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"A BAKER’S DOZEN"
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
"Baker’s dozen" – thirteen. Thirteen inches is the magic number for the Catskill
Artists Gallery’s fourth annual small works show. The gallery is calling all
artists to "cook up" some small works, 13 inches maximum, for this unjuried show
open to any artist.
The exhibition will open on Saturday March 27, at the Catskill Artists Gallery,
38 South Main St., Liberty, with a gala reception from 4 to 8 p.m. with baked
goods (what else?) and other refreshments. It will run through May 9.
The show welcomes all artists, recognized or not, with works that meet the
guidelines: any medium and no more than 13" in any direction, including frames
or hanging devices. All pieces must be ready for display. There will be a $20
nonrefundable fee for submission of up to five works. Works may be for sale, in
which case there will be a 30% commission to the gallery.
Artists who wish to submit their work can download an application
here
or call 845-292-0310 to have one mailed. All work must be delivered to the
gallery no later than Sunday March 21 by 5 pm. Participants will receive extra
postcards to mail to fans and friends. The exhibition will be on our Facebook
page
here.
VALENTINE DESSERT PARTY
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Card by Helena Clare Pittman
Sweets to the sweet! Come to the annual dessert party celebrating Valentine’s
Day on Saturday, February 13, from 2-6 p.m. at the Catskill Artists Gallery, 38
South Main Street in Liberty, and enjoy the homemade goodies.
While munching the sweets, look for that special something for your sweetie.
There are unique, handmade gifts in all styles and price ranges – jewelry of
every description, wooden and pottery vases, glass, paintings, sculpture, wooden
jewel boxes, dazzling handbags, books, cards, and much more.
A complimentary 2010 calendar featuring beautiful line drawings by well-known
local artist Ann Higgins will be given as a holiday bonus (while supplies last)
to all purchasers of $50 or more.
All of the works of art are created by hand by the six members -- Robert
Friedman, Cate Gundlah, Kathy Jeffers, Buff McAllister, Helena Clare Pittman,
and Hank Schneider – and some 30 consignors.
HOLIDAY SHOW AT CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY IS ALSO “ART A LA CARTE” EVENT!
December 5th, 2009
Glass plaque by Cate Gundlah
The annual Holiday Exhibition at the Catskill Artists Gallery, which begins with
a festive reception on Saturday, December 5 from 4-8 p.m. at 38 South Main St.,
Liberty, will include not only the usual wine and tasty goodies, but music by
“Little Sparrow.” Many artists and friends will be on hand to celebrate the
gallery’s seventh anniversary.
Many visitors make the gallery their first stop for affordable holiday gifts.
Sculptures in marble and mixed media. Paintings in oil, watercolor and pastels.
Photographs of local scenery and exotic locales. Pins, earrings, bracelets, and
necklaces in silver, glass, porcelain, beads and resin. Glass bowls, plates, and
sushi sets. Wooden vases and jewel boxes. Fabric hangings, scarves and handbags.
A whole range of pottery from functional to decorative. Books, note cards,
ornaments for the tree -- and much more. All the work is handmade by local
artists in a wide range of style and price. Gift certificates are always
available.
And extended hours will make that shopping easier. In addition to the usual
hours of Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5
p.m., the gallery will be open until 8 p.m. on Friday, December 18, and from 12
to 5 p.m. on December 22, 23, and 24.
The party is also December’s special event of “Art a la Carte in the Catskills,”
a group of nine galleries and art organizations in Sullivan County teaming up
for self-guided tours of the rich diversity of the county’s art for the cultural
gourmet, plus area restaurants for the gastronomical gourmet. More information
on Art a la Carte can be found on the website of Sullivan County Visitor’s
Association, www.scva.net/artalacarte
Little Sparrow is an exciting up-and-coming acoustical musical group playing
60’s songs, bluegrass, country and dance tunes. The performers are Carol Smith,
Larry Kitzmiller, Jesse Kitzmiller, Aldo Troiani, and Ralph Housman. Their music
will add to the festive atmosphere that gallery visitors have come to expect
from the holiday party.
Wall sculpture by Robert Friedman
Coil vase by Kathy Jeffers
"2-D . . . 3-D . . . POTPOURRI . . ."
Photography, Pottery and Sculpture
AT CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY
October 17th - November 29th
Raku art by Graham Bond
The Catskill Artists Gallery presents its last showcase exhibition of the
season, "2-D. . . 3-D. . . Potpourri. . . ," a group show
featuring photography, pottery and sculpture. The show will open on Saturday,
October 17, with a reception and Meet the Artists party from 4 to 8 p.m., and
will run through November 29.
This large group show will feature the art of seven members and consignors:
Robert Friedman, Kathy Jeffers, Graham Bond, Cecily Fortescue, La Verne Black,
Richard Hirschman, and Margaret Helthaler.
Sculpture will be represented by member Robert Friedman, with dynamic new pieces
using found objects and a wide variety of other materials.
Pottery will be shown by member Kathy Jeffers, who will present a new series of
her signature whimsical works. In addition, internationally known Cecily
Fortescue will present her sweeping, dynamic hand-built vessels; and Graham Bond
will show his intricate raku art pieces, which combine wheel-thrown and
hand-built techniques, with an added touch of fused glass on ceramic wall
pieces.
