The Woodstock School of Art Celebrates Local Artists and UPSTATE ART WEEKEND

Are you an art collector, artist, or enthusiast living in or visiting the Hudson Valley? Then you’re probably familiar with one of the most popular annual art festivals in the area—UPSTATE ART WEEKEND. Created by Helen Toomer, this awe-inspiring festival is a free, self-guided event spanning ten counties across the Catskills and Hudson Valley, showcasing the best art scene.

The Woodstock School of Art staff and volunteers are thrilled to participate in UPSTATE ART WEEKEND, an annual event celebrating Upstate New York’s cultural vibrancy.

“We are very excited to showcase the diverse and talented artists who call Upstate New York home, and we look forward to welcoming residents and tourists alike to experience the rich cultural heritage of this beautiful region.” – WSA Executive Director, Nina Doyle,

This year’s event begins on Thursday, July 18, and runs through Sunday, July 21, 2024, and The Woodstock School of Art has curated an exciting weekend of art events and exhibitions. The entire campus will house various exhibits for visitors to explore.

Showcase II Exhibition
Open Thursday – Sunday • 10 AM – 4 PM

Located in the Robert H. Angeloch Gallery on the school campus, visitors will view the Showcase II Exhibition, featuring the work of over 100 artists from a select group of instructors.

Art Fair
Open Saturday – Sunday • 10 AM – 4 PM

Art enthusiasts can browse the Art Fair showcasing affordable fine art for sale from local and regional artists. Thisincludes drawings, paintings, prints, and sculptures ranging from realism to abstract. A portion of each sale supports the nonprofit school, allowing you to contribute to the local art community while adding to your collection.

Pop-Up Ceramic Sculpture Exhibition
Open Saturday & Sunday • 10 AM – 4 PM

There will be a Pop-Up Ceramic Sculpture Exhibition in Studio 5, showcasing the work of students studying with Instructor Tricia Cline.

“Forest of Feminine” | Amanda Russo-Rubman
Open Saturday & Sunday • 10 AM – 4 PM.

Woodstock School of Art will also be one of fourteen locations for Amanda Russo-Rubman’s “Forest of Feminine” exhibition, created in protest of women’s rights slipping away and drive thoughtful meditation on the siege on the 14TH amendment; each sculpture projects an illusion of fragility; a broken limb, leaning mirrors, floating canvas– expressively fortified. The exhibition features fourteen sculptures purposefully sited throughout the Hudson Valley community.

“We are nature, beauty, and strength. This exhibit speaks to the beauty and balance of coming together of which Woodstock School of Art is the natural embodiment,” says Amanda Russo-Rubman.

Featured top photo: Artwork by Dominique de Cock

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About the Woodstock School of Art

The Woodstock School of Art offers excellence in fine art instruction and inspires creativity in a welcoming community, building on its rich artistic lineage and unique historic setting. Free and open to the public.

Hours

• Thursday, July 18 | 9 AM – 3 PM
• Friday, July 19 | 9 AM – 3 PM
• Saturday, July 20 | 10 AM – 4 PM
• Sunday, July 21 | 10 AM – 4 PM

UPSTATE ART WEEKEND

Click here for an interactive map of Upstate Art Weekend participants.