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The Arts Council gratefully acknowledges the leading support of the New York State Council on the Arts, the County of Dutchess, as well as the following 2010 sponsor: Riverside Bank |
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Opportunities for Artists The Arts Council is very happy to offer artists opportunities to exhibit and sell their work. Two such opportunities are listed here. In addition, we are happy to include information about a call to artists from Abilities First, which is seeking artists for a fun project they are launching this year. If you aren't an artist, feel free to pass the info along. The Dutchess County Arts Council is preparing for their 18th annual Fine Art & Craft Market and is seeking high-quality, exceptional and unique artists and craftspeople to participate in the show. The show, to be held Saturday & Sunday, November 13 & 14, 2010, will be carefully juried to present a balanced show offering diversity of product and price point for maximum shopping enjoyment. This year, due to the growing demand for more space, the Fine Art & Craft Market will be presented in the Grand Ballroom of the Mercury Grand Hotel on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie. This spacious, elegant meeting area will accommodate more artists and unify the booth spaces. Applications must be submitted by the artist who creates the work and who will be there both days to present and sell their art. Only original, handmade goods in all media will be considered and no items from kits or resale goods will be accepted. Application fee is $15 but is waived for members of the Dutchess County Arts Council. Deadline for submissions is Friday, March 19, 2010, 5pm. (see far right panel for additional info.) In cooperation with Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, the Arts Council will once again be exhibiting the work of its member artists at Art in the Loft. This series of 3 exhibits will run April through November in the winery's tasting room loft. Artists selected for these competitive juried shows will have the opportunity to be chosen by winery visitors to design the label for an exclusive limited vintage. The winning artist will be announced at an Art in the Loft culminating event in November. All DCAC member artists are welcome to submit work to be juried for inclusion in the Art in the Loft exhibition series. There is no entry fee. Jury to include: Michelle Farnum and Jay Morales of Gallery on the Green in Pawling; Stacy Hudson from the Millbrook Winery, and others. To enter, submit three (3) digital images by email to info@artsmidhudson.org or send us a CD labeled with your name. Images should be jpegs (300dpi), no larger than1400 pixels at the longest dimension. In naming digital files, include artist’s surname and title of the work. Also provide the title, size, and medium of each entry in the email or with your CD. An artist’s statement is optional. Deadline for entries for Art in the Loft: Friday, March 26, 2010. (see far right panel for additional info.) The Arts Council is also pleased to announce that Abilities First, Inc. is inviting artists/artist teams to submit qualifications for public art to be displayed throughout Dutchess County. This project is a fundraising endeavor for Abilities First, Inc, a not-for-profit organization that provides educational, vocational, clinical and residential services for 2300 people with developmental disabilities in the Mid Hudson Valley region. All proceeds will benefit the endowment fund. See www.abilitiesfirstny.org for additional information about the organization. Abilities First is asking artists to submit designs for painting a fiberglass maple leaf, approximately 4’ X 4’ which will be displayed in public spaces for approximately 6 months. A panel will select 30 artists from those submitting designs. The painted leaves will be auctioned or sold following the display period. A stipend will be offered for the winning artists. Deadline for submission is March 15, and May 1. For more information contact Regina Fitzgerald Donato at 845.485.9803 ext 384. Benjamin Krevolin,
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Art Along the Hudson:Celebrating 100 Miles of ART from Peekskill to Catskill picking up Beacon, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, New Paltz, and Kingston in between! Different celebrations each week. Get the rundown at www.artalongthehudson.com |
| TAKING THE PLUNGE: A Guide to the Art of Buying Art |
The art-buying waters are perfect at this time of year and the Arts Council can help you take the plunge with our Art 101 Buying Guide written especially for you, the art curious. So read on to learn more about the art of buying art! First and most important – if you love something, go for it! Art is all about your personal taste and emotional experience, so don’t be shy if you really want that painting or photograph. And definitely don’t be afraid to ask questions! Art is meant to inspire conversation, and most artists appreciate the opportunity to talk about their work. If you are purchase-shy though and feel intimidated by some of the unfamiliar art terms, we have some pointers and definitions that will build your art-buying confidence. |
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“There is no right or wrong way to buy art. I like to buy images that evoke a feeling a feeling or an emotional response. It could be any medium or subject matter as long as I like and find it visually appealing,” - Besty Jacaruso “People sometimes say that they don’t feel qualified to make a decision about whether or not a work of art is good...but most important, buyers should trust their intuition: if they love a piece, they will enjoy it, and that’s the most valuable aspect of owning art that I can think of.” – Linda Piuatti “If one doesn’t have confidence in his or her own eye then what fun would collecting be?” – Jack Banning “Some artists don’t consider photography an ‘art’…but to truly capture the essence of light and emotion, [it] takes talent, practice, hard work and knowledge…Photography gives us views of ourselves, our world in its own unique way.” – Linda Hubbard |
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Become a Member Today and support the 2009 Arts Fund. |
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| Or you can mail a check to: Dutchess County Arts Council 9 Vassar St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 |
| The Arts Fund will help the Arts Council provide funding for 12 of Dutchess County’s most valuable cultural assets, 20 community based projects, 8 Arts in Education programs, 4 individual artists and many valuable programs that spread the benefits of the arts to communities throughout Dutchess County. |
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| Recent Awards |
Dutchess County Arts Council was voted one of the top Regional Arts Council by the readers of Arts Calendar Magazine, January 2009.