Three well-established and popular photographers round out the selections in
this show. La Verne Black creates sensitive tributes to old farm structures and
equipment fighting the elements of weather and time. Richard Hirschman’s photos
range from urban street energy to country foliage and outbuildings. Margaret
Helthaler uses a pinhole camera to create beautiful other-worldly images, and
uses the encaustic process to enhance some of her work.
Sculpture by Robert Friedman
"WOODS & WALLS" SHOW
AT CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY
August 29th - October 11th
"Doors Through Life" hanging by Buff McAllister
The Catskill Artists Gallery presents its second showcase exhibition of the
season, “Wood and Walls,” opening August 29th with a gala “Meet the Artists”
party from 4 to 8 p.m. It will run through October 11.
This ambitious show, one of the largest ever presented by the gallery, will
highlight the work of two well-known gallery members, Buff McAllister and Hank
Schneider, plus pastelist Michael Kay McAllister. The show, as the title
suggests, encompasses a wide array of work including unique wooden vases and
unusual game tables, dramatic wall hangings, and paintings heavily influenced by
the French and American impressionists.
Buff McAllister, president and one of the founders of the gallery, is known
locally and in New York City for her richly colored and textured wall hangings
each of which tells its own unique story. Using fabrics, dyes, lace, buttons and
other elements and materials gathered from around the world, Buff is a master
storyteller with vivid imagery and imaginative design. The show includes a sneak
preview of her new series entitled "Doors Through Life." She also creates
wearable art and is an accomplished weaver. With Hank, she has written a book
about sewing with felt for children (published by Boyd’s Mill Press) and creates
children’s sewing and craft projects.
Hank Schneider, one of the founders of the gallery, brings years of experience
and craftsmanship to his one-of-a-kind wood pieces. Using wood only from fallen
and dead trees, he coaxes delicate designs from anomalies in the natural grains
into dramatic finished pieces of rare beauty. His waterproof wooden vases are in
many prized collections; his dramatic and unusual game tables -- using woods and
colored resins -- and his other tables and benches present the collectors of
fine woodwork an unparalleled opportunity to add to their collections. Hank will
be showing several new pieces created specifically for this show.
Michael Kay McAllister, Buff’s brother, will exhibit over 35 works executed in
soft pastel. Examples from four of his current painting series will be included:
“Themes of Mexico,” “Pastoral America,” “Old Vehicles,” and “Cuba.” Michael’s
primary studio is in Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico, where he is the chairman of the
Artists of Todos Santos and participates in the running of two art galleries. He
is also represented by Kaleos Gallery in La Paz, Baja, Mexico. In the United
States he is represented by the Catskill Artists Gallery, and Simply S.O.T.A. in
New Hope, PA. He maintains a summer studio in Yardley, PA. His work is in both
corporate and private collections throughout the United States, Mexico and
Canada. He is married to Gail McAllister, who exhibits her glass jewelry at the
Catskill Artists Gallery.
Bench by Hank Schneider
Pastel by Michael Kay McAllister
THIRD YEAR OF "GLITTER & GLASS" SHOW
AT CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY
July 11th - August 23rd
Necklace sculpted from Swarovski crystals by Karin Houeland
The popular "Glitter & Glass" show is back for the third year at the Catskill
Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street, Liberty, New York, running from July 11
through August 23, 2009. Glass bowls, plates and decorative items, along with
jewelry and adornment of all kinds will be exhibited by members Cate Gundlah,
Kathy Jeffers and Buff McAllister. In addition, in a new "showcase" program
started this year to create more diverse exhibitions, consignor Karin Houeland
will be showing her eye-catching Swarovski crystal jewelry.
Starting with a reception of edible goodies on Saturday, July 11, from 4 - 8
p.m., the gallery will be full of the rich colors and fabulous designs of these
artists, in addition to the other beautiful fine art and fine craft currently in
the gallery created by other local artists. The gallery is open Friday and
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Cate specializes in rich colorful glass, in exquisite handmade beads for
necklaces and earrings, and in fused glass bowls, plates, and other items both
practical and ornamental. Kathy works porcelain clay into decorative pins,
earrings and necklaces with her signature whimsical designs; she also turns
silver clay into delicate fine-silver pendants of organic forms, sometimes
embellished with semi-precious gemstones. Buff creates fun and funky jewelry
using semi-precious stones, polymer clay, fabric, shell, resin and fishing
lures. Karin creates exquisite necklaces, bracelets and earrings sculpted from
Swarovski crystals and other precious materials.
In this year’s new "showcase" program, selected consignors have been invited to
join the members in the featured shows. The members have chosen artists whose
work creates a synergy with their own work to create a more exciting and diverse
offering to the public.
Other members of the gallery, which is over six years old, are Robert Friedman
and Hank Schneider. Some 40 other artists are also represented in the spacious
gallery in downtown Liberty.
3RD ANNUAL SMALL WORKS SHOW
"THE PERFECT TEN"
April 4th - May 17th
The Gallery announces its third annual Small Works Exhibition, called "The
Perfect Ten" to highlight the fact that works may be no larger than 10 inches in
any direction, including frames. It is an unjuried show to celebrate the local
artist - recognized or not.
The exhibition will start on Saturday, April 4, 2009 with a festive reception
from 4 to 8 p.m., complete with wine and other refreshments and many artists on
hand. It will run until May 17. The public is cordially invited to look and
enjoy; and most works will be for sale.
