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Dedicated on November 19th, 2022

Tompkins Corners
Visual Arts Programs

Virtual and live gallery exhibits, fine craft events and classes


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Maaike Hoekstra Gallery

​Our gallery exhibition space, which was recently renovated,  has been  dedicated to Maaike, TCCC’s late president, whose own spirit was so invested in supporting the visual arts in our community.  A gifted ceramics artist and teacher herself, Maaike recognized the need for a place where the many gifted and aspiring artists in our community could come to think about, make and share their work.
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With the support of the Anne Anastasi Family Foundation, the Visual Arts team has been able to significantly develop Maaike’s dream of making a home for the visual arts at TCCC.

IRELAND: On Location
Paintings and Sketches by
Jacqueline O’Malley-Satz
Reception - March 26th, 2-4 pm

On view during events from March 5 - April 16


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The work of Jackie O'Malley-Satz will be  showcased in our Maaike Hoekstra Gallery, and will be on view during Tompkins Corners events.

The Artist's reception will have a fantastic mixture of live sketching, Irish music and spoken poetry.  The TCCC Ceili Band, under the direction of Joe Mahon, will perform while Jackie sketches them, just as she has done in the pubs and seisiúns she attended in her trips to Ireland.  Many of her works include calligraphed poems by William Butler Yeats, which Neil Hickey will recite.


The paintings, both watercolors and oils, and sketchbooks were created in Ireland, where the artist immersed herself in the sights and activities of towns like Inis mor in the Gaelic-speaking Gaeltacht, Killarney in the Ring of Kerry, and Dingle along the Wild Atlantic Way. Always carrying her sketchbook along, the artist has captured both the beauty of these areas and the daily life of the people. 

Now a professor of art at Orange County Community College in Newburgh, NY, Jackie exhibits her work regularly in galleries across the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Entrance to the reception is free, and refreshments will be served.

This exhibit has been made possible by a grant from the Anne Anastasi Foundation.

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"Bon Appetit"
Group Exhibition by Putnam County Artists

Exhibit runs
October 8th - November 19th


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Participating Artists:

Monica Battles, Dorene Battles, Vivian Berry, Michael Garland, Kalpna Hamilton, Kate Hoekstra, Nora Roberto,  and
Jacqueline N. O'Malley-Satz

The Winners of the "Bon Appetit" Prizes are:
Michael Garland's oil painting, Sunflower Face ~ 1st Prize $100
Dorene Battle's photograph, Ground Cherries ~ 2nd Prize $50


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Delicious treats for the eyes and imagination! Join us as we celebrate this sumptuous phrase with art and artists from Putnam County, NY.  “Bon Appetit” - our artists take the idea wherever their muse leads! 

Wendie Garber ~ fine artist and owner of the Flat Iron Gallery in Peekskill, NY, will be selecting the winners of 1st and 2nd place prizes of $100 and $50 respectively. This exhibit  will be displayed in our Maaike Hoekstra Galley from Saturday, October 8th through Saturday, November 19th, 2022.  Our famous fresh baked refreshments will be served.

This exhibit is supported by the generosity of the Anne Anastasi Family Foundation.

