Tompkins Corners
Visual Arts Programs

Live gallery exhibits, fine craft events and classes

"Luthier's Dream"
Sculptural Art by Pallas Athene
Reception June, 1st, 2-4 pm
Show Runs May 10th to June 28th

Tompkins Corners is thrilled to present the sculptural work of artist and musician Pallas Athene.  The artist’s reception will also include live music by Susan Kurian - flute, Cyd Scott - bassoon, and Jill Jaffee - viola Refreshments will be served
The exhibit and reception are free, with donations gratefully accepted.
"The natural environment is my source of inspiration and material.
Experience on family farms has brought me close to fields and animals and  that experience compelled me to look at nature’s creations. I collect my material from the land. I see them as gifts from nature. I try to respect the environment while foraging for my materials. Paper wasp nests, a material that I frequently use, are collected only after the wasps have died off for the winter."

"My aesthetic exploration has evolved from collage on flat surfaces to working on sculptural pieces, musical instruments as pure sculptural form. As a cellist, the violin family of instruments was a form I was drawn to. Stringed instruments are visually beautiful to me and my intimate connection with them has inspired me to "play" on them with my gleanings from the earth." - Pallas

 Explore artist Pallas Athene's website for more: www.pallasathene.com
** Pallas Athene is currently represented by The Wit Gallery, Lenox, MA **
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"The Art Of Therapy"
Paintings by Andrea Jaffee, LCSW
Show Runs March 8th to May 4th

Tompkins Corners will host an artist’s reception for "The Art of Therapy,” an exhibit by Andrea Weiss Jaffee. ​The reception is free, and TCCC’s signature refreshments will be served.  Musical guest, Fenton Lio, will be playing acoustic guitar that will compliment the art on display.
Free, with donations gratefully accepted.
​Jaffee, an artist and LCSW practicing in Katonah, NY, merges her experience as a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist with art. Her vibrant acrylic paintings are drawn from pop, folk, Mexican, and protest art, reflecting personal insights and 20 years of therapy work. @theartoftherapy_ajaffeelcs.

Her latest series, "Music Is Therapy," features over 100 paintings pairing song lyrics with nature-inspired imagery related to musicians' work or lives. The series includes Willie Nelson, Lizzo, John Prine, Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman, Brandi Carlile, The Beatles, Queen, Adele, Grateful Dead, Indigo Girls, and Jimmy Cliff.

“My hope is that my paintings elicit a healing moment or experience for the viewer by observing depictions of nature and color, intermingled with words of therapeutic, age-old wisdom,” said Jaffee. 

Jaffee’s work is deeply personal, influenced by her grandfather’s WPA-era art, her family’s social justice activism, her experience with dyslexia, and her journey as a mother of a transgender child. A Brooklyn native, she has been making art since childhood.
Lio Fenton Lio is a singer-songwriter, cellist, and jazz guitarist from Katonah, New York. He is currently a senior at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan and will be studying music in college - the exact college is TBD!
This exhibit is supported by a grant from the Anne Anastasi Foundation facilitated by Jonathan Galente and Mary Beth Minton, and will be on view during events through May 4th.
This exhibit, supported through the Anne Anastasia Family Foundation, is a cooperative event between TCCC, Putnam County Historian, Putnam Valley Historic Society and Putnam Arts Council. Entrance to the exhibit is free.  TCCC's signature refreshments will be served.

"Beata Beach Porter: (1911 - 2006)
A Retrospective."
Reception NOV., 3rd, 2-4 pm
On view during events till mid December

​Tompkins Corners Cultural Center will host a reception for “Beata Beach Porter (1911-2006): A Retrospective.” This exhibit will be displayed in our Maaike Hoekstra Gallery during events through December 15th.

The exhibit features the artist’s stylistically mid-century paintings, many of which were done on location in Putnam when Beata lived in Putnam Valley with her artist husband Vernon Carroll Porter (1896-1982), founder of the Washington Square Outdoor Exhibit in 1932.