The Catskill Artists Gallery always has fabulous gifts for any occasion, or no
occasion, including painting, prints, photographs, fabric art, sculpture,
woodwork, pottery, glass work, jewelry, 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 almost 40
consignment artists.
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 2nd ANNUAL
"CATSKILL IMPRESSIONS" EXHIBIT
The Gallery announces its second annual unjuried show designed to represent the
Catskill area in all its beauty, character and quirkiness. Any subject is fair
game - people, places, events, ideas – anything that represents or brings to
mind our unique part of the world, in any medium.
Any number of works will be accepted as long as they meet the size requirements.
Wall art can total no more than 960 square inches (the equivalent of two 20" x 24"
pieces), including frames or other hanging devices. Any number of
three-dimensional art pieces will be accepted as long as the total combined size
does not exceed 24" by 24" by 24".
There is a $20 non-refundable fee for submission of work. The pieces can be for
sale, or not; if they are sold, there will be a 30% commission to the gallery.
The exhibit will start on Saturday, May 23, 2009 with a festive reception from 4
to 8 p.m. The public and many of our artists attend these receptions and enjoy
the wine, cheese, homemade desserts, and more. The show will run until July 5.
Artists who wish to submit their work can download an application
here or call
845-292-0310 to have one mailed. All work must be delivered to the gallery no
later than Sunday, May 17 by 5 p.m. The gallery has a mailing list of almost
1000 potential visitors, and sends postcards to all of them before the show.
Additional cards will be available for participants for their own mailing lists,
friends, and family.
The Catskill Artists Gallery has been on Main Street in Liberty since December
2002 and has a wide variety of handmade art sure to suit any taste and budget.
There are paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, glass work, fabric art
including scarves and handbags, note cards, wood work and more, all 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 consignor artists.
VALENTINE DESSERT PARTY
GET A FREE CALENDAR WITH $50 PURCHASE
February 14th, 2009 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Bring your honey to a dessert party in celebration of Valentine’s Day, on
Saturday, February 14, from 2-6 p.m. at the Catskill Artists Gallery. While
enjoying homemade goodies and wine, look for that special something for that
special someone. There are unique, handmade gifts in all styles and price ranges
– hand-painted silk scarves, jewelry of every description, wooden and pottery
vases, wooden jewel boxes, dazzling handbags, and much more.
Complimentary 2009 calendar featuring beautiful local landscape drawings by Ann
Higgins given as a holiday bonus (while supplies last) to all purchasers of $50
or more of objects d'art. (That's French for what the Catskill Artists Gallery
has lots of).
Hundreds of works of glass, pottery, fabric, photographs, paintings and
sculpture, books and cards, provide a dizzying range of choice. All of them are
created by hand by the five members -- Robert Friedman, Cate Gundlah, Kathy
Jeffers, Buff McAllister and Hank Schneider – and almost 40 consignors.
"VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL" AND "DELAWARE VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHS" PREMIERE AT THE CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY
October 18 - November 30, 2008
Dragon Pelt - Robert Friedman
New art for the fall season! The gallery
will feature
Vertical and Horizontal,
an exhibition of wall and standing sculptures by Robert Friedman, and
Photographs of the Upper Delaware Valley
by Hank Schneider. Opening day is Saturday, October 18th with a reception from
Robert Friedman writes: "My recent group of mixed-media works,
Vertical and Horizontal, explores different materials, colors and textures in
new columnar free-standing sculptures and three-dimensional wall reliefs.
Diverse elements and materials include aluminum, acrylic plastic, color and
metallic pigments, formed paper pulp, wood and glass.
"It is exciting to be part of the local artistic community. Together we share
ideas and encourage each other’s work. For example, painting, sculpture and
photography are shown side-by-side with contemporary crafts in our co-op gallery
in Liberty. Sullivan County, in its beautiful natural setting, continues to
inspire a vital group of creative people drawn here from many different
backgrounds and countries."
New York City artist, art historian and educator Robert Friedman now lives in
Neversink. He is a founding member of the Catskill Artists Gallery in Liberty.
His web address is: www.robertfriedmanart.com
Solo exhibitions have been held at: Catskill Artists Gallery, Catskill Art
Society, Ward-Nasse Gallery, and Architectural League of New York. A piece
purchased by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for its collection in
the World Trade Center was destroyed 9/11/01.
Group exhibitions include: 12 over 50 Exhibition, NYC; DVAA Loft Gallery; Liberty Museum and Art
Center; Old Stone House, Hasbrouck NY; Franklin Fest; TriBeCa Artwalk;
International de Scultura Invitational, Aragon, Spain; Southern Vermont Art
Center; Cork Gallery at Lincoln Center; and Ward-Nasse Gallery, SoHo. Educated at Cooper Union,
Hank Schneider
writes: "I first discovered The
Delaware Valley on a canoe trip. The peace and serenity, the abundance of clean
water, wildlife and the natural beauty of the
I loved the area so much that I decided to make the move and leave the canyons of Manhattan.
Being a commercial photographer specializing in still life, I decided to take
the same approach to my landscape photography as I do for my still life photos.
I see a picture and then go back with my cameras to capture it, taking
into account the time of day, the weather and the season. I think of film and
the camera the same way a painter thinks of paint and canvas. I am extremely
selective as to what and when I photograph; otherwise, I would end up with a lot
of snapshots.
"All the photographs are displayed in brilliant color. Some are
moody, such as 'Spring Morning;' others are low key, such as 'Ice Fishermen;'
still others are abstract, such as 'Fall Field,' and 'Sumac.'