Monica Battles
Monica Battles is 12 years old loves to explore different art forms.
Dorene Battles
A mother to two amazing children who just celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary, Dorene is a licensed Physician Assistant who dapples in the arts. This is her second entry into TCCC open calls for 2022. Dorene was the first place winner in TCCC “Love” open call and was honored to be asked to have the solo exhibit “Ordinary Wonders” run this fall.
Vivian Berry
Vivian Berry born in Cold Spring, NY. Loves learning how food is grown through experience on her tiny farm in Cold Spring. Believes that life and all living beings are art.
Michael Garland
Michael Garland’s gallery paintings have been featured in two issues of American Artist Magazine. His art hangs in many private and corporate collections. Garland has also earned a reputation as renowned portrait painter. You can visit his fine art website. http://www.michaelgarlandfineart.com Michael Garland is an internationally known artist, illustrator and author working in a wide array of styles for a varied group of clients. His work has appeared on the covers and inside magazines like Forbes, Fortune and Newsweek. He has illustrated everything from postage stamps to billboards. His books can be found at the LA Getty Museum and the Museum of Modern in NYC. Garland has worked for CBS NBC and ABC and many others in the entertainment field. His illustrations have appeared in and on books for every major publishing house. But Michael Garland’s greatest success has been for writing and illustrating children's picture books.
Kate Hoekstra
I am a self taught painter who continues to try new media, new subjects, new genre Experimenting makes painting and everything associated with it so fascinating. When I began my art journey 20 years ago, I had no idea where it would lead! I now have my own gallery here in Putnam, Lilac Inn Gallery, and I really enjoy sharing what I have learned with others who would like to paint.
Kalpna Hamilton
Working throughout Covid in a lab was crazy! Only art helped me cope with the stress.  Moving to beautiful relaxing green Putnam valley helped, too. Life without ART is blah!
Nora Roberto
Nora began her pursuit of the arts as a young girl, later on she obtained an Associate Degree in Fine Arts from Empire State College, a school accredited by Westchester Community College. Nora's work has been exhibited in galleries in the states of New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts, at such places as the Front Street Gallery in Patterson, NY, Proctor & Gamble in Bethel, CT, and JH Shelburne Fine Arts and Portrait Framing Gallery in Shelburne Falls, MA, among others. Locally, her work has been shown at libraries in Mahopac, Katonah, Kent and Brewster, Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS) NY, the Merwinsville Hotel Restoration in CT, The Maplebrook School NY, and the New Canaan Teen Center CT. What inspires Nora to paint is subjects in nature as they present themselves through the times and seasons. and she likes to focus on balance and harmony on her work.
Jacqueline N. O'Malley-Satz
A Visual artist using a variety of media. Exhibits include SUNY Orange Gallery, Chant Gallery, Greenwood Lake Library, Bannerman Gallery, Karpeles Library, Howland Cultural Center, Grit Works, Painters Restaurant, 2Alices and many works are included in private collections. Dominant imagery is with ink, calligraphic forms and watercolor small sculptures in multi media along with installations. Having been a ceramic artist with my own business, a creative developer for McCall Pattern Company, a public school art teacher, high school administrator, college professor at SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Orange (teaching Drawing, Introduction to Art, Color Theory and Design courses), and docent at Storm King Art Center for 18 years. The variety of positions have continued to inform my art making.

More about our Juror

BIO: Wendie Garber
 
Wendie Garber is an active local artist specializing in oil and watercolor painting and a retired art teacher of the Hendrick Hudson School District and the Croton School District of Northern Westchester.  Wendie taught for thirty years but also opened up the “Flat Iron Gallery” in Peekskill’s historic “Flatiron Building” in 1996 which specializes in exhibiting contemporary fine art and handcrafted jewelry.
 
Wendie has a B.S. in Art Education from SUNY New Paltz, a M.S. in Education from Western Connecticut State College, and has studied art therapy extensively at the College of New Rochelle, and studio arts at the Westchester Community College Center for the Arts and the Garrison Art Center.
 
Over the last twenty-five years, Wendie’s paintings have been exhibited in galleries in Westchester and Putnam counties in numerous solo and group shows. Wendie has also curated five exhibits at the “Upper Gallery” of the Paramount Center for the Arts and produced group art exhibits for the Hudson Valley Hospital’s “Art for Healing” program in Cortlandt Manor.
 
Garber states: “There is no greater joy for me than painting “en plein air” in spring, summer, and fall. I love to express the serenity of the Hudson River and the many parks that border it. I also find great peace and beauty when I visit the gardens and the glorious fields of “Stone Barns” on the Rockefeller Estate in Sleepy Hollow. They have inspired many of my recent paintings.”

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"Ordinary Wonders"
Photography Exhibition by Dorene Battles
Artist's Reception Aug 20th, 1 - 3:30
Exhibit runs
August 14th - October 1st

Winner of our Open Call "Love" contest
has Solo Show

At long last our winner,  Dorene Battles, will have a solo art exhibit in the Maaike Hoekstra Gallery!  She will be featuring images that have captured her eye over the years. Forgotten cars, a child exploring, a mother tending her husband and son's grave, the pollination from a bee - all conversation starters that give rise to shared stories. 

Some such stories will be presented during the Artist's Reception on August 20th, from 1:00 - 3:30. Poets are invited to view the art exhibit in our gallery on August 14th, find a photograph that speaks to them, and create a poem in response.  This collaboration of Visual Arts and Poetry is the brainchild of Maureen Winzig, with support from Dave Hull and Chris Kingsley of TCCC Poets’ Corner and with the cooperation of the artist, Dorene Battles.  

