Every month ASK provides a prompt for our members to respond to and this May, the theme is Nightlife: “Where do you physically, mentally, or emotionally find yourself at night?”
Our Spotlight Solo Artist for the month of July is Todd Samara, with the Spotlight Exhibition titled Todd Samara: A Lifetime of Art. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, Todd Samara (1944-2020) lived and painted in Kingston’s Rondout neighborhood for many years. He captured the life of the neighborhood in vividly colored landscapes, streetscapes, interior scenes and portraits of area residents. This exhibit consists of over 40 paintings, most consisting of landscapes of Rondout, although there are also inventive studio views and a few figure studies. Several large panoramas of the creek are also on display. All works are for sale. You can learn more about Todd Samara and the Todd Samara Art Fund Project at toddsamara.com/
Every month ASK provides a prompt for our members to respond to and this July the theme is Contrasts: contrasts relates to color, proportion, texture and also, things unrelated to elements of art, but rather, ideas. Members are allowed to display up to three pieces each month, with no charge for the first piece.
In this class we will allow for spontaneous movement, stillness, and imagination. Using poetic imagery and various sound environments we can cultivate a heightened awareness of our integrated internal and external landscapes, bringing us into the present moment in new and unanticipated ways. Through our practice we create the possibility of letting go of unnecessary tension and tuning into subtle perception while simultaneously igniting our own creative processes.
Choreography on the Edge is an eclectic mix of dance genres, from Ballet to Zumba (not really, but a ‘Z’ was needed). This year’s show includes Ballet, Modern, Jazz and dance improvisation among other styles. Among the choreographers are local professionals and companies from Albany to NYC. Each piece has been choreographed specifically for this show and represents the choreographer’s going out of their comfort zone to try something new. This show promises to be an exciting and rewarding experience.
Join us for a look back at 2021 and ahead to (the rest of) 2022! All registrants to the webinar will be entered into a raffle for a prize.
ASK Members Showcase. An opportunity for ASK Performing Artists to share their work in an open mic-style event.
Celebrate845's 2022 residency at Arts Society of Kingston continues with "EPHEMERA". We invite our community to literally come and draw on the walls. No joke. We'll photograph its progress from time to time and at the end of its 2 month run we'll make a limited edition print zine with a digital version available. You've got 2 months to come leave your mark on this fleeting project. Enjoy 👀
Our Spotlight Artists for the month of August are the mother-son duo of Nancy and Jon Campbell, with the Spotlight Exhibition titled Campbell+Campbell, Recent Paintings.
ASK’s Members Exhibition this month is Poetic License. Every month ASK provides a prompt for our members to respond to and this August member artists were asked to create new work inspired by selected poems from the Poetry Barn. Members are allowed to display up to three pieces each month, with no charge for the first piece.