ACHP Members at A Taste of Little Italy

In spite of gray skies and the threat of rain this past Sunday,  members of the Artist Collective of Hyde Park pitched their tents at the Little Italy street fair in Poughkeepsie, and the day brightened with artwork, painting demonstrations, and lively conversations. 

photos courtesy of Barbara Todd


The Artists' Collective of Hyde Park belongs to the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce

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The ARTISTS' COLLECTIVE OF HYDE PARK opens with flourish

  
The RIBBON CUTTING

Artists' Collective of Hyde Park opening ceremonies

Artists  gathered on the front porch of their new gallery at 4338 Albany Post Road in Hyde Park NY for ribbon cutting ceremonies featuring dignitaries from the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce and state and local officials.

The OPENING PARTY
An estimated 200 people attended.  The gallery came to life with spirited enthusiasm for this beautiful new space filled with the vibrant art of 29 artist members.

 

Our Special Thanks

We, the artist members, wish to express our gratitude to our speakers, and to our friends who took the time from their busy schedules to wish us well at our Premier Celebration.

  

Thanks very much to:

Marilyn Greico, President, Artists Collective of Hyde Park

John Coppola, President, Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce

Sgt Jon Begor, Dutchess County Sheriff's Office

Aileen Rohr, Supervisor, Town of Hyde Park

Susan Serino, Dutchess County Legislator, Town of Hyde Park

Richard Perkins, Dutchess County Legislator, Town of Hyde Park

David Byrne, West Point Graduate, Milan Town Council, Candidate for NY State Assembly and our neighbor from down the block

Lydia Biskup, Marist College Director, Fashion Program; Chair, Town of Poughkeepsie Republican Committee; President, Poughkeepsie Women's Republican Club of Dutchess County

NY State Senator Steve Saland

US Congressman Chris Gibson's Hyde Park Representative, Patty Hohmann.

The SHOW CONTINUES through October 12th.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 
and the Monday of Columbus Day Weekend
11 am to 7 pm
4338 Albany Post Road (Rt.9), Hyde Park NY (across from Regina Coeli School)

photos courtesy of Linda Marston Reid and Barbara Todd

visit http://photobucket.com/achpgalleryopen  for more event images

POP-UP: to appear suddenly or unexpectedly

A vacant Hyde Park house shrouded by maples has become a pop-up gallery for the new Artists' Collective of Hyde Park.

Liz St Leger, who dubs herself vice-president in charge of chaos, has organized and cheered on the transformation  "We have so many members with great energy and great skill.  How can you lose with a crew like that?"

For the past week artists have cleaned, painted, and brought new life to the old Olhirst home that Hyde Park businessman John Golden has generously provided as a gallery for the event.

Babara Todd, Liz St. Leger, Carl Grieco and Audrey Francis are among the many members who have devoted long days to creating a beautiful space for art.  As of this writing, track gallery lighting is being installed, solar lights for outdoor sculpture have been purchased, and the finishing touches are being put on the kitchen and back room. 

a before view

and after!

Work of local and nationally known artist members awaiting installation

Great excitement is brewing in the group and the community about our

Premier Art Exhibit

& ribbon cutting with the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, Sept 22, 2012

 Opening Reception: 5:30-8:00 pm
Ribbon cutting: 4:30 pm

4340 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538. 

We hope to see you there and invite you to follow our blog for features about artist members,
lively exhibits and special plans of
the Artists' Collective of Hyde Park