Gallery CNY Art Blog

One Night Only! Nicora Gangi at The Gallery of CNY

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:33:12 -0400

A Special Reception with Nicora Gangi at The Gallery of CNY:

Special Reception
Oil Paintings by Nicora Gangi
"Through the Trees"
Only This Friday, July 30th
5:00pm-7pm
The Gallery of CNY
58 Albany Street
Cazenovia, NY 13035

Nicora Gangi is in the midst of a remarkable evolution in her oil painting. Seven of her newest pieces will at the gallery tomorrow, Friday, July 31st from 5-7pm. Many of these pieces are going to a show in another gallery, and Nicora has agreed to let me present them first to collectors and key patrons of The Gallery of CNY. A true opportunity for us. Nicora will be here for the gathering from 5pm-7pm. The gallery will be open until 8pm for Finally Fridays in Cazenovia.

MAKE IT A NIGHT
OF ART IN CAZENOVIA!
The Cazenovia Public Library is also hosting a reception for Cazenovia watercolor artist, Tom McCobb. The Cazenovia College Gallery is showing "Cazenovia Artists: A Retrospective of Four Fabulous Women" Stop by The Cazenovia Artisians, The Chameleon Gallery & Marsella Galleries all right here in the village! See below for more information about these events...

More about Friday night, Nicora Gangi & the paintings:
At the gallery will be a series of seven paintings of sunlight hitting the trees throughout the day just completed by the artist. Nicora's work has been chosen to be highlighted in this September's edition of American Art Collector, our industry's magazine. The artist has long been nationally acclaimed for her pastels and for her unique expression of light. For the first time, Im seeing this same personal expression of light in her oils.

Through the Trees Paintings
"Linking the many encounters that I had while growing up near a large forest of tall trees, this series of paintings from my visits to Skaneateles & Tully New York, draws from those experiences. The trees with their wide canopy of branches always offered shelter and a treasure grove of hidden memories. My days were spent watching the sunrise or sunset in these forests which imprinted my memory with their indelible colors and textures, their voids and fullness to capture those moments in paint for future days spent without a forest nearby in which to dwell, or receive inspiration. Daylight momentarily sets on the trunks and on the leaves below in a grove of trees guiding the viewer in and through the cathedral of forest life while bearing witness to the quiet spirit within." - Nicora Gangi

Aldous Huxley once wrote, “We apprehend Him in the alternate voids and fullness of a cathedral; in the space that separates the salient features of a picture; in the living geometry of a flower, a seashell, an animal; in the pauses and intervals between the notes of music, in the difference of tones and sonority; and finally, on the plane of conduct, in the love and gentleness, the confidence and humility, which give beauty to the relationships between human beings.”

Artist Bio & Statement:
Nicora Gangi, nationally recognized for her pastels, received a grant in 2006 from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation to teach herself to paint in oil. In her oils - just as in her pastels - she uses color and value to depict dramatic light and reflections. But even more and beyond technique, Nicora captures and celebrates the beauty of anything she paints. Contact The Gallery of CNY for artwork available by the artist. Artist’s Statement: Everything has its testing point in the eye, an organ which eventually involves the whole personality and as much of the world as can be got into it. To see the world rightly, to learn to 'stare' at it, is difficult, sight is a moral sense. We must have our eyes open if we are going to see 'what is' for what it is. My aim as an artist is to use the eyes of my heart to penetrate this concrete world order to realize at its depths the ultimate reality; and to render the sublime - that aesthetic experience of being overwhelmed, filled with awe at something so majestic it evokes a sense of the One who created this astonishing universe. -Nicora Gangi 2008 Artist Biography:  Born in Indiana, Gangi was educated at the Hartford Art School, Montclair State College and Syracuse University where she received a BFA and MFA. Her fields include both fine arts and art education. She was faculty for 27 years at Syracuse University, Studio Arts and Design Programs. She lectures and exhibits regionally and nationally. In 1998, Gangi was one of three finalists chosen by Artist Magazine for their yearly competition. In 2000, she was featured in the Pastel Artist International magazine. Design magazine, CMYK, has featured her work several times and in 2001, she was awarded the honorable Harris Popular Award, from the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester NY. In 2003, Gangi was the featured artist in American Artist magazine and American Artist Highlights Still Life magazine featured her pastels in 2005. The Pastel Journal awarded Gangi the Grand Prize for use of pastels in April 2005 and International Artist featured Gangi in their spring 2006 issue. The "Calvin Institute of Christian Worship" website featured Gangi's work in April 2006; also in 2006, Gangi's editorial artwork was in "Pray!" and in "Discipleship Journal". A number of her pastel paintings are published in the books, Pure Color and Finding Your Visual Voice and on book covers by Crown & Covenant Press and Shepherd Press. The Comstack Review and The Stone Canoe Journal of Arts features Gangi's work.

