Sat., Sept. 8 and Sun., Sept. 9 / 2012 Annual Catskill Artists Tour, 11am-5pm

Low Lying Clouds, Jim Holl
Various locations throughout Catskill
Pre-show kick-off party at M Gallery, 
350 Main St., Catskill, NY
Friday, Sept. 7, 6-8pm
Free admission

A unique opportunity to visit over 20 galleries, studios, museums, historic sites, gardens -- and encounter some of the most significant talent and amazing locations, private and public, in the region and state. Participants include M Gallery, BRIK, Gallery 42, Open Studios, The Catskill Galleria, Greene County Council on the Arts and the Thomas Cole National Historic Site. Presented by The Catskill Gallery Association and the Greene County Council on the Arts. For complete information, visit http://catskillartiststour.com


Sat., Sept. 8 / Museum as Muse: artist Ron Tunison's Civil War-inspired sculptures and more, 3-5pm

Greene County Council on the Arts
398 Main St., Catskill, NY
Free admission

Slide show of Civil War figurative sculptures presented by the artist, illustrating his artistic process and a 40 year career focused on military themes. Followed by artist Eric Johnson's contemporary tintypes, and a reading by historian Regina Daly from Reports to the Homefront, news and editorials from three 19th century Greene County newspapers. More information here



 
Fri., Sept. 7/ Opening: Richard Edelman's "The Liminal Portrait," 6pm

The Pinscreen Studio
175 Woodland Lane, Palenville, NY
Reception 6-9pm; performance 7pm
Studio open Sat., Sun. 11am-5pm or by appointment
Parking is limited; please consider carpooling
Free admission

Exhibition of new work by Woodstock, NY photographer Richard Edelman, made in collaboration with Ward Fleming, creator of the Pinscreen, an enormous, high-resolution device that translates touch into strong visual effects. The evening will include live performances by Lucinda Abra and Zoe West, and a photo shoot by Mr. Edelman. For more information, call The Pinscreen Studio, 518.947.4589 or go to www.woodstockgraphicsstudio.com


Sat., Sept. 15 / Museum as Muse: "Elizabeth Miller's Diary," 2-5pm

Greene County Council on the Arts
398 Main St., Catskill, NY
Free admission

An historic Civil War diary (transcribed and narrated by Bob Hallock, Greene County Historical Society President), in a dramatic reading by actor Lindsay Goranson wearing full period dress. After the performance, scholar Juanita Leisch Jensen presents a slide show of Civil War artifacts selected from her personal collection illustrating the role of mid-19th century women. More information here