NORTHERN DUTCHESS ARTISTS TO HOST ANNUAL OPEN STUDIO TOUR

21 Artists open their studios for the third year in a row over Labor Day Weekend

Rhinebeck, NY, July 1, 2010 – The public is invited to savor two inspiring end-of-summer days in the historic Rhinebeck area visiting professional artists in their studios.  The free, Art Studio Views 2010 Tourwill be held Saturday, September 4 and Sunday, September 5 from 11 am to 5 pm.  On these intimate artful days, the artists are welcoming visitors to observe, first hand, where they work, see art projects in development and learn what inspires them. 

This year’s participating artists work in a variety of mediums including photography, oils, acrylic, water color, mixed media, ceramics, stained glass and print making.  With 21 studios to explore, visitors can plan their own self-guided personal interest tour or visit all 21 artists over the two day event by going to the event website - www.artsnortherndutchess.org/asv to download the tour brochure and map.  Links to Dutchess County tourism sites will also provide visitors with locations where they can pick-up the tour brochure.  Gazen Gallery, located at 6423 Montgomery Street in Rhinebeck, is the Art Studio Views Headquarters in town.  Locally, visitors can stop in, get a map with artist information, speak with Joel Weisbrod, Owner and participating artist on the tour, and then embark on a wonderful art adventure.  “The Art Studio Views Tour is a rare opportunity for the public to visit an artists’ private studio, discuss materials and the creative process, and to experience art through the eyes of the artist.  If you enjoy their artwork, you might just purchase something wonderful directly from them” says Weisbrod.  Many of the studios are clustered together and all are within a few short miles of each other.  The areas include Red Hook, Rhinecliff, Staatsburg, Hyde Park and Tivoli, with Rhinebeck central to all.
Artists participating in the event are Richard Chianella, Doris Cultraro, Kari Feuer, Rosemary Fox, Dan Goldman, Maureen Gates, Bernard Greenwald, Diana Huff, Betsy Jacaruso, Roxie Johnson, Vera Lambert Kaplan, John Lavin, Joan Blazis Levitt, Christine Livesey, Bruce Murphy, Kevin and Linda Wainwright Palfreyman, Lisa Pinto, Anne-Marie Uebbing, Dean Vallas and Joel Weisbrod.  “Many new artists have joined the tour this year, adding to the excellence of the art opportunities visitors will enjoy,” says Kari Feuer, participating artist and one of the organizers of this year’s event.

As part of its continuing support for the arts and the art community, The Rhinebeck Savings Bank has taken the lead role of Platinum Sponsor of Art Studio Views 2010 for the third year in a row.  “We value the importance of art in our communities and its impact on so many peoples’ lives”, said Rosemary Bertelle, VP Marketing for the bank.  2010 marks an important year for The Rhinebeck Savings Bank, proudly celebrating 150 years in the business of banking and  marking its 150th anniversary with something far more meaningful – a year-long series of Random Acts of Kindness – which they hope will become contagious.  “Given our long tradition of community involvement, and the tremendous human needs that exist today, it just seemed natural to focus our 150th anniversary observance on making our community a better place,” says Michael J. Quinn, President and CEO.

Art Venues

Albert Shahinian Fine Art at Prudential/Serls            

Gallery Lodoe

6406 Montgomery Street

845-876-6331

Gazen Gallery at Montgomery Row          
 

Hammertown Gallery

6420 Montgomery Street, Suite 4

845-876-1450

Montgomery Row, Second Level

6423 Montgomery Street, 2nd Floor

845-876-0543

Riverwinds Gallery @ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

6423 Montgomery Street, Suite 10

845-876-1667

45 East Market Street

845-876-5993

Antiques, Music, Theaters & Places of Interest

The CENTER for Performing Arts

661 Route 308

845-876-3080

Cocoon Theatre

6384 Mill Street

845-876-6470

Morton Memorial Library & Community House

82 Kelly Street, Rhinecliff

845-876-2903

Starr Library

68 West Market Street

845-876-4030

Starr Place

6417 Montgomery St.

845-876-2924

The Beekman Arms Antiques Barn

24 West Market Street

845-876-3477

The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College

Route 9G, Annandale-on-Hudson

845-758-7900

The Rhinebeck Artist's Shop

56 East Market St.

845-876-2515

www.rhinebeckartistsshop.com

Upstate Films, Ltd.

6415 Montgomery Street

845-876-2515

Seasonal Events

Museum of Rhinebeck History

7015 Rte 9

845-871-1777

Dutchess County Fair

Route 9

845-876-4000

Wilderstein Historic Site

330 Morton Road

845-876-4818

Winnakee Barn Tour

PO Box 610

845-876-4213

Beekman Arms