Great art for children, parents at New Britain's Museum of American Art Nov 20, 2009
My favorites are "Konigsber-Kaliningrad," "golgotha," and "The Paradise Lost." There are many other wonderful rooms in which to look at art, including many canvases from the Hudson River School. There is a small bistro where you can order a variety of salads, sandwiches and cold drinks, and a gift shop where you can purchase for the young children one or more of the books illustrated by Wendell Minor. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Legendary scholar to speak at Cedar Grove Oct 16, 2009
There are only two weekends left to see the 2009 exhibition of paintings by 19th-century masters of the Hudson River School of art, now on view at the Thomas Cole Historic Site. The paintings range from an early piece by Thomas Cole to an 1876 painting by Sanford Gifford, all depicting views of the Hudson River or other nearby bodies of water, several of which can be seen on the Hudson River School Art Trail ... We re delighted to announce that The Hudson River School Art Trail, our project to... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
MTHS celebrates 35 years today Aug 29, 2009
The society s Visitor s Center will display the Hudson River School Art Trail Interpretive Panels, which recreate local canvases of Cole, Durand, Church, and others in comparison with current photographic images of the same locales, with interpretive text. There will, of course, also be food and hayrides and face painting, and Rip Van Winkle will greet visitors upon arrival. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Black Dome Press wins literary prize Aug 19, 2009
With publications that present early photography, nature and geology, hiking and kayaking, Dutch and English colonialism, Native Americans, the artists of the Hudson River School, community histories, historic architecture and a myriad of specialty subjects, Black Dome Press, said Scalzo, has consistently supported local authors and contributed outstanding literature to the reading public. Nor is she exaggerating. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Cedar Grove gets new education coordinator Aug 15, 2009
As such, they were also known to the many artists of the Hudson River School of Painting, including its originator, Cole, and were many times captured by them on the canvas. Accordingly, Frang s knowledge of the cultural world 200 years ago is precisely what is called for on the job, as noted by Cedar Grove executive director Betsy Jacks. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Budget cuts put art gallery in jeopardy Aug 14, 2009
The gallery s upcoming exhibit will open in the fall, celebrating the works of the Hudson River School - an art form first made famous by artist Thomas Cole. That show will be curated by volunteer artist Patty Ferrara. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Tough economy doesn't deter museum's capital campaign Jul 18, 2009
And Westmoreland Museum s niche of American Art is an increasingly hot area for collectors, with international interest escalating since a 2002 exhibition featuring the Hudson River School of landscape paintings at London s Tate Modern. That also may provide new potential donors, in addition to the foundations and wealthy individuals who have traditionally supported Westmoreland Museum. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Accumulations as sculptures Jul 12, 2009
Schneider at Braunstein/Quay: Ursula Schneider, an alumna of the San Francisco Art Institute, may think of herself with some justification as a latecomer to the Hudson River School of landscape painters. Now a resident of upstate New York, Schneider based the paintings in her show at Braunstein/Quay on memories and photographs of the Indian Point nuclear plant, seen at night from across the Hudson. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kaaterskill Falls is site of another hiking accident Jul 11, 2009
Kaaterskill Falls was immortalized by the Hudson River School painters and celebrated in poetry and fiction. Its beauty is matched by its treachery. (Albany Times Union)
You Know the Eric Sloane on the Wall in the Parish Hall? Jul 10, 2009
Considered part of the Hudson River School of artistic style, he was known for his rustic landscape works, especially after moving to New Mexico, where the desert earth and sky became a central theme for his art. The reserve price for the painting is $17,000, though Mr. Kerber suggested that the 24-by-48-inch piece is worth far more. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
C-A student romances the art as ‘Thomas’ Jun 25, 2009
Needless to say, Cole went on to be the unbeknownst father figure of the Hudson River School, American s premier school of landscape art, influencing such contemporaries as Asher B. Durand and Frederic Church. During those formative years in Steubenville, Ohio, through to his death and beyond Thomas explores the identity of the magical creator of such artistic sagas as The Course of Empire and The Voyage of Life. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
County brass go stimulus fishing in nation’s capital Jun 19, 2009
Schumer, clearly a fan of the Hudson River School, Baer said, has one of the larger Church landscapes on his office wall, on loan from the historic site. The trip was worthwhile, Baer said, and he plans to go back in January to talk about appropriations again. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Special days for Catskill Jun 2, 2009
