“Inspired by Blue” Exhibition Opening Reception at Gallery 40

Blue represents the sky and the sea and is associated with calmness and relaxation, tranquility and stability. Paradoxically, blue is also associated with coldness, sadness and melancholy, as in “singing the blues.” It is the favorite color of both men and women and is said to represent a deep need for personal inner peace and truth. Gallery 40 is presenting “Inspired by Blue” dedicated to the spirit of Gauguin: “If you see a tree as blue, then make it blue.” A pure call to imagination and distinctive style.

Juror of Selection: Sarah Fortner Pierson

Awards will be presented at the opening reception.
Voting for People choice award will be collected at reception time.

On display through January 27, 2024.

Believe in Art

Meet Allan Muñoz at Gallery 40 on September 27 at 6pm. Allan was born in 1995 and he is a well known artist for his public murals. Allan started teaching art in 2006 at the Xuchialt School in Leon, Nicaragua. He currently teaches art at the El Centro de Arte Fundación Ortiz Gurdián, the best contemporary art center in Central America where he works among paintings by artists such as the renowned Nicaraguan painter Armando Morales, as well as works by artists such as Rubens, Miró, Picasso, Chagall, Matisse, Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo, Fernando Botero and Roberto Matta.

Allan will talk about his involvement in large mural projects, as well as his ‘Believe in Art’ project that focuses on promoting art and culture in Leon, Nicaragua by offering drawing, painting and music classes for all ages.

The project is sponsored by Project Gettysburg Leon https://www.gettysburg-leon.org organization and Artists for Soup, Inc. https://artistsforsoup.org/donate/

Rhinebeck Fine Art Exhibition Opening Reception (in person)

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Gallery 40 is hosting a Rhinebeck Fine Art exhibition in the month of February 2023. Rhinebeck Fine Art represents a group of talented artists from Rhinebeck and its surrounding areas. The collective was formed in 2020 by artist Thomas Cale in an effort to give fellow creatives a platform to showcase their work through a virtual online gallery. Since inception, the group has expanded, and in addition to maintaining ongoing digital presence, Rhinebeck Fine Art has worked with local galleries to host art openings and exhibits at various physical locations throughout Dutchess County. The group meets regularly to exchange ideas, collaborate, and contribute to the art community.

Featured Artists: Joyce Arons Beymer, Jennifer Axinn-Weiss, Sean Bowen, Thomas Cale, Tarryl Gabel, Rosemary Hanson, Pat Hart, Betsy Jacaruso, Kate Kester, Nansi Lent, Ann Moring, Harvey L. Silver, Julia VanDevelder, Lisa Winika

Gallery 40, 40 Cannon, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 4, 2023 5-7 pm
On display through February 26, 2023

Nutcracker Performance at the Bardavon

After two years of waiting, The New Paltz Ballet Theatre returns for it’s 23rd season to present this classic holiday event featuring dancers from the New York City Ballet. Peter and Lisa Naumann, co-directors of the NPBT, have brought many fine regional artists together to create this beautiful production. Dancers, designers, and technicians have all contributed to make this Nutcracker a visual delight. Come along with Marie as she dreams of a fierce battle between giant mice and toy soldiers followed by a magical journey through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets.

$30 student tickets

Get tickets here

Nutcracker Performance at the Bardavon

After two years of waiting, The New Paltz Ballet Theatre returns for it’s 23rd season to present this classic holiday event featuring dancers from the New York City Ballet. Peter and Lisa Naumann, co-directors of the NPBT, have brought many fine regional artists together to create this beautiful production. Dancers, designers, and technicians have all contributed to make this Nutcracker a visual delight. Come along with Marie as she dreams of a fierce battle between giant mice and toy soldiers followed by a magical journey through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets.

$30 student tickets

Get tickets here

Nutcracker Performance at The Bardavon

After two years of waiting, The New Paltz Ballet Theatre returns for it’s 23rd season to present this classic holiday event featuring dancers from the New York City Ballet. Peter and Lisa Naumann, co-directors of the NPBT, have brought many fine regional artists together to create this beautiful production. Dancers, designers, and technicians have all contributed to make this Nutcracker a visual delight. Come along with Marie as she dreams of a fierce battle between giant mice and toy soldiers followed by a magical journey through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets.

$30 student tickets

Get tickets here

Thrive – Making a Career in the Arts (virtual)

Are you an aspiring young artist? Hear firsthand how professionals in the arts carved a path to working in their chosen fields. Free but must RVSP to attend.

Hear and ask questions from panelists:

  • Molly Ahearn, Graphic Design & Founder of Full Deck Design
  • Jesse Brown, Co-Founder of HUDSY TV
  • Tommy Costello, Dutchess Community College Theater
  • Liz Dahmen, Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab
  • Alexa Floresta, Artist & Business Owner
  • Poet Gold, Poet
  • Karen Madden, Rock, and a Soft Place studios
  • Al Nowak, On Location Studios
  • Amy Poux, Stockade Works
  • Chris Silva, Bardavon & Hudson Valley Philharmonic
  • Keiko Sono, Artist & Founder of Forge Collective
  • Karen Waltuch, Violinist & Horticulturist
  • Gretchen Weerheim, Orange County Arts Council
  • Ava Yurchison, iHeart Media
  • & more!

Leading with Artivism (virtual)

Join Arts Mid-Hudson (virtually) as they talk with Amy Trompetter, a puppeteer, trumpeter, World Theater historian, teacher, and community organizer. She founded Redwing Blackbird Theater in the late 90s as a workshop and performance space in the Hudson Valley of New York. She has taught, directed, and performed all over the globe.

“Ritual: Art and Withcraft” Exhibition (in person)

This exhibition will be exploring the all too important act of Ritual all peoples, no matter what religion/faith practice/culture, have rituals in their daily lives. It is the grounding of these practices that is one of the pillars of Witchcraft, and in Creative Arts it is no different. Through Ritual, we ask for artists to also explore the intertwined relationship of Art and Witchcraft, and how they both reflect on each other.

Curated By: Reverend A.W. Storm Anderson (Art On You Studios, Withcraft District Bazaar) and Nikki Hung (WomensWork.Art)