For some reason writing 2018 seems totally natural, like it's been a long time coming. This year I'm not making resolutions. I mean what's to say a resolution at the beginning of the calendar is any more effective than at the end of it, or the middle. I do have plans though, plans are good.
I'll have some work included in a few exhibitions coming up:
with artists Jackie Skrzynski
and Tanya Chaly
I'm also planning to apply for that good ol' NYFA Fellowship grant again this year, and a couple of people have shown interest in purchasing a painting here and there. So... things are feeling pretty good. At the moment I have a few small pieces in the Small Works show at the Catalyst Gallery in Beacon. The show closes with a reception this Sunday on January 7th.
This morning I had a lovely studio visit, which I hope is the first of many this year. I get stuck in my own world of time management and obligation and studio work etc. I forget how important it is to stay connected with other artists. Studio visits are awesome. A win-win for everyone. So, maybe that's some kind of a resolution after all, to stay connected. Send me a message if you want to have a studio date... Oh, and happy new year!
- January 12-21, "Member Exhibition" at Garrison Art Center, Garrison, NY. Opening reception: January 12, 5-7pm
- February 2-25, "Conversations" a group show at Buster Levi Gallery in Cold Spring, NY. Opening reception: February 2, 6-8pm
- June 2018, Three person show at Hudson Beach Glass Gallery in Beacon, NY. (exact dates tba)
with artists Jackie Skrzynski
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Jackie Skrzynski, Studio view of Clapper, 2016, charcoal on paper, 50 x 80" |
and Tanya Chaly
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Tanya Chaly, Unravel, Installation View March, 2017, The Cluster Gallery, Brooklyn, New York |
I'm also planning to apply for that good ol' NYFA Fellowship grant again this year, and a couple of people have shown interest in purchasing a painting here and there. So... things are feeling pretty good. At the moment I have a few small pieces in the Small Works show at the Catalyst Gallery in Beacon. The show closes with a reception this Sunday on January 7th.
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Samantha Palmeri, Untitled, 2016, oil on canvas, 30 x 36 inches |