July 30th, 2011 - SUE has numerous events in August!

It is going to be way too busy this month, in a good way! I am taking down the Saratoga Visitors Center "True Grit" photo exhibit tomorrow,  then putting a small portrait selection up  at the Coffee Planet, in Ballston Spa, to hang all month! I will have the best of the Western Tombstone cowboy portraits up in exhibit, and maybe a new horse! I plan on being there Friday night, August 5th from 6-8 PM, if anybody wants to stop up, for a small reception.   That night is part of First Fridays at Ballston Spa. The Ballston Spa Film Festival will also be happening all over town.  Bring a chair, set it up, come see me at Coffee Planet,  eat, go back, and enjoy the movie being played off the side of a building, or at the HS! All the art galleries etc in Ballston Spa are opened that night too for First Friday! 

On Sunday, 7/31/11, the art group I belong to, Art-N - Soul, will be having an art show, "Artist Choice,"   and opening reception at the National Bottle Museum in Saratoga. 17 artists including yours truly, will have two  selections each,  on display. I am debuting a beautiful horse portrait called  " Saratoga Sweetheart,"  taken in Saratoga.   I will also have "Big Red" on exhibit.  He is part of a pair of horses found near Ballston Lake. Big Red took Honorable Mention at the  SSAS Spring Art Show. Artist reception for "Artist Choice"  will be 2-4 PM, upstairs, in the Artist Space, at the Bottle Museum. A bite to eat, and  something to quench your thirst, and lots of artist to talk to. Sounds like a good day to me! I told people to hit the Coffee Planet around 1 for lunch - see my portrait solo show there at the Planet,  then go to the Bottle Museum to enjoy that reception. If you cant make the reception - the show will be up until September 11th. Check the Bottel Museum website for museum hours.

I will also be one of 7 invited artists to display  artwork at "HALTERS OFF", Wednesday, August 3rd, from 6 - 8 PM, at the Dee Sarno Theatre, inside Saratoga Arts building. This is a Saratoga fundraiser for Peaceful Acres Inc  Horse Rescue, in Esperence, NY. They do a lot of good things for hurt people and horses,  so I will be donating 30% of any sale, to their cause. It cost $50 just to get in the door, and is worth every penny, to help the horses that need a peaceful home. It is Saratoga High Season, so come out and enjoy the Saratoga fundraising scene, and donate to a worthy cause.Painter Frankie Flores and photographer Sharon Castro will be there also, and the staff at Peaceful Acres. Can't wait!

It is also Altamont Fair season. August 16 -21. I hope to bring two new photos out, highlighting the old Pine Grove Dairy Farm. They were shot on a cold and sunny afternoon. Thought my fingers might fall off, but the camera kept shooting! The colors are beautiful. The adult and young person fine arts competiton can be viewed at the Fine Arts Barn at the fair, located close to the Karioke bar. Come vote on your favorite  photo!

I think  thats the list for August!

Hope to see you anywhere!

June 2011 Wesley Health Care Center Art Show! Senior citizens are lively!!!

 A few words about the Wesley Art Gallery, located in the Wesley Health Care Center Gallery, where my photography show, "True Grit" is on exhibit for the month of June -  Senior Citizens RULE! I had so much fun with them at the reception Tuesday, June 7th. They knew the names of my photographs, expressed their appreciation for what I created, in hanging the show (maps and postcards hung to help the residents  feel like they were traveling in the Southwest,) pelted me with questions, and were thrilled to see "True Grit."  A special nod to Helen, and her artist friend, who are residents. They were the first to arrive! Helen told me that I reminded her of many years ago, when her life was in Arizona. I came back and presented her with her own framed copy of "Horse Whisperer" for her room at the nursing home. She was tickled pink. She has no idea how she touched my heart.  I dedicated the Wesley show to my Mom.  On Friday, I held an after - work artist reception. All those who made it, will now remember that evening forever. We won't say why either. You had to be there!   Thanks to all my regulars that found this very out of the way location. I am delighted when I see you walk through the door. 

May 2011-- Saratoga Arts Members Gallery - 320 Broadway - Saratoga.

1. My photography show "True Grit",  will be debuting at the Saratoga Arts Center Members Hall. As a member, I am allowed to hang a solo show in the Members Hallway Gallery, once a year.  I will be adding some new additions for the summer shows, to keep "True Grit" fresh.  Feel free to stop by. It is a great gallery. Saratoga Arts will also have a separate show out in the main gallery. Their gallery hours are:

M - F: 9am - 5 pm; Saturdays: 11 - 5pm

1st Saturday of the month: 11 - 8 PM

Saratoga Arts - 320 Broadway, Saratoga    www.saratoga-arts.org

Saratoga Arts also has a film theatre. Check out Saratoga Film Forum for their latest offerings. Great date night! 

4/15/11 -Artist reception Sows Ear Nice time

I had a chance to see old  friends, and meet several artists who's art work hangs in the Sow Ear Gallery, at last nights closing reception. Its always a pleasure to see you guys!  This show closes 4/29/11, so go and see , if you havent already! It's on the 2nd floor.

Friday Night April 15th - See you at the Sows Ear Gallery at 1597 Union Street - 2nd Floor!

4/15/11;  5 - 8 PM.  Closing Artist Reception Rebirth! Various artists. Sue has 4 selections juried into this show.