Masters on Main Street Round 7 Eastern Standard - Hudson River School Update
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ARTS 2013 July/August Alive Published by the Greene County Council on the Arts, 398 Main St., Catskill, NY 12414 Masters on Main Street Round 7 Eastern Standard - Hudson River School Update Masters on Main Street is tions and Collections Manag- Invited artists include Carolyn excited to announce, Eastern er at the Thomas Cole National Marks Blackwood, Tim Davis, Standard: Indirect lines to the Historic Site, this series of store- Sandy Gellis, Joel Griffi th, Ruth Hudson River School. Over 150 front exhibits is on view, 24/7 Hardinger, Kysa Johnson, David years since Thomas Cole, East- in the 300 and 400 blocks of La Spina, Alex McKay, Nadja ern Standard, presents an exhibi- Catskill’s Main Street from July Verena Marcin, Alan Michelson, tion of site-works by contempo- 20 through September 20, 2013. Jason Middlebrook, Ben Ruggi- rary artists who, while embracing Eat and stroll with gourmet street ero, Lisa Sanditz, Ann Katrin diverse styles and methods, draw food to-go from the Hudson Speis, Lauren Sansaricq, Susan upon the landscapes and artists Valley Food Trucks in town for Wides and Linda Weintraub. of the Hudson River School, and the opening reception on Satur- Artists’ concepts and processes expand upon a persistent mantle day, July 20th from 12-4 PM. refl ect the variety of reasons why of shared concerns, from the This is the 7th round of people have lived and created in environment and development, to Masters on Main Street (MOMS), the Hudson Valley since before wildness and the sublime. Curat- with paintings, photographs, Thomas Cole’s time. Many Carolyn Marks Blackwood, Cloud Series #77. 2011, ed by Kate Menconeri, Exhibi- fi lms and site specifi c works. ...continued on page 9 archival digital pigment print. Columbia County Council on the Arts Cancer Journeys Call for Entries Expressions of Hope THREADS: FIBER ART and Transformation Exhibition at the GCCA Catskill Gallery Survivors, caregivers, doctors and healers tell experiences. Robert Henri said, “The object isn’t their stories in this inclusive exhibition at the Greene to make art, it’s to be in that wonderful state which County Council on the Arts Catskill Gallery, 398 Main makes art inevitable”. I am grateful that I have art Street in Catskill NY on view August 10 - November as an outlet. Based on these staggering statistics, 2, 2013. Working with the Cancer Services Program everyone has been touched in some way by cancer. of Columbia & Greene Counties Health Care Consor- Let’s raise awareness of the emotional aspect of the tium the exhibit will include a resource table with disease. Let’s give the survivors hope. Let’s show information on area services and professionals to help people who don’t think of themselves as artists patients and families affected by cancer. Meet the that creativity is a path for processing emotion and artists at an opening reception on Saturday, August 10 experience. Works can be based around a personal from 5-7 PM. Artist Laura Garramone was motivated to cancer journey or in dedication to that of a loved develop this show after her own breast cancer diag- ...continued on page 13 noses. Her treatment center was hosting a travel- ling exhibition of work by people whose lives have been changed by cancer opening up a therapeutic option for her own recovery. She became aware of K.Velis Turan “Wallstreet” fi ber and mix media. the power of color to infl uence mood, of animals, insects and plants as meaningful totems. Columbia Council on the Arts, located at 209 Warren Street, What do 1.6 million people in the US have Hudson invites artists to submit works related to fi ber and textile in common? We have all been diagnosed with mediums. Works can be art-to-wear, three dimensional, wall cancer in 2012! These are mothers, fathers, broth- hangings, quilts and more. Knit, crochet, woven, spun, knotted, ers, sisters, our family and friends. Along with felted, riveted and tatted is never ending. K. Velis Turan, a mixed the physical battle we are forced to endure comes media fi ber artist living and working in the Hudson Valley region an emotional one. Doctors don’t always tell you of New York will be the juror. Her work has been exhibited about this part of the diagnosis. For many this nationally and internationally. For further information about may be worse than the disease itself. People with submitting work and application fees, please call 518-671-6213 cancer are left to navigate emotions like isolation, or email [email protected] or visit www.artscolumbia.org. fear, despair and anger just to name a few. We face our mortality. I believe it is necessary to express Submissions are due by Friday, July 12 at 5:00 p.m. with these feelings to facilitate healing. This is why as an Opening Reception on Saturday, August 10th 5:00pm- an artist and a cancer survivor I fi nd the benefi cial 7:00pm. The exhibition runs through September 21, 2013. power of