Irish and Ceili Dance Performance at the CAA this Friday!

Join the Cooperstown Art Association in celebrating the Holiday Season
with a special Irish and Ceili Dance Performance by the Iona Troupe
this Friday, December 13th at 7pm in our upstairs ballroom gallery
located at 22 Main Street in Cooperstown! 

The Iona Troupe will present a full Irish Dance performance with traditional Ceili dancing!
Audience participation is encouraged!  Spirits and light fare provided! 

Tickets are available at the door - Adults $10, Ages 8-17 $5 and 7 and under are free.

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com

Adorn-A-Door Wreath Festival this Saturday!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Cooperstown Art Association! 

 

Don't miss our Adorn-a-Door Wreath Festival this Saturday, November 30th from 10am-4:30pm in our upstairs ballroom gallery located at 22 Main Street in the Village Building.  Enjoy beautiful wreaths to bid on, festive treats and music by Ah-Coopella.  Don't forget to buy a $10 ticket or two for our raffle item, "Dinner's On Us" - a week's worth of gift certificates to local area restaurants valued at $400!

 

A very big thank you to our Adorn-a-Door Corporate Sponsors: 

Cooperstown Optical LLC

Gozigian, Washburn & Clinton Attorneys of Cooperstown

Royal Ford & Mercury Motors of Owego

 

and Red Rabbit Consignment, our additional sponsor

 

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com

Pumpkin Glow, Collage Class & Call to Artists!

We need your carved pumpkins for this Sunday, October 27th for the Cooperstown Art Association's Annual Pumpkin Glow from 6-7pm!  Drop-off your pumpkins with a candle inside on the front porch of 22 Main Street on Sunday and stop back and enjoy treats, cider, face painting and glowing jack-o-lanterns from 6-7pm!

Want to jump start your creativity? Join us for a 4-week Collage Class with Christine Alexander starting next Monday, October 28th from 1-3pm and running through November 18th.  Students will create a finished cut-paper collage utilizing Alexander's extensive collection of beautiful art papers and archival glues.  Beginners and working artists are welcome!  $100 for members, $105 for non-members  Materials fee: $20.

Calling all Artist Members!  Save the date for Delivery for the Holiday Show & Sale!  Delivery is Friday and Saturday, November 8 & 9 from 11-4 each day!  Work should be original, reasonably priced and ready to hang.  2-D artwork is limited to 6 pieces per person.  You must be a current member to participate!

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com

Grand Opening of the CAA's New Classroom Space is this Friday!

On to the next event!  Join us this Friday, October 4th from 5-7pm for the Grand Opening of the Cooperstown Art Association Big Red Annex Art School located at 5 Railroad Avenue next to Spurbeck's Grocery!  Look for the balloons and park across the street in the New York Susquehanna & Western Railway Corporation parking lot.

Enjoy live music by Scott Anderson and Tony Brower and food as we celebrate the official opening of our new classroom space, introducing new classes and workshops starting the week of October 7th!

Instructors of upcoming classes will be there to show off their work and chat with potential students! Artwork by children who attended the Hand Print Summer Art Classes will be on view for one night only as well!

Don't miss the opportunity to participate in oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, collage and pastel classes and workshops, as well as a children's after school art class on Fridays!  Call 607-547-9777 or email us today for more information and to register!

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com

Opening Reception This Friday at CAA!

Stop by and celebrate our community with an opening reception for three new exhibits on Friday, September 27th from 5-7pm at the Cooperstown Art Association!  The opening reception is generously sponsored by the Bieritz Agency and Brewery Ommegang.  Join us for a vocal performance by Glimmerglass Young Artist, Sarah Parnicky at 5:30pm and music by Tim Iversen from 6-7pm along with delightful food and drink.  "OPERA-tion Arts," "Sacred Wednesdays," and "Water, Water Everywhere" will be on display in all three galleries through October 25th!

Gallery Hours: Daily 11-4, Sunday 1-4, Closed Tuesdays.

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com

Fall Classes and Workshops at the CAA!

Fall Classes and Workshops at the CAA!

Please view attachments below!