Others document the history of
Schneider's art photographs have been
shown throughout the northeast, including Public Space in
HOLIDAY SHOW AT CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY INCLUDES BOOK SIGNING - DEC. 6th
The
annual Holiday Exhibition at the Catskill Artists Gallery begins with a spirited
reception on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. at 38 South Main St.,
Liberty, not only kicking off the holiday
season, but celebrating the gallery’s sixth anniversary.
Wine and holiday goodies will be served, and many artists will be on
hand.
Greg Miller, an internationally renowned photographer, and consignor at the gallery, will be signing copies of his newest book, The Hudson River: A Great American Treasure, during the reception. Greg has spent many months traveling the length of the river, and has created a dazzling collection of gorgeous landscapes saturated with color and rich in detail. This book is a great holiday gift -- for yourself or others!
New
sculpture, paintings, photographs, jewelry, fiber art, woodwork, glass, pottery,
books and note cards will grace the gallery, all hand-crafted by local artists
in a wide range of style and price.
The fabric art includes colorful tote bags and purses, scarves in
gossamer silk or warm chenille, cheerful cloth dolls, hand-woven towels, and
more. Jewelry ranges from whimsical resin pins to porcelain pendants, from
ethnic and beaded neckpieces to fine silver, glass, and crystal necklaces; and
there are earrings galore! There
will be ornaments for the tree, and much more.
Gift certificates are always available. In
addition, there will be a large group of items on sale – from 1/3 to 1/2 off –
just in time for holiday shopping!
And extended hours will make that shopping easier.
In addition to the usual Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m., the gallery will be open until 8 p.m. on Friday,
December 12 and 19, and from 12 to 5 p.m. on December 22, 23, and 24.
"GLITTER & GLASS" Exhibit
Sept. 6 - Oct. 12, 2008
Jewelry and richly-colored jewel-like glass bowls, plates and decorative items will be on exhibit at the Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street, Liberty, New York, in its new show "Glitter and Glass", running from September 6 through October 12, 2008, featuring the works of Cate Gundlah, Kathy Jeffers, and Buff McAllister. The jewelry ranges from handmade glass beads and semi-precious stones to fine silver, from porcelain to wood, bone and polymer clay.
Glass sculpture: Cate Gundlah
Cate specializes in rich colorful glass -- in exquisite handmade beads for necklaces and earrings, and in fused glass bowls, plates, and other items both practical and ornamental.
Silver jewelry: Kathy Jeffers
Kathy works porcelain clay into decorative pins, earrings and necklaces with her signature whimsical designs; she also turns silver clay into delicate fine-silver pendants of organic forms, sometimes embellished with semi-precious gemstones.
Beaded collar: Buff McAllister
Buff revels in the juxtaposition of disparate elements in her necklaces, using semi-precious stones, polymer clay, glass, wood, bone and various metals, particularly enjoying the ethnic look achieved by the asymmetrical placing of bold, earthy elements.
The gallery is open Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Call 845-292-0310 for more information.
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR SHOW 7-19-08:
"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.
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.
"TWICE WOVEN / TWICE FIRED"
May 31 - July 13, 2008
"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."
CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY ANNOUNCES 2nd SMALL WORKS SHOW:
SMALL WORKS WITH A THEME: MUGS AND MUGSHOTS
The Catskill Artists Gallery,
This
year, the small works will have a theme - mugs and mugshots - exploring the
possibilities of portrait images and the humble shape of the mug.
The works may be actual functional mugs, or non-functional mugs, or representations of mugs, in any medium. Or the work may be mugshots - portraits of humans or animals - in any medium.
The
most fun would be to merge the two concepts - mugs with portraits on them or in
the shape of faces (remember the Toby mugs?), or portraits of people holding
mugs; or portraits of people holding mugs which have portraits on them of . . .
people holding mugs. The
possibilities are endless.
The exhibition will start on
The
works may be no larger than 12" in any direction, including frames or hanging
devices, and must be ready for display.
All types of art and media are welcome - painting, photography, pottery,
sculpture, metal, wood, fabric, glass, and mixed. There will be a $20
nonrefundable fee for submission of up to 3 works. Works can be for sale, in
which case there will be a 30% commission to the gallery.
Artists who wish to submit their work can download an application
HERE or call 292-0310
to have one mailed. All works must
be hand-delivered to the gallery no later than April 6 by
VALENTINE DESSERT PARTY AT CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY
Lovers and art lovers of all ages are invited to a dessert party in celebration of Valentine's Day, on Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 2-6 p.m. at the Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street, in Liberty.
While enjoying homemade goodies and wine, patrons can pick out unique, handmade gifts for friends, family, or that special someone, in every style and price range. How about a pottery or waterproof wooden vase to hold a dozen roses? Or earrings, pins, and necklaces and a wooden jewel box to put them in? Or hand-painted silk scarves and dazzling handbags?
Hundreds of works of glass, pottery, fabric, photographs, paintings and sculpture, books and cards, provide a dizzying range of choice. All of them are created by hand by the five members: Robert Friedman, Cate Gundlah, Kathy Jeffers, Buff McAllister and Hank Schneider - and more than 30 consignors.
