March 6, 2026 through April 24, 2026

As a lifelong resident Phyllis has been inspired by the uniquely beautiful landscape of the Mohawk Valley, and surrounding area. Her pastels attempt to capture the changes of the seasons from the crisp cool light of winter, to the new life of spring, the warmth of summer, and the vibrant hues of autumn. Phyllis has exhibited in numerous group shows, solo shows, and juried shows, including the 2026 National Pastel Show sponsored by the Adirondack Pastel Society. She received a New York State individual artists grant in 2020. Her work is available at 25 Main Collective in Cherry Valley and Micropolis Gallery in Gloversville. Phyllis is President of The Arts Factory of Montgomery County, a member artist of Micropolis Gallery and a member artist of the Cooperstown Art Association and the Smithy Gallery in Cooperstown.

Artist Statement by Britt LoSacco: "Since I began pursuing visual art, I’ve considered painting to be my Work. There is something solid and substantive about a painting, particularly an oil painting. It is the stuff of the Old Masters. It colors the halls of renowned museums. Small wonder that it tends to be perceived as serious in a way that can elude other mediums. My life drawing practice, on the other hand, began as just that—practice. It was secondary, supplemental to the more important Work of painting. Over time, however, I began to see a sort of narrative emerging from these sessions. There was something lovely and evocative in the partially-rendered figures. They weren’t merely practice informing the more important Work of painting; they were Work in their own right. The show that hangs here is an ode to my practice as an artist, to the push/pull of the disciplines that currently comprise my Work, or, as I’m calling them: figments and figures. Figments: My paintings. Made in solitude. The result of kernels of inspiration popping in my brain, feelings and images that I work painstakingly to realize. Dozens to upwards of a hundred hours spent just in the actual painting, never mind the initial photography, reference-making, paint-mixing, etc. Figures: Work from life. Done in community. Limited to the minutes or hours of a model's pose. Complicated by shifting light and variations in body position over time. No advance planning, only seeing and reacting to what's here now. Each of these modalities is vital to who I am as an artist in this moment. They challenge and inform each other--stretching different muscles, honing complementary edges. I am happy to share them together as a collection, not only juxtaposed but in conversation with one another."

Artist Statement by Fernando Carpaneda: "My artistic style has evolved over decades of exploration across various mediums, including sculpture, painting, and drawing. I strive to address relevant social taboos in my work, often delving into themes deeply rooted in the punk/underground scene or LGBTQIA+ contexts. My pieces serve as a commentary on issues of exclusion, belonging, racial and gender discrimination, social inequality, and anti-fascism, particularly poignant in today's world. In a society marked by division, I believe art serves as a powerful tool for fostering dialogue. Regardless of one's background, age, or societal status, my art aims to resonate with individuals, inviting them to engage with the themes of my work and, by extension, with their own identities. Central to my artistic expression is the celebration of ordinary people and the embrace of natural, authentic bodies. Through this approach, I seek to create a sense of intimacy and relatability, drawing viewers closer to my work and, ultimately, to themselves."

October 17,2025 - November 28, 2025

Upstate New York's Mohawk Valley region is home and inspiration for many artists. The Museum & Library's Regional Art Galleries once again host this show of the work of The Arts Factory members. 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!

August 1, 2025 - October 5, 2025

George Dirolf is a painter, printmaker, and graphic artist. As a printmaker he presently focusing on end-grain wood engravings (end-grain because it allows a finer line...a 19th century technique to be printed alongside type). He also work in large scale charcoal drawings on mylar; and oil paintings which range from smaller plein air works to larger studio pieces. He draws inspiration from nature - whether the birds crowding around the feeders outside my studio window, or deep into wild lands. He especially enjoy bushwhacking in the Adirondacks and Catskills and stumbling upon quiet hidden revelations be they micro or macro...springtails on snow, or a fern glade suddenly spotlit in a forest of maple trees...his art is a reflection on those moments.

Jesse Gigandet has been working as a professional illustrator and graphic designer for over 40 years, but his passion for drawing and painting goes back as far as he can remember. He is deeply inspired by the wonders of nature, and capturing its beauty through art is one of his greatest joys. Wildlife is his favorite subject, and he loves experimenting with various mediums—watercolor, oils, acrylic, pen & ink, and scratchboard to bring his visions to life.