Beata, the daughter of famed American sculptor Chester Beach (1881-1956), was born in Rome, Italy, lived and studied in New York City, and spent her childhood summers at Old Walls, the family estate in Brewster. She studied at the Grand Central School of Art and the Art Students League in Paris and New York. Her work has been exhibited at the American Gallery in New York, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Carnegie Art Institute, the Richmond Virginia Museum, the Museum of the Place of the Legion Honor in San Francisco, and the Southern Vermont Art Center. Four of Beata's paintings were acquired by Dartmouth College.

During a trip to Spain, Beata painted along the route traveled by Washington Irving, a relative of her great-great Grandfather. The artist’s painting of the Tompkins Corners Methodist Church Carriage House currently hangs at the Putnam Arts Council. 

"Painting the Valley"
The Lambo Legacy
ON VIEW TILL OCTOBER 20th

Tompkins Corners Cultural Center will present “Painting the Valley : The Lambo Legacy”. For decades, artists Don and Betty Lambo portrayed the landscape and community life  in and around Tompkins Corners where they lived with their 4 children. In addition painting and exhibiting locally, the artist couple traveled  widely, painting and exhibiting throughout North American, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Europe,
 
Following graduation from Pratt Institute, Don, a native of Amsterdam, NY, and a fighter pilot in WWII, had a successful career in both illustration and fine art. Betty, who came from Harrisburg, PA, also attended Pratt and graduated from the Advertising Design School. After several years in advertising, she also began a career in fine art. She liked to say her local work was how she envisioned the “good old days” in Putnam Valley.
 
The family exhibit will also include some work of son James Lambo, also a Pratt graduate now working as art director for a major trade publication in New Rochelle.
 
A reception will be held at the Center on Sunday, September 22, 2-4 PM.  Signature TCCC refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
 
This exhibit is supported by the generosity of the Anne Anastasi Family Foundation.
Winzig's art has been shown at many venues in New York.  Some of note:  the Howland Art Center, the Katonah Museum, the Garrison Art Center, the Paramount Center for the Arts, Peekskill City Hall, Blue Door Gallery, Ceres Gallery and Skylight Galleries in Chelsea in NYC and have been represented at Gallery 66 in Cold Spring.  I’m proud to have my work in significant private collections as well.

This exhibit is supported by a grant from the Anne Anastasi Foundation facilitated by Jonathan Galente and Mary Beth Minton.

"BLOSSOM"
Watercolors by Maureen Winzig
Show Runs 7/19 - 8/12

“BLOSSOM,” an exhibit of watercolors by Maureen Winzig,  will be displayed in our Maaike Hoekstra Gallery during events through August 12th.

Winzig’s studies began with illustration, design and commercial art at Pace University, NY in the ‘80’s.  Fine art, graphic art and web design came later at WCC, SUNY Westchester, NY.  Her studies continued privately with local masters concentrating on oil and watercolor techniques and portraiture.  “I have had many other instructors and workshops along the way with continuous proliferation as my best teacher", says Winzig.

BLOSSOM, “Painting flowers with watercolor in the dead of winter is one of my surefire ways to remember the promise of spring.  It’s like my carrot on a string held out before the stubborn donkey of cold dark days leading me back to  the light.  Watercolor, if I let it, splays out so beautifully and creates its own gradients from dark to light.  If you overwork and try to force your way with watercolor… you’re done… its ruined… like with most things of beauty and grace.  Be gentle, patient and free and you just might get a lovely watercolor."
Michael Garland is a fine art painter with many paintings in private and corporate collections around the country. Some recent work won honors at the Mark Twain Library Annual Art Show, The Great Hollow Art Show and the Society of Illustrators Annual Members Show. Michael Garland’s work has been featured in American Artist Magazine, Print and Communication Arts.
Visit his website at: http://www.michaelgarlandfineart.com
A grant from the Anne Anastasia Family Foundation, facilitated by Putnam Valley residents Jonathan Galente and MaryBeth Minton, makes the artist talk and exhibit possible.

"An Artist's Talk"
Friday, July 12, at 7:30 pm
A presentation by Michael Garland
Award-Winning Artist and Author

Garland  will describe his wide-ranging 50-year journey as an author, publisher, illustrator, and fine artist. 