2007 ARCHIVES
Glitter and
Glass - Coming to Catskill Artists Gallery
Glittering glass. Sparkling gems. Smooth silver. Bold beads. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, glass plates and bowls. All this and more at the Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street, Liberty, New York, in its new show “Glitter and Glass,” running from August 25 through October 7, 2007 and featuring the works of Cate Gundlah, Kathy Jeffers, and Buff McAllister.
Starting with a sumptuous reception of edible goodies on August 25 from 4-8 p.m., the gallery will be full of the rich colors and fabulous designs of these three artists, in addition to the other beautiful fine art and craft currently in the gallery, created by other local artists. The gallery is open Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Call 845-292-0310 for more information, or see
www.catskillartistsgallery.com.
Cate specializes in rich colorful glass -- in exquisite handmade beads for necklaces and earrings, and in fused glass bowls, plates, and other items both practical and ornamental. Kathy works porcelain clay into decorative pins, earrings and necklaces with her signature whimsical designs; she also turns silver clay into delicate fine-silver pendants of organic forms, sometimes embellished with semi-precious gemstones. Buff revels in the juxtaposition of disparate elements in her necklaces, using semi-precious stones, polymer clay, glass, wood, bone and various metals, particularly enjoying the ethnic look achieved by the asymmetrical placing of bold, earthy elements.
Other members of the gallery, well into its fifth year, are Robert Friedman and Hank Schneider. Some 30 other artists are also represented in the spacious gallery in downtown Liberty.
A Passion for Color - Coming to Catskill Artists Gallery
A Passion for Color, an exhibit of pottery whimsies by Kathy Jeffers, and prayer flags by Buff McAllister, opens Saturday, July 7 and runs through August 19 at the Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street in Liberty. The opening reception, with wine and tasty snacks, will be on Saturday, July 7, from 4-8 p.m. Both artists are founding members of the co-op gallery.
Works by members and consignors, representing over 30 artists, are always on exhibit. They include painting, sculpture,
fiber art, ceramics, photography, woodcraft, jewelry, silk scarves, 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, or at catskillartistsgallery@aol.com The website is www.catskillartistsgallery.com.
Kathy Jeffers writes: "My work is highly decorative and whimsical without becoming sentimental. I rely heavily on my early training in and appreciation of the aesthetics of classic Japanese and Chinese pottery for most of my basic shape sensibility. The decorative aspect comes from within the clay surface in how I lay the clay on, in how I press and squeeze the clay as I'm building the form, in how I press objects into the clay to give texture, and lastly, in the colorful glazing processes I use to emphasize the patterns and textures that are in the surface. Of central importance to me is to express movement, fluidity, lyricism, balance and delicacy."
Buff McAllister writes: "All my life I've been attracted to color - bold and lots of it. My fabric wallhangings reflect that passion. My idea for prayer flags arose when I was thinking what people pray for, such as world peace. If we prayed for all people to express the best of humanity, world peace would inevitably result. I put together a list of what I feel are the basic, most positive, attributes of humanity -- 21 characteristics including loyalty, integrity, kindness, etc. -- and designed banners for each, striving to create visual references for intangible ideas. I intentionally left the banners rumpled and ragged to suggest Tibetan prayer flags that have been whipped into tatters by the wind, carrying their prayers to heaven.
The next exhibit planned for the Catskill Artists Gallery is Glitter and Glass, a show of handworked glass objects, and all kinds of jewelry, glass, beads, porcelain, silver, and many more. Cate Gundlah, Kathy Jeffers and Buff McAllister will be the exhibiting artists in that show, which will open on August 25 and run through October 7.
GLITTER! CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY OFFERS DAZZLING GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Celebrators of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Dia de los Reyes or the generic Winter Holiday will find unique and beautiful gifts at the Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street in Liberty NY. Beginning Saturday, December 2, with a festive reception from 4-8 pm, the gallery will be stocked full of fabulous art and craft pieces, created by local artists. Open Friday, Saturday 11-6, Sunday noon-5, info: 845-292-0310 or www.catskillartistsgallery.com
Featured is the largest collection of handmade jewelry in Sullivan County, and it glitters, shines, and sparkles like winter stars. There are earrings, pins, bracelets, and necklaces made from fine silver, pewter inlayed with ebony, fused glass, twisted wire, also porcelain brooches and necklaces. Styles range from the most delicate to ethnic, to very bold.
Other sumptuous items are iridescent scarves, handbags, vests, hand-painted silk scarves, and knitted hats. There are wall hangings, woodcrafted tables and vases made from local trees, unique paintings, photographs and sculptures, limited edition prints, ceramic bowls and mugs, chocolate art, children’s books, dolls, elegant porcelain tree ornaments trimmed in gold, and note cards. Gift certificates are also available.
Gallery members Barbara Brown, Cecily Fortescue, Robert Friedman, Kathy Jeffers, Buff McAllister, Greg Miller, Hank Schneider, and Sumari have assembled an impressive array of uncommon goods to usher in the holidays and help spread joy.
MATERIAL
TRANSFORMATIONS - Ceramics & Sculptures by Fortescue and Friedman
Ceramicist Cecily Fortescue and sculptor Robert Friedman use clay, wood,
metal and found objects, transforming them into unique and beautiful
shapes. An exhibition of their recent work at the Catskill Artists
Gallery, 38 South Main Street in Liberty, begins October 7 and runs
through November 26. The opening reception is Saturday, October 7,
4-8 pm, when the artists will be on hand to greet their guests. Gallery
hours are Fridays & Saturdays 11 am – 6 pm, Sundays noon – 5 pm. For
information: 845-292-0310 or www.catskillartistsgallery.com
Cecily Fortescue writes, “I was first attracted to clay as an artistic
medium because of the many options that it offers. After rolling it into
slabs, I can cut and reassemble it, fold it, tear it, overlap it, paddle
it. With patience and persuasion I can form it into a great variety of
organic shapes, most of which evolve as I work. Clay is a medium that
invites spontaneity, and for this reason, too, I am drawn to it.