Anna Voss is a visual artist based in Schenectady, NY, with a background in fine arts and illustration. She has received awards and exhibited with the National Arts Club, Society of Illustrators, and has been published in American Illustration. Inspired by current events, historical texts, and classical iconography, Anna utilizes light and color to conceptualize the incorporeal. Voss is interested in how the waking world and memories of the past influence the unconscious mind. Through this exploration, she examines the interaction between surreal elements and tangible forms, using dynamic chiaroscuro and intense color to express this relationship. Her work blurs the boundary between reality and dream, revealing unspoken thought and the effect it has on the human experience.

May 9, 2025 - July 20, 2025

Now on view in the Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum the Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show.

The Juried Art Show selections include forty-nine pieces from New York State artists chosen from 284 entries from across New York State.

The artists worked in diverse media including: oil, watercolor, pastel, fiber, metal, stone, ceramic, and graphite.

About the Juror

Sarah Simpson has been the Gallery Director at SUNY Oneonta since 2021 and has continued the long tradition of bringing boundary-pushing, creative, and diverse works of art to the Galleries at SUNY Oneonta. Through student open calls and the annual Juried Student Show, she is proud to provide students with opportunities to show their work in a professional setting. She's also honored to show exceptional work by local and national professional artists who demonstrate skill across mediums and touch on a range of themes that reflect the variety of disciplines taught and studied at SUNY Oneonta.

Sarah Simpson has an M.A. in History of Art from University College London (UCL) in London, England, and a B.A in Archaeology and Art History from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. She has worked in the contemporary art world in a variety of positions including as a curator, writer, marketer, publicist, and gallery manager and comes to Oneonta from Brooklyn, NY.

Best In Show: Fernando Carpaneda - The Son of Man

Juror's Choice: Susan Martin Maffei - 9 Spot Ladybug- Disappearing

Juror's Choice: Josephine Kai Wolf Herzog - Star Eaten, Star Eater

Award of Excellence: Marcie Schwartzman - Orb with Glass

March 1, 2025 - April 22, 2025

Kevin Kuhne's interest in local history, architecture, people, and conservation inspires and motivates his art. He most enjoys working en plein air and captures the experience and excitement of being on site. His preferred medium is watercolor, which he states, "requires extensive value planning, design, and preliminary sketches, but results in the lively and spontaneous look that I aim for in the finished paintings." His teaching is an important impetus for his work, pushing him to constantly examine and explain the formal and technical problems of painting and design. Kevin Kunhe's work in the Regional Art Galleries features watercolor paintings that bring to life cityscapes, art galleries, quiet gardens, and scenes of the home in a vibrant and captivating way.

Susan Ann Lunow's favorite mediums are watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink. She notes, "a painting’s inspiration may come from a walk in the woods, the light shining through the trees, the sparkling reflections off the ripples in a stream, the ice forming along the edge of a river, or limbs of leafless trees being coated with ice. Animals often appear in my paintings, sometimes as a surprise, like a fox or deer hidden in the brush." She often sketches a scene on site with pencil or pen and ink. Then uses the sketch and photos she has taken to complete the painting in the studio. Her work on view in the Regional Art Galleries reflects this love of nature and the simple beauty of a walk in the woods.

Suzette Palmer Usher works mainly in water colors and en plein air. She is a largely self taught artist who has rediscovered her love of art after retiring from the medical field. Her work on view in the Regional Art Galleries features scenes from nature, everyday objects, and portraits. She states "seeing my art hang in the Arkell feels like I have come full circle back to my artistic roots in my beloved Canajoharie."

January 10, 2025 - February 21, 2025

When the demolition of the Beech-Nut Plant in Canajoharie, New York began in the fall of 2023 resident Sheryl Neal began keeping a photo journal of the work to take down the buildings. Her daily pictures chronicled the transformation occurring in the small village.

Quickly making friends with workers and foreman, Neal gained access and opportunity to photograph things other people would not be able to see. Represented in the exhibition are a selection of 14 photographs that detail the expansive work of the demolition. All photographs are for sale and proceeds benefit the conservation of two Beech-Nut themed paintings.

Join artists Alyson Markell and Vince Grey in the Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum for light refreshments and an in-person opportunity to enjoy the new Regional Art Gallery exhibitions.

August 2, 2024 through October 6, 2024

Alyson Markell features Equine Expressions, monotype prints and mixed media. The images in her work reflect her surroundings and love for the natural environment. The abstract nature of the work allows for a more spontaneous expression, blurring the lines between the fine art of painting and printing.

Susan Richman will exhibit her works entitled Environmental Memento Mori, to honor subjects whose troubling decline makes their recognition important and poignant. With each photo she explores the juxtaposition between permanence and impermanence and the clash between beauty and the precarious state of our world.

