The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show opens at the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library on Friday, May 13. Juror Walter Hatke, Baker Professor of Visual Arts Emeritus, Union College, selected forty-five pieces from artists living in New York State, noting “the entries for this exhibition were quite fine and highly varied”. Artists working in traditional media (watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel and photography) as well as bonded bronze, ceramic stoneware, charcoal on mylar, and found object assemblage are represented. The show runs through July 24 and will be exhibited in the Regional Art Galleries. Awards are sponsored by Golden Artist Colors and Blick Art Materials. For more information visit arkellmuseum.org or call 518-673-2314.

Visitor Information: 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 6:00 pm on Wednesdays. The Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library are located at 2 Erie Boulevard. The building has off street parking and is wheelchair accessible.

Image Credit: Kara Lynn Daviau, Minoa, NY, Redemption, acrylic on canvas