Fine Art & Craft by Regional Artists
Fine Art & Craft by Regional Artists
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GET OUT YOUR DANCING SHOES!
CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY IS SPONSORING A SWING DANCE!
Judy Timke and Kathy Jeffers will be giving a free 1-hour
lesson in basic swing steps at
Bring a partner if you want, but if you don't have one, don't worry! You'll have a foot-stomping good time anyway!
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR SHOW:
"CATSKILL IMPRESSIONS"
The Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street in Liberty, announces an
unjuried show designed to celebrate the Catskill area in all its beauty,
quirkiness, and character. The subject is wide open - people, places, things,
ideas - anything that reminds us of our unique region! Any medium is welcome -
painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, metal, wood, fabric, glass -- and any
else one can think of.
Exhibitors may bring in any number of works as long as they total no more than
960 square inches (the equivalent of two 20" by 24" pieces) including frames or
hanging devices. Three-dimensional art can also be one or more pieces, as long
as the total doesn't exceed 24" x 24" x 24".
There will be a $20 nonrefundable fee for submission of the works. Works can be
for sale, in which case there will be a 30% commission to the gallery.
The exhibition will start on Saturday, July 19, 2008 with a festive reception
from 4 to 8 p.m., complete with refreshments and many artists on hand. It will
run until August 31.
Artists who wish to submit their work can download an application
here or call
845-292-0310 to have one mailed. All works must be delivered to the gallery no
later than Sunday, July 13 by 5 p.m. The gallery mails almost 1000 postcards to
potential visitors, and participants will receive extra postcards for their own
mailings.
"TWICE WOVEN / TWICE FIRED"
May 31 - July 13
"Twice
Woven / Twice Fired," an exhibit of pottery whimsies by Kathy Jeffers, and
fabric wallhangings by Buff McAllister, opens Saturday, May 31 and runs through
July 13 at the Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street in Liberty. The
opening reception, with wine and tasty snacks, will be on Saturday, May 31, from
4-8 p.m. Both artists are founding members of the co-op gallery.
Works by members and consignors, representing about 40 artists, are always on
exhibit. They include painting, sculpture, fiber art, ceramics, photography,
woodcraft, jewelry, silk scarves, handbags, books, and hand-made note cards, and
are all works by regional artists. The gallery is open on Fridays and Saturdays
from 11-6 and on Sundays from noon to 5. For information, contact the gallery at
845-292-0310.
Kathy Jeffers writes: "I've had a love affair with clay for most of my life, starting as a young girl playing first with mud I found at the bottom of the driveway, then with colored modeling clay that I talked my mother into buying. In college, an elective class in pottery reminded me how much I love and am good at working with clay. I love its pliancy and immediacy. I love to push it to its limits, which I achieve with a very delicate touch combined with a thorough understanding of how this wonderful medium behaves. I also love its surprises, such as sitting down to create one thing and ending up with something totally different. There are also surprises in the results of firing the pieces. 'Twice-fired' refers to the two firings of each piece - once at low temperature to make the work rigid enough to glaze, and one at high temperature to adhere the glaze to the work. I have created many unique forms, such as my "sea fan" vases and gathered pouch cups. I am always discovering new forms, which will be evident in this exhibit."
Buff McAllister writes: "I have
been a weaver for many years, and have created collaged fabric wall hangings for
almost as long. In this exhibit, I combine these two passions. The works in this
exhibit are all woven - not of yarn or thread, but of already woven fabric.
Hence, the name, 'twice-woven'. Although I do use regular commercial fabric, I
particularly enjoy re-using fabric. I get yardage and old clothes from thrift
shops and friends, and cut them up for re-use in my work. I know very well the
labor involved in weaving fabric, and it pleases me to give new life to old
scraps."
Art doesn't need an occasion, and the Catskill Artists Gallery always has fabulous gifts for any occasion, or non-occasion, including painting, prints, photographs, fabric art, sculpture, woodwork, pottery, glass work, jewelry, books, note cards and more, created by local artists. Gift certificates are always available. Members of the gallery are Robert Friedman, Cate Gundlah, Kathy Jeffers, Buff McAllister, and Hank Schneider. The gallery also represents nearly 40 other consignment artists.