His  work has been featured in American Artist Magazine, Print Magazine, Communication Arts and Conse“An Artist’s Talk” among others.

Michael, whose work has been featured in American Artist Magazine, Print Magazine, Communication Arts and Conservation Magazine, has an impressive list of galley shows and awards for his fine art. Recently, his painting “Lattice Face” was an award winner at the Mark Twain Library Art Show. This work and others can be seen in Michael’s solo exhibit, "Faces of Fantasy,"  in the Maaike Hoekstra Gallery at TCCC through July 14.

In addition to writing and illustrating 44 popular children’s books to date, Michael has illustrated the books of over 40 other authors. His work has made him a four-time New York Times Best-Selling author and illustrator and brought him awards from the art and education worlds.

Garland's children’s: www.garlandpicturebooks.com
Fine art:  www.michaelgarlandfineart.com

 Admission to the talk is $10. Tickets may be purchased here or at the door.
Michael’s work has been featured in the popular art publication American Artist and in Print and Communication Arts. He has received a number of prestigious awards for his work, most recently at the Mark Twain Library Annual Art Show, the Great Hollows Art Show, and the Society of Illustrators Annual Members Show. His work hangs in private and corporate collections around the country.


Faces of Fantasy
Art by Michael Garland
Exhibit runs
 May 10 through July 14, 2024

"When I create my fine art paintings, I use my technical ability to work in ways to originate imagery that I might not have an opportunity to make while working as a commercial illustrator or children’s book illustrator and author.  Over my long career, I’ve developed skills to paint pictures of anything I can imagine. When I paint my fine art paintings, I make them to please my own set of aesthetics. Recently, I’ve been working a series of surreal portraits."

In addition to his fine art, which is featured in “Faces of Fantasy,” Michael is internationally known as the author and illustrator of over 40 children’s books, including the award-winning “Get Off My Lawn” and “Widgets Go Walking.” His children’s book, “Miss Smith’s Incredible Storybook,” won the California and Delaware state reading awards. Michael has also illustrated over 50 books by celebrity authors like James Patterson and Gloria Estefan.

“Faces of Fantasy,” an exhibit of surreal portraiture and book illustration by four-time New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Michael Garland.

Interpreting the Black/Indigenous Experience

Darkeem, who holds a BFA and MFA from Pratt Institute, is the former Curatorial Director of The Points “live on the edge” arts gallery in the South Bronx, NY, that received the  2008 Mayor's Award for Arts and Culture. He is a frequent and acclaimed exhibitor whose work has been shown in art spaces and galleries throughout the New York area. These include the Museum of Modern Art, MoMA , PS1,Bronx Museum of Arts, Rush Art Gallery, Bronx Art Space, Queens Museum of Art, New Museum,  Derfner Judaica Museum,Wave Hill, Skyline Gallery, and Longwood Art Gallery.

"Many Moons"
Art Exhibit by Dennis RedMoon Darkeem
Reception
Sunday, April 21st, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Show runs March 9 through May 6

This multi-media exhibition featuring the work of award winning Black and Indigenous artist Dennis RedMoon Darkeem will run from March 9th through May 6, in the TCCC Maaike Hoekstra Gallery.

As a visual exploration of identity, the exhibit invites viewers to contemplate the intersections of heritage and modernity.  Darkeem achieves this with a  dynamic fusion of paintings, photography, collage, and sound.  These elements all connect to land and water as Darkeem uncovers historical ties between Black and Indigenous cultures and the intricate history of the USA.

An Artist's reception and talk will be held on April 21st, from 2:00 -4:00 pm. Refreshments will be served.

This exhibit is supported by the generosity of the Anne Anastasi Family Foundation.
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This exhibit will be on view in our Maaike Hoekstra Gallery during events from November 3rd through December 14th, 2023. Prints of Karin’s paintings may be ordered at the reception and throughout the show's run.

Enjoy refreshments and the musical stylings of Linda Thornton and Tim Pitt.
The reception is free, with donations gratefully accepted, and is supported by a grant from the Anne Anastasi Foundation facilitated by Jonathan Galente and Mary Beth Minton. Refreshments will be served.