This exhibit may also be viewed during Tompkins Corners Events.
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 Our visual arts department is supported by a generous grant from the Anne Anastasi Foundation.
A wonderful time was had by all who came to this unique artists' reception.  First, the art photography was viewed.  Folks mingled, chatted and refreshed.  Then, the poets read their work written in response to the photos of their choice.  Below, view the poems and enjoy photos of the reception.

Tompkins Corners ONLINE Art Exhibit
"LOVE"
February 2nd - 28th

And the Winners Are...

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the winners of the Anne Anastasi Foundation Art Awards for our “Love” exhibit!
First prize goes to Dorene Battles’ powerful photograph, “Never Forget”,
and second place goes to Kevo’s oil painting, “In My Feelings.”
 


Selecting only two artworks from the many submitted was a challenge; each piece had a unique character to recommend it, and we were proud to present all of them.  Dorene will receive a $100 cash award and an invitation to have a solo exhibit at Tompkins Corners Maaike Hoekstra Gallery later this year, and Kevo will receive a $50 cash award.
 Many thanks to all the artists that submitted to our show.
The artwork will remain on our website until Feb 28, so please treat yourself to viewing some wonderful work!
CHECK THEM ALL OUT BELOW!

Be sure to explore the artists websites or Instagram.
If you are interested in purchasing something from this show, please contact the artists directly.

Art Lovers ~
Tompkins Corners is proud to present a new online art exhibit that will get you in the mood for Valentine's Day! We have curated a show of 20 artists and over 30 works of art from polished professionals to hobbyists and students. Who knows? Perhaps you'll spot a piece that speaks to you that you'd like to bring home!  All artists who sent us their submissions were accepted into this show as an open and welcoming community event. 

We know that love is multi-faceted. Some ideas of it are steeped in myth and tradition, while others evolve with us and our society.  At last, here is what the artists have brought us!    Kathleen Hoekstra and Maureen Winzig, as curators, are not eligible to claim prizes for this exhibit.


On Valentine’s Day ~
We will award the Anne Anastasi Foundation prizes of $100, and $50, to the 1st and 2nd place winners. The first-place winner will also be awarded a widely publicized live solo exhibit in the TCCC Maaike Hoekstra Gallery when it reopens, hopefully in Spring/Summer 2022.

More About the Artists

Past events 2021


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"LOVE"
An Exciting New ONLINE Art Exhibit
February 2nd - 28th

Art Lovers ~
Tompkins Corners is proud to present a new online art exhibit that will get you in the mood for Valentine's Day! In the next few weeks, we'll be busy perusing art submissions and getting this show ready for you. Who knows? Perhaps you'll spot a piece that speaks to you that you'd like to bring home!

We know that love is multi-faceted. Some ideas of it are steeped in myth and tradition, while others evolve with us and our society. What will the artists bring  us?


On Valentine’s Day ~
We will award the Anne Anastasi Foundation prizes of $100, and $50, to the 1st and 2nd place winners. See our website and FB for details!


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"LOVE"
An Exciting New Art Exhibit Coming Soon

February 2nd - 28th

ATTENTION ARTISTS ~ OPEN CALL

Art Lovers ~
Tompkins Corners is proud to present a new online art exhibit that will get you in the mood for Valentine's Day! In the next few weeks, we'll be busy perusing art submissions and getting this show ready for you. Who knows? Perhaps you'll spot a piece that speaks to you that you'd like to bring home!

We know that love is multi-faceted. Some ideas of it are steeped in myth and tradition, while others evolve with us and our society. What will the artists bring  us?

Artists ~
What is your expression of love? We accept paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photography for this exhibit. Find out more and apply here:
ARTIST PROSPECTUS & FORM

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Artisan Crafts
October 23rd, 12 - 4 pm

Suggested donation $10 -  Bring the kids in costume!

Stop by our Harvest Fest
and find all of these artisans and so much more!

Wychcraft Jewelry
Made from silver and precious stones

Corona Creations:
Every Earring tells a Story

Skulls and Spikes - Yikes!

