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HVCCA exhibitions and programs are generously
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Upcoming Special Events
- Introducing
the Collectors Education Program
Fall 2010 / Winter 2011
Leading figures of the contemporary art scene will speak about methods for collecting art on a global basis, including how to develop a discerning eye and how best to gain access to artists, collectors, and other galleries. The lectures will be held in the New York City homes of noted collectors of contemporary art, where light dinner and cocktails will be served in a private, intimate setting.
Past Special Events
- Arts & Crafts
During Peekskill Celebration at the Riverfront Green
Saturday, August 7, 2010, 1-5 pm
After the Fall, HVCCA's upcoming exhibition, focuses on the works of 18 emerging artists from East and Central Europe. East and Central Europe are known for vibrant folk craft. We will be exploring craft traditions from Latvia, Romania, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Croatia. - ARTIST TALK WITH SERGE ONNEN
June 10th, 2010 at 7:30pm at HVCCA
This is your chance to hear about the kaleidoscope sculpture on the waterfront. Meet Serge Onnen and learn what his art is all about.
Artist talk followed by cocktails and snacks. - THE CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION:
44 Works of High School Students from Westchester
Opening May 15 through June 13
Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each congressional district. The over-all winner of each participating district will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. - JOB KOELEWIJN: WATER WORKS
Friday, June 4th, 2010 @ 7:30pm
Join us on Friday, June 4th, 2010 as we unveil Job Koelewijn’s installation Water Works, at Annsville Creek Preserve located off of North Water Street in Peekskill. Click for map/directions.
Cocktails and other refreshments will be served.
Event will be held at the HVCCA in the event of rain. - MUSIC EVERYWHERE!
June 5th, 2010 starting at 11:00am
11:00am-12.30PM: free brunch and saxophone music by the artist Daan Padmos. Music will continue all throughout the afternoon. Location: Peekskill waterfront in front of Daan Padmos' sculpture.
1:00pm-4:00pm: Music will continue at the museum with performances by Dan Padmos Jr. Dan will be playing a composition by Ron Mazurek for Clarinet in Bflat and electronic sound called "Satori".
Event will be held at the HVCCA in the event of rain. - PORTFOLIO
REVIEW DAY
Sunday, May 16, 12 to 6pm
One-on-one 20 minute review. - FAMILY ART
DAY
Sunday, March 21, 2 to 4pm
Family Art Day is your family’s chance to experience the HVCCA in way that is interactive and fun for all ages. Participate in crafts and tours!
Kids get in free with the purchase of an Adult admission.
Learn More: English | Español - CONVERSATIONS
WITH THE ARTISTS: Alon Levin
Sunday, March 7, 2010; 4 to 6pm
Join us on March 7th, 2010 from 4 to 6 pm as artist Alon Levin discusses his work, experiences as an artist in residence at SUNY New Paltz and as artist living and working in Berlin, Brooklyn, and Amsterdam. - ARTIST
LECTURE SERIES: Fendry Ekel and Folkert de Jong
Sunday, January 31st, 2010; 4 to 6pm 
Join us for an intriguing presentation by Dutch artists Fendry Ekel and Folkert de Jong, moderated by Benjamin Genocchio, New York Times Art Critic. - ART PARTY
December 17, from 7-11 pm
Robert Miller Gallery
524 W 26th street (btw 10th + 11th Ave.) New York City
In support of the upcoming exhibition IN.FLEC.TION at HVCCA - FREE ARTS
DAY AT HVCCA
Sunday, December 6th, 2009, 12:00-6:00pm
The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art will host day long celebration of the arts in Westchester County. - PUBLIC TILE
PROJECT
November 8, 2009, 1-3pm