 

Mark your calendar!  Fall Classes and Workshops at the Cooperstown Art Association will kick-off with a Grand Opening at 5 Railroad Avenue on Friday, October 4th 5-7pm.  Please join us in celebrating the official opening of our new classroom space, the CAA Big Red Annex Art School with live music, food and art.  Instructors of upcoming classes will be on hand to answer questions and show examples of their work.  Artwork by our young artists that participated in the Summer Handprints Workshops will also be on view for one night only!

 

 

Want to try something new?  Need to get back into an art routine?  Explore your inner artist?  Then the Fall Classes and Workshops at the Cooperstown Art Association may be the right fit for you! Classes are held in our new space at 5 Railroad Avenue unless otherwise indicated.  This fall the CAA is offering: Plein Air Oil Painting with Mary Nolan, Watercolor Landscape with David Kiehm, Landscape Painting with Susan Jones Kenyon, Collage Class with Christine Alexander and a Handprints Afterschool Art Program for Kids.   Workshops include "Paint Like a Plein Air Artist," a Five Day Pastel Painting Workshop with Greg Barnes and a One Day Folk Art Painting Workshop with Pat Wiley. Don’t forget to register and pay for your spot prior to the beginning of each class! 
To pre-register, please call the CAA at 607-547-9777.  

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com

Fall Classes and Workshops at the CAA!

Fall Classes and Workshops at the CAA!

Please view attachments below!

 

Mark your calendar!  Fall Classes and Workshops at the Cooperstown Art Association will kick-off with a Grand Opening at 5 Railroad Avenue on Friday, October 4th 5-7pm.  Please join us in celebrating the official opening of our new classroom space, the CAA Big Red Annex Art School with live music, food and art.  Instructors of upcoming classes will be on hand to answer questions and show examples of their work.  Artwork by our young artists that participated in the Summer Handprints Workshops will also be on view for one night only!

 

 

Want to try something new?  Need to get back into an art routine?  Explore your inner artist?  Then the Fall Classes and Workshops at the Cooperstown Art Association may be the right fit for you! Classes are held in our new space at 5 Railroad Avenue unless otherwise indicated.  This fall the CAA is offering: Plein Air Oil Painting with Mary Nolan, Watercolor Landscape with David Kiehm, Landscape Painting with Susan Jones Kenyon, Collage Class with Christine Alexander, and a Handprints Afterschool Art Program for kids.   Workshops include "Paint Like a Plein Air Artist," a Five Day Pastel Painting Workshop with Greg Barnes and a One Day Folk Art Painting Workshop with Pat Wiley. Don’t forget to register and pay for your spot prior to the beginning of each class! 
To pre-register, please call the CAA at 607-547-9777.  

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com

Fine Arts on the Lawn this Weekend at the CAA!

Don't miss Fine Arts on the Lawn at the Cooperstown Art Association this weekend, Saturday & Sunday August 31st and September 1st from 10am-5pm each day!  Artwork by over 40 member artists will be on display and for sale on the front porch along with artist run booths by John Jackson, Joseph Kurhajec, David O'Reilly, Emily Stavring and Deborah Ziegler.

Bring your family and enjoy music by Mary Doherty on Saturday from 11-1pm, Scott Anderson and Tony Brower from 2-4pm, and on Sunday, Jeff Syman from 11-1pm. Try your hand at decorating our sidewalks with chalk throughout the weekend.

Take advantage of our extended hours and visit our fabulous indoor shows, Made in New York:  The Art of Wood, Landscapes by Robert Glisson of Syracuse and of course our ongoing sales gallery full of treasures!

Make a day of it and head over to the Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show held at the Clark Sports Center,  take in an exhibit or two at the Fenimore Museum, ride the carousel at the Farmers' Museum or stock-up on fruits and vegetables at the Cooperstown Farmers' Market!

Happy Labor Day!  Please Note:  The CAA galleries will be closed Monday for Labor Day and will be closed Tuesdays starting this coming week through Memorial Day.

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com

Opening this Friday at CAA!

Don't miss the Opening Reception for "Made In New York: The Art of Wood" Fine Craft Invitational and "Landscape Paintings" by Robert Glisson of Syracuse, NY this Friday evening, August 23rd from 5-7pm.  These exhibits are sponsored by Brewery Ommegang and feature music by The Stoddard Hollow String Band.  Join us for food, music, drinks, and art!

