by the Greene County keep the arts alive in Greene County. mes, we need your support more than ever to Please let us hear from you by evening’s program. As a benefactor,JƒÄçƒÙù you will25ã« also to bebe listedprominently in the invitarecognized in all our press on as well as in the releases and promo onal materials, including Arts Alive. In addi preferred sea ng for you and your guests. Should you have any on, ques we will provide guaranteed Stamer, Execu ve Director of the Greene County Council on the Arts ons,at please contact Kay email at [email protected]. 518-943-3400 or via Thank you for your support. We look forward to gree ng you on March 29 With warmest regards, th.

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