Two of Catskill s Quadricentennial events the opening of River Views of the Hudson River School at the Thomas Cole Historic Site and the performance of the play River of Dreams at Catskill High School both received funding at the event. Cedar Grove was awarded 1,000 for its launch of the River Views exhibit, which explores the river in the landscape paintings of major 19th-century artists. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
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Life and times of a great American artist May 3, 2009
But to the art world, Cole s influence goes far beyond that he has long been regarded as the founder of America s first art movement, known as the Hudson River School ... When Dr. Howat started at the Met in the 1960s, the Hudson River School was pretty much unknown ... The Hudson River School is an artistic movement started by Cole which endured for years on the American art scene. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Art in the open: Paintings by Monet, Renoir now on display year-round May 2, 2009
The Hudson River School painters focused on large, dramatic and romantic landscape scenes of America. They first focused on the Hudson River Valley in New York but expanded to include the Rocky Mountains, the American West and the Pacific Coast. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Dim the house lights: Ladies and gentlemen, Thomas Cole Apr 16, 2009
The online learning center, ExploreThomasCole, will, of course, be online and available to the world to learn about Cole, Catskill, and the Hudson River School of Art. The art gallery celebration after the two premieres, in addition to M Gallery, will include an impressive array of some of the shops that Main Street has to offer the Galleria Catskills, Day Custom Framing and Gallery, Verso Fine Art, Imagine That, Terenchin, and, up on Prospect Ave., Gallery 42. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Art historian J. Gray Sweeney to speak at last Sunday Salon Apr 2, 2009
As one of the last visitors to the new studio before it was demolished, Sweeney s talk will, of course, reference that visit, but it will primarily focus on Cole s posthumous influence on the creation of the Hudson River School in the years following his death ... The talk will include Sweeney s own search for the missing paintings a skill he is not untalented at, having unearthed an impressive body of paintings and information about the Hudson River School in his career, beginning with Frederic... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Hudson River an artistic muse for centuries Mar 15, 2009
"Curiosity of the Magua" by Len Tantillo is a contemporary painting influenced by the Hudson River School ... "Entrance to the Highlands on the Hudson" by Hippolyte-Louis Garnier (1802-1855) is one of the Hudson River School paintings that is part of the permanent collection of ... In turn, Cole led a parade of like-minded painters whose artistic style became known worldwide as the Hudson River School. (Albany Times Union)
Author's talk focuses on history of the Hudson Mar 9, 2009
Talbott also describes the cultural importance of the Hudson Valley, inspiring both the first important American artistic movement, the Hudson River School, and the first home-grown literature from the likes of Washington Irving. The book also describes how the river became a sludge filled sewer and how Scenic Hudson, a non-profit organization working to protect the Hudson River, led the fight to save Storm King Mountain. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Hudson on the Hudson Feb 28, 2009
Talbot said that it was not only historically important, but culturally important as well, inspiring both the first important American artistic movement, the Hudson River School, and the first home-grown literature from the likes of Washington Irving. He was the first American author to make a living from his writing, said Talbot. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Olana Site brings tourism into the county Feb 26, 2009
Church (1826-1900) was arguably one of the most important 19th century American landscape painters and was a central figure of the Hudson River School of artists. The house remained in the possession of the family until 1964. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
$5K for Cedar Grove art trail Feb 25, 2009
CATSKILL The Thomas Cole Historic Site has been awarded 5,000 in grant funding for enhancements to the Hudson River School Art Trail in honor of this year s Quadricentennial celebration ... Enhancements to the Hudson River School Art Trail include the design and development of art booklets and art cards which show the historic paintings and drawings on the trail, as well as written histories to be used on and off the trial as educational resources. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Confessions of a museum junkie Feb 8, 2009
" She didn't believe me, thinking I was making it up about her having studied in Spain. When we finally go there (I wasn't allowed to go ahead to be sure), I was right! They must have missed this one for the traveling show. After being told I wouldn't see any, this was like a Christmas present in July. Edgar Degas is also a favorite. I've seen his "" reproduced and always liked it. It, too, is at the Clark. I was relieved to see that the dancer's face is much sweeter in person. Other highlights... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