Dutchess County Arts Council voted Best Art Organization for 2009 by Hudson Valley Magazine |
Featured Member Artist Betsy Jacaruso
Betsy Jacaruso received her BFA with honors at The Pratt Institute of Art and Design, NYC. In 2005 Betsy was awarded the Individual Artist “Executives Arts Award” from the Dutchess County Arts Council. Although she is best known for large watercolor botanicals Betsy also has a passion for painting landscapes and still life. Her method of applying color washes, combined with strong skills in composition and draftsmanship, gives her work a unique and personal style. Extensive travels throughout the Hudson Valley, the Southwest, Burgundy and Tuscany have broadened her world, allowing her to draw visual inspiration from some of the most beautiful settings in the world while clarifying her own technical expertise in her chosen medium.
Betsy has a studio and gallery in Red Hook, NY. Her students find her mastery invaluable in the process of learning the complexities of painting watercolor. Her work has been featured in both regional and international exhibitions and is represented in private collections throughout the U.S. and Europe. From a review by Dakota Lane in the Woodstock Times: “Betsy’s paintings of Rhinebeck farms and river views are idyllic without being sentimental, depicting simple rhythms of growth and a peaceful interconnectedness between the manmade and the organic.” See more of Betsy's work and learn about her studio at www.betsyjacarusostudio.com |
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The Dutchess County Arts Council (DCAC) has been named one of the nation's Top Regional Arts Councils by Art Calendar Magazine, a nationally distributed business magazine for visual artists. The Arts Council was singled out for the quality services it provides individual artists living and working in Dutchess County and the Mid-Hudson River Valley as well the work the Council does to raise the awareness of the arts within the wider population. Other organizations receiving the honor this year are the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (Oklahoma City, OK), Regional Arts Commission (St. Louis, MO), and Florida Keys Council of the Arts (Key West, FL). The article appears in the January 2009 issue of Art Calendar Magazine. "Its not easy being an artist and even harder making a living in an arts field," said Benjamin Krevolin, Arts Council President. "We are happy to do anything that we can to help artists improve their creative skills, increase their customer base, or raise their community profile. The Arts Council is honored to have been recognized for this work which is so valuable to our community." Dutchess County Executive William Steinhaus, who has presented individual artists with awards each year at an Arts Council ceremony said, “This is a well-deserved honor for the Dutchess County Arts Council. The arts community is such an important part of the county’s economic diversity. The County is proud to partner with the Arts Council as they continue their essential work to ensure our local artists are also successful business people.” Board Chair Cathy Temple said "Creating a positive environment for artists is very important for the Arts Council. We hope that this recognition raises awareness of the valuable work we do and helps us to attract more champions of the arts to join us in our efforts." Excerpted article can be downloaded here. Full article can be downloaded here. Arts Calendar Magazine is available locations throughout the Hudson Valley and copies of the January issue can be ordered at www.artcalendar.com. |
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Arts Council Announcements
Chinese Lantern Festival |
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum |
Presented by Dutchess County Arts Council Folk Arts Program, Mid-Hudson Children's Museum & Asian American Youth Committed to Excellence (AYCE) For additional information call the Children's Museum at 845-471-0589 or the Arts Council at 845-454-3222 |
Seeking high-quality, exceptional and unique artists and craftspeople for Show Dates: Application Deadline: Download application below:
Dutchess County Arts Council The Dutchess County Arts Council wants to give member artists the opportunity to display and sell their work. In cooperation with Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, the Arts Council will once again be curating shows in the loft space above the Winery’s main building. The project is known as “Art in the Loft” and three shows are organized each year. We invite all DCAC member artists to submit work to be juried for inclusion in the Art in the Loft exhibition series. There is no entry fee. Deadline for entries: Monday, March 22, 2010. Click here for guidelines and submission information.
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Dutchess County Arts Council Art in the Loft 2010 The Dutchess County Arts Council wants to give member artists the opportunity to display and sell their work. In cooperation with Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, the Arts Council will once again be curating shows in the loft space above the Winery’s main building. The project is known as “Art in the Loft” and three shows are organized each year. We invite all DCAC member artists to submit work to be juried for inclusion in the Art in the Loft exhibition series. There is no entry fee. To enter, submit three (3) digital images by email to info@artsmidhudson.org or send us a CD labeled with your name to Dutchess County Arts Council, 9 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Images should be jpegs (300dpi), no larger than1400 pixels at the longest dimension. In naming digital files, include artist’s surname and title of the work. Also provide the title, size, and medium of each entry in the email or with your CD. An artist’s statement is optional. Deadline for entries: Monday, March 22, 2010.
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Unique Wine/Art Lovers Gift Supports the
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Winter 2009/2010 Artscene
For a complimentary copy send us an email or call 845-454-3222 |
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The Dutchess County Arts Council is proud to present our To learn more about our Fellows and to read samples of their work click here. |
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The Arts Council is pleased to announce we have a new online Gallery. Click the Gallery button to the left or access the site directly at http://gallery.artsmidhudson.org. The opening exhibition features the recipients of the 2006 Individual Artists' Fellowships in Sound and Digital Arts.
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