“Come As You Are” to Narrowsburg

Welcome to Come as You Are, an exhibition featuring artists from diverse backgrounds. This show celebrates the power of self-expression through color, composition, palette, and unique vision.

Each artist has created a distinct body of work, showcasing their individual approach to composition, color, and form. Through their pieces, the artists convey their personal experiences and emotions, inviting the viewer to experience their unique perspectives.

“I am honored to present this exhibition, which celebrates the unique voices of each artist and the power of selfexpression,” said curator Jodi Sibilia. “I invite you to join us and experience the beauty of individuality through the art of these talented creators.”

The exhibition showcases a range of palettes, from vibrant and bold to soft and muted tones. The artists use color to convey meaning and create atmosphere, evoking feelings of joy, hope, and reflection. Through their use of composition, the artists create dynamic visual narratives that draw the viewer

Greenwood Lake: Mysticism & Whimsy

Every month the Works of Art Gallery at the Greenwood Lake Public Library showcases the work of a new local artist. April will feature Jennifer Charton into their unique worlds.

Originally from the Bronx, Jennifer is a professional artist and teacher residing in Middletown. She was inspired at an early age to be creative with drawing and painting and has been an artist since she was a child.

Come as You Are highlights the importance of honoring and celebrating diverse perspectives, inviting viewers to explore new ways of seeing the world.

Artists include Ari Mir-Pontier, Richard E. Bos, Barbara Carpenito, Daniela Cooney, Jonathan Charles Fox, William Landau, Glenn Lieberman, Mx Ruby Mizrahi, Amy Potter, Melissa Riling, Lucy Sardonia and Gail Tuchman. The exhibit will be held at Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Avenue, through April 29.

Photo Salon: Copyright Your Photos!

Digital imagery copyright laws have recently changed! Learn how to protect your work. Making a copyright brush and a watermark in Photoshop will enable you to prove that the work is your own. This technique can be used for any number of creative brushes to add to your library as well.

The Highlands Arts Alliance Photographers Salon will meet on April 1 at 11:00am with a topic- led discussion on Digital Signature and Copyright Brush, a special presentation by Eva Whorley, followed by a share and critique of photos at the American Legion Hall, 134 Old State Road, Highland Falls. Overview, contact and fee info can be found at: www. highlandsartsalliance.org/ photographersalon.

The photo shown is by Karen Parashkevov, program moderator.

Outdoor Exhibition at Bethel Woods

As a quarryman, Wayne Holbert knows bluestone intimately: how it was formed, how it is cut from the earth, and how it is shaped as a physical material.

As an artist, however, he sees the potential of the bluestone as a living, timeless representation of a primitive form, the human condition set in stone.

Local artist Wayne Holbert, and his series of sculpture/statues paying homage to the Woodstock Festival, feature Catskills bluestone, a beautiful material which can only be found in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New York, and is the bedrock that Bethel Woods is built upon.

The Museum at Bethel Woods is hosting a special outdoor exhibit entitled, Rockin’ the Woods through October.

For more information about the exhibit, visit www.bethelwoods.org.

Jennifer received her bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from Purchase College in 2020. She paints images of people and animals using rich, vibrant paint and collage materials on canvas. Each piece is like a splash of energy; she uses a touch of whimsy and a hint of mysticism to draw and hold the viewer’s interest.

Deep, resonating blues call to mind the mysteries of the infinite - the depth of the sea, the vastness of the skyas well as providing a lush counterpoint to the warmer colors that Jennifer often uses to render her subjects. She is a fitness and yoga instructor as well as an artist, and connects with people in a meaningful way through art.

“My art has become a very ‘spiritual’ practice for me and I view the images I create as catalysts for healing and transformation,” explained Jennifer. Her work is created to invite the viewer to not only connect with the piece, but to be challenged and transformed.

Jennifer has expressed herself through her art for as long as she can remember and has been showing her work in Orange County for the past fourteen years.

Jennifer’s work will be on display at the Greenwood Lake Public Library, 79 Waterstone Road, throughout the month of April.

For more information about the artist, visit www.goddessrockstararts.com