At the Cazenovia Public Library:
Art Exhibit by Tom McCobb

During August and September, 2010, visitors to the Cazenovia Public Library Art Gallery will enjoy an exhibition entitled “Fifty Years of Painting” by artist Tom McCobb. Openings for this exhibition will be held on Friday, July 30th and Friday, August 6th from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Library. On July 30th, art enthusiasts will also be able to enjoy on opening by artist Nicora Gangi at The Gallery of Central New York, 58 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY.  All are cordially invited.
McCobb’s painting adventure began in his early teens. Although interrupted by a short period in the military and a long stint in corporate America, he continues his painting to this day as he nears is 80th birthday.
Though largely self-taught, his experience also includes formal training. His first teacher, Harold Walcott, took him through the basics of drawing and the techniques of oil painting. He also encouraged McCobb to take along a copy of Ted Kautzky’s book, Ways with Watercolors, when he went into the service. The inspiration of Kautzky and his enthusiasm for watercolor have been major influences on McCobb’s work ever since.
In 1980, after encouragement from Merrill Bailey, McCoff began painting full time. He worked with several artists who influenced his work: Carl Schmalz--watercolor techniques, Zygmund Jankowski--visual and emotional impact, Christopher Schink--color and design, and Serge Hollerback--figure and composition.   McCobb also studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and the National Academy of Art in New York City. All of these influences, along with an active program of self-study, have coalesced into a vibrant, loose, strong, and individualistic painting style.
The towns, farms, and distant vistas along Route 20 in upstate New York; the passing rural character of his native Connecticut; the atmospheric views of Cape Cod; and the subtle colors of the Southwest--these are McCobb’s favorite subjects. Painting on location all year round, and preferably in the morning, McCobb knows and experiences what he paints.
To watch McCobb paint a watercolor is a lesson in courage. In the execution of a painting, he will sometimes load a large brush with color and almost attack the painting. He doesn’t hesitate to try something new if he thinks a painting needs it, and he is not shy about taking risks. While watercolor is his preferred medium, oils and pastels are often used as well to develop recurring themes. This boldness and freeness are apparent when encountering a McCobb painting.
McCobb’s philosophy about painting is illuminating. “Painting is an adventure,” he states, “a revealing encounter between the artist and his subject. The academic definition would be something like this--a personal reaction recorded and conveyed through the formal elements of shape, line, color, tone, etc., defining the artist’s concept. All or any of these elements may be the initial inspiration for a painting. And their skillful arrangement can produce a pleasing image. But, that’s not the whole story. There must be emotional content to a successful painting.”
“In today’s world,” he continues, “technical advances in imaging, color choices, composition, and even drawing produce skillful renderings. The question remains, where is all this technical proficiency taking art? In my opinion, we are relying too heavily on mechanics and not enough on content. Emotional engagement is sadly missing.”
In addition to instructing painting classes in his studio, McCobb taught a popular painting class for many years at Round Top Center for the Arts in Damarascotta, Maine. His professional credentials include several one-man shows and juried group shows, as well as painting workshops from coast to coast, where he is a popular instructor. His work is included in over 200 private and corporate collections here and abroad.
The Art Gallery at the Cazenovia Public Library is open on week days from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 pm and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. For more information, contact the library at 655-9322 or at www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.

At The Cazenovia College Library:
"Artists of Cazenovia: A Retrospective of Four Fabulous Women"

Exhibition features work by Dorothy Riester, Prudence and Priscilla Burg, and Lucy Eliot, and culminate in an auction of Eliot’s paintings.
The auction is scheduled for Aug. 1. Proceeds from the auction will provide funds to continue the Summer Art Series in 2011.
   Exhibition runs July 23, 24, 25, and July 30, 31, and Aug. 1
   Auction - Sunday, Aug. 1

Summer Gallery Hours:
Fridays – 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays – 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information, contact Jennifer Schutzendorf at The Gallery of CNY. 315.655.3707, mobile 315-559-6156 or thegallery@gallerycny.com

The Gallery of CNY

58 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035

CONTACT
Jennifer Schutzendorf
315-655-3707 Gallery phone
315-559-6156 jennifer’s mobile
thegallery@gallerycny.com
www.gallerycny.com

JUST IN, New Watercolors by Drayton Jones - BRIGHT * BOLD * DARING

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:47:22 -0400

New Watercolors by Drayton Jones have just arrived to The Gallery of CNY

Many new watercolors of local recognizable scenes by Drayton Jones are now at the gallery. Drayton Jones paints on the scene, capturing Central New York in the moment. Watercolors can be purchased in our out of the frame. Stop by or inquire now (thru July 4th, 2010) for great opportunity to add Drayton’s work to your collection.

Check back for Titles and Pricing

For more information, contact Jennifer Schutzendorf at The Gallery of CNY. 315.655.3707, mobile 315-559-6156 or thegallery@gallerycny.com

The Gallery of CNY

58 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035

CONTACT
Jennifer Schutzendorf
315-655-3707 Gallery phone
315-559-6156 jennifer’s mobile
thegallery@gallerycny.com
www.gallerycny.com

JUST IN, New Pastels by Nicora Gangi - STUNNING! (as always)

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:29:12 -0400

New Pastels by Nicora Gangi just arrived to The Gallery of CNY

A full-time artist, Nicora Gangi starts her day with what she calls her ‘Morning Studies’, warming up with simple compositional pieces that often become part of her more complicated still-life work. Each of these pastels are beautifully framed by the artist and have become highly collectible through The Gallery of CNY. Many pieces are available that are not shown on the website. Please call or email for availability.

Lime Light I, II & III

Light Light I, 6x4, pastel, $600 (left)
Lime Light II, 6x4, pastel, $600 (right)
Lime Light III, 6.5x10, pastel, (middle) - SOLD

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Orange Peeled, 7.5x9.5, pastel - SOLD

For more information, contact Jennifer Schutzendorf at The Gallery of CNY. 315.655.3707, mobile 315-559-6156 or thegallery@gallerycny.com

The Gallery of CNY

58 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035

CONTACT
Jennifer Schutzendorf
315-655-3707 Gallery phone
315-559-6156 jennifer’s mobile
thegallery@gallerycny.com
www.gallerycny.com

JUST IN, New Painting by Chris Baker ‘Window Shopping, Cazenovia’

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 17:25:23 -0400

New Painting just arrived to The Gallery of CNY

'Window Shopping, Cazenovia', Chris Baker, 18"x24", $1,000, gouache, framed under museum glass with traditional gold frame.

This painting is stunning in person! Chris Baker is a full-time artist who has become known for his exceptional use of gouache & for capturing detail & light in his recognizable scenes.

Chris was published in American Art Collector, September 2009 & is one of ten prestigious artists participating in an exhibit that will travel world-wide to bring attention to New York state's canals.