Member artists: there's still time to sign up for Fine Arts on the Lawn held Labor Day Weekend!  Call (607) 547-9777 today to reserve your spot!

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com

Two Exhibits Opening Friday, August 23rd at the CAA!

Press Release-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact: Janet G. Erway

Cooperstown Art Association

22 Main Street

Cooperstown, NY 13326

(607) 547-9777

 

August 17, 2013

 

Two Exhibits to Open at the CAA

“Made in New York”& Paintings by Robert Glisson

 

The Cooperstown Art Association is excited to announce the opening reception of two new exhibits on Friday, August 23^th from 5-7pm featuring music by the Stoddard Hollow String Band. Gallery A will be showcasing the 22nd Annual "Made in New York:  The Art of Wood” fine craft invitational show. “The Art of Wood” is entirely devoted to creations made in a variety of local and exotic woods.  Featuring work by 24 talented local and regional craftspeople, this year’s show features an exciting array of functional and nonfunctional work including furniture, jewelry, lighting, vessels, musical instruments, turned and carved items and sculptures that are sure to delight!

In Gallery B, Robert Glisson of Syracuse, NY will be exhibiting his original oil and acrylic paintings that depict soft, atmospheric landscapes.  As a landscape painter, Robert is continuously trying to express a feeling or mood in nature.  He paints in plein air to best understand the land, atmosphere, and spatial relationships. Work is often finished in the studio, drawn out from the experience outdoors. "I am not so concerned with a literal copy of a site but an emotional response. My use of color is sometimes exaggerated in order to elicit this emotion. Design decisions are made about what to leave in and what to take out of the picture. In the end, I want someone to look at my paintings and take a little journey through them…and a little pleasure," states Robert. 

Both exhibits are sponsored by Brewery Ommegang of Cooperstown, NY and will run through September 20th. The CAA Galleries are located at 22 Main Street, Cooperstown in the Village Building on the corner of Main and Fair Streets. Special Gallery Hours for Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend are Daily 10-5pm.  Regular Gallery Hours: Open daily 11-4, Sunday 1-4. Closed for Labor Day and Tuesdays thereafter. For more information please call (607) 547-9777.  Visit our website at www.cooperstownart.com.

Made in New York Participating Artists

Thomas Blatz, C. Michael Bufi, Meho Dzinic, Russell Ebner, Tracy Fiegl, Jeff Foster, John Franklin, Paul Greer, Benjamin T. Hobbs, Bert Holmes, Anthony P. Ingraham, Brett S. Johnson, Charles B. Jones, Harold Kaltenbach, Michael Kratky, Thomas Lieber, William MacTiernan, Earl Maslin, James Miller, David Mobley, John Pacukonas, Steve Shauger, Keith Tompkins and Bonita and Paul Varney.

 

 “Summer Grazing” by Robert Glisson.  His solo show and the Made in New York:  The Art of Wood Fine Craft Invitational open Friday evening, August 23^rd 5-7pm at the Cooperstown Art Association galleries located at 22 Main Street in Cooperstown, NY.

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com

Fine Arts on the Lawn - Call to Artists!

Press Release - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Deadline for participation is August 16th!

 

Contact:  Janet G. Erway

Cooperstown Art Association

22 Main Street

Cooperstown, NY  13326

(607) 547-9777

 

 

 

August 1, 2013

 

Call to Artists!

Fine Arts on the Lawn

 

Artists! You are invited to participate in the Cooperstown Art Association’s annual Fine Arts on the Lawn show. This Labor Day Weekend exhibit will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 31st & September 1st,10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. The show is held rain or shine on the lawn and front porch of the CAA and Village Library Building located at 22 Main Street in Cooperstown. This annual show runs concurrently with the Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show in Cooperstown at the Clark Sports Center.

 

The CAA is offering artists 2 options for showing their work!

 

1)  On the Porch - Artist members of the Cooperstown Art Association are invited to exhibit up to 5 framed original works on the front porch with sales and set-up taken care of by the CAA.  Unframed and shrink wrapped originals are also allowed with a flip rack.  No offset reproductions will be accepted.   Drop-off for porch exhibitors is Friday, August 30th, 11-4p.m. and Saturday, August 31st, 8:00-9:00a.m. Pick-up is Sunday, September 1st, 5-6p.m. There is a registration fee of $10 before August 30th and $15 the day of the show.  The CAA reserves the right to retain a 30% commission for all sales resulting from the show.

