The Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library welcome the public to a show by the Oakroom Artists from March 8th through May 8th in the Regional Art Galleries. Formed in 1956, the group’s name derives from their original display location, “The Oakroom” at the Van Curler Hotel, which is now Schenectady County Community College. The only membership-by-invitation artists association in the Albany area, membership is limited to 24 artists in order to allow each artist the opportunity of a solo exhibit every two years. Pieces on exhibit at the Museum & Library include paintings, sculptures, and prints in a range of media and contemporary abstract and realist styles.

Featuring work by Matt Chinian, Karen J. F. Cooper, George Dirolf, Stu Eichel, Peg Foley, Cheryl Horning, Kathy Klompas, Steve Kowalski, Kevin Kuhne, Phyllis Kulmatiski, Gary Masline, Fred Neudoerffer, Corey Pitkin, Helga Pritchard, Karen J. F. Rosasco, Gary Shankman, Audrie Sturman and Takeyce Walter.

Visitor Information: Free admission to the Regional Art Galleries, Museum admission free for members and children under 11; $9 adults, $6.50 seniors & students. The Museum, Regional Art Galleries, and Library are open Tues - Fri, 10 am-5 pm; Sat & Sun, Noon-5 pm. The Regional Art Galleries and Library remain open until 7:30 pm on Wednesdays. The Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library are located at 2 Erie Boulevard. The building has off street parking and is wheelchair accessible.

For more information, contact Mary Beth Vought, Regional Art Gallery Director, 518-673-2314, ext. 110.

George Dirolf, The Sentinel, oil on canvas
Cheryl Horning, Young Woman, clay with underglazes and casein paints