Vince Grey presents Versatile Expressions, paintings that explore a wide range of subjects and emotions in both representational and abstract styles; inviting viewers to find peace, tranquility and life-giving energy in his works.

May 10, 2024 - July 21, 2024

Now on view in the Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum the Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show.
The Juried Art Show selections include forty-two pieces from New York State artists chosen from 106 entries.

The artists worked in diverse media including: oil, watercolor, pastel, fiber, metal, stone, ceramic, and graphite.

About the Juror:
Doretta Miller, Professor Emerita, Art Department, Skidmore College, has had a professional career as an Artist and Art Educator since 1972. Originally from Chicago, her teaching career began at a suburban high school, and after completing her Doctorate in Art Education, and Masters of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing degrees. Miller moved to Saratoga Springs to join the faculty at Skidmore College, Department of Art and Art History. Miller’s works are in permanent collections including the United States Court of International Trade, The Hyde Collection, and Albany Institute of History and Art. She was represented at First Street Gallery, New York City, for over twenty years, and has been in numerous regional and international exhibitions, and has received exhibition awards from The National Arts Club, and at the Biennale International of Contemporary Art, Florence, Italy.

Award Winners:
Best In Show
Britt LoSacco, Reunion

Juror Choice Award
Brenda Dwyer, Arial View
Don Cooper, Mystical Forest Gateway

Awards of Excellence
Marcie Schwartzman, Full Moon
Timothy Shaffer, Crown of Thornes

Saturday, March 16, 2 - 4 pm
Meet The Artist Reception
with Zimou Tan and Mary Beth Vought

Join artists Zimou Tan and Mary Beth Vought in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum for for light refreshments and an in-person opportunity to enjoy the new Regional Art Gallery exhibitions.

March 1, 2024 through April 28, 2024

Zimou Tan won Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show in 2023 and returns for solo shows in the Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library. His show, The Lord Was There, includes paintings featuring biblical scenes beautifully rendered in vibrant colors. These intense allegorical works are a vivid look at suffering, sacrifice, and hope.
Zimou Tan is a traditional fine artist who specializes in portrait and narrative figurative painting and drawing. Tan won the Best In Show Award at the 2023 Art of New York Juried Art Show at the Arkell Museum. He was named a "Chinese Master Artist" in 2007 by the Chinese Government Art and Culture Department; he was also selected as one of the “50 Artists that Impacted China.” Tan is a member of the American Society of Portrait Artists. He is also an Art Renewal Center living master. His work has won numerous prizes across the United States and internationally, and his been featured in arts publications in the United States and France.

Mary Beth Vought worked for many years as a graphic designer, illustrator, and art director while continuing to hone her skill in watercolor and oil. Vought’s exhibition, Paintings of the Upper Hudson and Mohawk Valley Regions of New York State, exudes a warm and gentle look at the landscapes, farms, and wildlife that inhabit New York State. Vought’s watercolors and oils show her passion for painting en plein air as the wildness of the outdoors infuses each painting. Vought states, "since 2005, I've had the privilege of working in the company of fellow plein-air artists and many of the views in my work were created on excursions with these dedicated and generous individuals."

October 18, 2024 - December 29th, 2024

Upstate New York's Mohawk Valley region is home and inspiration for many artists. The Museum & Library's Regional Art Galleries once again host this show of the work of The Arts Factory members. 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!

August 4 - October 8, 2023

Three artists selected to exhibit in the Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show in 2022 return for solo shows.

Britt LoSacco is figurative realist artist living in New York State and works primarily in oils. Her sensitive work observes the human condition in a detailed and poignant style.

Mary Nolan has a long career as an exhibiting and teaching artist, focusing primarily on creating small onsite oil paintings of local and regional landscapes, many of which are used as studies for larger studio paintings. Her show, Moods of Oneida, features landscapes, water, and weather painted with movement and atmosphere.

Mary Ellen Riell has been exhibiting since 1995, participating in over 100 exhibitions throughout the Northeast. She is a current member and former co-director of the Oakroom Artists. Her pastel landscapes, watercolors, and prints are found in private and corporate collections.

May 12 - July 23, 2023

This annual show features a wide variety of artistic styles and mediums; oil, acrylic, gouache, and watercolor paintings, photography, and sculpture submitted by artists from across New York State. Juror Eden Compton selected 42 pieces by 37 artists. She operates a permanent studio and gallery in the Beekman Arts district of Saratoga Springs, NY. Her award-winning work has been included in national juried shows, including the Catherine Lorillard Society, Salmagundi Cub in NYC, and the International Pastel Society, as well as numerous regional and local shows. She is a juried member of the Degas Pastel Society, Oil Painters of America and Portrait Society of America, and an Associate with Distinction of the American Women Artists Association.