“Heredity may account for my predilection for rich colors and organic
forms. My grandfather was a painter, a friend of Bernard Leach, and one
of my earliest memories is that of choosing, with scrupulous care, a
modest pitcher at the Leach pottery in St. Ives. My father, for his
part, was well known in English horticultural circles as the creator of
a beautiful garden. My initial career was as a linguist and university
lecturer, but I became increasingly involved with clay when I moved
permanently to the States in 1973.”
Ms. Fortescue lives and works in a farmhouse and pottery studio in
Callicoon. She has been a ceramicist for almost 30 years, exhibiting in
many New York City galleries, including Ward-Nasse Gallery, Pen & Brush
Club, Studio Gallery 88, and Century Gallery. Her work has also been
seen locally at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, The Blue Victorian,
Wildwood Gallery and the Catskill Art Society; statewide at the Roberson
Museum in Binghamton, the Benson Gallery in Bridgehampton, and the
Hudson River Museum in Yonkers. She has taught ceramics at the
Ninety-Second Street Y in New York City. She is a founding member of the
Catskill Artists Gallery and a member of the Board of the Catskill Art
Society.
Ms. Fortescue was born in England and received a doctorate in languages
from Oxford University. After four years as Associate Professor at
London University, she tired of teaching and left for Rome. It was
there, while working as a free-lance translator, that she first put her
hands to clay. She became a full-time, predominantly self-taught potter
after moving to New York in 1973.
Robert Friedman writes: “My work consists of standing sculptures and
wall reliefs in a variety of materials. They include aluminum, copper,
acrylic, wood and found objects. Forms are often derived from nature and
its underlying principles of growth, both in the vegetative and animal
worlds.
“Color is an important and dynamic element in my work. The sculptures
combine
abstract forms that contrast organically with natural materials. Found
objects that have had a previous existence are integrated with newly
sculpted elements, colors and textures. Some of my work has political
resonance, out of concern for the present global situation.”
Formerly from New York City, Robert Friedman has lived full-time in
Neversink for the last five years. He is a founding member of the
Catskill Artists Gallery in Liberty. Group exhibitions include: Liberty
Museum and Art Center, Stone House, Hasbrouck NY, Franklin Fest TriBeCa
Artwalk, International de Scultura Invitational, Aragon, Spain, Southern
Vermont Art Center, Cork Gallery, and Ward-Nasse Gallery, SoHo. Solo
exhibitions have been held at: Catskill Artists Gallery, Beck Gallery,
Catskill Art Society, Ward-Nasse Gallery, and Architectural League of
New York. A piece purchased by the Port Authority of New York and New
Jersey was destroyed 9/11/01.
Educated at Cooper Union, Yale University and New York University School
of Fine Arts, he has taught at New York University and City University
of New York.
His web address is:
www.robertfriedmanart.com
EARTH ELEMENTS: AN EXHIBITION OF NEW WORKS BY KATHY JEFFERS AND HANK
SCHNEIDER AT THE CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY
Ceramist Kathy Jeffers and woodcrafter Hank Schneider use “Earth
Elements” as materials in an exhibition of their new work at the
Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street in Liberty. The show runs
August 5-October 1. Opening reception is Saturday, August 5, 4-8 pm,
when the artists will be on hand to greet their guests. Gallery hours
are Fridays & Saturdays 11 am – 6 pm, Sundays noon – 5 pm. For
information: 845-292-0310 or www.catskillartistsgallery.com
Hank Schneider’s and Kathy Jeffers’ work make an interesting compliment
to one another, as both take natural materials/elements from the earth
and express their inherent beauty. In Jeffers’ case, it’s earth itself,
in Schneider’s case, it’s what grows from the earth.
Kathy Jeffers’ way of working with clay has to do with pushing the
limits of what it can do. Clay has only so much ability to be stretched,
pushed, pulled, bent and made to stand up. It has plasticity and yet it
has strength, but is confined to limits in all those categories. By
knowing the exact limits of her clays, porcelain, white earthenware, and
stoneware, she finds unique ways to form the material.
The result of her refined ability is highly unusual work that comes from
a very fanciful, whimsical place in her psyche. People find her work
surprising and often amusing. Her “gathered” wall pouches are extremely
cloth-like, yet one can see that they are just clay. Her high relief
nude torsos are an example of how she pinches and pushes the clay
delicately and skillfully to create life-like miniatures of the female
form, and her addition of pheasant feathers in just the right spot makes
the viewer laugh out loud at the whimsy. Though most of her work has
some function, some of her most interesting work consists of intricately
detailed miniature porcelain sculptures of fantasy creatures. She lives
in Woodbourne.
In recent years, internationally-known photographer Hank Schneider has
turned his creative interests in a new direction – woodcraft. Most of
the wood he uses is collected in the fall when he cuts his wood pile for
the winter. Here he discovers patterns, grains and textures only Mother
Nature could create.