Rochester Aqueduct, Rochester NY, 12”x36” by Chris Baker
This painting will be apart of a international exhibit
to bring attention to New York State’s canal system

For more information, contact Jennifer Schutzendorf at The Gallery of CNY. 315.655.3707, mobile 315-559-6156 or thegallery@gallerycny.com

The Gallery of CNY

58 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035

CONTACT
Jennifer Schutzendorf
315-655-3707 Gallery phone
315-559-6156 jennifer’s mobile
thegallery@gallerycny.com
www.gallerycny.com

JUST FLOWERS 2010 & FINALLY FRIDAYS (TGIF) in Cazenovia

Wed, 26 May 2010 13:08:33 -0400

From The Cazenovia Republican:

As Doug Campbell, editor of The Cazenovia Republican, dubbed it in the newspaper last week, TGIF, was a great night to be out in the village of Cazenovia. On the last Friday of April from 5-8pm, many came out to kick off spring and celebrate the warm weather with ice cream cones and enthusiasm. All the local shops and galleries stayed open late and three merchants, Cazenovia Jewelry, The Gallery of CNY and Lavender Blue each hosted events in their stores.

"Finally Fridays", a community seasonal event started by local Cazenovia merchants two years ago, when all stores stay open until 8pm on each of the last Fridays of the month, is a great way local residents to get out and enjoy the village of Cazenovia. Through a collaborative effort, Susan Machamer, Jennifer Schutzendorf & Judith Warburton each decided to create their events around fine art, craft and flowers. Together they raised over $600 for the Cazenovia Garden Club. The Cazenovia Garden Club is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides all of the seasonal flowers and holiday decor in the village.

At The Gallery of CNY, community members and members of the Cazenovia Garden Club including Marlene Burrell, Ann Dougherty, Dianna Slodowitz, Deb Wilcox, Gail Szewczyk, Pamela Swatkovski, Debbie Gregg each created floral arrangements to “echo” the arrangements of flowers in the artwork. A very special thank you to each of them who turned the art show into a beautiful event not to be missed at the gallery.

Watch for events and activities on the last Friday of each month in the village of Cazenovia. The next one is Friday, May 28, 200. For more information, contact Jennifer Schutzendorf at The Gallery of CNY. 315.655.3707 or www.gallerycny.com

Dianna Slodowitz in front of her flower arrangement at The Gallery of CNY. Dianna is a member of the Cazenovia Garden Club. "JUST FLOWERS" continues through Saturday, May 22, 2010.

Julia & Daniel Gavilondo in front of floral arrangement by Marlene Burrell & painting by Nadia Andrews at The Gallery of CNY. Children are always welcome and encouraged to attend the gallery events. Now that the weather is getting warmer, it's great to see everyone out enjoying the village, eating ice cream cones and supporting our community.

Jennifer Schutzendorf (The Gallery of CNY), Susan Machamer (Cazenovia Jewelry) & Judith Warburton (Lavender Blue) Through their collaborative effort raised over $600 for the Cazenovia Garden Club. Thank you to each of the members of the garden club who dedicate their time and talents to beautifying our village.

The Gallery of CNY

58 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035

CONTACT
Jennifer Schutzendorf
315-655-3707 Gallery phone
315-559-6156 jennifer’s mobile
thegallery@gallerycny.com
www.gallerycny.com

JUST FLOWERS - 2nd Annual Juried Show This is a Unique Opportunity for Artists to show their work. Please share with all of your Artist friends.

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:05:52 -0400

“JUST FLOWERS”
The Gallery Harkens Spring

Opening Night: April 30th, 5pm-7pm
Show on View: May 1st-May 22nd

For the second year in a row, the gallery harkens spring with 'Just Flowers.' Gallery artists show artwork depicting their unique views of the flower in art. Featuring Nicora Gangi's powerful symbolism, Mary Padgett's explosion of color and Barbara Nuss’s quiet touch. The show is open to juried entries by non-gallery artists with proceeds benefitting the Cazenovia Garden Club for flowers planted in the village of Cazenovia. See below for more information.

This year for the first time, juried artists have the opportunity to be in American Art Collector magazine in a special advertisement by The Gallery of CNY. See information below.

For Juried Entries:

Deadline: 5:00pm Sharp, April 27, 2010
Cost to Enter: $20 per entry (check, cash or credit card at time of submittal)

To Enter: Submit photo(s)* via email (jpg or pdf file), overnight or regular mail (cd or photo) or bring work by in person by April 27nd. Submit the following: Artist Name, Artist Contact Information (phone, email, address) Title of work, Size of Art & Size of Frame, Medium & Sale Price. All submittals in person MUST be by appointment or during the following times: Sunday, Monday or Tuesday April 25th-27th between 11am-5pm. Call Jennifer at 315-655-3707 or email thegallery@gallerycny.com for appointment. Work chosen for show MUST arrive to gallery no later than April 27th at 5:00pm Sharp. ALL WORK MUST BE FOR SALE.

* Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces for total of $20 entry fee. Please name image/file with artist name, or put name of artist on back of photo or on cd. If you wish, include artist statement and biography.

Juried Entries: Artists will be notified on April 29th if their work has been accepted into the show.

Just Flowers: 2-D work preferred, 3-D work accepted. Gallery specializes in contemporary Realism and Impressionism, however, some Abstract work and/or photography may be accepted. ALL work MUST be framed ready for gallery hanging. Work not properly framed will not be accepted. Work must be marked on back with Artist Name, Title of work, Date of Work, Medium & Sale Price.

Show Sales: Sales of artwork will be handled by The Gallery of CNY. Sales split is 50/50. 50% of Sale Price goes to gallery, 50% of sale price goes to the artist. Artists will be paid on June 4th 2010 for all sales.

Returning Work: Please plan to pick up any work that has not sold by May 31, 2010 during gallery hours or by appointment. Work received by shipping can be shipped back at artist’s expense.

Proceeds: Entry fee proceeds will go to benefit the Cazenovia Garden Club for flowers planted in the Village of Cazenovia. The Cazenovia Garden Club is a non-profit volunteer organization.

BE IN OUR INDUSTRY’S NATIONAL MAGAZINE, American Art Collector: This year a select group of juried entries will have the opportunity to be included in an advertisement in American Art Collector. The fee for accepted entries for this advertisement is $250 per artist. Please call or email by March 25th for more information.

The Gallery of CNY

58 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035

CONTACT
Jennifer Schutzendorf
315-655-3707 Gallery phone
315-559-6156 jennifer’s mobile
thegallery@gallerycny.com
www.gallerycny.com

A Few of My Favorite Things...

