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Contributors Sought For Public Art Project in Lake George

March 31, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

lake george arts projectThe Lake George Arts Project has announced “Power Up Lake George,” a partnership between The Village of Lake George and the Lake George Arts Project, that invites artists to submit proposals to design and paint traffic signal cabinets located in the Village of Lake George. [Read more…] about Contributors Sought For Public Art Project in Lake George

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts Tagged With: Lake George Arts Project

Artists & Intellectuals: The Women of South Mountain Road, Rockland County

March 30, 2022 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyTo celebrate Women’s History Month (March 2022), Crossroads of Rockland History focused our attention on the women of South Mountain Road (Rockland County) who, like their male counterparts, were gifted artists and intellectuals.

Historical Society of Rockland County’s Executive Director Susan Deeks joined Clare Sheridan to discuss some of these notable women and why they deserve a prominent place in the history of American arts and letters. Lita Hornick, Martha Ryther, Lotte Lenya, Eva Zeisel, Bessie Breuer and Mary Mowbray-Clarke were discussed. [Read more…] about Artists & Intellectuals: The Women of South Mountain Road, Rockland County

Filed Under: Arts, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Art History, Historical Society of Rockland County, Intellectual History, Podcasts, Rockland County, womens history

Emil Otto Hoppé: Vanguard Photography in London and New York

March 28, 2022 by Jaap Harskamp 2 Comments

During the 1920s and 1930s, Emil Otto Hoppé was one of the most sought-after photographers in the world. His studio on Cromwell Place, South Kensington, was a magnet for the rich and famous. For years he actively led the emerging photography scene on both sides of the Atlantic, exhibiting his work at the best galleries in London, New York, and elsewhere.

Having produced over thirty photographically-illustrated books, he established himself as a pioneering figure in photographic art. Yet, by the time of his death in 1972, his name and reputation were almost completely forgotten. [Read more…] about Emil Otto Hoppé: Vanguard Photography in London and New York

Filed Under: Arts, History, New York City Tagged With: Art History, Documentary, German-American History, London, New York City, Photography

Nelson Algren Documentary Screening in Albany

March 28, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

algrenThe New York State Writers Institute will host a screening of the documentary Algren, on Saturday, April 2nd, as part of the 2022 Albany Film Festival. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Russell Banks and Algren director Michael Caplan.

Algren is a journey through the gritty world, brilliant mind, and noble heart of writer Nelson Algren. Exploding onto the national scene in 1950 after winning the first-ever National Book Award for The Man with the Golden Arm, Algren helped define post-war American urban fiction with his gritty depiction of working class Chicago. [Read more…] about Nelson Algren Documentary Screening in Albany

Filed Under: Arts, Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Albany Film Fest, Documentary

NorthWind Fine Arts Annual Spring Juried Show

March 27, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

NorthWind Fine ArtsNorthWind Fine Arts, a gallery located in the heart of the Adirondacks, has announced this year’s juried show, welcoming submissions of original creative works of living artists in all 2D and 3D genres and mediums. [Read more…] about NorthWind Fine Arts Annual Spring Juried Show

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events Tagged With: NorthWind Fine Arts

Putnam History Museum Acquires Hudson River Postcard Collection

March 26, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

In the Highlands of the Hudson postcardHudson Highlands residents Barry and Mary Jean (MJ) Ross have donated their collection of Hudson River postcards to the Putnam History Museum.

The collection is comprised of 240 distinct early 20th century postcards with scenes of the Hudson River Valley – and related views, activities, landmarks, and landscapes – from New York Harbor to the Adirondacks. [Read more…] about Putnam History Museum Acquires Hudson River Postcard Collection

Filed Under: Arts, Capital-Saratoga, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City Tagged With: Cold Spring, Hudson Highlands, Hudson River, Hudson Valley, New York Harbor, Philipstown, Photography, Postal Service, Putnam County, Putnam History Museum, railroads, Steamboating, Transportation History

The Violin, George Gemünder & The Sound of New York

March 22, 2022 by Jaap Harskamp 1 Comment

Lion head violin carving by Jacob StainerThomas Jefferson, America’s first Ambassador to France and the nation’s third President, developed a liking for the more genteel aspects of life in Europe. The man who requested that a cellar be constructed at the White House, has been named the first American wine connoisseur. He ordered his supplies directly from the finest French vineyards.

Jefferson also had a passion for music and was a devoted violinist. As part of his early ‘gentlemanly’ education he had been taught to play the instrument. Later in life he compiled a music library at his Monticello estate in Charlottesville that contained works by Vivaldi, Corelli, and Handel, and compositions by contemporaries such as Haydn and others. [Read more…] about The Violin, George Gemünder & The Sound of New York

Filed Under: Arts, History, New York City Tagged With: Cultural History, Manhattan, Music, Musical History, New York City, Queens

Ann Larsen Solo Exhibit in Old Forge March 26th

March 20, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

1-AnnLarsen_ New England Winter_20x24_oilView, the Center for Arts and Culture in Old Forge, will open a new exhibition by Ann Larsen, titled “A Painter’s Journey,” highlighting some of the landscapes Larsen has painted along her travels across the country, on display from March 26th through May 7th. [Read more…] about Ann Larsen Solo Exhibit in Old Forge March 26th

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events Tagged With: View

Historic Saranac Lake Acquires Béla Bartók Artifacts

March 17, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

The Saranac Laboratory Museum Historic Saranac Lake has announced that the Saranac Laboratory Museum has received an important donation, a collection of personal effects that once belonged to Béla Bartók.

Widely regarded as one of the great composers, Bartók spent the last three summers of his life in Saranac Lake, in the Adirondack Mountains. Historic Saranac Lake maintains the cabin where Bartók stayed the year of his death, in 1945, and shows it to the public by appointment. [Read more…] about Historic Saranac Lake Acquires Béla Bartók Artifacts

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, History Tagged With: Cultural History, Historic Saranac Lake, Material Culture, Musical History, Performing Arts, Saranac Laboratory Museum, Saranac Lake

71st Annual Central Adirondack Art Show Call For Art

March 17, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

“Quiet Time in Maine” by Ann LarsenView, the Center for Arts and Culture in Old Forge, NY, is calling for artists to submit their work for the 71st Annual Central Adirondack Art Show, taking place April 2nd to June 5th. The Show is open to current artists ages 16 and up who are either members of View or reside within 200 miles of Old Forge. [Read more…] about 71st Annual Central Adirondack Art Show Call For Art

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Events Tagged With: View

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