Awards

Sponsored by Golden Artist Colors and Blick Art Materials

Best in Show

Zimou Tan, Amenia, NY, Temptations, oil on canvas

Juror's Choice Awards

Celia Clark, Oneonta, NY, Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis, watercolor

Ken Rutsky, Troy, NY, Third Avenue, Watervliet, oil on hardboard

Awards of Excellence

Dianne Kull, Cooperstown, NY, A Murder of Crows, pastel, mixed media

Cathy Laccetti, Voorheesville, NY, Au Sable Afternoon, gouache on paper

Saturday, March 18, 2 - 4 pm

Meet the Artist - Phil Scalia Book Signing

Join photographer Phil Scalia in the Community Gallery (Museum, downstairs) for some light refreshments and an in-person opportunity to enjoy his show,The Snows of Canajoharie. Phil recently published a book of his photography, Scratch-Off Nation, which is available in our Gift Shop. Phil will be happy to sign a copy!

Three artists chosen to exhibit in the Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show in 2022 show their work in the Regional Art Galleries from March 3 - April 30, 2023

Todd Boebel - Steeples along the Mohawk and Schoharie

“What happens to an old church once its doors are closed?” Using black & white views of discreet church exteriors, Boebel traces the development of church architecture in the region through the nineteenth century while shedding light on its Protestant past and present. There are examples of churches abandoned, churches that have taken on diminished roles or have been repurposed, and others that remain open and reflect the simplicity of rural believers.

Robert Coppola - Frame of Mind

Robert Coppola’s urban upbringing is reflected in his approach to photography; “My landscapes are nostalgic. Photographed in multiple locations, the urban landscapes depict the present reimagined. The rural landscapes betray my awe of the natural beauty of open spaces where farms dot the landscape.”

Phil Scalia - The Snows of Canajoharie

Phil Scalia’s photographs celebrate the raw intensity, danger, and sparse beauty of the rural landscape in winter. “I like to go out in the worst weather, it gives an edge to the shooting. It's scary, it's addictive. A mistake can kill you. I spend as much time gear-tweaking clothing and snow tires as photo gear.”

Enjoy a day trip of art exhibits and holiday shopping at the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library in the beautiful Mohawk Valley. Starting on Friday, October 21, the Arts Factory Members Show is on display in the Regional Art Galleries and runs through December 30, 2022. All gallery sales are “Cash & Carry” – you can purchase a work of art and take it home with you right away.

"Meet the Artists" Public Reception

Saturday, October 29, 1 – 3 pm

Refreshments

May 13 - July 24, 2022

"After a lifetime of visiting innumerable museums throughout the US and abroad, one develops a keen sense of what comprises sound quality and true expression. On the whole, the entries for this exhibition were quite fine and highly varied. I applaud all the entrants and wish one and all the very best in their ongoing endeavors to continue producing wonderful art in a world that needs more and more of such efforts!"

– Juror, Walter Hatke, NA, Baker Professor of Visual Arts Emeritus, Union College

The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show in 2022 was made possible with support from Blick Art Materials and Golden Artist Colors, Inc.

Enjoy a visit to the Regional Art Galleries and see the work of artists Wendy Allen, Brett Scott Laumeister and Mary P. Murphy.

Allen presents Finding Solace in Simplicity – art as an antidote to feeling anxious about the world by turning to gardens for a sense of peace.

Laumeister’s contemporary still life oil paintings are completed in a highly detailed style he developed while living and running an art gallery in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Murphy has exhibited widely in the Mohawk Valley region, Art Students League in NYC, and is a signature member of the Central NY Watercolor Society. Her show of oil and watercolor paintings includes Mary P. Murphy, Clare's Red Table: A Painting Series, that honors her sister’s “resilience and determination, and for me, symbolizes love and life”.

Murphy & Laumeister open on Friday, August 5, with Allen starting on Tuesday, August 9. On view through October 9, 2022.

May 14 - July 21, 2021

"I am honored to serve as juror for this year's annual show at the Arkell Museum. It was exciting to view new, never before seen works by artists from across the state. The challenge to edit 217 works (the great majority of which are of excellent quality and certainly eligible for inclusion) down to 46 was difficult. I hope that my selections reflect the diversity of media, aesthetic sensitivity and commitment to craftsmanship that I found among these works." – Paul Marcellino

Paul Marcellino received a BFA from Temple University and MFA from the Graduate School of Figurative Art at the New York Academy of Art in Manhattan. He has exhibited in group and solo shows throughout the US, served as juror for regional and national exhibitions, and received funding for his work from the Putnam Arts Council, Upper Catskill Community Center for the Arts, and the New York State Council for the Arts. He taught art classes and workshops throughout the Northeast and at the Pratt Institute, New York Academy, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York State Summer Institutes, and the International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture in Montecastello in Umbria, Italy.

