through May 1, 2022
The tactile effect of paper being pressed onto a worked surface to create an image has captivated artists and viewers for centuries. Three accomplished visual artists present prints on paper in this spring show: George Dirolf, Dennis Revitzky, and Amy Silberkleit. All were selected by juror Paul Marcellino to exhibit in The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show in 2021, with Dirolf taking a Juror’s Choice award and Silberkleit earning Best in Show. Stone lithography, linocut, and woodcut are a few of the many print styles on exhibit in this show of exceptional draftsmanship and mastery of technique.
George Dirolf, of Loudonville, NY is a printmaker "presently focusing on end-grain wood engravings (end-grain because it allows a finer line...a 19th century technique to be printed alongside type). I also work in large scale charcoal drawings on mylar; and oil paintings which range from smaller plein air works to larger studio pieces. I draw my inspiration from nature - whether the birds crowding around the feeders outside my studio window, or deep into wild lands. I especially enjoy bushwhacking in the Adirondacks and Catskills and stumbling upon quiet hidden revelations be they micro or macro...springtails on snow, or a fern glade suddenly spot-lit in a forest of maple trees...my art is a reflection on those moments." For 27 years he has been an invited member of the Oakroom Artists (Schenectady) and a Teacher of Art for Bethlehem Central School. His work has garnered 1st place or Best in Show Awards at the Laffer Gallery (Schuylerville, NY), The Shirt Factory (Glens Falls), Paul Smith's College, Tri-county Arts Council, and Lake Placid Center for the Arts.
Dennis Revitzky, of Honeyoe Falls, NY, has been making linoleum prints on a continuing basis for over forty years. An art teacher for 33 years, he pursued graduate studies in fine art at SUNY. His work is in many private, corporate, and institutional collections, and has been included in over 120 juried exhibitions. Commissioned to create print editions for the Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, New York and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri, he also contributed linocuts to the Original Print Calendar produced by the Washington Area Printmakers from 1997 until 2012. "Much of my work involves landscape, but I also use the human figure for subject matter, and occasionally, still-life. In working with landscape, I am always aware of the beauty and essence of place, and I want to convey the mysterious and spiritual elements of that place. My work tries to evoke a certain mood, a feeling of mystery – a feeling where the familiar is recognized, and yet one in which some aspects seem strange and enigmatic. My linocuts are original, hand-pulled prints usually made in small editions of ten to twenty. The color prints are made with only one or two blocks which are cut away and printed using the reduction method, and some of the colors may be printed using the stencil technique. I often use modeling paste on areas of the linoleum to create texture effects. All linocuts are made with oil-base inks on Rives lightweight paper, and are printed by hand using a wooden spoon."
Amy Silberkleit makes detailed drawings and lithographs of landscapes and natural objects. Using lithography crayons and ink, graphite, carbon dust and colored pencil she reproduces the texture, structure and diversity of forms found in nature. In her studio, feathers, leaves, wings and branches are arranged to create relationships between the specimens. Dramatic lighting further animates the composition. Often larger than life size and precisely rendered, each object's beauty is highlighted. Hiking in the woods of the Northern Catskills near her home inspire her landscapes. Born and raised in New York, Amy received a B.A. from Stony Brook University where she focused on printmaking. She was the artistic director of The Rod and the Rose Puppet Theatre which performed throughout the Northeast. She has sold puppets and fabric collages in craft festivals. In 2016, she received her Certificate in Natural Science Art and Illustration from The New York Botanical Gardens. The technical training received there prompted her to return to drawing, and classes at the Art Students League inspired her to build a lithography studio.
The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show will open on Friday, November 2nd in the Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library. Juror Corey Pitkin, local, national, and international competition winner and painting instructor, selected twenty-nine artists from across New York State for the show. Represented are wood-fired stoneware, black and white infrared photography, and encaustic, oil, acrylic, and pastel paintings. The show is sponsored by Blick Art Materials and Golden Artist Colors, Inc. and is free to the public. A Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 7th from 5-7 pm with the juror and exhibiting artists in attendance. All are welcome to attend.
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 Galleries or call (518) 673-2314 x 110.
Auguste Elder, Canopic Urn: Those Who Decant Do, wood-fired stoneware, 14" x 11" x 6”
Jack Graber, Manhattan Animals, colored pencil and ink, 48" x 31
Paul Chapman, Twelve Whole Grains, acrylic on canvas, 27" x 34"
August 10, 2018 - October 17, 2018
Living in Northville, NY, and working primarily in oil, Marion Kratky's focus has been on landscapes of the Adirondacks. She offers a rich color palette, bold brushwork, and a strong sense of light to create works that are uniquely her own. This show explores her impressions of the natural landscape informed by the Adirondacks and other places observed firsthand. Recent awards include 2nd Place, Masters Division, in the Central Adirondack Art Show in 2018, 2017 and 2016 at View, Old Forge, and 1st Place, Oil, in the 2017 and 2016 Annual Hagaman Art Show with a previous Best of Show. Other juried shows include The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show at the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library, The Frederic Remington Art Museum International Show, The Bennington, and the 2018 Adirondack Artist Guild Annual Juried Show, with a previous Best of Show there.
City Scenes: Albany to Canajoharie - Albany, NY, resident Kevin Kuhne specializes in watercolor depictions of the Capital Region. With a B.S in Art Education, he teaches classes at South Colonie School District, Arlene's Artist Materials, and other venues. Kevin is an active member of many local arts organizations, including the Oak Room Artists. He is a Signature Member of the Northeast Watercolor Society and has shown in the Artists of the Mohawk Hudson Regional in 2014 and 2015, and the 2014 Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors. "My interest in local history, architecture, people, and conservation inspires and motivates my work. I most enjoy working plein air, throughout the year, often using my car as my studio. Formally, the beautiful shapes, color patterns, and atmosphere of everyday scenes is what attracts me. Working on-site allows me to convey the energy and life in the streets and neighborhoods where I find these elements."