Working with the grains and textures of dead or fallen trees, he creates
common items in an uncommon way. Waterproof wooden vases, hickory
benches and tables, cherry and maple chess tables, and ash and oak
cheese and bread boards are examples of his unique talents.
Schneider is a native New Yorker who finally left the concrete canyons
of Manhattan for the incomparable beauty of the upper Delaware River
valley in Narrowsburg, and recently has survived three floods which have
washed up large trees into his back yard. Wood that Schneider may
transform into works of art.
TROPICAL COLORS AT THE CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY
Tropical Colors, a new exhibition beginning Saturday, June 10 thru Sunday July 30 at the Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street in Liberty, New York, features new works by potter Barbara Brown and fiber artist Buff McAllister. The sun-drenched vibrant colors of the materials set the tone for a warm and wonderful Catskill summer. The objects – vases, plates and mugs by Ms. Brown; wearable art and fiber hangings by Ms. McAllister – are created to be used and enjoyed.
The opening wine
and cheese reception on Saturday, June 10 from 4 to 8 pm
is open to the public. Other gallery members, Robert Friedman, Cecily
Fortescue, Kathy Jeffers, Greg Miller, Sumari, and Hank Schneider will
be on hand to celebrate summer and discuss their
work.
The gallery is open on Fridays & Saturdays 11 am – 6 pm, Sundays noon –
5 pm. For information: 845-292-0310 or www.catskillartistsgallery.com.
The gallery is an artist-run co-op, and the members live in the Catskill region. Always on display are: painting, sculpture, fiber art, ceramics, photographs, woodcraft, jewelry, and handmade note cards.
Potter Barbara Brown writes: "My introduction to clay was as a military dependent relative on the island of Okinawa. I was enthralled by the work of a master Japanese potter throwing huge urns on a standup kick wheel. He allowed me touch the spinning clay with wet fingers and a sensation became rooted in my being. It was decades later that I came upon the opportunity to pursue a secret dream, to become a potter myself.
My early
fascination with classic forms still influences my direction. I work on
the potters' wheel, throwing porcelain urns and vessels. I vary the
theme with a range of colors, textures, functions and sizes.
I studied at The Silvermine Guild School of Art, in New Canaan,
Connecticut. I had the privilege of working as an apprentice for the
Ceramics department. As a result, I learned all the basics of creating
pottery from clay and glaze mixing to firing kilns. Ultimately, I taught
at the school as well. I have been potting for more than twenty years.
Today, I own and operate Sunshine Cottage Bed and Breakfast in Lake
Huntington, and I continue to love making pottery. "
Fiber artist Buff McAllister writes: “I was inspired by a trip to Mexico in March. The area (Baja California Sur) was essentially desert -- very dry looking except for some farms and oases. But the houses are just bursting with color -- like stucco flowers springing out of the arid landscape! Pink, orange, yellow, lime, teal, rust, pale blue, orchid -- and every combination you can think of. Combinations we probably wouldn't use here -- but we should! Joyous uplifting color, not garish at all, but softened by the light and the weathering and the stucco. Even the small structures in the cemeteries are joyful colors. ‘Safe’ beige and white are suddenly boring.”
Ms. McAllister, who lives in Youngsville, has a degree in Textiles and Clothing from the University of Delaware. She sews, weaves, makes polymer clay jewelry, and does many other kinds of handwork. With Hank Schneider, (also a gallery member), she co-authored a children's book, Sewing with Felt, published in 2003 by Boyd's Mills Press.
A NATURAL STATE/FEMALE IMAGERY AT THE CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY
In a new exhibition beginning Saturday, April 15 thru Sunday May 28, photographer Greg Miller and sculptor/ceramist Sumari offer an homage to the female form at the Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street in Liberty. Miller’s photographs depict female nudes in the Hudson Valley landscape. Sumari’s sculptures are reminiscent of archetypal female religious figures.
The opening wine, yummies and cheese reception on Saturday, April 15 from 4 to 8 pm is open to the public. Other gallery members Barbara Brown, Robert Friedman, Cecily Fortescue, Kathy Jeffers, Ishwar Malleret, Buff McAllister, and Hank Schneider will be on hand to celebrate spring. The gallery is open on Fridays & Saturdays
Greg Miller is a
photographer based in Monroe. He is known for his panoramic images of
the Hudson Valley and has exhibited and been published locally and
nationally. He writes, “This work is new for me
in
that humans take a primary and critical aspect of the composition.
Previously I deliberately avoided having humans present in my
landscapes. Here, I choose to introduce the nude female figure into the
landscape. The goal is to juxtapose the form, texture, tonality, and
emotion of the figure against various elements that exist in our local
landscape. “
Sumari writes “After spending 15 years in Pennsylvania, where I was very active in the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, did major juried shows across the northeast & was involved in an Artists’ Co-op in Allentown. I returned to New York in 1995 and opened a studio in Sugar Loaf where I sold my own work and taught pottery classes, both there and later in New Paltz. Shortly thereafter I became tired of the demands of owning a business and decided to rediscover my creativity in a less commercial atmosphere. I decided to reinvent myself in rural and beautiful Sullivan County. I was thrilled to find this artists’ co-op in Liberty, where I now live. The thing that I enjoy most about what I do is the ability to create new challenges within the medium. Clay has endless possibilities. By not depending on my art exclusively for an income, I find that I can be more daring. The theme for this show was Greg Miller’s idea, but I instantly warmed to it, having never done nudes in clay before. I immediately thought of the great sculptures (monoliths) of Easter Island and primitive goddess-like imagery. Creating this body of work in both clay and jewelry has been a most enjoyable & challenging experience.”