The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show in 2021 is made possible with support from Blick Art Materials and Golden Artist Colors, Inc. We hope you enjoy this annual exhibition of exceptional work by artists living in the great state of New York.

July 30 – October 13, 2021

The historic architecture of our local farms has literally settled into the soils of upstate New York and Vermont. Today, the barns that our ancestors raised are an integral part of our surroundings, and yet, they are disappearing and endangered. With these observations in mind artist James Coe has assembled this exhibition of oil paintings featuring local barns and farms—landscapes that he refers to as farmscapes. On view in the Regional Art Galleries from Friday, July 30th through October 13, 2021.

James Coe is known worldwide as a wildlife and bird artist, and as the illustrator of numerous bird guides, including his own Golden Guide – Eastern Birds. For the past 20 years Jim has been focusing primarily on landscapes in oil paints. “The subject matter reflects my passions in life: birds, nature, old barns and our endangered rural landscape— but the thread that ties all of my artwork together is more conceptual. My goal is to find in each motif a balance of abstract design and evocative light, and to create a luscious surface of paint and canvas.”

Bruce Bundock

Award-winning artist Bruce Bundock of Kingston, NY was selected for inclusion in The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show in 2019 and has lived and worked in the Hudson Valley since 1979. His art is based in the realist tradition, drawing inspiration from three geographic locations: The Hudson Valley, Maine, and Cape Cod. He received his M.A. from SUNY Empire State College, and his B.F.A. from Maryland Institute College of Art.

Hongnian Zhang - "I Love NY"

Hongnian Zhang, of Woodstock, NY shows work with a New York theme. He received both a Juror's Choice Award and an Award of Excellence in The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show in 2019. Hongnian taught oil painting in America for many years, at both the graduate program of New York Academy and the Woodstock School of Art. Recently, Mr. Zhang accepted a position as Professor of Oil Painting at Fudan University’s Shanghai Institute of Visual Art. He is currently working with other Chinese artists to establish an Association for Epic and Historical Painting. He divides his time between China and the United States.

October 22nd through December 30th, 2021

Upstate New York's Mohawk Valley region is home and inspiration for many artists. The Museum & Library's Regional Art Galleries once again host this show of the work of The Arts Factory members. 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!

New Closing Date!

October 14, 2020

Both artists exhibited in The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show in 2019 with Dave Waite receiving the Best in Show award.

I express my personal creativity and unique view of nature. My subjects are the scenes I encounter as I travel by foot or boat through the wilderness areas in New York State. I have been influenced not only by contemporary artists and photographers, but also the pictorial artists of the past.

Dave Waite, 2019

Ken Ratner’s black and white Gelatin silver prints are focused on humanity and the commonplace:

I feel most alive when I am canvassing the streets, or any other place where there is visual stimulation, with camera in hand, looking to record something that is significant. I photograph because I want to record what is meaningful to me, and to share with others so that, and this is my hope, the world will become a more humane place. I would like for people to feel what I felt when I photographed.

Ken Ratner, 2019

On view November 1st through December 29th in the Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library. Juror James Coe, landscape painter, wildlife artist, author and illustrator selected forty-one pieces submitted by artists who live in New York State. Included in the show are traditional and contemporary paintings in oil, acrylic, pastel, and watercolor, film and infrared photography, paper weaving and borosilicate glass sculpture.

A free public Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 6 from 5-7 pm.

The show is sponsored by Blick Art Materials and Golden Artist Colors, Inc.

On view Friday, August 2nd through October 16th.

The Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library’s Regional Art Galleries are pleased to exhibit the work of three artists whose work was selected for The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show in 2018. Three solo shows will feature the work of Linda Armstrong (Juror’s Choice award), Jack Graber, and Bruce Muirhead (Best in Show).

Linda Armstrong studied painting at the Art Students League of New York and printmaking at Binghamton University. Her work is exhibited widely in national and international exhibits, and in many public and private collections. She is a master circle member of the International Association of Pastel Societies and a signature member of the Pastel Society of America, Connecticut Pastel Society, and Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod. She is an elected artist member of the Salmagundi Club of New York, Academic Artists Association, and the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club.

