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.

April 3 – May 2, 2010
Postmark submission deadline – January 12
Email submission deadline – January 17

Eligibility & Juror
• Artists are invited to submit works in all media and of all subjects for this regional juried exhibition.
• The exhibition is open to artists from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Vermont, who can hand deliver and pick up accepted works of art.
• The juror is Patricia Phagan, Straus Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College.

For more information, see their prospectus.

The Dutchess County Arts Counil and are available for Ulster and Dutchess artists and projects.  They are “designed to promote local community-based arts and culture in Dutchess & Ulster Counties. Last year these grants ranged from $500 to $2,000. The average 2009 award was approximately $1,300.”

For more information including guidelines and applications, see their web site.

Aroma Thyme Bistro
65 Canal St Ellenville, NY

Rosenthal is a painter represented and associated with the Wallkill River School.

Some highlighted works at the show -

Call for Entries – Articulture! Art on the Farm Day
Sponsored by Liberty View Farm and Unison Arts Center
Submission Deadline: July  10th, 2009

Unison and Liberty View Farm announce a call for entries for its First Articulture Day, scheduled for July 18th, at Liberty View Farm, in Highland NY, from 2-9 pm.

*  All work must be ready to hang on a wall.
*  Outdoor Sculpture must be OK to be outside (!)
*  There is a $25 application fee
Email Kitty@unisonarts.org for specs on submissions

Unison Gallery at Water Street Market announces a call for entries for its Second Annual Mini Works Show scheduled for September 2009. This year’s theme is “Atmosphere”. Download the prospectus (PDF). There is no entry fee. Deadline is August 10.

School Mural Painting in Peru thanks to Corazón de Dahlia

The Pritzker Gallery in Highand NY is holding a benefit auction of art and crafts to raise money for the Corazón de Dahlia in their attempt of opening a school for street children in Peru.

Participating artists: Alicia Belo, Shash Broxson, Carl, Elena Davicino, Ana Laura Gonzalez, Lola Kalman, Meadow, Basha Ruth Nelson, Elisa Pritzker, Dahlia Rissman, Garry Rissman, Randall Rissman, Nanette Shapiro, Julia Santos Solomon, Gabriel Zimmer and many others.

Sunday, June 14th
3-6 pm

Pritzker Studio & Gallery
257 South Riverside Road
Highland, New York
+1.845.691.5506

UPDATE – Dahlia posted the link to her site in our comments that has a much better list of the artists involved along with links to their work, and beautiful images of the work up for auction themselves.  I’m posting a few here, but make sure you check out the auction benefit page – and scroll down to view the work itself.

SERIOUSLY some beautiful work – and a great cause.

"Portrait of Lindsay Duvernoy" - Sean Lucas

Braddy Romero Ricalde

Randall Rissman

Peruvian Crafts and Pottery

©Yijun Liao, The Stranger in Her Room, 2008, C-Print, 20x24"

featuring work by: Alex Aristei, Clint Baclawski, Shane Lavalette, Yijun Liao, Betsy Seder, Lacey Terrell, Stacey Tyrell, & Toshihiro Yoshiro

The Center for Photography at Woodstock’s annual juried exhibition, Photography Now 2009, presents the newest voices in photography spanning the globe! Juror Charlotte Cotton selected eight photographers from over 320 applicants, whose work crosses boundaries, charts new territory, and exemplifies what is new and now in photography in 2009!

13 June – 26 July 2009
The opening reception – Saturday, June 13th from 5-7pm.

Center for Photography at Woodstock
59 Tinker St
Woodstock NY 12498