 

2)  On the Lawn - Artists may also apply for a 10’x10’ tent space on the front lawn, where they will be responsible for their own display, sales and set-up. There is a $100 booth fee as well as a short application. 

 

Any Artist who would like to participate in the Fine Arts on the Lawn is asked to pre-register with the CAA by August 16th. Only original artwork will be accepted.  To obtain a prospectus, for questions regarding this show or information on becoming a member please contact the CAA at (607) 547-9777 or go online at www.cooperstownart.com .  Gallery Hours: Open Daily 11a.m.-4p.m., Sunday 1p.m.-4p.m. Closed Tuesdays after Labor Day.

 

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com

National Exhibit on display at the Cooperstown Art Association!

Press Release- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:  Janet G. Erway

Cooperstown Art Association

22 Main Street

Cooperstown, New York 13326

(607) 547-9777

 

July 26, 2013

 

 

National Show on display through August 16^th

at the Cooperstown Art Association

 

The Cooperstown Art Association’s 2013 National exhibition was juried by John Magnan, a conceptual artist from Massachusetts who is also steeped in the craft tradition.  Throughout the jurying process he felt great appreciation toward the artists for risking exposure of themselves and their work to the rest of us for judgment. John strived to show no bias of any art form or subject matter submitted.  The National Show is a must-see and we encourage everyone to come visit and view this exceptional exhibition before it closes on August 16th.  This inspiring show is overflowing with diversity and talent, which reflects John's overwhelming thoughtfulness that went into the selection and awards.

 

The Cooperstown Art Association’s 78th Annual National Juried Art Exhibition kicked off with a very successful Preview Party on Friday, July 12th where this year’s award winners were announced. Twenty-two awards were given, with the Grand Prize awarded to Meredith L. Cantor-Feller of Syracuse, New York for her larger-than-life digital photograph, "American God of Labor and Recreation."  Drawing her inspiration from the varied experiences of living and life, she embraces the medium of photography to allow herself to be put into the experience of her subjects.  By means of digital technology to isolate interactions, she uses the remaining symbolism of people, patterns, and light to softly and formally proclaim visual balance and harmony, leaving the viewer with little resolve.

           

The Cooperstown Art Association is located at 22 Main Street in the Village Building on the  corner of Main and Fair Streets.   Admission is free and open to the public. For more information please call (607) 547-9777. Gallery hours: Daily 11-4p.m. and Sunday 1-4p.m.  Visit our website at www.cooperstownart.com and like us on Facebook!

 

The Cooperstown Art Association's 78th Annual National Juried Exhibition is on display through August 16th
at 22 Main Street in the Village Building on the corner of Main and Fair Streets.

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com

Summer Art Workshops for Children at the Cooperstown Art Association starting July 30th!

Press Release - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:  Janet G. Erway

Cooperstown Art Association

22 Main Street

Cooperstown, N.Y.  13326

(607) 547-9777

 

July 25, 2013

 

    Hand Prints Summer Art Classes

   at the Cooperstown Art Association

for children ages 7-12

 

The Cooperstown Art Association is currently offering 3 weeks of art workshops for children ages 7-12 starting Tuesday, July 30th.

 

Join us Tuesday & Thursday, July 30th & August 1st, from 1-3pm each day for "Painting Landscapes & the Lake" with Susan Kenyon.  Cost is $45 for members or $50 for non-members.  Susan will teach a step-by-step approach to painting using environmentally friendly acrylics.

 

Next we have "Classical Creatures" with Doug Jamieson on

Tuesday & Thursday, August 6th & 8th from 1-3pm.  Cost is $45 for members and $50 for non-members.  Doug will show you step-by-step how to draw classical imaginary creatures. 

 

On Tuesday, August 13th from 1-3pm, we have "Printing with Sunlight" with Karin Bremer.  Cost is $28 for members and $33 for non-members.  Come learn a fun new technique for printing on fabric with natural light & colorful dyes.  Using small objects, bits of nature & paper cut outs, we will design & shadow-print on t-shirts and/or tote bags. 