Jack Graber is a nationally renowned artist. As a career illustrator/art director he worked as a newspaper art director and freelance illustrator, and is an award-winning art director. He specializes in animal depictions, working mainly with oil paint, acrylics, and colored pencils. His clients include GE, John Deere, Purina, The Smithsonian Institute, Scholastic Magazine, and The Atlanta Zoo. In 2004 he co-founded Journeytime Books which has published three children’s books.

Bruce Muirhead has lived and taught in Upstate New York for 46 years. He is a painter, etcher, and Professor of Art at Hamilton College. He holds a BFA from The Rhode Island School of Design and a MFA from Boston University School of the Arts, and is a YADDO Fellow. Bruce is a member of The Copley Society of Art, The Society of American Graphic Artists, and The Boston Printmakers. His work is in many permanent collections, including the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute, Adirondack Experience -The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, View Art Center, Syracuse University, Newark Public Library, William J. Dane Fine Prints Collection, and the Arnot Art Museum. Galleries and museums in Spain, Australia, and China also hold his work.

The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library Regional Art Galleries welcome visitors to a show of fine art by the members of the Arts Factory of Montgomery County. Formed in 2011, The Arts Factory is a non-profit organization whose mission is "to support, encourage and cultivate local artists, artisans and venues of the Mohawk Valley". Paintings and sculpture in the show will be on display Friday, May 17th through Wednesday, July 24th. The public is invited to attend a reception with participating artists present on Wednesday, June 5th, from 5 to 7 pm.

The Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library welcome the public to a show by the Oakroom Artists from March 8th through May 8th in the Regional Art Galleries. Formed in 1956, the group’s name derives from their original display location, “The Oakroom” at the Van Curler Hotel, which is now Schenectady County Community College. The only membership-by-invitation artists association in the Albany area, membership is limited to 24 artists in order to allow each artist the opportunity of a solo exhibit every two years. Pieces on exhibit at the Museum & Library include paintings, sculptures, and prints in a range of media and contemporary abstract and realist styles.

Featuring work by Matt Chinian, Karen J. F. Cooper, George Dirolf, Stu Eichel, Peg Foley, Cheryl Horning, Kathy Klompas, Steve Kowalski, Kevin Kuhne, Phyllis Kulmatiski, Gary Masline, Fred Neudoerffer, Corey Pitkin, Helga Pritchard, Karen J. F. Rosasco, Gary Shankman, Audrie Sturman and Takeyce Walter.

through May 1, 2022

The tactile effect of paper being pressed onto a worked surface to create an image has captivated artists and viewers for centuries. Three accomplished visual artists present prints on paper in this spring show: George Dirolf, Dennis Revitzky, and Amy Silberkleit. All were selected by juror Paul Marcellino to exhibit in The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show in 2021, with Dirolf taking a Juror’s Choice award and Silberkleit earning Best in Show. Stone lithography, linocut, and woodcut are a few of the many print styles on exhibit in this show of exceptional draftsmanship and mastery of technique.

George Dirolf, of Loudonville, NY is a printmaker "presently focusing on end-grain wood engravings (end-grain because it allows a finer line...a 19th century technique to be printed alongside type). I also work in large scale charcoal drawings on mylar; and oil paintings which range from smaller plein air works to larger studio pieces. I draw my inspiration from nature - whether the birds crowding around the feeders outside my studio window, or deep into wild lands. I especially enjoy bushwhacking in the Adirondacks and Catskills and stumbling upon quiet hidden revelations be they micro or macro...springtails on snow, or a fern glade suddenly spot-lit in a forest of maple trees...my art is a reflection on those moments." For 27 years he has been an invited member of the Oakroom Artists (Schenectady) and a Teacher of Art for Bethlehem Central School. His work has garnered 1st place or Best in Show Awards at the Laffer Gallery (Schuylerville, NY), The Shirt Factory (Glens Falls), Paul Smith's College, Tri-county Arts Council, and Lake Placid Center for the Arts.

Dennis Revitzky, of Honeyoe Falls, NY, has been making linoleum prints on a continuing basis for over forty years. An art teacher for 33 years, he pursued graduate studies in fine art at SUNY. His work is in many private, corporate, and institutional collections, and has been included in over 120 juried exhibitions. Commissioned to create print editions for the Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, New York and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri, he also contributed linocuts to the Original Print Calendar produced by the Washington Area Printmakers from 1997 until 2012. "Much of my work involves landscape, but I also use the human figure for subject matter, and occasionally, still-life. In working with landscape, I am always aware of the beauty and essence of place, and I want to convey the mysterious and spiritual elements of that place. My work tries to evoke a certain mood, a feeling of mystery – a feeling where the familiar is recognized, and yet one in which some aspects seem strange and enigmatic. My linocuts are original, hand-pulled prints usually made in small editions of ten to twenty. The color prints are made with only one or two blocks which are cut away and printed using the reduction method, and some of the colors may be printed using the stencil technique. I often use modeling paste on areas of the linoleum to create texture effects. All linocuts are made with oil-base inks on Rives lightweight paper, and are printed by hand using a wooden spoon."

