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April 2020
A Celebration of Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary – Free
As the Arts Center celebrates its 25th anniversary, Earth Day celebrates its 50th. Our Earth Day community celebration kicks off the season and a “going green” initiative at the Arts Center. Join us for activities and fun for all ages! Help create a nature-inspired art installation. Be motivated by your neighbors’ skills as they demonstrate a wide range of homemade, earth-friendly crafts. Learn to turn trash into reusable treasures. Get information on what we can do as individuals and as a…
Find out more »May 2020
Demystifying Photography – Free Workshop
Introduction to digital photography with Thad Kubis Bring your DSLR camera, and your questions. Thad will demystify and discuss the key elements that lead to you creating a better photograph! Explore ISO, shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, composition, exposure pre-sets, filters, white balance, tricks of the trade, and much more. Class size limited to 14. Thad will conduct three additional photography workshops throughout the year: June 13, July 11, and Sept 12. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more »Gallery Opening and Reception: Stars from the Gutter – Free
Photography by Peter Hason Artist’s Statement: “My photographs are typically taken from low angles so the perspective is that of looking up, which lends an air of reverence and veneration to the subject matter. As Oscar Wilde said, ‘We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.’ My work in this exhibit focuses on the highly organized and intricate parallel and juxtaposing lines that emerge in the cityscape when the chaotic rhythm of city…
Find out more »June 2020
Family Movie Night – Free
It’s Friday night at the movies at the Arts Center! This month’s selection for the whole family will be posted on our website and in the Sandisfield Times.
Find out more »Introduction to Smartphone/Tablet Photography – Free Workshop
Workshop with Thad Kubis Smartphones or tablets are with you all the time, and, without the controls of a DSLR camera, they encourage impulse shooting, and editing later for composition and effects. In this class, we will begin with an overview of iPhone, Google, and Android devices, their functions, and supportive camera app features. We will review the major elements of lighting and composition and cover the use of nearly all your devices’ functions, including editing, posting, sharing, and archiving.…
Find out more »Gallery Opening and Reception: Light Tells the Story – Free
Paintings by Mel Feldman Mel Feldman has been painting for about three years. He started with watercolors and then took up acrylics, as he found acrylics are more forgiving, and it is easier to correct the work. He prefers to paint people and uses vintage photographs for inspiration, as these often tell a story. Most important to Mel is the light and the interplay with the placement of the figures. He is also inspired by Vermeer and his use of…
Find out more »Lego Competition for Kids – Free
This is a project-building competition, with awards given for biggest, most creative, and most colorful. Contestants must bring their own Legos, no kits. Coaching will be allowed. Snacks, filming of the projects as works in progress, and an adult cheering section will be in place. A closing ceremony will include a photo op for the award winners. All kids ages six to thirteen years are eligible.
Find out more »July 2020
Family Movie Night – Free
It’s Friday night at the movies at the Arts Center! This month’s selection for the whole family will be posted on our website and in the Sandisfield Times.
Find out more »Advanced Photographic Composition – Free Workshop
Workshop with Thad Kubis Start creating images and stop taking photos, and join Thad for a walk in the area near the Sandisfield Art Center. Thad will introduce you to composition templates and then take you a step deeper into the world of advanced photographic composition. Smartphones, tablets, film systems, and DSLRs are all welcome. Tripods will be useful but not mandatory. Class size limited to 12. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more »Gallery Opening and Reception: Paintings by Jess Cofrin – Free
Artist Statement: “I am an oil painter and printmaker exploring the psychology and physicality of being human. I use paint as my primary medium because the saturation of color helps convey the emotional feelings I put into the work. Color has long been a driving force in my pieces, and my interest in printmaking lies in the spontaneity and unpredictability of the medium. My current work explores what it means for a body to occupy space and how the body…
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