ArtBeat: What To See
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CAMP: Visiting Day @ Center for Photography at Woodstock. An exhibit inspired by the Catskill’s historic ties to sleep away camps, this exhibition features artists who knowingly revisit the magical realm where youth reigns, adulthood emerges, secret selves are revealed and identity is transformed featuring works by Gay Block, Adrain Chesser, Anthony Goicolea, Lauren Greenfield, Jennifer Loeber and Albert J. Winn. Opening reception: Saturday, June 11, 5-7pm. (Through August 28)
Hudson Valley Art & Wine – A Grand Celebration! @ M Gallery, Catskill. Jury-selected artists from the Hudson Valley region were inspired by twelve local wineries to create original works. Artists include Paola Bari, David Borenstein, Robert Breur, Sasha Chermayeff, Joan Damiani, Virginia Donovan, Anne Gabriele, Paul Gould, Jan Horton, John Laurenzi, Patrick Milbourn, Lee Anne Morgan, Vince Natale, Crista Pisano, Judy Reynolds, Barbara Rubin, Susan Togut and K. Velis Turan. Opening reception: Saturday, June 11, 6-8pm. (Through July 8)
Bustles to Boxers: Work by Harriet Tannin and Levi Cruz @ The Photography Center of the Capital District, Troy. Opens June 10. Opening Reception: Friday, June 24, 5-9pm, in conjunction with Troy Night Out. (Through July 17)
Two shows: Batik Weeks is a series of small, mixed media works by Amy Madden, while Impressions of Berlin and Other Works presents Laura Radwell’s abstract photographic collages. Opening reception: Saturday, May 14, 6-8pm. (Through June 19)
My Lens: 10th Anniversary Exhibition @ Martinez Gallery, Troy. Group photography exhibition featuring Natha Bocco, Allen Bryan, Dan Burkholder, Tim Cahill, Cesar Chelala, Chris DeMarco, Mariana Depetris, Jim Flosdorf, Nancy Noble Gardner, Mercedes Guerric, George Simmons, Jill Skupin and Kathy Vargas. (Through June 27)
Bing Bang Boing: Radical Instruments of Sound & Vision @ GCCA Catskill Gallery, Catskill. A festival of handmade musical instruments exploring sound, music, sculpture and performance, featuring Peter Head, Brian and Leon Dewan, Harry Matthews, Matt Bua, Nick Yurman, Bradford Reed and Michael Delia. Also on display: a solo exhibition of paintings by John Karch.(Through July 2)
The second installation, index (v.4), is an interpretation of EMPAC’s communication network activity, played by two-computer controlled pianos at the entrances at each end of the building. Software written in collaboration with EMPAC’s IT team monitors the networks and translates bits and pieces into musical notes for the pianos—using the computers and pianos to connect work and play. (Through September 1)
Karene Faul Alumni Exhibition @ Esther Massry Gallery, Albany. Curated by Sharon Bates, the exhibition includes works by Kevin Calisto, Marilee Sousiem, Jacqueline Weaver, Chloe Kettlewell, James Van Duyne, Lauren Vallese, David Austin and Kathy Greenwood in a variety of disciplines including painting, photography, drawing, sculpture and video. Closing reception: Friday, September 2, 5-7pm. (Through September 2)
Keeping Time @ Albany International Airport, Albany. Artists navigate the collective and individual mythology of nostalgia with an eye for its humorous, deceptive and often bittersweet nature. Featuring Joel Griffith, Stevan Jennis, Matt LaFleur, Leslie Lew, Michael MIllspaugh, Ken Ragsdale and Randy Regier. (Through September 5)
Shadow Catcher: Edward Curtis Among the Kwakiutl @ Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. Edward Curtis (1868-1954) devoted over 20 years to photographing and documenting over 80 American Indian tribes. After receiving a commission from financier J.P. Morgan, he produced a 20 volume series called The North American Indian, with each volume comprising 75 photogravures and 300 pages of text. The exhibition features the complete Portfolio Number 10, entitled The Kwakiutl. Paired with the Eugene and Clare Thaw Collection of American Indian Art, which includes numerous Kwakiutl artworks, the exhibition allows visitors to see the masterpieces of the Thaw collection be brought to life in the ceremonies and lives of the Kwakiutl people. (Through December 31)
Thanks for posting information on the opening of our exhibition “‘Ice Age’ to the Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios.” We have a grand opening event happening on Saturday, June 11, starting at 6 p.m, with many of the artists and filmmakers behind the movies “Ice Age,” “Robots,” and “Rio” in attendance! Come check out this family-friendly, interactive look at the art of computer animation! http://www.nrm.org/2011/05/ice-age-to-the-digital-age-the-big-chill-weekend/