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:22:07 -0500

Brown Paper Packages Tied Up in Strings...
So many ask what my favorite things are in the gallery....

From the way the painting changes in the light like Nicora Gangi’s ‘Horizons’, Dana Levin’s ‘Morning Clouds’ and Barbara Nuss’s ‘Shaffer’s Pond’, to the historic value of two artists capturing our land in George Van Hook’s and Carlton Manzano’s Ridge Road views... the brilliance of Mary Padgett in her Red Peonies... the liveliness of Drayton Jones in his watercolors... to my shear love of and admiration for Jane Egan and her life’s work... trust me when I tell you how difficult it is to whittle down the list, but these are a few of my favorite things... CLICK HERE for list.

Brown paper packaging with gold strings - Our gift wrapping and shipping always available.

Shop Cazenovia for the Holidays

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:33:33 -0500

Thanks to all who came out for ‘Ladies Night Out’, the 32nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and ‘Men’s Night Out’ in Cazenovia. All great nights for Cazenovia!

We donated a $100 gift certificate for Ladies Night Out that was raffled off at The Braeloch back in November. Last night, we collected names in the gallery for another $100 gift certificate for Mens Night Out. Dave Lawton was our Winner (since I was raffling here on my own today, I video taped to you know it wasnt fixed! How bout that!)

Stayed tuned for another $100 gift certificate drawing next year that we’ll do on-line for people who arent able to make it out on these nights.

And finally, check out artwork from the ‘WISH’ show. Many pieces have sold, but many are still available and I’ve asked many of the artists to bring in new work through Christmas.

All the best!

Third Annual 'Wish' Show Artwork Now On-line

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 16:32:38 -0500

Artwork in Show Now On-Line CLICK HERE to View
“WISH” What do you Wish for this Year? Small Works by All Gallery CNY Artists and this Year Featuring Select New Work by Nicora Gangi

Third Annual 'Wish' Show
Featuring Small Works by All Gallery CNY Artists & Select Artwork by Nicora Gangi
What do you Wish for this Year? Join us for our Third Annual 'Wish' Show featuring small works for gift giving for holidays and select artwork from Nationally Acclaimed Artist Nicora Gangi.

Artwork in Show Now On-Line CLICK HERE to See

ABOUT THE GALLERY: The Gallery of CNY located in the heart of New York State features original artwork by the regions most collectible artists. We have an active website updated weekly. Check out the 'Just In' page and our event listings for upcoming shows and join or mailing list on the front page of our website. Stop by anytime to learn more about the artists who are making history for Central New York and to experience Central New York's finest art gallery. Children always welcome and encouraged to attend all events! Hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm or anytime by appointment.

Call Jennifer Schutzendorf for more information. 315-655-3707 or Jennifer’s cell 315.559.6156 or www.gallerycny.com

Drayton Jones Watercolor Show in Fayetteville, NY through December 12, 2009

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:03:33 -0500

A couple notes about Drayton Jones’ show & review by Katherine Rushworth from The Gallery of CNY:

I am not an art critic, nor do I claim to be a particularly good writer. However, I have seen a lot of artwork and know what Drayton Jones is making look so easy in his watercolors is quite difficult. Having known Drayton, his artwork and having represented his work here at The Gallery of CNY for the last three years, I feel compelled to add to the words by Katherine Rushworth, the art critique for the Syracuse Post Standard. Katherine reviewed Drayton’s show at The Spring in Fayetteville NY shortly before the show opened in November 7th. You can read the review below or click above to the left to go to the Syracuse paper’s website.

1. First Drayton’s use of watercolor paint, choice of bold color and stroke is naturally skillful. Take his naturally intuitive artistic sense, add a lot of hard work (and work hard he does), and what we get is an artist who is very important to our time and community. Drayton is making a mark in our time with his paintings. He not only captures scenes that many of us recognize and know, but also that are changing and disappearing before our eyes. He paints ‘beautiful’ work, but more he paints what is happening right now. Like I say about many of the artists of The Gallery of CNY, he is capturing history, more he is making history for the Central NY region.* He often chooses to not leave anything out, which mean telephone polls, street and business signs, and aging, often disappearing barns and old family farms.

1. His perspective and what he choses to paint is unique to Drayton. Even though he is influenced and studies many great artists, Drayton is capturing whatever he sees in the moment - and most importantly our moment in time. First, the fact that he paints ‘plein-air’ (a french term for outdoors) must be acknowledged. He works from one of the most challenging still-lifes on earth, the outdoors. Even with both the light and scenes constantly changing, Drayton is determined to paint what he sees in front of him. He sketches, makes numerous composition and value studies, and then finally when he is ready, he puts the watercolor down quickly. Sometimes, he paints the same scene 3-4 times until he gets is ‘right’. The paintings you see by Drayton are the end result of a dynamic process, a process that yes, comes naturally to him but also for which he works diligently.

1. When at the show, be sure to check out two of Drayton’s pieces (two of many of my favorites) in which he captures extraordinary depth and perspective with his simple use of composition and color. ‘Closing Camp’ and ‘Tin City’ pictured below. Be sure to examine the paintings up close, but more, take advantage of The Spring’s big room by viewing each piece from across the room. In ‘Closing Camp’, Drayton successfully captures the view through the trees and out into the lake. One can easily imagine the drama of the lake opening up behind the trees. Not an easy task. In ‘Tin City’, one can easily walk down the wood walk on the left and through and under the bridge. But more, notice the strong bright and bold colors in the back of the painting. This use of color is both unusual and daring when seeking distance in a painting. He captures both an intimate scene of the bridge but also a doorway through which the painting dramatically opens in the back and out to the right.

1. 90% of the artwork in Drayton’s show was completed within the last year (not the last three years). From a stack of watercolors and inch deep, he picked out pieces for this show. Only 2-3 paintings from the entire show were not completed within the last year. In September of 2007 - just two years ago, we had a show here for Drayton (which sold out) in which we chose work completed by Drayton within the couple years prior. And since, we have sold over 15-20 paintings. Drayton sells and shows current work.

