This month, The Gallery of New York Folk Art is featuring an exhibit featuring the work of Denise Allen.

Denise is a folk artist and master craftswoman from Palatine Bridge, NY. She has been featured nationally and internationally for her one-of-a-kind textured artwork that predominately features themes of African-American colonial life and country living.

Her art consists of prints, dolls and story cloths.

She has recently unveiled her latest piece, a 9-11 story cloth that will be housed at the 9-11 memorial in New York City.

The Gallery of New York Folk Art is located at 133 Jay Street in Schenectady, NY.

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Submitted by the Arkell Museum at Canajohaire

You are invited to a reception for two American Art exhibitions, American Tonalism: Paintings of Poetry and Soul, and Picturing Women: American Artists’ Images of Women 1780’s-1940,developed from the remarkable Arkell Museum and Arkell Foundation Collections.

The evening reception includes music by the Musicians of Ma’alwyck, gallery talks, wine and hors d’oeuvres.

7:15-7:35pm - Picturing Women Gallery Docent Talk
7:45-8:15pm - American Tonalism Curator’s Gallery talk with Diane Forsberg.

Free for all Museum Members, $12 for Museum Guests

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Submitted by The Arkell Museum at Canajoharie.
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The public is invited to an opening reception for a special exhibition of Canajoharie Central School District students’ artwork on Friday, February 5th 2010, from 5 to 7pm.

The exhibition featuring the work of elementary, middle and high school students will remain on display through March 28.

“Forming community/school connections is very important for art education,” said Canajoharie Middle School art teacher Michelle Egelston. “Having the opportunity to display student art work at the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library is so wonderful for my students and their families.”

Canajoharie High School art teacher Kathy VanLoan said her students are also looking forward to the show. “My students are thrilled at the prospect of having their work displayed at such a prestigious facility,” said VanLoan. (more…)

Submitted by The Theatre Project. Do you have an event you would like to share? Email us at events@mohawkvalleyguide.com

 February 5th, 6th and 7th, 2010

Live snakes in the dining room?!

Illegal fireworks in the basement?!

Blatant and intentional Income Tax evasion?!

Inflammatory political slogans in the candy?!

Russians inviting themselves to dinner?!

A drunken middle-aged actress asleep on the sofa?!

Can all this really happening Schoharie County?

Yes it can!

AND, YES, it WILL!!!

at the Golding Middle School in Cobleskill.

Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm.

Mark your 2010 calendars now, and come see the Theater Project’s production of

You Can’t Take it With You

an entertaining and fun-filled classic

written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart,

directed by our own Dennis Shaw, and

starring your friends and neighbors.

Submitted by Gina DaBiere-Gibbs, Montgomery County Tourism Department – Do you have something to share, too? Email events@mohawkvalleyguide.com

The Walter Elwood Museum proudly invites you to…

Living History Night

Thursday, January 28

5:30 to 7:30 pm

Riverfront Center – lower level

View the national touring Abraham Lincoln Exhibit

Live music by MedRock

Don Williams – Local historian, writer and Lincoln impersonator

Elaina Redmond – Author of The Power of the Penny

Civil War Re-enactors from the Union & Confederate armies

Hors d’oeuvres courtesy of La Cucina

Cash Bar

50-50 Raffle & Museum Gift Shop

$5.00 per adult

- Children are free -

For Info, call 843.5151

Submitted by the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie.
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The Arkell Museum at Canajoharie will be presenting the film ‘The Bird with the Crystal Plumage’ on Friday, January 22nd at 7pm. The film is about an American writer in Rome witnesses a murder and becomes tangled in the mystery. Italian. 1970, UR. With Jason Radalin.
Admission is $5 and includes popcorn and soft drinks. Desserts are available for an additional fee and include a complimentary glass of champagne.

Review by Sean Axmaker, DVD columnist for MSN Entertainment and former film critic for the Seattle Post-Intelligence~
 
Dario Argento takes sole writing credit for his directorial debut but The Bird with the Crystal Plumage is actually an unofficial adaptation of Fredric Brown’s novel The Screaming Mimi. Sam Dalmas (Tony Musante), an American novelist in Italy, is a helpless spectator to a vicious attack in an art gallery. Initially a suspect, Sam becomes the key witness to the attempted murder, the fourth in a month but the first survived by the victim. Something about the attack haunts him and so he launches his own investigation as the murders continue, the killer finally turning on Sam. (more…)

Submitted by Andrew E. Albertson, Arkell Museum Curator of Education & Public Programs

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Photo by Jonathan Hillyer

In anticipation of increased visitation from school groups and bus tour companies in 2010, the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie seeks applicants for its volunteer tour guide program.  Training will be held on Thursday afternoons, February 18 through March 25.

“We’re really hoping to hear from people who can be passionate about our exhibits and related programming,” said Andy Albertson, Curator of Education & Public Programs at the Arkell Museum.  “But it’s critical to note that interested individuals do not need to have a background in art or history.  We promise to provide them with the necessary skills and information to lead a great tour.”

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Submitted by Lisa McCoy at the Fulton County YMCA

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The Fulton County YMCA located at 213 Harrison Street Johnstown, NY is now accepting registration for the following art classes:

Beaded Jewelry Making
February 11 & 12 10:30am-12pm
Ages 16 & up

Quilting
Learn the art of quilting!
Instructor: Kathy Dorn
Mondays 12:30-3, Jan 11-Feb 15
Ages 16 & up

Paint a Portrait Painting
Join us in painting an acrylic portrait of your choice!
Instructor: Cheryl Bielli
Mondays, 7-9pm, Jan 11-Feb 15
Ages 16 & up

Jewelry Making for Kids
Learn how to make your own beads and make two different projects—both a beaded & a clay beaded necklace!
Instructor: MaryAnne VanNostrand
Tuesdays 5-6pm Jan 12-Feb 16
Ages 8-12

Register at the YMCA or call 848-3447 for pricing & more information.

Submitted by Gina DaBiere-Gibbs, Montgomery County Tourism Department – Do you have something to share, too? Email events@mohawkvalleyguide.com

Abraham Lincoln traveling learning station exhibit coming to Amsterdam, NY on January 6, 2010 – February 5, 2010

“Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America” features reproduction artifacts from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Many people were visiting the exhibit immediately after setup earlier this week

A Press Conference will be held this Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:00 am in the Riverfront Center lower level to announce the opening of this nationwide traveling exhibit to our local area. In attendance will be New York Senator Hugh Farley, representative from U.S. Congressman Tonko’s office, representative from Assemblyman George Amedore’s office, Amsterdam Mayor Ann M. Thane, representatives from the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors and the Amsterdam City Common Council.

A world-class traveling exhibit featuring reproduction artifacts from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois is coming to the Riverfront Center in Amsterdam, Lower Level, on behalf of the Walter Elwood Museum from January 6, 2010 through February 5, 2010. (more…)

The Broadalbin Youth Commission is still seeking businesses and crafters to participate in a Home Show and Craft Fair which it will sponsor on Saturday and Sunday, February 27th and 28th, at the Broadalbin-Perth High School Gymnasium. 

Several booths have been reserved and remaining booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.  The deadline to sign up is February 6th. 

Set up will be on Friday, the 26th. There will be a total of 75 (10′ x 10′) booths.  

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