2019 Spring Current Shows and Poughkeepsie Open Studios
After a long time as a caregiver, I've returned to photography with new energy and enthusiasm. And a new camera - the Sony a7iii. It's a beautiful mirrorless full frame camera that does wonderful low-light work that's already come in handy for some event and other photography I've done. As far as fine art photography is concerned, this spring I have work in three places.
1. Artists' Collective of Hyde Park - "Textures" Group Show. I have 6 photographic pieces in this 17-artist member show. Following the theme, the images are unusual and textural and only one is "straight photography". The other art in the show is in a variety of media by established and talented Hudson Valley artists. ACHP is a non-profit offering art shows, workshops, musical events and studio rental space year-round. It's usually open Thursdays 3-6 pm and Friday through Sunday 12-6 pm. "Textures" is on display through July 28.
2. Queen City 15 - "Flight" is a show I have two pieces in. Here's a hint: neither one has birds in it ;) Queen City 15 is a new gallery at 317 Main Street in Poughkeepsie, NY at the site formerly known as the Mid-Hudson Heritage Center. The opening reception is June 7, 5-8 pm. "Flight" displays through June 29.
3. The annual Poughkeepsie Open Studios is on the weekend of June 15 and 16. A multitude of artists, including photographers, are participating in downtown Poughkeepsie. My space is at 35 Academy Street, a large space shared with 11 other artists including photographers, which is about to be redeveloped as "The Hive". Poughkeepsie has recently added a number of galleries, shared creative and community spaces and artist lofts and construction is underway for more. Check out all the events and artists here.
In August I plan to have a featured artist show at ACHP though it might be September if my schedule requires a change. This means a whole gallery room of my own to hang and curate as I see fit. The group show in the rest of the gallery will be "Crossing the Line". While I'm not obligated to follow the group theme for my featured artist show as a rule, the theme was my idea so I am thrilled to be able to pursue it with a larger selection of work.
I hope to see you at these events. Have a wonderful spring and summer and go take some pictures!