New works by other members on exhibition include: painting, sculpture, fiber art, children’s books, ceramics, photographs, woodcraft, jewelry, and handmade note cards, all by regional artists.
2006 ARCHIVES
HOLIDAY EXHIBITION AT THE CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY GIVE THE GIFT OF ART! (November 25 – January 15)
Members of The Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street in Liberty, offer art and craft for Christmas (12/25), Hanukkah (12/25-1/2/06), Kwanzaa (12/26-12/31) and Dia de los Reyes (1/6/06). Shopping has never been easier, from charming stocking stuffers to major league paintings and sculpture. Giving gift certificates is another possibility, allowing recipients to pick the work they like best. Celebrate the holidays with the artists on Saturday, November 26 from 4 – 8 pm, when the community is invited to enjoy a Christmas tree trimmed with hand-made ornaments. There will be mulled cider, cookies, other refreshments, and good cheer. Especially tasty for holiday giving are new assortments of ceramics, photographs, woodcraft, jewelry, fiber art, children’s books, elegant porcelain tree ornaments trimmed in gold, and note cards, all by local artists.
NEW WORKS: ROBERT FRIEDMAN, SCULPTURE/ CHRIS PARROW, CERAMICS
AT CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY
(October 15-November 20)
New Works, an exhibition of sculpture and ceramics by sculptor
Robert Friedman and potter Chris Parrow opens Saturday, October 15 and
runs through Sunday, November 20 at the Catskill Artists Gallery, 38
South Main Street in Liberty. The opening reception at the gallery on
Saturday, October 15, 4-8 pm, will be a chance for art-loving folk to
meet over a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres, while listening to
songwriter John Simon on keyboard. Both Friedman and Parrow live in
Neversink and are founding members of the co-op gallery.
Always on exhibit: works by the 11 gallery members and numerous
consignors that include: painting, sculpture, fiber art, ceramics,
photographs, woodcraft, jewelry, silk scarves, children's books, and
handmade note cards, all by regional artists. The gallery is open on
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 11 am - 6 pm, Sundays: noon - 5 pm. For
information: 845-292-0310 or
catskillartists@aol.com.
Robert Friedman writes: "My work consists of standing sculptures and
wall reliefs in a variety of materials. They include aluminum, acrylic
plastic, wood and found objects. Forms are often derived from nature
and its underlying principles of growth, both in the vegetative and
animal worlds.
Color is an important and dynamic element in my work. The sculptures
combine abstract forms that contrast organically with natural
materials. Found objects that have had a previous existence are
integrated with newly sculpted elements, colors and textures. " His web
address is:
www.robertfriedmanart.com
Chris Parrow writes: "Ceramics is an ancient art form from which we
learn about the people and cultures of the past. I think all artists
are inspired by their surrounding environment as well as the time in
which they live. My work has been reflecting nature, through images of
landscape and plants, but it is just as possible to be intrigued by a
road culvert or a concrete block as a sea shell or a bird. Ideas and
visual images initiate the creative process, and then the hands and
tools of the artist transform ideas into new works of art."
HIDDEN TREASURES
AT CATSKILL ARTISTS GALLERY
(September 3 - October 10)
Hidden Treasures, an exhibition of fantastic ceramic creatures by
potter Kathy Jeffers and intensely colored insects on moiré
backgrounds photographed by Hank Schneider, opens Saturday,
September 3 and runs through Monday, October 10 ( Columbus Day) at the
Catskill Artists Gallery, 38 South Main Street in Liberty. The gallery
is also open Labor Day, September 5, 12-5 pm. The opening reception
at the gallery on Saturday, September, 3, 4-8 pm, will be a public
celebration of the new fall season, and a chance for art-loving folk to
meet and greet over a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres. Both Kathy Jeffers of Woodbourne and Hank Schneider
of Narrowsburg are founding members of the co-op gallery.
The gallery is open on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 11 am - 6 pm,
Sundays: noon - 5 pm. For information: 845-292-0310.
Kathy Jeffers writes: "my work is strong in fantasy, whimsy, with
sometimes a touch of the bizarre. There is a range of clays, firing
techniques--from low-fire bright colored, to lustre glazes (bright gold,
silver and copper accents), to high-fired porcelain and stoneware. There
are fantasy animal sculptures, and functional/fantasy pottery pieces in
this show. I combine all three of the basic handbuilding techniques in
my pottery--pinch, slab, and coil. I will also show some inlaid colored
porcelain pieces, where color is in the clay itself, not in the glaze."
Hank Schneider describes the inspiration for his insect series:
"One afternoon I noticed a Luna moth on my kitchen window. I decided to
photograph the moth in a studio environment on its chosen background, a
screen. While gathering materials, I rediscovered the infinite patterns
that make up moiré designs. I thought to juxtapose the natural world of
insects with the human world of creative design.
It became a personal challenge to choose which of the infinite patterns
and textures of cloth, gauze and screening would create the ideal
backgrounds to complement and enhance the uniqueness, beauty and color
of the insects.
Most of insects were captured, photographed and released. Others were
gathered from spider webs. The one thing that remained constant was the
desire of the bugs to be free."