"Seeking the Light"
Art Exhibit by Karin Lemke
Reception Sunday, November 5th 2-4pm

Tompkins Corners Cultural Center will present “Seeking the Light,” an exhibit of recent watercolors by Hudson Valley painter Karin Lemke.

Karin’s journey in the arts began early in life as an accomplished classical pianist and painter. While she chose nursing as her profession, she has always maintained her dedication to the arts. Recognized for its capture of the light, the holy grail for painters, Karin’s work has been exhibited at Howland Center in Beacon and in other Hudson Valley venues, where she continues to study with Patricia Collins Broun.

Karin attributes her “awakenings to landscapes, seascapes and skyscapes” to her family's many land and sea journeys that exposed her to the artistic expression of other cultures, indigenous artists, and the evolution of Western art. While these experiences informed her of the broad scope of art, Karen found her own artistic home with the Impressionists, both in painting and music. 

This Exhibit will be on view Sept 1st - Oct 28th
during our events.

Coulter’s love for music is the driving force behind these portraits. “This current exhibition explores a few different genres of music never before shown together as a body of work. I’ll be combining prominent musical figures from the Folk, Bluegrass, Jazz and Blues scene of the 20th century. My goal as a painter is to capture the spiritual essence of my subject using line and color,” says Coulter.
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This event is free with donations gratefully accepted, and is supported by a grant from the Anne Anastasi Foundation facilitated by Jonathan Galente and MaryBeth Minton.

Visit his website for more: https://www.coulteryoung.com/about.html

"Portraits in Oil"
Art Exhibit by Coulter Young
Reception Sept 10th 2-4pm

Come meet the artist, enjoy refreshments and live music by Andrea "Annie" Ekizian and George Giatzes

Tompkins Corners will present an artists’ reception for Portraits in Oil, an exhibit of larger-than-life portraits of musicians by Beacon-based artist, Coulter Young. This exhibit will be on display for viewing in our Maaike Hoekstra Gallery during events from September 1st to October 28th. ​
 
An extremely diverse artist, he received degrees from Green Mountain College, the University of Buffalo, and Manhattanville College, and studied with Alan E. Cober and Andrew Lattimore. Coulter’s work has been exhibited extensively throughout the Hudson Valley and can also be found in publications, film, and TV. 

Along with running his own art gallery in Peekskill in the late 1990s, Coulter is a member of the Society of Illustrators, was a Board Member at the Garrison Arts Center, Guest Lecturer/Visiting Artist at the Harvey School, and Artist in Residence at Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, CT.

ANNIE & GEORGE
Andrea “Annie” Ekizian is a dynamic performer and a prolific member of Westchester County musical royalty.  She currently fronts her band Andrea and the Armenian Rug Riders where she regularly showcases not only her spectacular vocal range and electric stage presence but also her prowess on guitar, harmonica, percussion, and lead kazoo!  Throughout the years Andrea has led area bands including Andrea and the Substitutes, Doc Rock and, dating back to the early 80’s, Stiff Kittens.  Close your eyes during one of her shows and you’d swear that Chrissy Hynde, Janis Joplin or Linda Ronstadt was up there singing.
 
George Giatzis has recently returned to his Westchester roots after having spent 21 years in San Francisco.  As a singer/guitarist he has been performing in bars, restaurants, wineries, private parties, and corporate events since he was 18.  For six years back in the late 80’s through mid-90’s George was the guitar player in local mainstay “Hey Baby Band” and holds the distinction of being the longest-tenured guitar player in the history of the group.  He occasionally guests with Hey Baby to this day.  Currently George sings and plays guitar in “The Boomer Brothers Band” as well as playing solo gigs and duets with various musical friends around the county. 

Songs, Stories & Art - Lessons from Strangers
A Multimedia Show by John John Brown
Saturday, September 23rd, 7:30 pm $20

Tompkins Corners will present Songs, Stories, & Art - Lessons from Strangers, a multimedia show by John John Brown. This original project weaves together storytelling songs with the visual arts creating “an imaginative musical performance woven into a unique visual experience.”

