Beacon offers a unique art experience including Dia: Beacon, galleries and independent artists, culinary arts, public art and live music. Nestled between the Hudson River and Mount Beacon, this revitalized industrial town is also a great destination for outdoor activities and has become a hub for environmental preservation. “Beacon Second Saturday” is a citywide art walk held on the second Saturday of every month with artist receptions, wine tastings, and entertainment.   Beacon also hosts special events such as Beacon Riverfest, Windows on Main, Beacon Open Studios, Electric Windows and more.  Art happens here: www.beaconarts.org

The ARTFORUM adds Beacon!

the current issue of ARTFORUM online “Critics’ Picks” – which selects a small group of best exhibitions worldwide to review has added Beacon.http://www.artforum.com/picks/section=us#picks29983

Dia’s Jean-Luc Moulene Opus + One exhibition is reviewed – but equally important is the city category list copied below, for the first time in the history of the art world, Beacon now has a listing of its own, akin to New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Paris…..etc. Maybe we should be a bumper sticker: “Paris, Berlin, London, New York, Beacon.”

Big Draw Gala, Sat Jan 28

Beacon Open Studios and the Mill Street Loft Arts are pleased to announce: The Big Draw, Jan 14 – Jan 28, 2012;

The Live Drawing Rally: 8 very talented artists creating drawings while you watch.
This year's drawing rally artists are:
Catherine Welshman
Erica Hauser
Ed Vermehren
Dan Weisse
Jackie Szyrnski
Michael Gaydos
Alex Confer

In addition to the drawing rally there will be:

* hundreds of small 6x8 inch works by local and national artists for sale for $50 each
* open bar with specialty winter cocktails
* delicious snacks
* a free photo booth (with props!)

Tickets available at the door
$15 each or 2 for $25

All art is for sale. All proceeds benefit the artists, Beacon Open Studios and the Mill Street Loft.

Beacon Open Studios and Mill Street Loft Arts are pleased to present The Big Draw, an open submission art show on view at Scenic Hudson’s River Center, at 8 Long Dock Road on the Beacon Waterfront in Beacon NY, from January 14th – 28th. Two separate celebrations have been scheduled for the Big Draw event. A free public opening reception and preview will take place on Saturday, January 14th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm as part of Beacon’s Second Saturday, a monthly celebration of the arts. On Saturday, January 28th, the exhibition will culminate with a Gala Party & Live Drawing Rally from 7:00 – 10:00pm.

Second Saturday January 14

Wine Tasting 3-6p - Artisan Wine Shop
180 Main Street
www.artisanwineshop.com
845.440.6923

Opening Reception 3-7p - RiverWinds Gallery
Beacon High School Art Students Show. View the wonderful art and meet the young artists!
www.riverwindsgallery.com
172 Main St.
845-838-2880

Special Event 4p - Cup and Saucer
Free Tea Tasting! Come in and enjoy a spot of tea while you check out our Peace Pals exhibit which will still be displayed due to it’s popularity.
Cup and Saucer Restaurant and Tea Room
165 Main St.
845-831-6287

Opening Reception 6-9pm - bau
bau presents “Go West” an homage to Go North’s Karlos Carcamo and Greg Slick. Also with Elenor White.
www.baugallery.com
161 Main St.
845-440-7584

Opening Reception 6p - DGAF Gallery
Please come and celebrate the opening exhibition of DGAF GALLERY, Beacon’s latest showcase for art & photography. Artists include MARKY, Tony Vitek, John Stoltz & Catello Somma
www.dgafgallery.com
428 Main Street
845-202-7004

Opening Reception 6-9p - Grand Foyer Gallery
Fine Art - A Group Show
The Beacon Theatre
www.thebeacontheatre.org
445 Main Street
845-226-8099

Theater 8p - Howland Cultural Center
Passing the Torch Through the Arts Presents “Hear The Music" – The Story of Harry Belafonte. Refreshments available, Handicapped accessible.
www.howlandculturalcenter.org
477 Main Street
845-831-4988

Music 930p - Max's On Main
The Klubnik Band
www.maxsonmain.com
246 Main Street
845-838-6297(MAXS)

for complete list of Beacon Second Saturday gallery openings, holiday events and shows - www.beaconarts.org

RiverWinds Gallery - Stevie Borrello