Catskill’s scenic beauty will be even more grand as The Catskill Gallery Association sponsors The 1st Village of Catskill Artist Studio and Gallery Tour.
This full-day event introduces you to twenty-five talented artists and eight versatile galleries located in and around the village of Catskill. A dozen artists will roll out the red carpet and open their very private studios to the public. It’s a unique opportunity to meet artists in person and see their work as it is being produced. In addition, other Catskill artists whose studios are not “public-ready” or within reasonable reach, will have their works displayed at galleries and venues along Main Street.
The self-guided tour is free to the public. And the beauty of this tour is that all of the participants will be located within walking distance in our intimate village.
Launched as part of the CGA's ongoing “Saturday Studios” program, The Catskill Gallery Association is hosting this day to foster an appreciation for the creative process and show the role that artists are playing in the new found vitality of the historic village of Catskill. A multitude of talent will be on display. Fine art - from figurative to abstract to landscape and ceramic to fiber and sculpture - will provide the backdrop to a wonderful day.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Noon – 8pm
Artist Studios and galleries will be open from noon until 5pm. Then everyone is invited to top the day by hobnobbing at the many special gallery openings and receptions featuring additional local artists along Main Street from 5-8pm.
Start at the top of the village at Cedar Grove, the home of Thomas Cole, founding father of the Hudson River School of Painting. The historic estate will waive the fee for visiting Cole’s famed studio during this special event. Work yourself down and around to Main Street. Rainy day… no problem, everything is indoors!
Enjoy the day, toast Catskill’s talented artists and join us for an adventure in cultural stimulation and good fun! Maps will be available in the village of Catskill at all participating galleries on Main Street. A schedule of receptions or more information is available at www.catskillgalleryassociation.com or by calling 518-943-0380.
