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Film @the ig! Hudson Valley Women Artists in Their Own Voice: An Evening of Short Films

When

Tuesday March 19th, 7-8:30pm

Cost

Free

Event Description

Local filmmaker Stephen Blauweiss presents an evening of his short films featuring past and present female artists and artisans from around the Hudson Valley. The films showcase a wide variety of styles, disciplines, and mediums, including metalsmithing, outdoor installations, children’s book illustration, painting, photography, and multimedia constructions. Blauweiss has produced over 75 of these artist profiles; 20 have aired on PBS and many have screened at museums and galleries around the country. Join us for this free evening honoring and celebrating the talented women of our region!

March Hours

March Gallery Hours (also available by appointment)

Sat 3/2 3-7 {opening reception}

Sun 3/3 12-3

Sat 3/9 4-7

Sun 3/10 12-3

Sat 3/16 3-7

Sun 3/17 1-3

Sat 3/23 3-7

Sun 3/24 12-3

Sat-Sun 3/30-31 CLOSED

Art @the ig! Womxn {gallery hours}

Imagery (l to r) by: Nicole Kibert Basler, Jamie Sanin, Nicole J. Aulicino, Patricia Watwood, The Guerilla Girls

You are invited to see pieces from a group of powerful womxn/womxn identifying artists including Nicole Aulicino, Nicole Kibert Basler, the Guerrilla Girls, Nancy Hwang, Allyson Levy (courtesy Carrie Haddad Gallery), Jamie Sanin, Jenny Snider (courtesy John Davis Gallery), and Patricia Watwood.

We are also thrilled that work created by a group of womxn with The DRAW Kingston for Black History Month In Kingston will remain on exhibit. Artists include Addie Farr, Cassandra Taylor, Patty Tyrol, Tona Wilson, and Lara Giardano.

CelebrateWomxn845 : Women’s *Acoustic* Open Mic

March Gallery Hours (also available by appointment)

Sat 3/2 3-7 {opening reception}

Sun 3/3 12-3

Sat 3/9 4-7

Sun 3/10 12-3

Sat 3/16 3-7

Sun 3/17 1-3

Sat 3/23 3-7

Sun 3/24 12-3

Sat-Sun 3/30-31 CLOSED

Art @the ig! Womxn {opening reception}

Date and Time: Saturday March 2nd, 3pm – 7pm

Cost: Free

Event Description:

March Gallery Hours (also available by appointment)

Sat 3/2 3-7 {opening reception}

Sun 3/3 12-3

Sat 3/9 4-7

Sun 3/10 12-3

Sat 3/16 3-7

Sun 3/17 1-3

Sat 3/23 3-7

Sun 3/24 12-3

Sat-Sun 3/30-31 CLOSED

Knowing Ben Wigfall: A Conversation with Vira Jones and friends

Ben Wigfall portrait by Nancy Donskoj, ‘Like Some of Us’, Nimby Fertility Figure Mask, Vira Jones Dir. BSMAA

Date and Time: Saturday February 23rd , 3pm – 4:30pm

Cost: Free

Event Description:

Join us for an informal conversation with people who knew Ben, his work, and his collection. Vira Jones, Director and Founder of the Bedford Stuyvesant Museum of African Art will guide us through a discussion about the tribal sculptures currently on exhibit, and friends of Ben will join in and share their memories and stories as well. We look forward to seeing you there!

More info about Vira Jones and the Bedford Stuyvesant Museum of African Art.

Gardening @ the ig! Edible Landscaping for the Backyard Gardener

Date and Time: Saturday March 9th , 2pm – 4pm

Cost: $10

Food and Drink: There will be some foodstuff and/or drink for people to try.

Event Description:

Join Master Gardeners Allyson Levy and Scott Serano for a 2-hour visual presentation on edible landscaping featuring plants grown at their botanical garden-arboretum located in Ulster county. They will share their experiences growing many less-known fruiting plants that are suitable for growing in our geographical area. Learn more about the many local projects and great work they have done, and about their botanical garden by visiting www.hortus.biz

Register for the Class:

Website: Hortus.biz