The Huntington Arts Council will host an opening reception for “Making an Impression III,” on Friday, Jan. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Main Street Gallery, located at 213 Main Street, Huntington.
The exhibit will be on display from the opening until February 9. All are welcome to attend.
Artists whose work will be featured in the show include: Beth Atkinson, Mary Brodersen, Monika Camillucci, Kathy Cunningham, Dawn Daisley, Elizabeth Ehrlichman, Grace Jara, Kate Kelly, Barbara Jo Kingsley, Julia Lang-Shapiro, Jess Mann, Margaret Minardi, Annie Shaver-Crandell, Susan Tango, Constance Sloggatt Wolf and Rebecca Zablocki
“The breadth of artistic expression is exemplified by the prints in this exhibit,” said juror Chuck von Schmidt. “Not only is there great diversity in imagery, but the range of different techniques further demonstrates why this medium attracts artists of every discipline. Printmaking encourages experimentation, and this exhibition confirms that.”
Perhaps best known for his crystal sculpture, “The Ideals of Aaron”, presented to Pope John Paul II, in 2005, von Schmidt’s work has also been included in exhibitions in the Anchorage Art Museum, the Islip Art Museum, the Nassau County Art Museum, and the Athens Institute for Contemporary Art. The artist, who has won numerous awards and honors, has work featured in the permanent collections of the Brooklyn Museum and the Neuberger Museum at SUNY Purchase among others. he is expected to attend the opening reception.
As described by von Schmidt, printmaking provides a vehicle for all artists – from painters and sculptors to playwrights, composers and poets – to add layers of expression to their ideas. This, von Schmidt says, encourages diversity and experimentation in prints, both from the dedicated printmakers to the artists of other disciplines who are attracted to the medium, and is what makes a print show exciting and wondrous.
A graduate of The Cooper Union (BFA, 1973), and Brooklyn College (MFA, 1977), von Schmidt was on staff and faculty of both institutions after receiving his degrees. In 1977 he was a visiting lecturer at the Rhode Island School of Design, in conjunction with a solo show of his prints/sculptures. He is presently an adjunct professor in the Art Department at New Jersey City University.
The Main Street Gallery hours are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For additional information on the exhibit and other Huntington Arts Council events please visit www.huntingtonarts.org or contact HAC at (631) 271-8423
