Museums and Galleries
SaratogaArtsFest Invitational Art Exhibit
Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street
Friday – Sunday, 10 – 5 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the public
Opening Reception: Friday, 5 – 7 p.m.Featuring the works of Emma Dodge Hansen, Patricia Ann Lee, Beverley Mastrianni, Joanne Murphy, Laura Neadle, Tony Shortway, and Michelle Winne, all of whom were selected through a panel process to exhibit in the SaratogaArtFest Invitational. Each of these artists is well-known in the greater Saratoga region and beyond. The Invitational offers a bold and rich mix of media including photography, abstract painting, sculpture, pastel, watercolor, oils and acrylics.
SaratogaArtsFest Featured Exhibits
G. J. Bradley and Katrina Van Tassel
The Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 207 Broadway
Friday and Saturday, 9 – 4 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the public
Opening Reception: Friday, 4 – 6 p.m.Photographers G. J. Bradley and Katrina Van Tassel have each developed their own unique style of working with digital
photography. Bradley’s work reflects his passion for capturing the beauty of Saratoga’s parks, architecture and historic sites. Van Tassel’s photography highlights her love of the outdoors, and the places less traveled, including hidden places in the Catskills and the Adirondacks. G. J. Bradley, Curator.Patricia Goodale
Old School #4 Gallery, 112 Spring Street
Friday and Saturday, 10 – 5 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the publicMs. Goodale has created a body of work she calls The Beekman Street Series. The series was painted using oil sticks and acrylic washes. The technique is playful and catches the whimsical nature of the Art District on Beekman Street, capturing the feeling of the arts in this exciting area in a non-formal way, capturing the buildings, alleys and people. Ardie Pierce, Curator.
Maxine Tucker
Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street
Friday and Saturday, 10 – 5 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the public
Opening Reception: Friday, 5 – 7 p.m.Maxine Tucker has completed a series of large character studies of the old church on Washington Street, now known as Universal Preservation Hall. These oil paintings reflect Ms. Tucker’s representational style of creating thoughtful and compelling work reflecting the community around us. Dee Sarno, Curator.
Stu Eichel and Jeremy Lebediker
SaratogaArtsFest Gallery and Information Center, 328 Broadway
Friday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the public
Opening Reception: Friday, 5 – 7 p.m.Stu Eichel loves to paint landscapes that include man-made items: a barn, a truck, or a tractor. Stu’s passion is old vehicles tucked within his landscapes, as in this current exhibit, Resting & Rusting. Jeremy Lebediker’s paintings and drawings convey mood and energy. He uses a wide range of application techniques and brushstrokes to create not only a likeness but also a humanistic personality for each of his subjects. Often inspired through music, the portraits in his current exhibit, Expressions, take on a life of their own.
Art District on Beekman Street & Environs
70 Beekman Art Gallery
70 Beekman Street
Friday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the public
10% off Gallery purchases with ARTSPASSDuet Show Opening: East Meets West. Featuring artists Ailian Price and Serena Kovalosky. Art Deco sculptures circa 1925, Italian marble sculptures, Morano and Cameo blown glass lamps, French bronze statues, Remington bronze horses and more.
Artworx Fine Art Gallery
79 Beekman Street
Friday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the public
10% off Gallery purchases with ARTSPASSAfrican Village Scenes. Artist Michelle Winnie depicts the vibrant colors of African people. Whether engaging in ritual dances or simply participating in everyday activities, Michelle’s images show the joy and contentment of African villagers. Ms. Winnie’s exhibit is shown in conjunction with the Tribal Textiles of Zambia. Exclusive to Artworx Fine Art Gallery, these hand-painted fabrics include pillows, aprons, place settings, and handbags, all replete with beautiful color.
Beekman Street Artists Studios and Gallery
79 Beekman Street
Friday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the public
10% off pottery and clay sculptures up to $200 with an ARTSPASS
Feast Gallery and Meeting Space
142 Grand Avenue, 2nd floor
Friday 6 – 9 p.m.; Saturday 12 – 6 p.m.; Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the publicPreludes and Other Works. Painting and sculpture by Paul Katz
Flores Studio and Featured Artists Gallery
73 Beekman Street
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the public
10% discounted purchase with ARTSPASSWorks by artist Frankie Flores in oil and mixed media.