expression through my creative works. www.artscolumbia.org. Many artists explain a sort of “out of body expe- rience” or “Zen” while painting or drawing. The Inspiration, 8 X 10” pastel painting fact is that runners and musicians report similar by Laura Garramone. Number 93 Presenting Cultural Events & Opportunities for the Twin Counties 2013 July/August Page 2 2013 July/August ARTS Alive GREENE GCCA Sprouts COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS Free Summer Arts Program Flourishes Featuring Healthy Children / BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Slutzky, President Frank Cuthbert, Healthy Families Theme 1st Vice President Paul Poplock, Treasurer Lawrence Krajeski, Secretary “Something fun everyone will enjoy!”Alexandra, going into 7th grade. Ava Barbour, Kico Govantes, A Dragon “Sprouts” from collective Kim McLean, Ruth Sachs, dance steps. Laura Segall, Michael Smith, John Sowle, Brenda Taylor, The Greene County Council of the Week”, where snack-time Sheila Trautman on the Arts continues to accept becomes a gourmet experience registrations for its popular for kids. Nutritional experts BOARD OF ADVISORS from Cornell Cooperative Exten- Casey Biggs, Chairman summer arts program, Sprouts. Karl T. Anis, Jared Aswegan Children and their parents in sion will also join us each week, June Battisti, Susan Beecher advanced registration choose introducing playful ways of Dick Brooks, Andrea Cunliffe between music and art, or theater learning about healthy foods. Louise Hughes, Ronnie McCue Sprouts teachers are profes- Patrick D. Milbourn, and dance, and continue with the Patti Morrow, James Parrish, same two artists / teachers for the sional artists, who believe intro- Reginald Willcocks ducing the arts to young children entire week. The two 45-minute in a creative and positive learn- STAFF classes are limited to 15 children ing environment may lead chil- Kay Stamer, each, allowing for lots of indi- Executive Director dren to invent, persevere and Sharon Shepherd, Assistant to the vidual attention. Free to children Director; Membership Coordinator; enjoy success through experi- Arts Alive Editor ages 3 to 7, the Sprouts program mentation, problem solving and Colette Lemmon, will be held Monday through the setting of reasonable goals Director Community Arts Grants Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., & Arts Education throughout life! Here is what Renee Nied, at Windham-Ashland-Jew- Nicole, a former Sprouts student Coordinator Community ett Elementary School on July Arts Grants, Schoharie and 2013 College Freshmen says Fawn Potash, Visual Arts Director, 8 thru 12, Coxsackie High about the program; “Being a part Masters on Main Coordinator School on July 15 thru19, Cairo of Sprouts has made an everlast- Patricia Britton, Bookkeeper Kirsten Bates, Elementary School on July 22 ing impression on my life. When Masters on Main Intern thru 26, Greenville Elementary I was a child Sprouts gave me Barbara Ratcliffe, Catskill Gallery a fun activity to do and when I Reception, courtesy of School on July 29 thru August Experience Works 2, Hunter Mountain Learning became older it helped guide me Elizabeth Tyre, Catskill Gallery to the career choice of becom- Reception, courtesy Center on August 5 thru 9 and of Experience Works Catskill Community Center on ing an elementary teacher.” Our Marcia Witte, outstanding teen volunteers serve Jim Davis introduces “Sprouts” students to the sound of a harp. Grants Consultant, courtesy August 12 thru 16. Call GCCA of Experience Works at 518-943-3400 to register. as role models, and many of our home and rode her own horse all owner or individual interested The theme of this year’s former Sprouts kids volunteer to Consultants summer.” Holly, Sprouts parent in supporting the arts – espe- Ruth Leonard, Sprouts program is Healthy assist, resulting in a program that Are you a parent of a child cially for the very young? The Director “Sprouts” Program Children/Healthy Families, serves many age groups in the Anthony Rago, community. aged 3 to 7? Registration is GCCA continues to accept dona- Apogee Webmaster where children learn about the easy. To register your child in art tions in support of the Sprouts Smart Systems, joys of healthy eating through Haven’t registered your Computer Technology and music or theater and dance, program, any amount will be their creative experiences in child yet and need some Kate Boyer, Ad Design/ simply call the Greene Coun- appreciated – and is tax-deduct- Layout – Arts Alive art, music, theater and dance. encouragement? ty Council on the Arts (GCCA) ible! We will acknowledge your Sprouts provides a healthy “My children had a wonder- Volunteer Gallery at (518) 943-3400. The GCCA business in our program posters. & Offi ce Staff snack break between the two ful time at Sprouts. I remember will send a letter confi rming You can also contribute at one of Dara Young 45-minute sessions where local how excited my daughter was, Editor, Calendar & Opportunities your registration.