1. One last note, although Drayon humbly agreed with Katherine’s comments about his figure drawing and know he has room for improvement, (we’ve spoken about this at length over the last few years), I want to make note about his figures. There are very few artists, landscape artists in particular, who even approach the figure. Drayton’s figures are both uncomplicated, brave and complement his painting style right now. In the piece below right, the piece would be completely different if the figures were absent. It would be about a quite dock and building. Instead it’s a busy, lively, sunny afternoon near the water.

* and beyond... as he he has sketch book and paints at-hand during family travel, vacations, for various workshops and plein-air events and when he spends a few winter months in Naples Florida.

ABOUT THE GALLERY: The Gallery of CNY located in the heart of New York State features original artwork by the regions most collectible artists. We have an active website updated weekly. Check out the 'Just In' page and our event listings for upcoming shows and join or mailing list on the front page of our website. Stop by anytime to learn more about the artists who are making history for Central New York and to experience the gallery. Children always welcome and encouraged to attend all events. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm or anytime by appointment. Call Jennifer Schutzendorf for more information. thegallery@gallerycny.com 315-655-3707 or www.gallerycny.com

Click Here to see some more of Drayton Jones’ watercolors. The second half (rows 5-8 are most recent works and majority are in show at The Spring in Fayetteville.)
http://www.gallerycny.com/GalleryCNY/Client/Drayton/index.html

Exhibit shows Fayetteville artist still learning his craft
By The Post-Standard
November 08, 2009, 6:00AM

By Katherine Rushworth
Contributing writer

Courtesy of Drayton Jones

THIS WATERCOLOR by Fayetteville artist Drayton Jones is included in an exhibition of the artist’s works in the gallery at The Spring Center for Spiritual and Cultural Unity in Fayetteville. The piece, titled “Lower Fayetteville,” from October, 2009 is one of the later pieces in the show, which spans three years of work.

The details  What: “Watercolors by Drayton Jones.”  Where: The gallery in The Spring Center for Spiritual and Cultural Unity, 200 Brooklea Drive in Fayetteville.  When: Through Dec. 12.  What to expect: More than two-dozen watercolors spanning three years by Fayetteville artist Drayton Jones.  Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and after Sunday Gatherings.  Admission: Free.  Info: 637-7778.

By Katherine Rushworth
Contributing writer   Fayetteville artist Drayton Jones gave up his job in the banking business a few years ago and he hasn’t looked back. Jones now lives to paint. Well, maybe he finds time for an occasional round of golf; but studio time is what defines his days and satisfies his soul.
Through Dec. 12, an exhibition of approximately 30 of Jones’ watercolors, completed over a three-year timeframe — 2006 to 2009 — remain on view in the gallery at The Spring Center for Cultural and Spiritual Unity in Fayetteville. The show demonstrates Jones is very much an artist in the making: still developing his technique, mastering his medium and refining his style. But, it’s clear he has a strong eye for composition and, as some of the most recent works suggest, he’s well on the way to discovering his own, distinctive voice.
Landscapes, seascapes and harbor scenes dominate Jones’ subject matter, but there is also an interior scene, a couple of florals and a few examples of the urban/industrial milieu. In general, he is able to find an engaging, naturally occurring moment in his surroundings and then crops it within the painting, inviting us in to discover it with him. His hand is free, quick and creates a strong sense of spontaneity.
“I prefer to paint ‘all in one go,’ which helps to prevent the paint from being overworked,” Jones writes in his artist’s statement.
His style over the three-year period has borrowed from John Marin, Raul Dufy, Charles Burchfield and to a lesser degree, Winslow Homer. The earliest works show an artist still echoing the voice of others and wrestling with his medium. 
We see in the most recent works, those from the past few months, that Jones is becoming more confident in his handling of watercolor and more willing to take risks with style and composition.
The deficiencies of the earlier works result from Jones’ tenuous control over his medium and shaky drawing skills, specifically his inability to render the figure. In fact, if there’s one piece of advice I could offer Jones, it would be to spend some time learning how to draw the figure. It will improve his over all drawing technique, as well as his specific ability to draw the figure.
In pieces such as “Canadian Pacific,” “Busy Beach, Naples, Florida,” and an untitled piece of a room claiming a portrait over a mantle, the figures are clumsy and elusive in form in an uncomfortable way.
In “Northside,” two three-quarter length figures profiled in the foreground interrupt the visual flow of the painting like an inappropriately punctuated sentence. 
But having said all of that, Jones has ability. He possesses a natural eye, the desire to speak in a unique way and the apparent discipline to keep working at it. His later pieces, those from the past few months, suggest he is finding his way through the styles of others to his own.
“CNY Farms” fractures the composition into Cezannesque geometric planes of pattern and color, while still extending a hand to realism. And in “Go Gate,” an interpretative scene of Colgate University, Jones shows a much freer hand and more daring use of his medium than in the earlier pieces. 
Jones has been working seriously, daily for only the past few years and the progress he’s made from some of the earliest works in the show, to those of the past few months, is noticeable. Only time will tell just how far Jones is able to push himself, his technique and his medium.

Katherine Rushworth, of Cazenovia, is a former director of the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center (State University College at Fredonia) and of the Central New York Institute for the Arts in Education.

Third Annual 'Wish' Show: Open House this December 5th 10am-6pm

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:21:44 -0400

“WISH” What do you Wish for this Year? Small Works by All Gallery CNY Artists and this Year Featuring Select New Work by Nicora Gangi

Show Opens: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Through: December 31st, 2009
Open House: December 5, 2009, 10am-6pm

Third Annual 'Wish' Show
Featuring Small Works by All Gallery CNY Artists & Select Artwork by Nicora Gangi
What do you Wish for this Year? Join us for our Third Annual 'Wish' Show featuring small works for gift giving for holidays and select artwork from Nationally Acclaimed Artist Nicora Gangi.

Show will be on-line starting Sunday, December 6th.

