Vicki Botta and Angelina Collins have teamed up to showcase their friendship and work together, combining landscapes from the Hudson Valley and northeast and photography pulled from Angelina Collin’s wide body of work.

The opening reception is 6 February, 2-4 pm at the Lycian Theater, the work will be on display through February.

From their web site:

SlowArt Productions presents the group thematic exhibition, Digital Art Extravaganza. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery from April 1 – 24, 2010 and is open to all artists working in any aspect of computer digital print media. This exhibition will include all aspects of digital art. Computer generated art, computer altered photography and collage and digital photography will all be considered. All computer printing formats are eligible.

In addition to being a part of the show, three artists from Digital Art Extravaganza will be featured in the upcoming Direct Art Volume #17, Fall 2010 issue. One artist will be selected for a two page spread in the magazine and two artists will be selected for a single page spread.

The Schweinfurth Art Center, Auburn, NY is holding a juried show open to all 2 and 3 dimensional New York State artists.

From their web site:

Made in NY 2010 is an annual juried exhibition featuring New York State artists. Two and three-dimensional work  is considered including, but not limited to, photography, sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing, fiber and digital art.

All work must be completed in the last three years. Artists may submit up to two artworks for consideration. Entry is free for members and $25 for non-members. NEW Entry Deadline: January 15, 2010.

For more information and a prospectus, please see their web site.

Miller’s photographs were arranged from south to north and allowed spectators to walk along the river, enjoying the vivid images he managed to create. The images were so striking that if you stood long enough, looking into the landscape, you could picture yourself atop Storm King Mountain or aside the George Washington Bridge.

The first image that caught my eye was that of a rainbow over Bear Mountain. The image brilliantly showcased the light in the lower right quadrant with complete adoration. While there were many distractions, and places for my eyes to wander, I instantly narrowed in on the rainbow and the other elements became secondary.

Another photograph which caught my eye was that of Stockport farm, taken in 2007. The image was that of a sunset and what my mother always considered “sky blue pink.” I’m certain this wasn’t an original phrase but I have always attributed that time of night to her and when I first heard the term. Standing there, it harkened me back to my childhood and brought with it a sense of comfort. It was one of those moments where I was transported back in time; I was on my porch watching the sunset as opposed to standing amidst other museum onlookers.

While the majority of the prints were bright and vibrant, others had a dark appeal. It proved Millers talent, showcasing not only the majesty of the Hudson River but also the gritty underbelly it tends to possess.

As I was about to leave, I noticed Miller’s name in another museum gallery. Curiosity got the better of me and I wandered into a “then and now” panorama of the Hudson River. The project was a recreation of an 800 print strip that now included the addition of over 3,000 present day photographs. As I snaked through the room, I became the actual river. With present day photos on top, and the 1910 montage below, I was able to stand beneath the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge and span the generations. Needless to say, the exhibit was a pleasant surprise.

The 2010 Self-Portrait Cover Contest is open to all Art Calendar readers. Art Calendar will only accept electronic submissions made through www.ArtCalendar.com/CoverContest2010. No photographs, slides or CDs sent by mail to Art Calendar will be eligible. Limit of one entry per person.

Format instructions for the 2010 Self-Portrait Cover Contest:

• Images must be no larger than 2MB in size.
• Images should be submitted at 72 ppi, but winners will be required to provide the images at 300 ppi.
• The suggested image dimensions are approximately 600 x 480 pixels (height x width). Artwork outside these dimensions may be cropped to accommodate cover proportions.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: The closing date for submitting an entry will be 23:59 on December 11, 2009, Eastern Standard Time. A panel comprised of Art Calendar staff and contributing writers will jury the contest. The winner will be notified by December 15, 2009.

Additional Rules & Information:

• All submitted work must be original.
• All submissions must be self-portraits, though not necessarily literal representations (i.e. collage, digital collage, abstract works also accepted).
• All 2-D and 3-D mediums accepted (e.g. drawings, paintings, photographs, sculpture, digital).
• The quality of the image in its entirety will be taken into account. Please make sure the work is well lit and the image is not distorted in any way.
• Please no images containing nudity, violence, sex, guns or skulls. Issues spend a month on the shelves of newsstands and bookstores within sight of children.
• Art Calendar reserves the right to reject any work for any reason.

We tend to stay away from most contests in the arts as many are veiled attempts at something else or have hidden fees or expectations.  Art Calendar is completely legit.  But please, before you enter ANY contest read all of the fine print.

A “Meet the Artist” reception will be held on Sunday, October 11th, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Appetizers and refreshing beverages will be served.

Malantic is a resident of Greenwood Lake. His exhibit, “Views of the Northeast,” is a varied collection of fine art photography.

NEW FOR 2009 One $2,500 fellowship will be granted to a regional artist selected by a guest juror.

There is no fee to enter, and if selected, your award may be used in any way you choose to help advance your creative career. Fellowship recipients are only required to contribute a piece to CPW’s Permanent Print Collection, which is held on extended loan at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz.

The 2009 Photographers Fellowship Fund Award will be presented at CPW’s Annual Benefit Gala held in Woodstock on Sunday October 11.

Who is eligible?
If you reside in one of the following New York State counties: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, and Washington. Proof of residency is required.

CPW Board members, staff, or residents who will be students in the fall of 2009 may not apply. Previous recipients may apply again after five years.

What do you need to submit?
To enter, please submit:

• a portfolio of ten prints*

• a image list detailing titles, medium, year.

• an artist statement and bio.

We cannot accept submissions via email.

This is a non commissioned event, the artist is asked to make a donation of sales to the Human Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark (the artist decides the donation level)

Submission Deadline: 6 October 2009

Show Date: Sunday, 11 October

Upfront Gallery
31 Jersey Ave
Port Jervis, NY

23 artists in and around Rhinebeck are opening their doors through Labor Day Weekend (Sat/Sun, not Monday) as they celebrate their 2nd open studio event.

5-6 September 2009
11a-5p

Tour maps and more information is available on their web site.

Artists include:

• Molly Ahearn
• Jennifer Axinn-Weiss
• David Borenstein
• Margarita Carreras
• Richard Chianella
• Doris Cultraro
• Kari Feuer
• Dan Goldman
• Betsy Jacaruso
• Roxie Johnson
• Vera Lambert Kaplan
• Joanne Klein
• John Lavin
• Joan Blazis Levitt
• Lisa Pinto
• James Ransome
• Jeff Romano
• Pierce Smith
• James L. Stevenson
• Anne-Marie Uebbing
• Dean Vallas
• Joel Weisbrod
• Reese Williams