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Abracadabra: The Magic of Shapes & Colors Painting with paper--Cutting out and re-arranging shapes, lines colors and symbols, to create magical communications in a fun and supportive environment. Creative exercises and ideas will lead you into your own magical expressions. Color swatches from magazines, cardstock, water color and found papers and print will be provided Bring your own poetry, if you wish, to add the magic of words. For all over 16 years. Schedule: One more Monday evening 6 to 8 PM June 7. Admission: $5 for one collage session; $ 3 for students, seniors. Scholarships available Information: 12jh31@mhcable.com or call (518) 945-3547.
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ALFRED STIEGLITZ: AN ELOQUENT EYE
The life and work of celebrated photographer Alfred Stieglitz are presented in this documentary feature. Stieglitz was highly influential in the rise of modern art appreciation in America, and his work established photography as an accepted artistic medium within the world of fine art. Archival imagery and interview footage of artists who worked with Stieglitz are used to illustrate the accomplishments of this prolific art. Sponsored by the Greene County Camera Club. Schedule: Wednesday, June, 16th, 7 PM. Admission: Free. Information: Nora Adelman at noraadelman@mac.com
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Abracadabra: The Magic of Words Writing Series This will be a celebration held at the Athens Community Center, to share the work of those who participate in the Magic of Words, and the Magic of Collage workshops, with the larger community. It will be an opportunity to enjoy the work of Greene and Columbia County writers and artists, accompanied by food and fun. Schedule: June 19th, 6pm Admission: Free. Information: 12jh31@mhcable.com or call (518) 945-3547. All the Magic events are made possible with public funds from the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered in Greene County by the Greene County Council on the Arts through the Twin Counties Cultural Fund.
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LANDSCAPE PAINTING AT ATHENS RIVERSIDE PARK Area oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel or pencil artists can enjoy 10 Tuesday evening art classes beginning on July 6th and running through September 7th. Classes run from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and meet at the Athens Riverside Park (in the event of inclement weather, classes will be held inside the Athens Cultural Center on Second Street) Many previous years students agree - this was the most enjoyable class they ever attended and did not want to see it end! Come early and enjoy your dinner at the Riverside Restaurant (located across the street) or dine "plein air" on a picnic table overlooking the scenic Hudson River. As the class begins, enjoy the company of your fellow artists, some good, solid instruction and loads of inspiration. This class is for beginner, intermediate and advanced students who are interested in studying traditional methods of painting. This course is designed to take advantage of the historic Hudson River School landscape painting techniques and will explore painting sunsets on the Hudson River. Individual instruction is the hallmark of this class. Class size is limited to 16 students. Instructor: Robert A. Lahm's Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts (advertising design & illustration); Montclair Art Museum School. Mr. Lahm has worked as a commercial illustrator for more than 35 years and is an avid landscape and wildlife painter. Schedule: Tuesdays July 6th through September 7th (Ten Classes) 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Class Fee: $150 Information: info@athensculturalcenter.org or Ron Coons, 945-3731.
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MAN RAY: PROPHET OF THE AVANT GARDE This documentary covers the life and artwork of painter, photographer, sculptor and filmmaker Man Ray (born in Brooklyn as Emanuel Radnitsky). The profile includes a look at Man Ray's disassociation with the New York art world in the early 1900s, his name change and his move to Paris, where he was embraced by the Dadaists. The program also includes a look at his Paris studio and home. Sponsored by the Greene County Camera Club. Schedule: Wednesday, August, 18th, 7 PM. Admission: Free. Information: Nora Adelman at noraadelman@mac.com
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Guitar for Beginner and Intermediate Players Guitarist and teacher Pete Wagula will present a three day workshop for beginner and intermediate players. The focus will be on playing in tune, learning to play chords and advancing to playing actual tunes. Proper practicing techniques will also be stressed. Schedule: Tuesday through Thursday, August 24th-26th, 7 PM Information: info@athensculturalcenter.org
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