Please join us in celebrating the Opening of the Public Tile Project. The Public Tile Project features over 2,000 tiles created by students from across the Hudson Valley. - DYLAN GRAHAM:
World View in a Paper Cut
Sunday, October 11, 2009, 4:00-6:00 PM
Join us for a special presentation by “Double Dutch” artist Dylan Graham! Dylan Graham’s paper cutouts are monochromatic two-dimensional works made by delicately cutting paper down to minute details. The depictions are generally of dramatic global events seen from both a personal perspective as well as from within a historic-cultural context. - DOUBLE
DUTCH PANEL DISCUSSION
Thursday, September 17th from 6 to 7:30pm
HVCCA will host a Round Table Discussion featuring the 9 artists from “Double Dutch.” The artists will discuss art in the Netherlands, arts residencies, educational opportunities, methodologies, and more. - FREE CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AT THE PEEKSKILL
RIVERFRONT
- RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
Saturday, September 12, 1:00pm
Riverfront Green, Peeskill
Help us celebrate the installation of two new sculptures as part of HVCCA's exhibition, “Double Dutch.” - The Rewards &
Challenges of Working with Artists who use Ephemeral Material
Sean Kelly Lecture: Sunday July 26, 4:00-6:00 PM
Sean Kelly Gallery, founded by British born Sean Kelly in 1991, moved to its current 7,000 sq ft location on 29th Street in Chelsea in 2001. It established its reputation for diverse, intellectually driven, unconventional exhibitions by artists as Marina Abramovic, Joseph Kosuth, Ann Hamilton, Christine Borland and James Casabere. - KICKIN'
AND SCREENIN': Video Artists in Dialogue
Thursday, May 28th, 2009, 7:00-10:00 PM: Oded Hirsch
Oded Hirsch was born in Kibbutz Afikim, a small community in the Jordan Valley of Israel. In recent years, Hirsch has explored several issues regarding his place in society by a mixture of autobiographical memories and directed fictions. - KICKIN'
AND SCREENIN': Video Artists in Dialogue
Thursday, May 21st, 2009: Aaron Guadamuz & Bruce Bickford
Aaron D. Guadamuz is an animator, musician, and handyman who teaches stop motion animation at AAU in San Francisco and has worked closely with legendary clay animator Bruce Bickford over the last five years. - PORTFOLIO
DAY II
Sunday, May 17, 2009, 12:00-5:00 PM
Artists are invited to bring their portfolios for review. These one on one constructive critiques with leading gallerists and collectors offer artists the chance to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Each review is 20 minutes and reservations are required. - KICKIN'
AND SCREENIN': Video Artists in Dialogue
Thursday, May 14th, 2009, 7:00-10:00 PM - Paul Clay
Paul Clay is a visual artist who works in a wide variety of media. His photography, sculpture, and fashion design has been seen in art venues in the East Village, Lower East Side, Chelsea, and in clubs in the night scene. - “The Challenge
of Working with Artists Using Environmental Materials",
with special reference to Mendieta
Sunday May 3, 2009, 4:00-6:00 PM
A presentation by leading New York gallery dealer Mary Sabbatino, Vice President: Galerie Lelong, New York, in conjunction with the exhibition "Origins." Free with Museum admission: $5, members free, senior and student rates $4. - KICKIN'
AND SCREENIN': Video Artists in Dialogue
Thursday, April 30th, 2009 7pm-10pm - Joe Diebes
Joe Diebes creates works that converge around the categories of contemporary music, sound installation and visual art. He has been described by The New York Times as “an adventurous troupe with one foot in the world of postmodern art and the other in downtown performance.” - KICKIN'
AND SCREENIN': Video Artists in Dialogue
Thursday, April 16th, 2009, 7pm-10pm - SERIES KICK-OFF!!
