Hearts and Flowers
Lana Gurney
The Arts Society of Kingston (ASK) welcomes "Hearts and Flowers" a members' exhibition with a unique twist, to Main Gallery and “A Light in the Dark”, a showcase of local high school darkroom photography to The Members’ Lounge during the month of February. The shared opening reception will take place during First Saturday, February 4th, 5-8 pm. Both exhibitions will run until February 25th.
A LIGHT IN THE DARK: A Showcase of High School Darkroom Photography
Leela Stalzer
ASK is excited to present a comprehensive exhibit of black and white photographs created by local Ulster County high school students. All images in this show were created in the darkroom without any digital manipulation.
Four high school art educators have prepared this show from work submitted by students currently studying darkroom techniques. Debra Tampone, Art Teacher at Kingston High School has organized a beautiful show along with the following art teachers: Stewart Schuenemann from Onteora High School, Mary Rappleyea from New Paltz High School and Beverly Bennett from Rondout High School.
Amidst our fast paced, digitally overloaded world, the fine art of developing film in the darkroom is on the brink of extinction. However, despite such forces as Photoshop, area high school students who have discovered the darkroom are developing their artistic voices through this traditional 19th century process. Translating the image in the darkroom with chemicals and light brings the artist closer to the spirit of photography as it was originally experienced. This back-to-basics, hands on process demands more commitment and involvement; hence there is a greater connection and more meaning to the work. The excitement of “pulling their first print” has enough impact to drive students to explore all the capabilities of this time-honored traditional, process and has produced a new generation of photographers who value the power of darkroom photography.
Hosts the Hosts
On Sunday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m. (snow date: February 19), the Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston, will present ASK Hosts the Hosts, a reading by hosts of poetry series throughout the Hudson Valley.
The challenging work of hosting poetry readings has been the long-time endeavor of those who will come together with their peers to read their own work. The readers will include: Teresa Costa, Second Thursdays, Bohemian Book Bin, Lake Katrine; Mike Jurkovic, Calling All Poets, Howland Cultural Center, Beacon; Judith Lechner, Writers' Night at Cafe Mezzaluna, Saugerties; Phillip Levine, Chronogram Open Word, Beahive, Kingston; Robert Milby, Mudd Puddle, New Paltz; Michael Platsky, Monday Night Readings, Harmony Cafe, Woodstock; Cheryl Rice, Kingston; Dan Wilcox, Third Thrusday Poetry Night, Social Justice Center, Albany; and Chris Wood, Heyday Poetry Series, Half-Moon Books, Kingston.
The public is invited. A suggested donation of $10 will support the work of the Arts Society of Kingston.
Romance in Art & Music with Classical Guitarist David Temple - Saturday Feb 11
At Cornell Street Studios - 168 Cornell Street, Kingston - in the Darmstadt Overhead Doors building.
David Temple concert begins at 7:30pm (Doors open at 6pm) Admission: $10 Free for children 12 and under
Art♥ Music♥ Food♥
All new Romance artwork will be on display! 40+ Artists and Artisan Vendors.
JJ's Rockin Cupcakes will be selling cupcakes at the show as well as non-alcoholic cocktails.
Save Saturday Feb 11th and bring a valentines date!!!
http://www.facebook.com/events/199035480188734/
West Coast Swing 4 Week Session with Mark!
Starting February 20th, 2012 Mondays 6-7:30pm
at Cornell Street Studios, 168 Cornell Street, Kingston - in the Darmstadt Overhead Doors building.
$50 per person ($45 per person when signing up as a lead/follower pair)
Please sign up in advance as we need at least 5 sign ups to make this session happen.
**No experience necessary. Just come with your dancing feet and learn some new swing steps!
Bring non-street shoes - keep our dance floors beautiful. No heels allowed.
To sign up or for more information, please contact Renee at 845-331-0191.
About ASK
The Arts Society of Kingston, a regional center for the arts, presents a diverse range of visual art exhibitions, performances, workshops, classes, and other arts-related programming for the benefit of artists, art-lovers, and the general community of the Hudson Valley. Through its initiatives, ASK provides opportunities, resources, and education for artists. In carrying out this mission, ASK enriches the quality of life, bridges cultural gaps, and increases awareness and appreciation of the arts. For more information, please visit ASKforArts.org. 
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