ABOUT THE GALLERY: The Gallery of CNY located in the heart of New York State features original artwork by the regions most collectible artists. We have an active website updated weekly. Check out the 'Just In' page and our event listings for upcoming shows and join or mailing list on the front page of our website. Stop by anytime to learn more about the artists who are making history for Central New York and to experience Central New York's finest art gallery. Children always welcome and encouraged to attend all events! Hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm or anytime by appointment. Call Jennifer Schutzendorf for more information. 315-655-3707 or www.gallerycny.com

CAPTURING TIME: Chris Baker & Linda Wesner Opening Night: Friday, September 25th, 5:00-7:00pm

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:04:37 -0400

Also that night "It's Finally Friday" and Jazz ‘N Caz
Make a night of it in Cazenovia!!!

EVENT: "Capturing Time" Artwork by Chris Baker & Linda Wesner
WHERE: The Gallery of CNY, 58 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035
OPENING NITE: Friday, September, 25, 2009, Reception from 5-7pm, gallery open til 8pm

Please join us for the opening night reception for 'Capturing Time: Artwork by Chris Baker & Linda Wesner' on Friday, September 25, 2009 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Both artists will attend the reception and as always, this event is open to the public and children are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Chris Baker and Linda Wesner bring unparalleled use of their mediums to light through their intimate connection with Central New York's historic architecture, interiors and landscape. With a special focus on The Gallery of CNY's hometown-Cazenovia, each artist's unique point of view in this show together is a thoughtful, yet subtle comment about our moment in time. This show has already received special attention and will be previewed in our industry's national magazine, American Art Collector. Check out the gallery's active website for more about the artists and a sneak peak of the show. www.gallerycny.com

"I strongly believe each of the gallery artists, committed full-time to their art, is making a mark in history and for Cazenovia. And it's our generation's responsibility to support these artists as previous generations have done. To encourage the public to gain interested in the work of our emerging regional artists, Chris Baker and Linda Wesner, the gallery asked them to 'paint Cazenovia'. This show, over a year in the making, just received national attention putting both the artists and Cazenovia in the spotlight in American Art Collector magazine. It's awesome to have it finally come to fruition!" - Jennifer Schutzendorf

ABOUT THE GALLERY: The Gallery of CNY located in the heart of New York State features original artwork by the regions most collectible artists. We have an active website updated weekly. Check out the 'Just In' page and our event listings for upcoming shows and join or mailing list on the front page of our website. Stop by anytime to learn more about the artists who are making history for Central New York and to experience Central New York's finest art gallery. Children always welcome and encouraged to attend all events! Hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm or anytime by appointment. Call Jennifer Schutzendorf for more information. 315-655-3707 or www.gallerycny.com

George Van Hook Paints Cazenovia. Manzano & Gangi join him plein air.

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:14:36 -0400

George Van Hook spent August 11-14th in Cazenovia New York to paint “en plein air”. This is a great honor for Central New York, Cazenovia and fellow Gallery CNY artists, as internationally acclaimed George Van Hook is making history by capturing our area and time with his brush.

Carlton Manzano and Nicora Gangi joined Van Hook to paint during his visit. Artwork of each of the artists will be available through The Gallery of CNY. Please call or email for photos of work or stop by to see as soon as Friday, August 28, 2009.

The Gallery of CNY strongly believes that each of these artists, all committed full-time to their art, is making a mark in history. It’s our generation’s responsibility to support these artists as previous generations have done before us from the European Old Masters to the Great American Turn of the 19th Century Artists.

More about Internationally Recognized artist:

American Born, 1954 - George Van Hook’s paintings have been exhibited for over 35 years throughout the United States, Europe and recently in China and Japan. Van Hook’s painterly style follows in the tradition of the impressionists. Inspired by both a love of nature fostered by long hours painting “en plein air,” Van Hook paints with gusto and passion, bringing a freshness and immediacy to the rural scenes where he lives in upstate New York. His landscape paintings of the Central New York rolling hills capture the changing light that only a master’s touch can create. His fly fishing paintings painted on location on well-known trout streams are sought after in this country and in Italy.

Van Hook grew up in the Philadelphia area where he spent a great deal of time studying the masters at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and immersing himself in the world-renowned Bucks County Impressionist and the Brandywine art traditions from the early 20th century. Van Hook was educated at Oberlin College in Ohio, and later received his Bachelors of Art at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California in 1977. While in California, Van Hook was drawn to the works of the late 19th and early 20th century California Impressionists and won over a dozen awards and prizes. This interest naturally led him to Europe where he studied painting in Italy and France, absorbing the works of the old masters from his daily visits to the Louvre. Upon his return to the U.S., George quickly established his reputation as an award winning artist, garnering Outstanding Young Man of America Award in 1983, and becoming a Finalist in Portraiture for The Artist’s Magazine Annual Art Competition in 1999. In 2000, he was awarded the Grand Award at the Grand Exhibition in Akron, Ohio.

A noted figurative artist, George’s paintings hark back to the works of William Merritt Chase and were the subject of an article “Painting Figures in Interiors and Landscapes” in American Artist Magazine, written by M. Stephen Doherty in December, 2001. Like Chase, Van Hook paints people engaged in an outdoor activity or pensively posed in a sunlit interior. Doherty writes, “George Van Hook has updated that theme with depictions of young women in garden settings who seem lost in thought or amused by children at play; or outfitted men casting their lines in a trout stream. His paintings display the Impressionist interest in color, light, and rich paint, yet the figures and settings are decidedly contemporary.”

George Van Hook’s paintings have been exhibited in galleries in California, Washington, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Jersey and New York. His work has been exhibited widely in the United States including exhibitions at Grants Pass Museum of Art in Oregon and The American Museum of Fly Fishing in Vermont. George also frequently exhibits his work at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, Vermont. In France his work has been shown at Atelier des peintures de l’abbaye and Le Mairie. In Japan, Van Hook had a solo exhibition of over 70 paintings at Gallery Enatsu in Hiroshima. In 2004 and 2006, George van Hook was invited by the Italian Museum of Fly Fishing and the Archives of Rome to an inclusive three week stay on their behalf to paint the Italian countryside.

