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 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.

Friday, December 4th

Submitted by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

The public is invited to an opening reception for a juried exhibition of
regional artists’ work on Friday, December 4 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the
Arkell Museum and the Canajoharie Library at 2 Erie Blvd, Canajoharie. 

The work of 23 local artists will be on display through January 31,
2010.

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Saturday, October 3rd 2009, 11am-4pm

The Van Alstyne Homestead, located at 42 Moyer St., Canajoharie, will be hosting an antique appraisal day.  Expert appraisers will be available for dolls, 18^th & 19^th century art, china, glass, furniture, textiles, jewelry, tools, watches & clocks. There is a charge of $5.00 per item/maximum 4 items. For more information call Picture Perfect at 518-673-3066. Proceeds will benefit The Van Alstyne Homestead Society.

Sunday August 9th 2009 from 12-6pm

The 14th Annual Kaleidoscope Festival will be held at the Fonda Fairgrounds in the Kane Entertainment Building and the Heritage Arts Building on Route 30A in Fonda, NY.

The festival is hosted by the Friends of the Visual & Perfoming Arts, a grassroots non-profit all-volunteer organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for youth and adults to appreciate, experience and participate in the arts in the Mohawk Valley of New York State.

This Years Schedule is:

Performance Stage:
12 noon – Sundial Express, Emcee

12:15 – Durey Creek

1:15 – Annie & the Hedonists

2:15 – “Your Songs” Ensembles. Liz Galeazza, Director

3:15 – Durey Creek

4:00 – Annie & the Hedonists

5:00 Summerfest Concert Band. Andy LaCoppola, Conductor

Children’s Art Table:
12:30-1:30 – Water Color Fish with Karen Cooper

1:30-2:30 – Sun Paintings with Karen Cooper

2:30-3:30 – Paper Pulp Picture Frames with Linda Emden

3:30-4:30 – Print Making with Nancy Murphy

Hands-On Art Workshops:
12:30-1:15 – Hand made paper, Tiffany Smith

12:30-2:00 – Collage tiles, Mary Francis Millet

12:30-1:15 – 3-D Fun Foam, Jennet Jones-Rau

1:15–2:45 – Puppets, Nancy Murphy

1:45-2:30 – Stuffed Monsters, Jennet Jones-Rau

2:30-4:00 – Pastel Animal Drawing, Mary Ann Delany

3:00-3:45 – Scherenschnitte (paper cutting), Jane Lampkin

3:00-3:45 – Water color cards, Karen Cooper

4:15–5:00 – Found object wind chimes, Mary Francis Millet

Saturday, May 16, 2009 At 10:00 AM

Updated May 12th, 2009 – Additional Information

Beech-Nut and the Arkell Museum will be hosting a family day.  Several collectors of Beech-Nut memorabilia will display their collections throughout the day in the Arkell Museum’ Great hall.  Museum visitors will have the opportunity to view artifacts up close and ask collectors questions about their collections.  Self guided tours of the museum’s permanent Beech Nut exhibit will be available.  Four walking tours of the factory grounds will be offered throughout the day by company employees.  Participants are invited to visit the museum’s classroom to color their own Beech Nut advertisement which will be assembled into a wearable pin.  The Beech Nut Gum Girl will be on hand passing out samples of Beechies gum.

This event is free to museum members and visitors residing in the following zip codes: 12166, 13317, 13339, 13410, 13428, and 13458.  For all others, regular museum admission of $7 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens applies.