Community Calendar

4 Saturdays
October 18, 25, November 1, 8 (snow day Nov 15)
12- 2:30 pm

Ages 16+

Achieve luscious value tones through the technique of Mezzotint. Mezzotint is a non-acid method of Intaglio printing. The process involves using a mezzotint rocker to create a dense dotting pattern on your plate. Ezra Heller will guide students on how to work reductively by selectively scraping and burnishing the highlights and midtones of your image. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about this unique intaglio technique!

Open to intermediate levels of experience.

All materials provided.

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot. Scholarship availability closes 2 weeks prior to the start of class.

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We believe in access to art education for all. It takes the whole community to generate the equity our pay-what-you-can tuition generates. Behind the scenes, we work to bridge the financial gap between what our students can pay and what we need to sustain our programs. Please consider carefully before you use our discount codes.

Scholarship Codes:
For 25% discount use code "25OFF"
For 50% discount use code "50OFF"
For 75% discount use code "75OFF"

This economic justice map from The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice by Alexis J. Cunningfolk is useful to assess where you may fall on the financial spectrum of pay what you can.

To request 100% off tuition, please contact chris@mkad.art

“In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans.” - Kahlil Gibran

Through this series of monotypes, I explore water as a substance, its metaphoric allusion, and the collective narrative that addresses mankind's complicated relationship to this essential natural resource.

Opening Reception: Sat, Nov 8, 3-6pm
Gallery Hours: Thurs/Sun - 12-5pm, Fri/Sat - 12-6pm
No On-Site Parking

“What is your Abstract? It can be colorful or neutral tones, complicated or simple lines, bold or subdued and everything in between. What does Abstract Art mean to you? Can something that is abstract reference anything at all (landscape, human etc.) or does it need to be completely unrecognizable, referencing nothing but itself?”

Through this open call, we sought work that challenges, redefines, or reaffirms the boundaries of abstraction. Each piece on display reflects an individual response to this question, offering a personal interpretation of what it means to make abstract art today.

Abstract Back at Ya is a juried abstract group exhibition at The Sketchbook Gallery on view from Nov 8 - Dec 13, 2025. Gallery Hours are 12-5pm on Thursdays/Sundays and 12-6pm on Fridays/Saturdays. The Opening Reception will take place on Sat, Nov 8 from 3-6pm and it is part of the Saugerties Art Walk.

Pumpkin Smash! with Community Compost
Saturday, November 8 • 2:00‑4:00pm
Pitney Meadows Community Farm

Let’s turn your pumpkins into something good! Join us for Pumpkin Smash — recycle your seasonal pumpkins and gourds with our Community Compost program’s vertical drum system. Bring your pumpkins, smash ‘em, and help divert food waste from the landfill. https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/vzHGKQNHm4UbyiENPFGq5Q?t=1757342706

“In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans.” - Kahlil Gibran

Through this series of monotypes, I explore water as a substance, its metaphoric allusion, and the collective narrative that addresses mankind's complicated relationship to this essential natural resource.

Exhibition Dates: Nov 8 - Dec 13, 2025
Gallery Hours: Thurs/Sun - 12-5pm, Fri/Sat - 12-6pm
No On-Site Parking

Join us in Saugerties Village on Sat, Nov 8, 3-6pm for an ART WALK. Check out these 6 galleries that all have new exhibitions opening: Figureworks, Green, Jane St. Art Center, Rohmer Gallery, Sketchbook Gallery, & Stern Contemporary. Special thanks to the Saugerties Chamber of Commerce for being a sponsor of this event.

Instagram Handles:
@figureworksbrooklyn
@rohmergallery
@janestreetartcenter
@sketchbook_art_gallery
@sterncontemporary
@saugertieschamber

“What is your Abstract? It can be colorful or neutral tones, complicated or simple lines, bold or subdued and everything in between. What does Abstract Art mean to you? Can something that is abstract reference anything at all (landscape, human etc.) or does it need to be completely unrecognizable, referencing nothing but itself?”

Through this open call, we sought work that challenges, redefines, or reaffirms the boundaries of abstraction. Each piece on display reflects an individual response to this question, offering a personal interpretation of what it means to make abstract art today.

Abstract Back at Ya is a juried abstract group exhibition at The Sketchbook Gallery on view from Nov 8 - Dec 13, 2025. Gallery Hours are 12-5pm on Thursdays/Sundays and 12-6pm on Fridays/Saturdays. The Opening Reception will take place on Sat, Nov 8 from 3-6pm and it is part of the Saugerties Art Walk.

“An atmospheric, thrilling turn for kids and adults alike!” – CKUT, Montreal
A living comic book for the whole family! A young artist named Mary discovers the journal of Dr. Victor Frankenstein in the Arctic. As she’s drawn into his uncanny tale of secret experiments, Mary discovers that we all need to face the monsters of our own making…before they face us! This electrifying show blends immersive comic book design and playful theatrical techniques to reanimate the sci-fi classic for a new generation with a family-friendly spin. Recommended for ages 7+.

Step into the Roaring Twenties with live jazz, artful cocktails, and sparkling company—all in celebration of Jazz Age Illustration and in support of the Museum.

✨ First Look at the Exhibition — preview Jazz Age Illustration on its opening night.
🎷 Live Jazz & Dancing — revel in the rhythms of the Jazz Age, then dance the night away with our DJ.
🍸 Open Bar & Signature Cocktails — prohibition may be over, but the speakeasy spirit is alive!
🥂 Festive Bites — elevated, artful flavors to match the mood.
📸 Snazzy Photo Moments — strike a pose worthy of a vintage magazine cover.

Dress: From 1920’s Glam to Festive 2025—think fringe, feathers, velvet, sequins, bow ties, or your own modern twist on 1920s glam!

https://www.nrm.org/jazzparty/

The Vermont Circus Festival brings people together to celebrate the joy of circus through workshops, performances, and community events. Highlights include guest company Parallel Exit's new show from New York City, Alumni Cabaret and Beta Night open stage, 60+ workshops for recreational through advanced students of circus, seminars on circus in art, literature and politics, and lots of clowning around town! Produced by the New England Center for Circus Arts - by sharing the magic of this art form, we strengthen community connections, inspire creativity, and bring cultural and economic vibrancy to the region. www.circusschool.org