Athens Cultural Center

2006 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

Color and Light
A Celebration of Regional Artists

	Twice each season, the Athens Cultural Center hosts an open show for its members, highlighting the diversity of artists in our community. Come celebrate our regional artists and their unique talents. Dates: April 29th through May 20th
Exxhale, Claudia McNulty
Opening reception: Saturday, April 29th, from 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibition hours: Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. by appointment, Call 518-945-2136 for details Pick up artworks: Sunday, May 21st from 1 to 3 p.m. View images from the exhibit

Main Street USA
Vintage Images of a Thriving Village

In the years before World War II, Athens was a thriving vacation and industrial community. It’s Main Street was a hub of mercantile activities and hosted parades of local fire companies and fraternal organizations. Celebrate the rich history of stores, hotels, fire departments and clubs in this retrospective of vintage photographs and unique historical materials.

Athens at 201
The Photographs of R.J. Hummer

In 2005, the village of Athens celebrated its bicentennial and R.J.Hummer, an Athens photographer, used this as an opportunity to record the event. Come see yourself in his colorful photographs and video recordings.

Dates: June 17th through July 23rd
Opening reception: Saturday, June 17th from 6 to 8 p.m.
Exhibition hours: Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. by appointment,
Call 518-945-2136 for details

James Dustin: River Views
Models & Paintings

Dustin's work encompasses the integration of painting, architecture and
landscape. For the last several years, the artist has been building
small architectural pavilion models, which are then photographed
outside, with views of the surrounding landscape taking up the open
spaces of the models. The paintings are then constructed based on the
photos, and exhibited with the models.

Dates: August 5th through September 6th
Opening reception: Saturday, August 5th from 6 to 8 p.m.
Exhibition hours: Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. by appointment,
Call 518-945-2136 for details

Major Works by Minors
Student Artists Exhibit their Artwork

In 2006, the Athens Cultural Center initiated its after-school and summer arts program for kids and teens. Come support our local student artists as they exhibit their best works.

Dates: September 16th and 17th:

Film Premiere from the Teen Film Society, Saturday September 16th from 6-8pm. Enjoy popcorn and soda and film shorts from our talented local teens.
Artists’ Reception for student art work: Reception on Sunday the 17th from 2to 4 p.m.

Two Plus One Artists
Paintings by Joan Kiley and Reginald Madison
Glass Sculpture by Pat Bennett

Painting by Reggie Madison

Reginald Madison lives and works directly on the Athens waterfront, creating both easel-sized paintings as well as colossal works that fill the vast walls of his industrial studio space. The artist has been influenced and inspired by two Romare’s, the famous artist Romare Bearden and his chocolate Labrador retriever, Romare. Madison’s paintings are paired with the colorful glass sculptures of Pat Bennet, another regional artist. Bennet's work translates the ancient Venetian tradition of working in colored glass canes into a modern aesthetic. Her anthropomorphic works combine glass, metal and thin, wing-like membranes to create
Painting by Reggie Madison

whimsical sculptures. Kiley, who works in the former industrial complex now anchored by MassMOCA uses humor and vivacious colors and textures in her paintings to explore the impact of media on our everyday lives.

Dates: October 8th through November 5th
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 7th from 6 to 8 p.m.
Halloween Masquerade Party: Saturday, October 28th from 7 to 9 p.m.
Exhibition hours: Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.or by appointment,
Call 518-945-2136 for details

Sunday October 29^th is the Athens Pumpkin Parade

Random Harvest
Your Art Here, No Questions Asked

The Athens Cultural Center closes its 2006 season with a show of member-chosen works. Come experience the diversity of artists working in the Hudson River Valley. Members are invited to submit their most interesting works. Non-members are encouraged to join.

Drop off artworks: Saturday, November 11th from 10 a.m. to noon
Exhibition dates: November 25th through December 16th
Reception: Saturday, November 25th from 6 to 8 p.m.
Exhibition hours: Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. by appointment,
Call 518-945-2136 for details

Holiday Party: Saturday, December 16th
Pick up artworks: Sunday, December 17th from 1 to 3p.m.