“The experience of seeing is the most important part of the process….My aim is to translate that experience onto the canvas. My eyes are so much better at that than the lens of the camera….” “I feel a kinship and continuity with the entire flow of Western painting since the Renaissance….Having a sense of the larger flow and importance of Western art makes it easier to remain unaffected by the vagaries of quickly passing art fads…"
“Collectors tell me they like my passion for painting. I am visually interacting with the objective world, but I go beyond that to bring my own sense of passion and commitment to the work. I paint everyday and hope to do so until the end.”
-George Van Hook

We’re Putting the Gallery on the Map - See us in American Art Collector this September 09

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 23:36:21 -0400

Watch for our ad in American Art Collector Magazine this September 2009 Featuring our newest landscapes by gallery artists. Ad Copy:

The Gallery of CNY located in the heart of New York state specializes in contemporary and 19th century landscapes. From Manzano to Blakeman and Sosnowski (our newest artists on the scene), to Van Hook, Sheehan and Nuss, we believe our artists are making history for CNY just as the artists of the Hudson River School did. Check out our constantly updated and active website at www.gallerycny.com for more information.

Wayne Daniels Chosen to be Featured in American Art Collector, September 2009

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:22:58 -0400

Wayne Daniels, one of the gallery’s most sought artist has been chosen to be featured in American Art Collector this September 2009.
Some Editorial Below. Watch for more about the feature coming soon.

The Gallery of CNY’s located in the heart of New York state specializes in landscapes by the most successful and original full-time working artists in Central New York. Our mission is to get the work of our artists into serious collectors hands and museums, hence building the artists' career and value of their work. We believe the artists we represent are making history for CNY just as artists of the Hudson River School made history. The Gallery of CNY's artists study together; they influence each other and they are inspired by the same surroundings. The majority of our artists including George Van Hook, Nicora Gangi, Joseph W. Sosnowski are recognized and have received acclaim both nationally and internationally.

Among these artists, Wayne Daniels, a regional oil painter and Cazenovia resident, has studied and produced paintings reminiscent of the 'Old Masters’ for years. With a deliberate and time-staking glazing technique he creates luminous landscapes reflective of Central New York and has become one of the gallery’s most highly sought artist.

Words of Wayne Daniels: "In my landscapes, I try to recapture the depth and luminosity of the oil paint that was for the most part lost when the impressionists abandoned the methods of the old masters. I feel that while a brighter pallet and greater spontaneity was gained with impressionism, the jewel like translucency that can only be achieved with the oil medium was sacrificed.

I build up my paintings in thin, transparent layers, laying one color over another until the correct tonal and color balance is reached. I also build areas of impasto which after they have dried, are again overlaid with thin glazes This ultimately allows the texture underneath to show through. To me painting is about the contrast of light against dark, bright colors with earth tones, thick impasto paired with wafer thin glazes of paint.

It is much more time consuming to paint in this way, but to me the results are worth it and I believe it’s what draws collectors to my work." - Wayne Daniels, July 2009

Sneak Peak for Golden Ticket Friday June 26th 5-8pm

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:44:50 -0400

News Release from The Caz Indendent - cazindependent.com
The Gallery of CNY will host a "Sneak Peak" of artwork with a total value over $15,000 that will be available during the Cazenovia Public Library "Golden Ticket" event. A few select pieces will be on view at the gallery on Friday June 26th from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Stop by to see the artwork and to find out more about the event. Make it a night out in Cazenovia as June 26th is a part of "It's Finally Friday" in Cazenovia where all galleries and local shops stay open on each last Friday of the month until 8:00pm.

The "Golden Ticket" event is Cazenovia Public Library's fundraiser to benefit the building endowment for the library. It will be held on July 26th at the Cazenovia home of Jennifer and Joe Basic. Tickets purchased for the event will be entered into a raffle to win selected pieces while others will be auctioned. Tickets to the event will be available for purchase at the end of the month at the Cazenovia Public Library and The Gallery of CNY. For more information contact Jennifer Schutzendorf at The Gallery of CNY at 315-655-3707.

The Gallery of CNY, located at 58 Albany Street in Cazenovia specializes in original artwork by Central New York's most collectible artists and features contemporary realism and impressionism. For more information, check out: www.gallerycny.com or call Jennifer Schutzendorf at 315-655-3707.

 Tickets for the Golden Ticket Event Fundraiser will available for purchase beginning in June at the Cazenovia Public Library and at The Gallery of CNY. Tickets are $75 each, $90 for patrons. Invitations will be mailed to Members and Friends; however, everyone is welcome to purchase tickets.

Artist Present Work for 'Golden Ticket' Event for the Cazenovia Public Library

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:39:34 -0400

News Release from The Caz Indendent - cazindependent.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…(Cazenovia, New York) Local artists Jim Ridlon, Jennifer Schutzendorf and Elizabeth Cummings Monroe presented a sampling of the artwork that has been contributed to the upcoming Cazenovia Public Library fundraiser, “The Golden Ticket Event.”

Jim Ridlon contributed two of his personal pieces, an assemblage entitled “Carpenter’s Pond” and an acrylic landscape of Cazenovia. Mr. Ridlon also contributed a 1970’s acrylic piece from his private collection by Gordon Muck, entitled “Gladiolas.”

Up and coming artist Elizabeth Cummings Monroe displayed her acrylic donation entitled “Desert Landscape.” Jennifer Schutzendorf, owner of The Gallery of CNY, displayed her oil piece entitled “After Wayne’s Moon”. In addition, Ms. Schutzendorf presented a pastel by Nicora Gangi and a watercolor by Drayton Jones which were contributed to the event at cost by The Gallery of CNY. In total over $15,000 in artwork has been accumulated by the Library for the fundraising event.

The fundraiser is part of the capital campaign for the Cazenovia Public Library. It will be held on July 26th at the Cazenovia home of Jennifer and Joe Basic. Tickets purchased for the event will be entered into a raffle to win selected pieces while others will be auctioned. Tickets to the event will be available for purchase at the end of the month at the Cazenovia Public Library and The Gallery of CNY. For more information contact Jennifer Schutzendorf at The Gallery of CNY at 315-655-3707.

