Sculpture Sold and New Acquaintances Made

It was a good week and I got to meet a new and interesting husband and wife team at the Ballard Road Art Studio who had traveled from Washington State.
We enjoyed good conversation and they purchased apiece of miChelle’s
called “Hello Dollie”.
The husband a writer (amongst many other things) and the wife is a glass artist.
Diane made nice thick-layered glass plates with excellent color. She was on the way to show many pieces that were all buildings in the town of Dolgeville NY for a flower fest.
I purchased the Riverside Cafe (Blues Brothers). The plate has 2 figures sitting in front of a brick building at a table. The actual site is supposed to be in the town.
I hope to get there and check it out.So we both got a new piece of art and enjoyed unique time together. I hope we see them again! A Big Thank You and travel safe to them!

Kingston Sculpture Biennial - JULY 4 1-4pn

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The Kingston Sculpture Biennial Debuts July 4th
ASK Arts Center97 BroadwayKingston, NY 12401
JULY 4TH 1-4PM
The KSB opening reception will be held July 4th, from 1 – 4 pm at Hasbrouck & Rotary Parks and will be a family friendly event. Students from the Art Education Program at Pratt Art Institute will host children’s activities, with supplies being donated by the Queens Museum of Art. Guided tours will be given throughout the three park locations. Live music will be performed and hors d’ouvres will be served. At 4pm you can witness Itty Neuhas’ iceboats being launched. Then move to the Arts Society of Kingston, ASK, at 97 Broadway, for the monthly First Saturday art opening reception, 5 – 8 pm, for the exhibits “Regarding the View, Paintings and Prints by E S DeSanna” and “Heads Up, Portraiture.”
The 9th Kingston Sculpture Biennial will be on display throughout three city parks which overlook the Hudson River: Hasbrouck, Kingston Point and the Rotary Parks, from Saturday, July 4th thru the month of October 2009.
While this year’s Biennial revolves around the theme of using both natural and recycled materials, it pays great homage to the Hudson River's impact and influence on the region. There is a whimsical figure made out of found metal objects in the likeness of Henry Hudson by mi Chelle Vara, Melita Greenleaf has created the “Thee Sisters” which is figurative of three large bean, corn and squash seeds. The Northeast Center for Special care is organizing the painting of bluestones from our region and Vindora Wixom’s “Tear of the Clouds” represents the origin of the Hudson River. Many others will delight and entertain you as you walk through the parks.
This highly anticipated outdoor exhibition is expected to feature the following artists: Bill Brovold, Pieter & Abby Heijnen, Karl Saliter, Melita Greenleaf, Bennett Wine, Terry Slade, Scarlett Colsen, Dave Channon, Willy Neumann, Ezra Silverman, James Hixson, Michael Ciccone, Itty Neuhaus, Mark Bernard, Anne Dobek, Kelly McGrath, Naz Shahrokh, Robin Glasman, Karen Pignataro & Gary Pluschau, Randy Polumbo, Sandra Schaller, Stephen Reynolds & Pamela Wallace, SUNY New Paltz Art Alliance, Kathy Bruce, Mathew Zappala, Casey Schwartz, Susan Togut, Northeast Center for Special Care, Anne Stanner, Robert Giordano, and Cristina Ungureanu.
Meagan Gallagher is curating the 2009 Kingston Sculpture Biennial. Meagan, age 25, moved to Kingston two years ago. She holds a BFA in Art History & Arts Management from C.W. Post College, LIU. When not busy curating & managing the biennial, she is a fulltime Design Consultant.

I have been on a wonderfully fun 2.5 weeks of summer- enjoying family and friends.
I will in the next week post new pictures of-
What’s happening?
Dates for upcoming events,
Social events,
Family,
Newly created art,
Places visited and more………………….
So check back soon.

Outsider Art at Beverly Kaye Gallery: Recycled Metal Sculpture, Outsider Art

Outsider Art at Beverly Kaye Gallery: Recycled Metal Sculpture, Outsider Art

Opportunity to grow at 5 rivers show

The show at 5 rivers was outstanding.
The participation was more than I could have ever expected.
The sense of community filled the air with the sound of music harmony and good cheer.
All ages interacted.
The Bird project was amazing-!!!
The Sculpture experience for most was a first.
First participants chose a pre – cut & drilled feather.
Second participants decorated with paint in any fashion chosen.
There were many ideas and words like- Peace, Love, Harmony.
And last but not least I would help to fasten by rivet gun & rivet the feather in the choice of position to the structure. I built with pre-drilled holes, last week.
What a grand time!
It was a long day and the show will be up for a month!
Thank You all for a wonderful day!
A day of community with out computers. Interaction the old way with laughter and eye-to-eye contact.
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Pictures of 5 rivers show

The Celebration of Art Gone Wild-May 16 2009

Art Gone Wild a 5 rivers Celebration May 16 2009 - 9am to 3:30pm -Rain or Shine.
56 Game Road Delmar NY –518-475-0291
5 artists will be displaying their expertise by offering workshops from 9-4pm
Art Show that offers a day of family entertainment
Snacks- Music- Demonstrations- Nature Trails- Work Shops- Educational-
Fun for all ages

Free Interactive metal sculpture Event-

miChelle M. Vara A metal sculptor that uses recycled metal
from Ballard Road Art Studio in Wilton NY- 518-587-8706
Is offering a Free family/community participation sculpture.
This event will be available through out the day or until completed.
Pre- cut Metal pieces will be available for assembly can be decorated with paint prior to installing on to the pre-built armature. The attachment procedure will offer choice of placement and use of hand tools.

Nature Impressions

Marilyn Rock will demonstrate making Nature prints using real leaves, branches, rocks, grasses, wildflowers and more. Marilyn will share her technique for printing these natural “stamps” onto watercolor paper and participants will have an opportunity to create a greeting card with their very own nature print Open to adults and children. Adults $5—children free.
9:30 till 11:00 and 1:30 till 3:00
Mixed Media Landscape
Led by JuliAnn Goronkin—Create a beautiful mixed media landscape using Japanese fiber papers, paint and oil pastels. Cost -$5 for materials 11:00—noon and 1:00 till 2:00
Write a Children’s Story
with Janet Tanguay. No Fee. Ongoing from 10 till 11 and 1 till 2 PM. Come for all or part of workshop.

Pastel Landscape Demonstration
Enid Watsky will demonstrate her method of creating landscaped using pastels.
Open to everyone. From 2—4 PM

Mixed Media Landscape
Led by JuliAnn Goronkin—Create a beautiful mixed media landscape using Japanese fiber papers, paint and oil pastels. Cost -$5 for materials 11:00—noon and 1:00 till 2:00
Write a Children’s Story
with Janet Tanguay. No Fee. Ongoing from 10 till 11 and 1 till 2 PM. Come for all or part of workshop.

Write a Children’s Story with Janet Tanguay.

No Fee. Ongoing from 10 till 11 and 1 till 2 PM. Come for all or part of workshop.