Past Exhibitions
Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show - 2022
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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. Image credits, clockwise from top left: Kara Lynn Daviau, Redemption, acrylic; Michele Bourdeau, Drunken Sea, bonded bronze; Britt LoSacco, 11:36 am, oil; Kevin Hoehn, Auntie, photograph; Phil Scalia, Cornelia St., Utica NY-2019, photo print |
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3 Solo Shows: Wendy Allen, Brett Scott Laumeister and Mary P. Murphy
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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.
Wendy Allen, The Amish Hat, oil on canvas, $750. Brett Scott Laumeister, Cherries, oil on panel, $950. Mary P. Murphy, Clare's Red Table No. 2 (Sunflowers), oil, $600. |
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The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show – 2021
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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. |
Ruth Crotty, Stacey's Scarf, oil
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Endangered Farmscapes: Paintings by James Coe
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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.” |
James Coe, Summer Clouds, Oil on linen/board
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Two Solo Shows: March 5 - April 30, 2021
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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. |
Bruce Bundock, A Pool With a View, acrylic
Hongnian Zhang, New York Symphony, oil |
The Arts Factory of Montgomery County Member's Show
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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! 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. For more information contact: Mary Beth Vought, Regional Art Gallery Director; 518-673-2314, ext. 110. Top: Marion Kratky, Birches, Mountain View, acrylic
Center: Janet Yeates, Day after Christmas, oil on linen Bottom: Garlyn Maginnis, Climate Change, acrylic on canvas |
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Upstate/Downstate – Views of New York – Nature Photography by Dave Waite & City Life: The Photographs of Ken Ratner
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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 Admission to the Regional Art Galleries is FREE The Museum, Regional Art Galleries, and Library are open Tues - Fri, 10 am-4 pm; Sat & Sun, Noon-4 pm. The Regional Art Galleries and Library remain open until 6:30 pm on Wednesdays. Dave Waite, Dawn over Middle Pond #2, photograph Dave Waite, Undaunted, photograph Ken Ratner, Fifth Avenue, Winter, Gelatin silver print Ken Ratner, Shadows on Broadway, Gelatin silver print |
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The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show 2019
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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. Visitor Information: Free admission to the Regional Art Galleries, Museum admission 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 7:30 pm on Wednesdays. For more information contact: Mary Beth Vought, Regional Art Gallery Director; 518-673-2314, ext. 110. Ken Ratner, New York, NY, Doormen Gesturing, photograph-silver gelatin print Katarina Holbrook-Spitzer, Valatie, NY, Glacier Bay, Alaska, oil on linen Hongnian Zhang, Woodstock, NY, Yard Sale, oil Dianne M. Kull, Cooperstown, NY, ...and with content to your heart. pastel/mixed media Lisl Maloney, Watervliet, NY, Shalom Universe, paper weaving |
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3 Solo Shows: Linda Armstrong, Jack Graber, and Bruce Muirhead
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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. Visitor Information: Free admission to the Regional Art Galleries. 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 7:30 pm on Wednesdays. For more information, contact Mary Beth Vought, Regional Art Gallery Director, 518-673-2314, ext. 110. Bruce Muirhead, Westmoreland Ironworks, oil on canvas Linda Armstrong, Twilight, pastel Jack Graber, Mountain Lion, acrylic on canvas |
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The Arts Factory of Montgomery County Members Show
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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.
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 7:30 pm on Wednesdays. For more information, contact Mary Beth Vought, Regional Art Gallery Director, 518-673-2314, ext. 110. Paul Valovic, Plymouth Rock Rooster, photograph |
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Oakroom Artists
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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. Visitor Information: Free admission to the Regional Art Galleries, Museum admission 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 7:30 pm on Wednesdays. The Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library are located at 2 Erie Boulevard. The building has off street parking and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, contact Mary Beth Vought, Regional Art Gallery Director, 518-673-2314, ext. 110. George Dirolf, The Sentinel, oil on canvas Cheryl Horning, Young Woman, clay with underglazes and casein paints |
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