Profile : Louise McCutcheon, watercolorist Since her move to this area in 1999, Louise has been excited and inspired by the wealth of beauty and history found in the Hudson River Valley. As an artist, this has proved to be an endless source of subject matter for her watercolor paintings.

Louise loves the freshness and spontaneity of watercolor, and finds each new painting a challenge and learning experience. She has had the opportunity to study with several nationally known watercolorists and has earned many honors in greater region. She is currently a member of such organizations as the North East Watercolor Society, the Garrison Art Center and the Middletown Art Group.  ¶ 12:30 PM

  Profile : Mary Ann Neuman, photographer
"Behind the camera I am at peace with the world - internally and externally." From tranquil landscapes to emotional portraits, Mary Ann has a way of making a point; but she does it with what is still a beautiful photograph. "I often catch our world and the people in it in turmoil, struggling to adjust to the circumstances of their everyday existence", and yet it is with a sense of grace and dignity.

Additionally, "as an out-growth of my travel, and because of my formal education as a sociologist, I have created an on-going body of work entitled Somebody's Sister... These photos offer testimony to the plight of women world over".

Mary Ann offers her images as prints and as notecards as well.  ¶ 11:11 PM

  Spotlight : Food! Food! Food!
And now for everyones favorite topic. This year we needed help to expand the menu, so we called in the troops. That is, in the form of the Vietnam Veterans and The American Legion who will run the main food stand as a fund raiser.

The menu will include steak & cheese, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and chilli. Plus there will be addtional vendors with festival type foods and snacks to round out the menu!

If you wish to make any food donations or if you can volunteer on that day, please contact Gene Watkins at 845-401-8209 or through their web site.  ¶ 8:27 PM

  Spotlight : Arts & Culture Commission The recently formed Arts and Culture Commission for the City of Newburgh "was established to advise the City Government on issues related to the development of art and culture in Newburgh". This outstanding new program will give consideration to the role that the Arts play in areas such as tourism, economic development, quality of life and education. The web site www.newburgharts.com is supported by the Commission.

On the 16th, various committees of the A&CC will represented including the Artist Support & Advocacy Committee, which will be there asking artists to take part in a survey that will help the Commission identify and address your needs. This effort will go a long way to fostering a thriving art community in our area. Be sure to stop at their table and be part of the process.  ¶ 7:45 PM

  Profile : Joel McKible, painter When speaking about the area, “I see a lot of beauty here,” says McKible, who began to explore his artistic talents in 1997 at the age of 65. Joel's work tends to capture the places that we have all been to, yet it's in his hands that they become the painting we didn't see. At one of McKible’s recent shows, artist Paul Gould commented that McKible finds “so many interesting subjects that others would pass by.”

Joel is very active in the regional art scene, showing in venues such as Artists on Campus, The Arts Alliance, Newburgh Free Library, and Newburgh's City Hall.  ¶ 7:18 PM

  Profile: Kevin Van Buren, photographer
"Photography is a magical experience exploring the natural surroundings capturing the essence of the moment with the continuously changing lighting and environmental conditions", which he does by still shooting with medium format film, following the traditions of classic landscape photographers.

Erin Quinn of The New Paltz Times writes "All of his photographs are vibrant - some focusing on the smallest of detail of nature, like a monarch butterfly resting on the petal of an orchid - others capturing the sweeping vistas of the Tent Rocks of Arizona, or the dwarf pines forest on top Shawangunk Mountain range . . . "  ¶ 10:13 AM

  Spotlight: Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra
What a musical treasure we have right in our neighborhood! Using the stage at Newburgh Free Academy, the GNSO prides itself in bringing classical music to our community. Their mission statement says, in part, "The purpose of the orchestra is to provide opportunities for young and old to experience live orchestral music at a moderate price." The GNSO is set to begin their 12th season, with the opening performance on Sept. 30th.

At their information table, you will have a chance to get the new performance schedule, buy tickets or season passes, and ask questions. You will also hear the newly released recording of them playing, which is available on CD for purchase.  ¶ 10:12 AM

  Spotlight: Newburgh Rowing Club These guests are a new addition to Newburgh's shoreline. The NRC will join us on the 16th where you can meet some of the team members and ask about rowing. They will have on display one of their boats, so you can get an up close look at the design features that make these boats so special.

Their home is the Ward Brothers Memorial Rowing Park right on the banks of the Hudson River. And while Colonial Terraces lacks a body of water for a demonstration that day, they will be glad to tell you when they practice - so that you can see majesty of their sport.   ¶ 10:11 AM

  Profile: M. E. Whitehill, watercolorist "I've been exploring the wonder of watercolors for twenty five years", and right from the start she has been a part of the rich art history of the Hudson Valley. At this point, her florals and historic landmark paintings are a 'must have' in any home that enjoys the classic and traditional style of the watercolor medium.

She shares her success with the Newburgh Historical Society, by donating a portion of proceeds from sales of an extensive line of notecards bearing her renderings of the Hudson River, notable Newburgh homes and institutions. This connection to history makes M.E. a perfect fit for our "Day".  ¶ 7:01 PM

  Next planning meeting - Friday Aug 4th All CT residents that would like to know what will be happening, are invited to join the team and attend the next planning meeting for the event. We will be considering many projects, and are going to identify resources and volunteers to handle them.

It will start at 7 PM, on Friday the 4th, located at Eric Jarmann & Co. Gallery 691 Broadway Newburgh.

All vendors and exhibitors are welcome to attend as well. Your input will be valuable.  ¶ 5:15 PM