The Oakroom Artists at Cooperstown Art Association
Apr
12
to May 8

The Oakroom Artists at Cooperstown Art Association

THE OAKROOM ARTISTS
A GROUP EXHIBIT

GALLERY A
APRIL 12 - MAY 8

The Oakroom Artists offer a unique perspective of a wide variety of subject matter using oil, acrylic, collage, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, sculpture , and photography.  From Abstraction to Realism, each artist has found a way to be themselves communicating their personal view of the world. Since 1956 The Oakroom Artist’sinvitation only collective, of 24 diverse artists from the Albany area, has reshaped the 21st century art scene with a harmonious fusion of photography, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and fiber arts.

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Breadth & Depth: Earth, Water, Air and Fire Opening Reception
Feb
11
2:00 PM14:00

Breadth & Depth: Earth, Water, Air and Fire Opening Reception

On View in the Livingston & Abbot Low Galleries February 4 - March 24, 2024
2024 National Juried Exhibit
Juror - Karen Drysdale Harris
Breadth & Depth
Earth, Water, Air, and Fire
Artists' Reception
Sunday, February 11, 2024  |  2:00 to 4:00
Sponsored by The Brito Family Foundation

Breadth and Depth: Earth, Water, Air, Fire is a national juried exhibit that challenges conventional boundaries, inviting artists to create artwork that expresses ideas about the natural world. Our goal with this exhibition is to venture into the intricate interplay between the elemental forces of nature and the profound depths of human consciousness.

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Oakroom Artists 2023 Annual Show Opening Reception at the JRM Artists' Space
Dec
9
2:00 PM14:00

Oakroom Artists 2023 Annual Show Opening Reception at the JRM Artists' Space

From Dec 9th through Jan 13th The Artists' Space will feature new work by members of the OAKROOM ARTISTS with an opening reception on Saturday Dec 9th from 2 to 4pm. The Jan Rutland Artists’ Space (2nd floor) is open regular museum hours: OPEN WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 10:00AM-4:00PM

The public is invited to attend and support the on-going mission of this historical museum, located at 76 Milton Ave. in Ballston Spa.

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Mary Ellen Riell at the Arkell Museum
Aug
4
to Oct 8

Mary Ellen Riell at the Arkell Museum

Art by Britt LoSacco, Mary Nolan, and Mary Ellen Riell

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.

The shows are on view from Friday, August 4 through Sunday October 8, 2023. 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 the Museum at (518)-673-2314.

Summer Breeze 24x19” pastel by Mary Ellen Riell

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BUILT 2022
Nov
3
to Nov 6

BUILT 2022

Historic Albany Foundation’s annual fall fundraiser, BUILT, promotes awareness of our community’s built environment and raises funds for preservation efforts, and celebrates the talent of local artists

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Oakroom Artists 2022 Annual Show @ the JRM Artists' Space Opening Reception
Oct
29
2:00 PM14:00

Oakroom Artists 2022 Annual Show @ the JRM Artists' Space Opening Reception

“The Artists’ Space” features changing exhibits of important artwork in diverse styles, ranging from post impressionism to folk art, once again representing the art, history and technology inherent in all things created by hand. The Jan Rutland Artists’ Space (2nd floor) is open regular museum hours. The National Bottle Museum® is located at 76 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa, NY.

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Arlene's Flat File Program Opening Reception
Oct
7
4:30 PM16:30

Arlene's Flat File Program Opening Reception

Join us Friday, October 7, 2022, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm the R Gallery at Arlene’s will host an Artist Reception for the Flat Files Program. The inaugural Flat Files Program is designed to promote artists' two-dimensional work, develop a marketplace for people to add affordable, original artwork to their personal collections, and further grow our creative community. The program features 20 artists, selected by juror Rebecca Zeh from an open call, that typify the artistic diversity of the Capital Region and beyond. Come meet the artists, see their work in person, and network with like-minded creatives. Free to attend. Food and beverage will be provided.

Participating artists include Diana Bangert-Drowns, Ash Bonez, Maria DeAngelo, Lindsey Deberry, Carolyn DiFlori Hopkins, Taylor Gillis, Anne Levitt, Tina Lincer, Patrice Malatestinic, Katharine Moser, Clifford Oliver, Mary Ellen Riell, Ken Rutsky, Sharon D. Siegel, Diane Swanson, Catherine Wagner Minnery, MaryK Weeks, Eliza Whalen, Riley Wilenksy, and Tracy Villaume

The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, please contact the gallery at (518) 482-8881 or email arlenesartist@gmail.com.


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Orchestrated Colors Opening Reception at the Blooming Artist Gallery
Aug
26
6:00 PM18:00

Orchestrated Colors Opening Reception at the Blooming Artist Gallery

We invite you to experience our next exhibition, Orchestrated Colors, which premieres on Tuesday, August 16. As its title suggests, this exhibit captures the magnificence of the changing color palette we will soon witness yet again here in upstate NY. Without a theme, you may expect a diverse collection– an assortment of mediums, subjects, & styles.

 

We invite you to celebrate with us during our community reception on Friday, August 26th from 6-8pm; as always, please expect live music & light provisions.

675 Grooms Road, Clifton Park, NY, USA

518-280-4928

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The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show
May
13
to Jul 14

The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show

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

On view from 5/13/22-7/24/22

To learn more about the Art of New York Juried Art Show and to view the selections online please visit our website: http://www.arkellmuseum.org/regional-art-current-exhibitions

Regional art pieces are for sale.

