Three new exhibits opened Thursday and are on view through April 30 at the b.j. spoke Gallery in Huntington.
Two solo exhibits of artworks created by Bert Winsberg and Kate Kelly are on display, along with a member artists group show in the third gallery room.
“This and That,” is the title of Winsberg’s solo exhibit, and represents his interest in music, cities and landscape.
The paintings represent his exuberance in life even as forces are committed to destroy them from pollution, global warming and erosion.
“Certain things fight back and are to be celebrated,” Winsberg said. “I have endeavored to do so.”
Winsberg trained at the Chicago Art Institute with a scholarship status. His mentors were Frank Perry and Harold Minsk.
“IN ReTROspect” is a solo exhibition of works by Kate Kelly showing her journey with medium and technique throughout the years.
Half of the profits from sales of Kelly’s work will be donated to the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
The b.j. spoke member artists group show includes works by Richard Anello, Phyllis Baron, John Bell, Katherine Criss, Liz Ehrlichman, Barbara Grey, Barbara V. Jones, Robert Korval, Kevin Larkin, Joanne Leftsky, Lili Maglione, Diane Marxe, Barbara Miller, Lorraine Nuzzo, Nicolette Pach, Gia Schifano, Constance Wain, Bert Winsberg and Kasia Wittie.
A public artist reception will be held on Sunday, April 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the gallery, located at 299 Main St. in Huntington.
Call 631-549-5106 or check www.bjspokegallery.org for more information.
b.j. spoke also hosts an “Artists Circle” discussion group, centered on creativity and the sharing of art with colleagues.
The group usually meets twice a month on Sundays. Meetings this month will be on April 2, 16 and 30. RSVP to Katherine Criss at katherinecriss@gmail.com.
“Poets Aloud,” an event for local poets, will take place on Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