Doug Mess, of Tonawanda, NY, working in oils and acrylics, is a painter of two distinct styles. One falls between Realism and Impressionism and the other is grounded in Expressionism. He believes "that the strong lines and spatial relationships that exist in much of my work are greatly influenced by my long career in graphic design. Like a photographer who takes hundreds of photos to find one or two great images, I sometimes do hundreds of sketches until I find the perfect image to put on canvas." Doug's work has been exhibited in group and solo shows in the Buffalo, NY, area, Cooperstown Art Association's 2018 Annual National Juried Show, and The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show at the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library in 2016 and 2017.
Admission to the Regional Art Galleries is free. Museum admission is 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.
For more information, contact Mary Beth Vought, Regional Art Galleries or call (518) 673-2314 x 110.
Image credits from the top, clockwise: Marion Kratky, New Channels, oil; Kevin Kuhne, West Capital, watercolor; Doug Mess, Three Friends, oil on canvas
The Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library welcome visitors to a show of fine art by the Arts Factory of Montgomery County. The Arts Factory was formed in 2011 and is a non-profit organization whose mission is "To support, encourage and cultivate local artists, artisans and venues of the Mohawk Valley". Paintings and sculpture in the show will be on display Friday, May 18th through Wednesday, August 1st.
The public is invited to attend a reception with participating artists present on Wednesday, May 23rd, from 5 to 7 pm.
Admission to the Regional Art Galleries is free. Museum admission is 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.
For more information, contact Mary Beth Vought, Regional Art Galleries or call (518) 673-2314 x 110.
Image credits from top, clockwise: Paul Valovic, Haystacks with Barn; Alexandra Higgins, Alone in the Night Sky; Edward Monk, burl bowl
Three artists who were included in The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show in 2017 have been invited to mount solo shows in 2018: Robert Buck, Fred Holman, and Paul Marcellino. Robert Buck of Fort Plain, NY, is a recipient of an Award of Excellence in the 2017 juried show. His work often uses color and digital effects to create images that invite closer inspection. Fred Holman, of Brant Lake, NY, is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, a Board Member of the North Country Arts Center, and former curator of the Art in Chestertown Gallery. His still-life, portrait, and landscape paintings are most often completed in oil, both in his studio and plein-air. Paul Marcellino, of Worcester, NY is a Juror's Choice awardee and currently teaches art at Niskayuna High School. A Fine Arts graduate of Manhattan's New York Academy of Art, he has exhibited in solo and group shows throughout the United States. Since 1983 he has taught at the Pratt Institute, New York Academy of Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and was a visiting artist and lecturer at the International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture in Umbria, Italy. Paul is an accomplished figurative realist and will be showing recent work in ceramics. Work by the three artists will be on view from Friday, March 9th through Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 in the Regional Art Galleries.
For more information, contact Mary Beth Vought, Regional Art Galleries or call (518) 673-2314 x 110.
The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show, hosted by the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, will be on exhibit from November 3rd, 2017 through January 3rd, 2018 in the Regional Art Galleries. This year's show is juried by Ann Larsen, artist, teacher and past president of American Women Artists. A public reception and awards ceremony will be held on Friday, December 1 from 5 to 7 pm with the juror and artists in attendance. All are welcome to this free event. The show awards are supported with generous donations from Blick Art Materials and Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
For information about the Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show, please visit our Call For Entries page.
The Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library welcome visitors to the Arts Factory of Montgomery County Invitational; an exhibition of fine art by regional artists. The Arts Factory was formed in 2011 and is a non-profit organization whose mission is "To support, encourage and cultivate local artists, artisans, and venues of the Mohawk Valley". Artwork in oils, watercolor, pastel, and ceramics was displayed Friday, August 25th through Wednesday, October 18th.
An artist's reception was on Wednesday, August 30th, from 5-7 pm and is free to the public, as is admission to the exhibits.
Tom Leytham: The Legacy of the Erie Canal
Tom Leytham's watercolor paintings of hand-built structures along the Erie Canal and Mohawk River Valley depict overlooked or forgotten sites of the manufacturing age. Tom is a registered architect whose work has been exhibited at the Vermont Governor's Gallery, Bennington Museum, and Southern Vermont Arts Center and included in many publications.
Bill McLaughlin: Winter Meditations
Bill McLaughlin's 2016 "Best in Show" award in The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show at the Arkell was a prelude to his developing these landscapes in oils, watercolor, and pastel. Painting in the American Tonalist tradition, his series portrays winter's varied moods, color, and textures.
Daniel Benevento: Photos of New York
Daniel Benevento's professional photography career has given him the opportunity to travel widely from his home in Scarsdale, NY. His cityscapes and rural scenes capture the vitality and beauty of New York State.
These exhibitions will be on display through August 16
Don't miss this special opportunity to catch a traveling exhibit of outstanding National Audubon Society photos covering a range of species and geographic locations. Sponsored by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society.
Hours: Tues, Thurs, & Fri; 10 am - 5 pm; Wed 10 am - 7:30 pm; Sat & Sun noon - 5 pm
Free admission to the Audubon exhibit
March 1 - March 31, 2017
Featuring artwork from East Hill School and Canajoharie Middle and High Schools
