Celebrating 10 years in Peekskill, NY noted art dealer and collector Rick Yamet of Yamet Arts Inc. will host a major exhibition of some of the Hudson Valley's finest artists. A selected group of artists from Mt. Vernon to Hudson will be featured alongside Picasso, Lichtenstein and other iconic artists from Yamet's impressive collection. Connecting the work of the masters with up and coming talent, Yamet and his sponsors hope to highlight the diversity of talent and artistry that continue to thrive in New York's Hudson Valley. A 20% commission of sales will be donated to the Hudson Valley Museum for Contemporary Art.

The Yamet Arts website will feature the artists with an option to be represented by the gallery for 6 months. More information can be found at www.yametonarts.com.

1000 N. Division Street, Suites 2 B & 2 E, Peekskill NY 10566
Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 12-4 PM

Selected Artists
Chris Albert, Emil Alzamora, Deborah Davidovits, Matt Harle, Jill Reynolds, Angelika Rinnhofer, Eleanor White, Beacon; Michael Ricardo Andreev, Mt Vernon; Curt Belshe, Carla Rae Johnson, Peekskill; Dina Bursztyn, Catskill; E. Odin Cathcart, Leslie Pelino, New Paltz; Mimi Czajka-Graminski, Red Hook; Cristina DeGennaro, Scott Goodman, Mamaroneck; E.Y.E, various locations; Gretchen Kelly, Hudson; Carrie Levy, Garrison; Leslie Lew, Mohegan Lake; Nathan Margoni, Alec Spangler, Purchase; Lael Morgan, Croton; Laura Moriarty, Kingston; Lori Nozick, Crompond; GeneFree (Gene Panczenko, Peekskill/Marcy B. Freedman, Croton) Jaanika Peerna, Cold Spring; Bruce Richards, Dobbs Ferry; Camilo Rojas, Millerton; Rosalind Schneider, Irvington; Donna Sharrett, Ossining; Kate Vrijmoet, Pawling

Free admission to HVCCA with "For Love of Art" card.

Curatorial Committee
Kenise Barnes (Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Larchmont, NY), Kara Lenkeit (Purchase College), William C. Maxwell (Maxwell Fine Arts, Peekskill, NY), Michael Anthony Natiello (Collaborative Concepts), Sara Pasti (Director, Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz), and Tilly Strauss (Artist).

Participating Organizations

COLLABORATIVE CONCEPTS
Collaborative Concepts is based on the idea that professional artists working together can achieve artful accomplishments and provide the community with exceptional cultural experiences. Since its founding in1999 in Beacon, NY, the organization has curated more than 40 exhibitions. For more information please visit www.collaborativeconcepts2008.blogspot.com.

HAT FACTORY
The Hat Factory at 1000 North Division Street in Peekskill, NY, provides business space and artist studios. The 1879 building in which it resides, continues the tradition of artisan craftsmanship within these old brick walls which over the years have witnessed the creation of everything from fedoras to cast iron stoves. Working with artist tenants, owner Ben Green has hosted numerous art exhibitions in the building since 2007 including The Peekskill Project 2008, Collaborative Concepts at the Hat Factory and The Art Lot.

HUDSON VALLEY CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art opened to the public in June 2004 and is located at 1701 Main Street in Peekskill NY. Founded by the Marc and Livia Straus family, the not-for-profit center is dedicated to the development and presentation of new cutting edge art, exhibits and interdisciplinary programs that enrich our understanding of contemporary art, its contexts, and its relationships to societal issues. Featuring works by world renowned artists drawn from the global community as well as emerging talent, the center organizes lectures and presentations which bring artists of world renown to the Hudson Valley. The Center is committed to the enrichment of Peekskill, a multicultural community that has recreated itself as a major center for art and culture.

PEEKSKILL ARTS COUNCIL
The Peekskill Arts Council's mission is to educate the general public about the arts and serve as a community resource in Peekskill for the artists and arts community. For more information please visit www.peekskillartscouncil.org

YAMET ARTS, INC.
Yamet Arts, Inc. is a second generation business specializing in prints and originals by contemporary, modern and old masters such as Chagall, Picasso, Lichtenstein, Warhol, Miro, Renoir, Rembrandt, and others. Started by Irving Yamet in 1958 and incorporated in 1965, Yamet Arts is recognized as a leading fine arts dealer. President Rick Yamet has been called upon to be an expert witness in cases regarding value and fraud. He is also a member in good standing of the Appraisers Association of America, an organization of the most outstanding dealers in their field. Rick Yamet has been active in the field since 1976 and president of Yamet Arts, Inc. since 1982.

PRESS COVERAGE
THE JOURNAL NEWS
What's art got to do, got to do with it?
By Georgette Gouveia

THE NEW YORK TIMES
A Show of Heartfelt, Diverse Works
By Susan Hodara

Image Credit:
Robert Indiana: Book of Love
Red-Blue Serigraph
24 x 20"
1996

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