Amy Silberkleit makes detailed drawings and lithographs of landscapes and natural objects. Using lithography crayons and ink, graphite, carbon dust and colored pencil she reproduces the texture, structure and diversity of forms found in nature. In her studio, feathers, leaves, wings and branches are arranged to create relationships between the specimens. Dramatic lighting further animates the composition. Often larger than life size and precisely rendered, each object's beauty is highlighted. Hiking in the woods of the Northern Catskills near her home inspire her landscapes. Born and raised in New York, Amy received a B.A. from Stony Brook University where she focused on printmaking. She was the artistic director of The Rod and the Rose Puppet Theatre which performed throughout the Northeast. She has sold puppets and fabric collages in craft festivals. In 2016, she received her Certificate in Natural Science Art and Illustration from The New York Botanical Gardens. The technical training received there prompted her to return to drawing, and classes at the Art Students League inspired her to build a lithography studio.

The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show will open on Friday, November 2nd in the Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library. Juror Corey Pitkin, local, national, and international competition winner and painting instructor, selected twenty-nine artists from across New York State for the show. Represented are wood-fired stoneware, black and white infrared photography, and encaustic, oil, acrylic, and pastel paintings. The show is sponsored by Blick Art Materials and Golden Artist Colors, Inc. and is free to the public. A Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 7th from 5-7 pm with the juror and exhibiting artists in attendance. All are welcome to attend.

August 10, 2018 - October 17, 2018

Living in Northville, NY, and working primarily in oil, Marion Kratky's focus has been on landscapes of the Adirondacks. She offers a rich color palette, bold brushwork, and a strong sense of light to create works that are uniquely her own. This show explores her impressions of the natural landscape informed by the Adirondacks and other places observed firsthand. Recent awards include 2nd Place, Masters Division, in the Central Adirondack Art Show in 2018, 2017 and 2016 at View, Old Forge, and 1st Place, Oil, in the 2017 and 2016 Annual Hagaman Art Show with a previous Best of Show. Other juried shows include The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show at the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library, The Frederic Remington Art Museum International Show, The Bennington, and the 2018 Adirondack Artist Guild Annual Juried Show, with a previous Best of Show there.

City Scenes: Albany to Canajoharie - Albany, NY, resident Kevin Kuhne specializes in watercolor depictions of the Capital Region. With a B.S in Art Education, he teaches classes at South Colonie School District, Arlene's Artist Materials, and other venues. Kevin is an active member of many local arts organizations, including the Oak Room Artists. He is a Signature Member of the Northeast Watercolor Society and has shown in the Artists of the Mohawk Hudson Regional in 2014 and 2015, and the 2014 Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors. "My interest in local history, architecture, people, and conservation inspires and motivates my work. I most enjoy working plein air, throughout the year, often using my car as my studio. Formally, the beautiful shapes, color patterns, and atmosphere of everyday scenes is what attracts me. Working on-site allows me to convey the energy and life in the streets and neighborhoods where I find these elements."

Doug Mess, of Tonawanda, NY, working in oils and acrylics, is a painter of two distinct styles. One falls between Realism and Impressionism and the other is grounded in Expressionism. He believes "that the strong lines and spatial relationships that exist in much of my work are greatly influenced by my long career in graphic design. Like a photographer who takes hundreds of photos to find one or two great images, I sometimes do hundreds of sketches until I find the perfect image to put on canvas." Doug's work has been exhibited in group and solo shows in the Buffalo, NY, area, Cooperstown Art Association's 2018 Annual National Juried Show, and The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show at the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library in 2016 and 2017.

The Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library welcome visitors to a show of fine art by the Arts Factory of Montgomery County. The Arts Factory was formed in 2011 and is a non-profit organization whose mission is "To support, encourage and cultivate local artists, artisans and venues of the Mohawk Valley". Paintings and sculpture in the show will be on display Friday, May 18th through Wednesday, August 1st.

The public is invited to attend a reception with participating artists present on Wednesday, May 23rd, from 5 to 7 pm.