 
Jan Hoekstra 
Hand made Wooden Bowls
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Kate Hoekstra 
Tote bags, pillows and note cards made from Kate’s original paintings

Eddie Todd
Handcrafted leather

Harvest Fest Info

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Understanding Color Workshop
And Color Relationships in Watercolor
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27
1 - 3:30 pm

Please reach out if interested in a future class later this summer.
Instructor, Anne Johann, will demonstrate how to choose and mix colors to ensure more dynamic paintings. We will explore why it is important to consider not only color choice but also value and temperature to get the results you want. Anne says, "Being conscious of all three attributes of color is what makes the difference between a dynamic and a dull painting”.  Class to be held on our beautiful lawn.

The fee for the 4 week class is $140.
To guarantee individual attention, participation is limited to 8 students. Covid protocol will be observed.


The TCCC Visual Arts program is made possible by a grant from the Anne Anastasi Charitable Foundation.

Find out more and register HERE

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Understanding Color
And Color Relationships in Watercolor
FREE
Introductory Class on

Saturday, June 5th, 11- 1 pm
4-week series to follow


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 Paper Arts Workshops
with Christina di Marco
Sat & Sun, May 22 & 23  12 - 3 pm
Live on the Lawn!

$60 for two day workshop  
TCCC will present an outdoor two-day workshop on Paper Arts, “Make Your Mark, Make Your Book”. Participants will learn ancient techniques based on Japanese paper arts. Using brush and colored inks on watercolor paper to make designs inspired by nature and then construct handmade books in the ancient Japanese tradition. No previous experience is needed.  Maximum of 8 participants so sign up today!  Registration is required along with masks and social distancing. 

Learn more and register HERE
All supplies included
These workshops will be held outdoors on our lawn or, in case of inclement weather, will be held in our Art Shed with ventilation.


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"Driven to Abstraction"
Online Art Exhibit
March 1 - April 3, 2021


Tompkins Corners Visual Arts committee has invited several artists to participate in this exciting new exhibit. Abstract art has been of the most intriguing and controversial developments in the art world and presents unique challenges to the artist. Many say that in the desire to most fully express themselves and their world, they are “driven to abstraction.”  Participating artists include many professionals who live and work in New York’s Hudson Valley.  

We are pleased to announce the winners of our "Driven to Abstraction" exhibit. With each artist's style so distinct and unique, the process was difficult. Cindy Booth, "Arizona" for Curator’s Award and Arlene Seymour, "The Heart of the Matter" - People's Choice.  Thank you for your votes.

View Exhibit  HERE

2020

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"Let's Face It"
Online Art Exhibit
November 21 - December 19, 2020
Portrait Art

Our TCCC Visual Arts committee has invited thirteen artists to participate in this exciting new exhibit.  Their portraits, created in oils, watercolor, charcoal, collage and photography, capture the human spirit and emotions within the human face. Participating artists include many professionals who live and work in New York’s Hudson Valley. 

Viewers were invited to scroll through the artists’ works and select their favorite piece.  The $100 Anastasi Art Prize was awarded to Mujgan Agardici for her work "Frida Kahlo"
  voted “Best in Show” by online visitors.

View Exhibit HERE

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"Nature: Pushing It!"
Online Art Exhibit
August 3 - September 4, 2020
Photography

Tompkins Corners Cultural Center will present an online invitational photography exhibit, “Nature: Pushing It!” Curated by photographer Will Cook, the exhibit will present the work of thirteen accomplished photographers who were asked to capture nature “beyond the lens”, using both traditional and modern cutting edge technology to present a fresh vision of nature. 

the winner of Anne Anastasi Art Award of $100, was Robin Zimmerman for "Fearless"- receiving the highest number of votes, and a “Curator’s Choice” went to Liz Okun for "Stormy Stallions".

View Exhibit HERE

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"SONG"
Online Art Exhibit
March 14 - April 5, 2020

Each year, Tompkins Corners Cultural Center celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a program of beloved Irish songs and stories. This year, they are expanding their celebration to include the visual arts. Artists have been invited to participate in an exhibition of 2D art entitled “Song!” The exhibit, which is free to the public, will open on Saturday, March 14 from 3-5 pm, and will run until April 11. A cash prize of $150 will be awarded on April 5th for the work voted “Best in Show” by gallery guests. 

After nearly 250 viewers voted, the Anne Anastasi Arts Award for “Best in Show” went to Amy Barry of Holmes, NY, for her photo “Farewell Captain Fantastic”. The Curator’s Choice prize was awarded to Simon Skolnik of Katonah, NY for his multimedia installation "Kaua'l O'o".
View Exhibit HERE

2019

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