3rd Annual Celebration of the Arts

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Save the Date MAD Celebration of the Arts 2017 August 3, 2017 The Collective at Broadway Commons | 6pm Directions FREE ADMISSION Arts lovers from throughout the Hudson Valley will gather under the tent at The Collective at Broadway Commons in…

July 1st Saturday Highlights

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Wow! There was so much to see and a downpour could not deter us from making the rounds. The MAD Map and having a rough itinerary in mind really make it easier to pack as much art as possible into four hours (sometimes five, depending on the…

The Appetizing Art of Aaron Rezny

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When did you first know you were an artist? I started taking photographs in my parents’ Brooklyn basement when I was 12. Then I got accepted to the High School of Art and Design. I went on to receive a scholarship to attend the School of…
Ben Wigfall by Nancy Donskoj 1993

The Life of Ben Wigfall Celebration

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June 10, 2017 SUNY New Paltz On Sunday, June 10, 2017, more than 100 people gathered at SUNY New Paltz to celebrate the life of Ben Wigfall. The following appeared in the service program. Ben Wigfall is one of the true giants of the…

Kingston Makers and Growers Market Kicks Off June 29

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Are you a maker or grower? Do you sell to makers or growers? Are you a writer, musician or performer? Come spend your Thursdays at The Collective at Broadway Commons right in the heart of Kingston. Founder and organizer Robert Airhart says,…

James Martin: Inspired By the Old Masters & Kingston’s New MAD Creatives

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Your Name: James Martin Your Studio/Business Name: Cornbroom Studio Address: 165 Cornell Street #203 Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 347-387-6874 Email Address: tcfishingcompany@aol.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008461890230 When…

June MAD Notes

Recapping the June 1, 2017, Meeting Lace Mill Unity Show Follow-up The show on May 6 - 13 was very successful and organizers Lisa Kelley and Sarah Carlson plan to mount another show in the near future. As this event is totally consistent…

Creating Visual Tapestries

Artist Interview with Leslie Bender When did you first know you were an artist? As a wee tot. I drew herds of horses and northeastern US wild animals so intuitively. I wanted to become an illustrator and be in the same field as my mother,…

Final Renovations Underway at UPAC

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At the heart of the Midtown Arts District, the historic Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) is buzzing with the hum of construction this spring as the final phase of its comprehensive restoration plan that began in 2006 begins. UPAC will be…

June 1st Saturday Highlights

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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 MAD Map and having a rough itinerary in mind really…

May MAD Notes

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Introducing a New Monthly Feature – MAD Notes! The MAD Steering Committee meets on the first Thursday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at Cornell Street Studios. The next meeting will be held on June 1 and all are welcome to attend. The MAD Work…

People, Passion and Purpose at Broadway Arts

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Joseph LaLima When did you first know you wanted to open an art gallery? What have you learned over the years? I've known I wanted my own studio/gallery since leaving college in 1995. I've learned over the years it's not nearly as easy as I…

May 2017 1st Saturday

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1st Saturday is my favorite Saturday of the month, and it’s really exciting to see all the new galleries opening in MAD and throughout Kingston. I started in the Rondout at StoneStyling by Tyler – I’m a big fan of his outdoor sculptures…

Activating Perception

Nina A. Isabelle When did you first know you were an artist? Growing up people referred to me as an artist and so I became one – an experience that made me aware of the power of language, perception, belief, and social programming, all themes…

Raychel Wengenroth

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When did you first know you were an artist? Pretty much from the day I was born to artist parents. I got a bracelet from Peters Valley when I was 14, took my first class in 1975 and began jewelry making when I was 15. I was hooked! I took…

Bringing Artists Together: 1st Saturday UNITY Show

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“You just have to look, and you’ll see the kind of vibrant arts scene we have in Midtown,” says Sarah Carlson, community arts liaison for The Lace Mill, and co-organizer of the upcoming UNITY show on May 6. Carlson and Lisa Kelley, events…
Color Cloud by Jesse

April 2017 1st Saturday

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On Saturday, April 1, I set out with the goal of visiting every Kingston First Saturday reception. I started on lower Broadway and worked my way uptown. I saw a lot of marvelous art and ran into many First Saturday friends I had not seen over…

Remembering Pauline Oliveros

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Pauline Oliveros was revered among her peers as a visionary composer, professor and humanitarian though many Kingston residents were unaware of her powerful influence. When she passed on Thanksgiving Day at age 84, her legacy was already well…
Steve Finkle – Garden Flowers

Steve Finkle Photographs Exhibit at City Hall through June

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Visitors to Kingston City Hall are invited to linger over a photography exhibition in the ground floor hall honoring the late Steve Finkle, former Director of the City's Office of Economic Development. Steve Finkle Photographs will continue…
ARTBAR Gallery - Photo by Kevin Godbey

First Saturday: A History and a Plan

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MAD has initiated a partnership to revive and expand Kingston's First Saturday gallery openings tradition. Business Alliance of Kingston (BAK) stalwart Nancy Donskoj and ARTBAR owner Allie Constant recently launched Kingston Gallery Business…