Community Calendar

Starting at 1 and 2 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, join a Hyde docent for a tour of the Museum’s permanent collection or exhibitions. Free with Museum admission. Call 518-792-1761, ext. 350, to confirm availability.

HVArtMarket features local Hudson Valley makers and artisans. Gifts, art, gourmet food, ceramic, jewelry and much more. HVArtMarket at Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Upstate New York's Mohawk Valley region is home and inspiration for many artists. The Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library's Regional Art Galleries once again host this show and sale of the work of The Arts Factory of Montgomery County member artists. Visit early and find something unique and special for holiday giving. All gallery sales are "Cash & Carry", so you can purchase a work of art and take it home with you the same day! On view Friday, October 22nd through December 30th. 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 6 pm on Wednesdays. Image: Marion Kratky, Birches, Mountain View, acrylic

With over forty million books in print, Jan Brett is one of the nation’s foremost and most widely read author/illustrators for children. This lively exhibition explores the breadth of Brett’s art and the travel experiences that have inspired her many children’s books and characters. Favorite stories, from Gingerbread Friends, The Umbrella, and Honey…Honey to her most recent published book, Cozy, are represented by more than eighty original artworks, as well as reference materials and selections from the artist’s collection of unique objects and artifacts. Artworks from Daisy Comes Home; Gingerbread Baby; Hedgie Blasts Off! The Three Snow Bears; The Animals’ Santa; The Mermaid; Cinders, A Chicken Cinderella; On Noah’s Ark; The Turnip; and The Snowy Nap are among the full-color originals from the artist’s books to be enjoyed. A video interview with Brett, an exhibition audio tour in the artist’s voice, and recorded book readings will be featured in the galleries and online. This exhibition is supported in part by: Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Ruth Krauss Foundation

Tomo Sakai Curates Glass: Coldworking “Coldworking refers to the fabrication of glass at room temperature, and typically involves grinding, polishing, cutting, and laminating. Most handmade glass requires some coldworking, and some glass artists specialize in this craft.” – Tomo Sakai Tomo Sakai has shown nationally and internationally as part of Cruze+Sakai (she creates glass with Eric Cruze). She has taught at the Corning Glass Museum among other venues. The pursuit of her art has brought her into contact with many different glass makers. She has chosen 6 of these artists to show with her at Salmon Falls Gallery, in Shelburne Falls, MA. The seven artists represented are: Martin Rosol of Shelburne, MA, Sidney Hutter of Waltham, MA, Aron Leaman of Dracut, MA, Josh Bernbaum of Brattleboro, VT, Trina Urrata-Weintraub of Waltham, MA, Emilio Santini of Blacksburg, VA, and curator Tomo Sakai of Worcester, MA. Tomo Sakai Curates Glass: Coldworking can be seen through the end of the year at Salmon Falls Gallery in Shelburne Falls, MA. Our brick & mortar gallery is open 7 days a week 11am to 5pm, and our online store is open 24/7. The reception for this exhibit is Sunday, November 14, 2-4pm with music by Loren Feinstein. For further information, go to SalmonFallsGallery.com or call the gallery at 413.625.9833.

ARTISTS FOR FOOD! Working with Monte’s March 2021 to support the Food Bank Farm of Western Massachusetts What could be better than supporting our local artists? Why, supporting our local artists and giving to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts at the same time! Feed your soul with beauty when you purchase something from the exhibit, and your purchase will help feed hungry bodies right here in our region. It’s a win/win! We hope you will shop local and do some of your gift buying here at the Gallery this holiday season. With each purchase from the ARTISTS FOR FOOD! exhibit, you get a card stating that the piece you bought donates directly to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. An important gift all on its own! There is also a Salmon Falls Gallery Team Page for Monte’s March 2021. You may navigate there to donate directly to the Food Bank Farm. Check out the Gallery’s website (SalmonFallsGallery.com) for updated information and links to the fundraising page for Monte’s March. You may see this exhibit and participate in our fundraising effort through the end of the year. Our brick & mortar gallery is open everyday 11am to 5pm, virtually in our online store we are open 24/7. For more information, SalmonFallsGallery.com or call the gallery at 413.625.9833.

Art Austerlitz is the contemporary art gallery at Old Austerlitz. Housed in the historic 1853 Austerlitz Christian Church and grounds, this program features contemporary art from regional artists. The 2021 season will be very exciting. Art Austerlitz will present five shows May – September. The season opening show Throwing Shapes is curated by Ryan Turley and will feature works by Joan Grubin, Ghost of a Dream, and Ruth Freeman. Join us for the opening reception on Saturday May 1, 2021, 12noon-4pm. Open Saturdays & Sundays – 5/1, 5/2, 5/8, 5/9, 5/15, 5/16, 5/22, 5/23, 12noon-4pm.

From the collection of Robert B. Feldman October 22 to December 14, 2021 OPENING RECEPTION FRI, October 22, 5:30-8:00pm Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served outside. Proof of vaccination is required to enter gallery and view the exhibition. Gallery is open with limited capacity. Gallery Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 12-5pm Thursday, 12-8pm

HVArtMarket features local Hudson Valley makers and artisans. Gifts, art, gourmet food, ceramic, jewelry and much more. HVArtMarket at Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Upstate New York's Mohawk Valley region is home and inspiration for many artists. The Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library's Regional Art Galleries once again host this show and sale of the work of The Arts Factory of Montgomery County member artists. Visit early and find something unique and special for holiday giving. All gallery sales are "Cash & Carry", so you can purchase a work of art and take it home with you the same day! On view Friday, October 22nd through December 30th. 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 6 pm on Wednesdays. Image: Marion Kratky, Birches, Mountain View, acrylic