Current News, October 15th 2008

Deb and I have several things happening this fall.

First of all, Art In The Square was a fabulous show of local art and music, however the weather didn't cooperate. Much of the day was a wash out, which held attendance down. Thanks to all who participated or braved the weather to attend! Let's hope for better weather next year.

This past Saturday, October 11, Debe was one of 17 artists invited to participate in the first annual "Tug Hill Plein Air Paint Out". The weather was ideal. A glorious fall day in Central New York. Trenton Falls Gorge was a great location and the turn out was impressive. Invited artists set up and painted along the trails of the Gorge while on-lookers were able to interact with the artists. Trenton Falls Gorge is only open to the public four weekends a year and the public turned out in droves for this event.

The paintings created during the day were framed and that evening sold in a live auction at the Holland Patent school library. Nineteen of twenty one paintings sold and the event raised approximately $5,000.00 for the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust, sponsors of the event. Debe's pastel sold for $300.00 at auction. The event was a lot of fun and raised money for a good cause. We are looking forward to next years paint out.

Next up, "Totally Abstract" at the Art Association of Oswego's Timothty McHenry Gallery at the Oswego Civic Arts Center. This is another invitational and we are pleased to be included in this exhibition of non-objective abstract art. Bill DeMott and the folks at AAO always do a great job and we are looking forward to this show. The exhibition will hang from October 25 - November 23 and there will be an opening reception Saturday October 25, 7:00 - 9:00pm. http://www.oswegoarts.org/

Also on our fall 2008 line up, "Farnham Family Services Unplugged", a music and art benefit at the American Foundry in Oswego, Thursday, November 6, 6:00pm - ?. Musical acts, Gypsy Red, Joanna (Nix) Jewett, Dave Wolever, N. Riley Heagerty, Special Guest: John Bletch and emcee Tom Ciappa will provide entertainment. There will also be a silent art auction, raffles and hors d'oervres. Tickets, $25 in advance, $35 at the door. For more information call 315-342-4489 or visit www.farnhaminc.org.

BREAKING NEWS! This just in................... HM PHOTOGRAPHY has just signed a lease for our studio space next door to the gallery at 628 So. Main. Heidi Moreash, a portrait photographer specializing in Babies, Toddlers, High School Seniors and Pets is setting up shop. We are very excited for her. We have always felt that a photographer would be good fit here in the village and especially next door to our frame shop. Heidi does wonderful work and we are confident she will do well! Good Luck Heidi! www.hmphotography.net

"Fishing Shack"

This sepia photograph is available in a variety of sizes, both framed and unframed. 8 X 10 signed print in single off white mat $50.00 + $6.00 shipping. Call or e-mail for additional pricing information. 315-668-9459 or kabbott765@netzero.com

" Leaving the Harbour"

This sepia photograph is available in a variety of sizes both framed and unframed in a single off white presentation mat. Call or e-mail for additional pricing and shipping information. 8 X 10 in single mat signed $50.00 + $6.00 shipping. 315-668-9459 0r kabbott765@netzero.com.

Nova Scotian Fishing Village

This fishing village in the LaHave Islands on the south shore is typical of the scenes found around every bend in the road. Sepia photograph. Prints available for purchase. Call or e-mail for sizes and pricing. 315-668-9459 or kabbott765@netzero.com

"A Long Way From Antigonish" SOLD

My painting "A Long Way From Antigonish" was selected for first Prize in the Mixed Media and Graphics category at the 2008 Art Association of Northern New York's annual show in Sackets Harbor. This is two years running now that I have had the good fortune to receive this honor.

This years esteemed judge was Mr. Bill Delevan. Mr. Delevan is the owner and director of the Delevan Center and the Delevan Gallery in Syracuse. He is a long time supporter of the arts in Central New York.

* This Painting is available for purchase. $500 THis painting is now in the collection of CFE CRedit Union, Lake Mary, Florida.

GYPSY RED

OK, this is long over due. I have to pimp out my friends and favorite folk band, Gypsy Red. John and Cherie Sardella of Parish, NY play what could be described as their own brand of progressive folk music. They have over 80 original songs to their credit. The music is a spirtitual journey for the soul. John on 12 string guitar and Cherie's vocals are a great collaboration of love and good energy. We are happy to announce they will once again play ART IN THE SQUARE, Saturday September 27. http://artinthesquare.blogspot.com/

Their CD, "Comming Home" is avaiable at Abbott's Fine Art and Framing or on-line at http://abbottsstudio.com/webstore/index.php?cat_path=6&PHPSESSID=bf0165569544f5ed2fc3db3bcfab417b

Mountain Mist

"Mountain Mist" a wonderful collection of Adirondack landscape paintings on view through July 31 at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, Blue Mountain Lake, NY. http://www.adk-arts.org/ The exhibition is comprised of orginal watercolors and acrylics by Constantia, NY artist Jeanne Dupre.

Jeanne's paintings show case her love of the outdoors and are scenes that she and husband Dick are intimately familiar with. They spend a lot of time hiking and kayaking in the Adirondack region. It is on these outings, that Jeanne gathers inspiration and photographic references for her paintings.

Debe and I have done much of her framing for well over twenty years and have watched her career take off. This is a fabulous show for her and I highly recommend stopping by the art center if you are up that way!

Bravo Jeanne!

PS. Jeanne's paintings, prints and note cards are also available through http://www.abbottsstudio.com/

JUST IN - Jeanne won the POPULAR VOTE from attendees and patrons at the Adirondack Theme Show, Arts Center, Old Forge. Congrats!