Mimosa Gallery
70C Beekman Street
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the public
10% discount on Gallery purchases with ARTSPASSFocus on Furniture. Exhibition of handmade furniture by local and nationally known artists. Refreshments served.
Downtown
Crafter’s Gallery
427 Broadway
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the public
10% discount on purchases for ARTSPASS holdersRotating reception all weekend of local artists. Contact store for artists and times, 583.2435.
Gallery 100
462 Broadway, 2nd floor
Friday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the publicOn the Lighter Side. Artwork from The Arts Student League in New York City. Curated by Leah McCloskey. Plein Air painting by Marsha Connell.
Symmetry Gallery
348 Broadway
Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 12 – 4 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the publicRecent works in clay by Jill Kovachick and Ted Camp. Recent works in glass by gallery artists.
Skidmore
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College
Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday, 12 – 9 p.m.;
Sunday, 12 – 5 p.m.
Admission: 2 for 1 admission with ARTSPASS
10% discount in the museum store with ARTSPASSOpener 13: Joseph Grigely: St. Cecilia
Exhibit dates: February 8 – June 15, 2008.Joseph Grigely creates works that explore the failures, idiosyncrasies, and ruptures of language and communication. An artist who has been deaf since childhood, Grigely first became known in the early 1990’s for a series of works called Conversations with the Hearing. Displayed as small table-top tableaux, intimate wall-based works or room-sized installations, the works in this series are generated from the scraps of paper and handwritten notes that Grigely makes to converse with people when he cannot read their lips. The artist’s alterations reflect the misunderstandings and confusions of lip-reading and probe the nuances in the relationship between seeing and hearing.
Opener 14: Dean Snyder: Almost Blue
Exhibit dates: May 17 – August 31, 2008.This exhibit features a new body of work by Providence, Rhode Island-based artist Dean Snyder, whose large sculptures represent a fusion of organic sources and material experimentation. Growing from Snyder’s previous works in wood and rawhide, this new series uses high-tech carbon fibers and acrylic flake paint to eye-popping ends. In Almost Blue investigations of process, form, and color come together in a constellation of works that blend into one continuous experience in the gallery space.
Schick Art Gallery, Skidmore College
Saisselin Art Building, 2nd Floor
Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday, 12 – 5 p.m.
Admission: free and open to the publicJulian LaVerdiere, Mobile Monuments
Exhibit dates: April 17 – June 20, 2008This exhibit features recent large-scale sculpture and drawings by Julian LaVerdiere, a NYC production designer and artist. LaVerdiere is widely known for his haunting collaboration with Paul Myoda on the Tribute in Light Initiative, a temporary light memorial honoring the victims of the attack on the World Trade Center, which has become a permanent, official annual ceremonial addition to the WTC memorial. His sculpture, drawing, and photography have been exhibited internationally, and he has received numerous grants and honors.
Museums
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga
69 Caroline Street
Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.;
Sunday, 12 – 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 per person. Free admission for ARTSPASS holders on Sunday.
For Friday Art Rally, 5 – 7 p.m., $10 fee includes museum admission.The Children’s Museum at Saratoga boasts 8,000 square feet of interactive play space. Children and adults explore our exhibits together. Role playing, problem solving and creative art projects make the museum a favorite place for families to spend a few hours.
National Museum of Dance
99 South Broadway
Friday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $1 off general admission with ARTSPASSNational Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame
191 Union Avenue
Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m; Sunday 12 – 4 p.m.
Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors and students, children age 5 and under freeThe National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame celebrates the history of thoroughbred racing in the United States and honors the achievements of exceptional horses, jockeys, and trainers. The Museum’s collection includes fine art, trophies, memorabilia, racing equipment, film and photographs.
The New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center
61 Lake Avenue
Friday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public. 5% discount on merchandise in the Museum gift store with ARTSPASS.
Saratoga Automobile Museum
110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Spa State Park
Friday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 adults, $5 seniors and students, $3.50 children
$1 off admission with ARTSPASS
Saratoga Springs History Museum
Canfield Casino, Congress Park
Friday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors and students
$1 off admission with ARTSPASSThe Museum has three floors of exhibits telling the story of Saratoga Springs. The feature exhibit for 2008 is Off the Wall: Architecture, Historic Wall Coverings and History.