art scene

May 28, 2015

www.artsmidhudson.org

Greetings Art Lovers:Welcome to our events highlight news where we spotlight arts and cultural events across the Mid-Hudson region. See highlights below and the complete calendar on our webpage – did you know that you can find artist opportunities on our webpage?

Many exciting events coming up this weekend – heading out to Newburgh, you can explore the arts during Newburgh Last Saturdays. While exploring the Newburgh art scene, check out Judy Thomas’ sculptural installation at 87 Ann Street, part of her 2015 Individual Artist grant from Arts Mid-Hudson.

We are so excited to be hosting the 3rd Annual Ulster County Executive’s Arts Awards on June 10 – get your tickets now.

With all the exhibit openings, concerts, and a fun day out in Millbrook on Saturday at the Millbrook Literary Festival, we hope to see you out there enjoying the rich cultural offerings of our region.

Best wishes for an art-filled week!

Linda Marston-Reid

Executive Director

LMR@artsmidhudson.org

#ARTS_midhudson

Join us for an artists reception on Sunday, May 31, 2-4pm

and vote for your favorite artwork at
Millbrook Vineyards – 26 Wing Road, Millbrook.

Congratulations to the 2015 Artists for Art in the Loft exhibit and the Seventh Annual Wine Label Competition:

Tarryl Gabel Robert Goldwitz Andrew Halpern

Christine Jacques Lauren Kerzner Harriet Livathinos

Barbara Masterson Liz Okon Pam Short

B.K. Slocum Judy BM Winter Sharon Watts

events

HOWLAND CULTURAL CENTER: FOLKSINGER CAROLINE DOCTOROW AND FAMED FIDDLER GARY OLEYA

With opening act Victoria Raabin performing songs of the Great American Folk Song Revival!
May 29, 8pm

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MILLBROOK
LITERARY FESTIVAL

The 7th Annual Millbrook Literary Festival will present timely, thought-provoking, and thoroughly entertaining authors and illustrators participating in panel discussions, readings, and signings throughout the day
Millbrook Free Library
May 30, 10am-5pm

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WILD PLACES – THE BEAUTY OF A LAND UNTAMED

Two artists with very different backgrounds and mediums found common ground with their love of the outdoors: Gregory Martin, through the lens with his landscape photography and Tarryl Gabel, behind the brush, with her canvas and oils.
Tivoli Artists Gallery
Opening Reception
May 30, 6-8pm

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FACES OF MYANMAR : PHOTOGRAPHS BY KEN DREYFACK

Featuring more than three dozen photographs focusing on the ethnically diverse people who populate Myanmar’s cities and countryside.

Adriance Rotunda Gallery

Opening Reception May 30, 3-4:30pm

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FLYING CAT MUSIC PRESENTS: HANNAH SHIRA NAIMAN IN CONCERT

with guests Hoot & Holler

Empire State Railway Museum, Phoenicia

May 30, 7:3opm

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SAVE THE DATES:

June 5 and July 18:

Join us at Arts Mid-Hudson Gallery for The Unexpected Path, a summer show in two parts. Opening Part 1 with a reception June 5 and exhibiting through July 17. Part 2 opening with a reception July 18 and exhibiting through August 21

June 10:

3rd Annual Ulster County Executive’s Arts Awards – celebrate with Ulster County’s movers and shakers in the arts at The Chateau at Kingston.

Click here to make your reservation or sponsorship online

June 13 :

I LOVE PIANO: Neglected Gems of the American Parlor

Peter Muir to provide a unique musical experience in the Gallery at Arts Mid-Hudson. Reserve your seats now!

July 25:

The dragons are coming to Poughkeepsie on the Hudson River!

The Asian Cultural Festival will continue the excitement for the day featuring live music, events, arts and artisans, and food vendors as the dragon boat races along the river.

Click here to register or sponsor the race.

Participate as a vendor for food, art, or demonstrations by downloading our form here.