Deborah Mills Thackrey: Seeking Photographic Abstractions
When did you first know you were an artist? My mother learned when I was small that if she stuck a piece of paper and a pencil in my hand […]
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Harris Diamant: Head Maker
About a dozen years ago, before I was familiar with the term, a reviewer of a show that I had in San Francisco, dubbed me a Steampunk Artist. At that time, I had been working in that manner for more than a decade. Sort of proto-Steampunk. Who knew?
Ferrovia Studios: The Art of Business in Midtown
Artist Angela Rose Voulgarelis and her husband, Turu Illgen, an architect, have lived in the area since 2010 and drove by 17 Railroad Avenue in Kingston many times over the […]
Kingston Midtown Arts District’s Debt to Ben Wigfall
Ben Wigfall (1930-2017) was one of the giants of the art world. A brilliant printmaker and painter, a revered professor at SUNY New Paltz, he is best remembered in Kingston […]
Molly Broxton: The Intimate Artistry of Observation
When did you first know you were an artist? Hiding under a table as a child, eating an artichoke for the first time, at an art opening of a group […]
Spotlight on Kingston MAD Artists
MAD Artists – Are You Ready for Your Close-Up? Are you an artist living or working in Kingston? In 2018, we’ll continue to feature artists and their work in the […]
New! Monthly Kingston Arts and Action Mixer
Let’s kick off 2018 with a community arts meet-up! Starting on Thursday, January 4 at 6:30pm, MAD joins forces with Art Walk Kingston and Arts Mid-Hudson to host a new monthly […]
1st Saturday January Preview
Baby, it’s cold outside, but 1st Saturday is HOT! Don’t succumb to the call of your cozy couch – get out and explore the arts in Kingston. Art always fires […]
MAD 2017: The Year in Review
MAD with its small army of volunteers has accomplished myriad things in 2017. We couldn’t have done this without them! A recap of 2017 begins with our official MAD launch […]
Robert Hessler: Curiosity as Creative Muse
There are always elements you can’t entirely control. The beauty lies in the imperfections and in the joy and excitement of discovery. – Robert Hessler When did you first know […]
Pop-Up Fine Art Market “a perfect fit” with Made in Kingston
Organizers of the 5th Annual Made in Kingston market at The Metro deemed it an unqualified success. MiK attracted record crowds on Thursday, December 7, offering the MAD Pop-Up Fine […]
MAD Pop-Up Fine Art Market Debuts at “Made in Kingston”
A Great Place to do Some Holiday Shopping! MAD is sponsoring a new Pop-Up Fine Art Market at the 5th Annual “Made in Kingston” on December 7 from 4-8:30 p.m. […]
Meet the New MAD Board Members!
The arts have become a strong, unifying force for Midtown Kingston since MAD was launched in 2016. In early November, a meeting of the MAD Board of Directors and MAD […]
Calling All Kingston Artists!
Nominations Open Until 12/17 for Distinguished Artist Award The Kingston Arts Commission has established, with Mayor Steve Noble’s blessing, the City of Kingston Distinguished Artist Award for 2018-2019. This award […]
An Invitation to Exhibit
A new Pop-Up Fine Art Market sponsored by MAD When: Thursday, December 7, 4–8:30pm as a new feature within the Made in Kingston 2017 event. Where: The Metro, 2 S. […]
1st Saturday October Highlights
Interesting and even surprising conversations along the way are one of the best parts of 1st Saturday, whether you’re meeting new people or reconnecting with friends and favorite artists. The […]
The Artists of Art Walk Kingston 2017
It was a beautiful weekend for the 2nd annual Art Walk Kingston, the self-guided tour of artist studios. Lots of terrific artists, but not enough time to meet them all. […]
Art Walk Kingston 2017
Linda Marston-Reid Executive Director, Arts Mid-Hudson Art Walk Kingston is a celebration of the arts and the local community in its 2nd year during the weekend of September 23rd and 24th. […]
1st Saturday September Highlights
Each 1st Saturday is another fun opportunity to mingle with friends old and new, while getting inspired by the work of all the creative types who live, work and play […]
The Shirt Factory Turns 100 – Come Celebrate on Saturday!
How do artists celebrate living – and creating – in a building that’s 100 years old? With a building-wide Open Studio Tour, Performance Art, Pop-Up Galleries and a Special Historic […]
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