Songs, Stories, & Art - Lessons from Strangers is the result of a four-year collaborative effort between Brown and an Indonesian artist named Sapri. Despite living across the globe and relying on Google Translate to communicate pages of detailed notes, Sapri created more than 200 vibrant drawings that help portray Brown’s storytelling songs. Bringing these giant comics and iconic photographs to the stage, Brown takes the listener inside the lives of fourteen unique characters while strumming his guitar and singing beside a projected graphic story, revealing the idea that all people, strangers alike, have a story we can learn from. ​

The protagonists come from all walks of life, from an aging Vietnam Vet to a trumpet-playing orphan, a married couple debating evolution, to a young man with mental illness wandering the aisles of Walmart. “So well written that every song could be a short story, a treat for lovers of narrative-driven tales.” - Americana UK  https://johnjohnbrown.com/songs-stories-art

This event is supported by a grant from the Anne Anastasi Foundation facilitated by Jonathan Galente and Mary Beth Minton.
During the reception, Gordon-Taylor will briefly discuss her work and give a demonstration of a reading from her Oracle Cards. Music will be provided by Adam Love and his son Lionel Wadsworth - dubbed "The Dadson Band.” 

This event is free with donations gratefully accepted, and is supported by a grant from the Anne Anastasi Foundation facilitated by Jonathan Galente and MaryBeth Minton.

"The Art of Symbology"
Art Exhibit by Nadine Gordon-Taylor
Reception July 9th 2-4pm

July brings you  an exhibit by Dr. Nadine Gordon-Taylor, a classically trained intuitive artist.  This show focuses on the beauty of animals, birds, insects, plants, esoteric symbols, and transformative myths from around the world.
“I have created art with symbols in it for as long as I have had conscious memory. I consider myself a “translator,” helping viewers tap into a wider spectrum of consciousness. It is my hope that as you view and experience the colors, shapes, and objects in my art, you let yourself journey beyond the intellect and experience the heart.”

She has taught publicly and privately for over thirty years and has lectured and given workshops across the country. Her prints, drawings and paintings have been exhibited and are in collections around the world.  The creator of The Heart Path Oracle Cards (2018), Animal Love Oracle Cards (2021), and The Crystal Clear Oracle Cards (2024), she runs a gallery, Third Eye Arts, in Peekskill, New York. https://www.thethirdeyestudio.com/
This event is free, with donations gratefully accepted, and is supported by a grant from the Anne Anastasi Foundation facilitated by Jonathan Galente and MaryBeth Minton.

"Coming Home" Concert and Reception
     With David Amram and Kate Hoekstra
June 10th at 2:00 pm

Award-winning local artist Kate Hoekstra and jazz legend David Amram will come together for a special “Coming Home” Reception and Concert. 

These two esteemed residents of Putnam Valley and Peekskill Hollow Road will present an Artist’s Talk and Reflection as well as a musical tribute to celebrate and honor their artistry and history.

In her Artist’s Talk, Kate, a self-taught painter who also incorporates art into her practice as a psychotherapist, will share ways to discover your own individual style, and the inspiration to keep your artist’s journey fresh, as she herself has across a 30-year career and over 300 completed paintings. Kate’s exhibit, “Bloom!,” will be on display in the Maaike Hoekstra Gallery through June 25th, during TCCC events.

Following her talk, guests will be invited to a performance by the multi-talented Amram family, who have performed at premier venues all over the world. David began performing at the historic Tompkins Corners church 35 years ago when he started the outdoor concerts, dubbing the front lawn “The Tompkins Corners Stadium.” They will be joined by the Kitchen Table Band.

​View Kate's work: www.KateHoekstraArt.com

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.

Dedicated on November 19th, 2022

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.
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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
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.”

"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.

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Past events 2021

"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!

"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

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


Understanding Color
And Color Relationships in Watercolor
FREE
Introductory Class on
Saturday, June 5th, 11- 1 pm
4-week series to follow

 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.


"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


"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


"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


"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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