Three artists who were included in The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show in 2017 have been invited to mount solo shows in 2018: Robert Buck, Fred Holman, and Paul Marcellino. Robert Buck of Fort Plain, NY, is a recipient of an Award of Excellence in the 2017 juried show. His work often uses color and digital effects to create images that invite closer inspection. Fred Holman, of Brant Lake, NY, is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, a Board Member of the North Country Arts Center, and former curator of the Art in Chestertown Gallery. His still-life, portrait, and landscape paintings are most often completed in oil, both in his studio and plein-air. Paul Marcellino, of Worcester, NY is a Juror's Choice awardee and currently teaches art at Niskayuna High School.

A Fine Arts graduate of Manhattan's New York Academy of Art, he has exhibited in solo and group shows throughout the United States. Since 1983 he has taught at the Pratt Institute, New York Academy of Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and was a visiting artist and lecturer at the International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture in Umbria, Italy.

Paul is an accomplished figurative realist and will be showing recent work in ceramics. Work by the three artists will be on view from Friday, March 9th through Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 in the Regional Art Galleries.

The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show, hosted by the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, will be on exhibit from November 3rd, 2017 through January 3rd, 2018 in the Regional Art Galleries. This year's show is juried by Ann Larsen, artist, teacher and past president of American Women Artists. A public reception and awards ceremony will be held on Friday, December 1 from 5 to 7 pm with the juror and artists in attendance. All are welcome to this free event. The show awards are supported with generous donations from Blick Art Materials and Golden Artist Colors, Inc.

The Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library welcome visitors to the Arts Factory of Montgomery County Invitational; an exhibition of fine art by regional artists. The Arts Factory was formed in 2011 and is a non-profit organization whose mission is "To support, encourage and cultivate local artists, artisans, and venues of the Mohawk Valley". Artwork in oils, watercolor, pastel, and ceramics was displayed Friday, August 25th through Wednesday, October 18th.

An artist's reception was on Wednesday, August 30th, from 5-7 pm and is free to the public, as is admission to the exhibits.

Tom Leytham: The Legacy of the Erie Canal

Tom Leytham's watercolor paintings of hand-built structures along the Erie Canal and Mohawk River Valley depict overlooked or forgotten sites of the manufacturing age. Tom is a registered architect whose work has been exhibited at the Vermont Governor's Gallery, Bennington Museum, and Southern Vermont Arts Center and included in many publications.

Bill McLaughlin: Winter Meditations

Bill McLaughlin's 2016 "Best in Show" award in The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show at the Arkell was a prelude to his developing these landscapes in oils, watercolor, and pastel. Painting in the American Tonalist tradition, his series portrays winter's varied moods, color, and textures.

Daniel Benevento: Photos of New York

Daniel Benevento's professional photography career has given him the opportunity to travel widely from his home in Scarsdale, NY. His cityscapes and rural scenes capture the vitality and beauty of New York State.

These exhibitions will be on display through August 16

Don't miss this special opportunity to catch a traveling exhibit of outstanding National Audubon Society photos covering a range of species and geographic locations. Sponsored by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society.

March 1 - March 31, 2017

Featuring artwork from East Hill School and Canajoharie Middle and High Schools

This spring, the Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library will exhibit the work of three women with long careers in the visual arts working in oils, watercolor, pastel, and pen and ink. Susan A. Coon uses a representational style to “create a sense of rhythm and beauty” in oil. Susan Ann Lunow employs watercolor and pen and ink with an eye to convey the “freshness, energy, iridescence and spontaneity in nature”. Both artists have exhibited widely in the region and won awards. Kristin A. Woodward is a Signature Member of the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society and the Central New York Watercolor Society, among other groups. She was appointed by the Governor of NY to the Empire State Plaza Art Commission, has exhibited nationally and participated in 23 one-woman and 15 two-person exhibitions. Working in pastel, oil, and watercolor to convey emotion, she writes: “...in landscapes, seascapes, still life, animal portraits...It’s all about the color!”

Woodward and Coon’s work will be on view April 7th through June 7th, Lunow's work was on exhibit April 7th through May 12th.

The Art of New York, a juried exhibit of artwork by artists living in New York State opened on Friday, November 4th at the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, and celebrated its twentieth year of presenting regional artists. This annual juried show featured 42 contemporary abstract and representational works in oil, acrylic, pastel, photography, mixed media and sculpture. Juror J. Bruce Schwabach, Associate Professor Emeritus of Herkimer Community College, selected the pieces from among 128 entered from artists across the state. The show was sponsored by Blick Art Materials and Golden Artist Colors, Inc.