A four part video and performance series, to be held at the HVCCA during the months of April and May. The series will feature videos and performances by several emerging artists. Each screening will be followed by a discussion with the artist/s. - Alon Levin
February 25th, 2009 at 7:30pm
Alon Levin, Spring Artist in Residence, in collaboration with SUNY New Paltz, will be part of "Double Dutch" exhibition in September. - For the Love of Art
February 14th - March 15th, 2009
For the Love of Art at the Hat Factory, a co-sponsored project with HVCCA, Collaborative Concepts , Peekskill Arts Council, Yamet Arts Inc. and The Hat Factory showing 30 of the best Hudson Valley artists. - Gallery Talk wtih artists Richard
Dupont and Grimanesa Amoros
Sunday January 18th, 2009 at 4:00pm - FORM OF MATTER
HVCCA will present A FORM OF MATTER January 24-25, 2009 featuring four 5-10 minute short poetry performances inspired by works of art in "Origins" exhibition. - HVCCA Benefit Auction
Sunday October 5th, 2008
Significant works by Neo Rauch, Tim Eitel, Folkert de Jong, Jonathan Meese, John Newsom, Yigal Ozeri and more. - Closing Event for Size Matters:
XXL
Friday July 25th, 2008
GALLERY TALK: The Art Market: Making Art and Collecting Art in a New Globalized Economy and Closing Lecture for Size Matters: XXL - recent large-scale paintings. - Richard Falco
Sunday June 29th, 2008
Photographer Richard Falco will give a lecture and image presentation entitled "Witness to Our Times" on the social, cultural and historical value of documentary work. Images will be drawn from Rick's photo assignments on four different continents and 35 countries. - Public Tile Project Benefit
Friday, May 30th, 2008
Join the Peeksill Education Foundation (PEF) and HVCCA as we raise funds and celebrate the coming together of Art and Education in Peekskill. The Public Tile Project in Peekskill will create a walkway from the Peekskill Train Station to the HVCCA — made from 500 Dutch style tiles designed by the children in our local and area schools. - Performance and
Gallery Talk with artist JONATHAN MEESE
Saturday, May 10th, 2008
Performance @ 12:00 pm with gallery talk & reception to follow
Meese is a world renowned German painter, sculptor, performance artist and installation artist based in Berlin and Hamburg. His 20 foot mixed media exploration entitled “Fort Knox” is featured in HVCCA’s current exhibition Size Matters: XXL – recent large scale paintings. - GALLERY
TALK by artists JOHN NEWSOM and AARON JOHNSON
Sunday, April 13th, 2008, 4:00 – 6:00pm
Their work is currently on exhibit in Size Matters: XXL - Recent Large-Scale Paintings - Art
as an Impetus for Successful Redevelopment: A Panel Discussion
and Public Dialogue, Part II
Sunday, March 30th, 2008 - 4:00-6:00pm
Featured Speakers:
Richard Sennett
Ralph DiBart
Moderated by Janet Langsam - Art Portfolio Day
- Panel
Discussion: “Artists Entering the Marketplace”
- SIZE MATTERS:
IMAGE AND SCRIPT
Thursday, January 24th, 2008 & Sunday, January 27th, 2008
IMAGE & SCRIPT presents six short plays inspired by large paintings in Size Matters: XXL, an exhibition of monumental size works by 31 international artists. The paintings will serve as a backdrop for the plays. The audience will move from one painting to another as the performance progresses. - Eric “ZORK” Alan, Slam Poetry Performance
and Workshop
Sunday, December 9th, 2007
Eric “Zork” Alan, a six-time National Slam Poet competitor, is probably best know for standing on chairs. Zork has performed at most of the most renowned poetry venues in the country including Chicago’s legendary Green Mill where slam poetry started. - Richard Pettibone: Miniaturizing Modernism
@ The Neuberger Museum
MFA Studio Tour
@ School of Art & Design, SUNY Purchase
Friday, October 19, 2007, 1 – 4 pm
1:00 pm (meet in the Neuberger Museum lobby)
2:30 pm Studio Tour at School of Art & Design (adjacent to museum) - Art21 (Season IV): Preview
Screening of Episodes 2 and 4
FREE preview screening of the PBS award-winning series ART 21 Season Four
-Saturday, October 6th, 2007@ 4:00pm
Episode 2: Protest: Jenny Holzer, Alfredo Jaar, An-My Lê, and Nancy Spero
-Saturday, October 13th, 2007 @ 4:00pm
Episode 4: Paradox: Jennifer Allora & Guillermo Calzadilla, Mark Bradford, Robert Ryman, and Catherine Sullivan - Art as an Impetus for Successful
Re-Development
Friday, October 5th, 2007, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
A panel discussion & public dialogue featuring Maider Bilbao Echeverria (HVCCA's Summer '07 Artist-In-Residence), Linda Lees (Founder of Creative Cities International), and Joyce Pomeroy Schwartz (Art Consultant & Director of Works of Art for Public Spaces)
- Contemporary Art as a Bridge to Cross Religious
Dialogue and Understanding: A Panel Discussion
Sunday, July 29, 2007
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Featuring Mary Boys, Rabbi David Greenstein, and Elinor Aisha Holland - HVCCA
Auction
October 2005
Conducted by Tobias Meyer - Sotheby's - International Director of Contemporary Art Major works by Damien Hirst, Nigel Cooke, Paul McCarthy, Tamy Ben Tor and others.