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Winter Salon '21 Opening Reception at the Clement Art Gallery
Nov
26
6:00 PM18:00

Winter Salon '21 Opening Reception at the Clement Art Gallery

Work can be taken home by collectors on day of purchase! Find a truly unique holiday gift for a special someone or for yourself. Opening Reception is Friday, November 26 from 6 to 8pm. The exhibit continues through January 30, 2022. Exhibiting artists include Mary Ellen Riell, Sarah Blakeman, Erich Getchell, Ken Wilson, Randi Martin Kish, Susan Story, George Dirolf, Takeyce Walters, Jillian Platt, Marina Petro, Harry Orlyk, Jon Gernon and Matt Chinian.

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Pastel: A Pure Form Opening Reception @ the Clement Art Gallery
Aug
27
6:00 PM18:00

Pastel: A Pure Form Opening Reception @ the Clement Art Gallery

Join artists Mary Ellen Riell, Corey Pitkin, Susan Story, Marlene Weidenbaum and Dave Francis on opening night, Friday, August 27th, for an exhibition of outstanding works by artists who specialize in this unique medium. The show will be on exhibit through September 22, 2021. The Clement Art Gallery is located at 201 Broadway, Troy, NY. For more info about hours and services call: 518-272-6811 or visit www.clementart.com

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Oakroom Artists Annual Exhibition @ the Jan Rutland Artists' Space
Jul
24
to Sep 9

Oakroom Artists Annual Exhibition @ the Jan Rutland Artists' Space

The Oakroom Artists Annual Exhibition at the Jan Rutland Artists’ Space is now open and on display through September 18. Stop up (the Jan Rutland Artists’ Space is on the 2nd floor of the National Bottle Museum) and see this showing of exceptional art by members of this long established artists organization. The show is free and open to the public. Museum hours are 10-4 Wednesday thru Saturday. The NBM is located at 76 Milton Ave in Ballston Spa, NY. Tel: 518-885-7589

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Opening Reception for: The Laffer Gallery's 8th Annual Juried Group Show
Dec
7
5:00 PM17:00

Opening Reception for: The Laffer Gallery's 8th Annual Juried Group Show

"Upstate Artists" features a diverse cross section of the Upstate New York arts community. Exhibited work was chosen from 113 entries in response to an Open Call for Submissions to local artists living within a 125 mile radius of Saratoga Springs, NY. Artwork for this show was juried by Jon Gernon.

"Upstate Artists" will run from December 7, 2019 through January 13th, 2020. Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, December 7th from 5pm until 8pm for an opportunity to meet the artists and view their amazing work.
Please allow us to introduce and congratulate the artists chosen for this exciting new exhibit:

Abraham Ferraro, Andrea Hersh, Barry Lobdell, Carol Caruso, Channing Lefebvre, Cheryl Horning, DorettaMiller, Eden Compton Clay, Elisa Sheehan, Gary Glinski, Gene Greger, George Dirolf, Jeff Wigman, JennyHutchinson, JoAnn Axford, Joe Putrock, Laura Von Rosk, Linda Bacon, Mary Ellen Riell, Niki Haynes, Pat Collins, Randi Kish, Rob Longley, Robert Gullie, Robert Coppola, Russell Serrianne, Steve Rein, SusanHoffer, T. Klacsmann and Yeachin Tsai.

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Opening Reception for the Oakroom Artists @ the Jan Rutland Artists’ Space
Oct
27
2:00 AM02:00

Opening Reception for the Oakroom Artists @ the Jan Rutland Artists’ Space

The Oakroom Artists are back at the Artists’ Space @ The National Bottle Museum for their annual show. The show will be on display from this Friday the 25th thru Dec. 28. The Artists’ OPENING RECEPTION will be held this SUNDAY, OCT. 27, from 2-4pm. As always, the public is welcome and encouraged to come out and support the regional artists sharing their art and passions with us.
Location:
76 Milton Ave
Ballston Spa, New York

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Gardens of Delight Opening Reception
May
18
4:00 PM16:00

Gardens of Delight Opening Reception

Spencertown, New York–Spencertown Academy Arts Center kicks off its 15th annual Hidden Gardens program with “Gardens of Delight.” This exhibit features artists Stephanie Anderson, Amy Bergeron, Marilyn Orner, Mary Ellen Riell, Laura Shore, Pamela Stoddart, and Marianne Van Lent. Spencertown Academy Gallery Committee member Norma Cohen curated the show and Moira O’Grady, also a member of the committee, assisted.

The opening reception is Saturday, May 18 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, and art will remain on display through Sunday, June 16. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Admission is free and all art is for sale with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Academy. Please note that Saturday, June 15, the gallery will be open from 8:30am to 4:00pm for the Hidden Gardens Tour.

“‘Gardens of Delight’is a stunning and diverse exhibit. Spencertown Academy’s successful garden tour served as the inspiration,” says Cohen.“Visitors to the gallery will feel surrounded by magnificent gardens, yet still enjoy the uniqueness of each delicate painting of a flower or flying insect.

On Display: May 18 - June 16, 2019

Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 - 5:00pm

To read the full review by Gina Hyams visit: https://imby.com/austerlitz/article/spencertown-academy-gardens-of-delight-exhibition/

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