 

Karin Bremer will also teach "Basic Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design" on Thursday, August 15th from 1-3pm.  Cost is $28 for members and $33 for non-members.  Students will learn an array of basic metalsmithing techniques in relation to jewelry design.  Stamping, doming, cold connections & colorful patinas will be explored.  Each will come away with their own uniquely finished pieces.

 

The Cooperstown Art Association's Hand Prints Workshops will be held at the CAA Big Red Annex Art School at 5 Railroad Avenue in Cooperstown, NY. 

 

The Cooperstown Art Association Galleries are located at 22 Main Street in the Village Building on the corner of Main and Fair Streets.

 

Hours:  Daily 11-4, Sunday 1-4, closed Tuesdays Labor Day through Memorial Day.  Admission is free and open to the public.  Please call (607) 547-9777 for details and for registration.  Registration is limited to 10 per workshop so don’t delay!

  Visit us on the web at www.cooperstownart.com.

 

 

 

The Cooperstown Art Association is offering Hand Prints

Summer Art Classes starting July 30 for students ages 7-12! 

Call 607-547-9777 or www.cooperstownart.com

for more information!

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com

You're Invited! National Show Opening 2013

You're Invited!
to the Cooperstown Art Association's
78th Annual National Juried Art Exhibition Preview Party
this Friday, July 12th from 5-7pm!

Join us for a Gallery Talk and Tour led by Juror, John Magnan at 4pm,
followed by the Preview Party catered by Origins Cafe of Cooperstown
with music by Mary Doherty from 5-7pm. Awards will be presented at 6pm.

The National 2013 is sponsored by The Fenimore Art Museum and Brewery
Ommegang,
and is free and open to the public.

Reminder: Paid parking on Main and Pioneer Streets is in effect until 6pm!


--
Janet G. Erway, Director
Cooperstown Art Association
22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-9777
(607)547-1187 fax
gallery@cooperstownart.com
www.cooperstownart.com

National Preview Party Fri. July 12th at the Cooperstown Art Association!

Press Release - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:  Janet Erway

Cooperstown Art Association

22 Main Street

Cooperstown, New York 13326

(607) 547-9777

 

July 6, 2013

National Preview Party – Friday, July 12^th

 

Everyone is invited to attend the annual gala Preview Party and awards ceremony to herald the opening of the 78th Annual National Juried Art Exhibition! The opening reception Preview Party, catered by Dana & Kristen Leonard of Origins Café in Cooperstown, will be held Friday, July 12th from 5p.m. to 7p.m. at the Cooperstown Art Association galleries featuring music by Mary Doherty. The prizes will be awarded at 6:00 pm that same evening. 

The 78th Annual National is a juried art exhibition organized by the Cooperstown Art Association, which is open to all fine artists. The show encompasses a wide range of media including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. With entries from across the United States, the show is always both eclectic and stimulating. This year’s juror, John Magnan of New Bedford, MA will be presenting a gallery talk and tour just prior to the preview party starting at 4pm.

In addition to the National Exhibition, we will have a special exhibition case featuring the work of this year’s Cooperstown Art Association Scholarship Award Winners.  The 2013 scholarship winners are Joanna Bening of Cherry Valley – Springfield Central School who will be attending Eckard College and Julien Miller of Cooperstown Central School who will be attending SUNY Purchase.

The 78th Annual National Exhibition will be on display in all three galleries of the CAA from July 12th through August 16th and is sponsored by the Fenimore Art Museum and Brewery Ommegang.   Don’t forget to stop in our sales gallery which features an everchanging array of gems by member artists and artisans. The galleries are located at 22 Main Street in the Village Building on the corner of Main and Fair Streets.  Gallery Hours are Mon.-Sat. 11a.m.-4p.m. and Sunday 1-4p.m.  Free and open to the public. Call (607) 547-9777 for more information.  Visit us on the web at www.cooperstownart.com and like us on Facebook!

 

A Sneak Peak of the Cooperstown Art Association's 78th Annual National Juried

Art Show which kicks off with a Preview Party on Friday, July 12th!

 

    

 

--   Janet G. Erway, Director  Cooperstown Art Association  22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326  (607) 547-9777  (607)547-1187 fax  gallery@cooperstownart.com  www.cooperstownart.com