 Tickets for the Golden Ticket Event Fundraiser will available for purchase beginning in June at the Cazenovia Public Library and at The Gallery of CNY. Tickets are $75 each, $90 for patrons. Invitations will be mailed to Members and Friends; however, everyone is welcome to purchase tickets.

News Release from The Caz Indendent - cazindependent.com
The Cazenovia Public Library announced plans today to host its first annual “Golden Ticket Event” as part of its $163,000 capital campaign to fund needed structural improvements to the library.   The fundraising event will be an evening of …Fine Art and Hors D’ouevres to be held on Sunday, July 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the home of Cazenovia residents Jennifer and Joe Basic.  The event will offer five pieces of artwork for silent auction, and the balance of the pieces, approximately 20 pieces in total will be given away to those holding the lucky Golden Tickets. Each attendee at the event may hold “a winning ticket” for a piece of fine artwork that has been either purchased or donated to the event by some of Cazenovia’s and New Woodstock’s most celebrated artists. Artwork by local artists such as Jim Ridlon, Jane Egan, Drayton Jones, Nicora Gangi, Roger Demuth, Richard English, Sylvia Wyckoff, Patricia McGrath, Deborah Wester, Mary Padgett, Gordon Muck, Diana Slodowitz, Jennifer Schutzendorf and Allyn Stewart will be at the event, to name a few. Over $14,000 in artwork has already been collected for what is sure to be one of the most exciting events of the summer.   “The Gallery of CNY was instrumental in helping us choose artwork for the event and Jennifer Schutzendorf enthusiastically discounted the price of many of the paintings so that we could afford several great pieces all at once. Additionally, many of the artists donated or discounted their paintings in generous support of the library. Jim Ridlon is donating artwork of his own and has even donated a piece by Gordon Muck from his personal collection,” stated Jennifer Basic, the Event Chair and Library Trustee.   “The capital campaign has been established so that we may begin a permanent fund to help us preserve our historic building which has been a centerpiece of our community for over 150 years,” stated Kristi Andersen, President of the Library Board Trustees.  Oneida Savings Bank has generously offered to donate to the event and support our library and local artists. According to Rick Stickles Executive Vice President at Oneida Savings Bank, “Our Bank is pleased to be a part in helping the Cazenovia Community and our Libraries throughout Madison County.”  The Cazenovia Public Library is located on Albany Street in Cazenovia. The original library was built as a private home in the 1830s by John Williams. In 1890 the home was purchased by John Hubbard who donated it to become Cazenovia’s Public Library. The library was expanded to its current size in 1996.   Today over 450 people of all ages visit the Cazenovia Public Library daily, taking advantage of over 55,000 titles, a children’s story room and a community room. The original building provides additional meeting spaces, a reading parlor and museum complete with Indian artifacts, pioneer implements, and an Egyptian mummy!  Tickets for the Golden Ticket Event Fundraiser will available for purchase beginning in June at the Cazenovia Public Library and at The Gallery of CNY. Tickets are $75 each, $90 for patrons. Invitations will be mailed to Members and Friends; however, everyone is welcome to purchase tickets.

Just Flowers - Opening Event Photos

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:47:05 -0400

Thank you to everyone who attended and made Just Flowers a great show. 'Just Flowers', our first juried show, and first show to be advertised nationally in American Art Collector magazine.

SPECIAL THANK YOU: A very special thank you to my mom, Pam Swatkovski, Ann Gruppe, Toala Perry & Marlene Burrell for their fresh floral arrangements. These stunning arrangements reflecting the work in the paintings by Nicora Gangi, George Van Hook, Chris Baker & Mary Padgett and turned the show into an event not to be missed. Just Beautiful. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing your time and talents.

SALES: We are pleased to share with you that we had 21 sales from the show. You can check out the show on-line: http://www.gallerycny.com/GalleryCNY/Just_Flowers.html

EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE SHOWS: If you havent already, please sign up on our website to receive our email newsletters. We send out emails 8-10 times a year announcing shows, and events. We plan on another juried show in the future. This will be the best way to find out about it.

Again, thank YOU for your participation and making 'Just Flowers' a successful show.

Madison County - Call for Artists

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:56:10 -0400

We just received a poster announcing this Call for Artists. The Gallery of CNY is pleased provide this link to more info.

Using the selection from the vision statement below, the Health Department has implemented a project initiated in conjunction with Joseph M. Murphy, a local artist and illustrator, inviting adult artists to interpret through illustration the vision of healthy Madison County as: "a community that values and protects its agricultural traditions, rich history, and natural scenic beauty.”

Artwork will be judged by Faculty Members Roger DeMuth and John Thompson, from the Illustration Department at Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. Ten winners will be announced in June and their artwork will be reproduced and unveiled as poster-sized prints in an opening exhibit in August at the Madison County Office Buildings. Upon close of the exhibit, posters will be on permanent display at the Health Department and will be available for display at other locations upon request through the Health Department. Images of the artwork will also be reproduced and printed on postcards that will be distributed throughout Madison County. Each selected artists’ name and contact information will be denoted on all posters and materials containing their work.

For any questions, please contact contact Joseph M. Murphy by email or phone at 315-447-5830

Click Here for Madison Country Website with More Info

See the gallery in American Art Collector - March 09

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 22:33:02 -0500

As a part of our plan to grow our business, we are advertising in American Art Collector for the 2nd time with a full-page ad featuring our newest and talented artist, Joseph W. Sosnowski. In getting to know the magazine, we’ve been fortunate to be picked for additional national coverage including a spot in ‘Coast to Coast’, a highlight in “Shows State-by-State” and a full-page ‘Artist Focus’

If you like Contemporary Realism and being in the ‘loop’, subscribe to American Art Collector. We look forward to getting it every month. It’s an innovative, approachable & informative look at our industry.

Click Here for ‘Coast to Coast’ Click Here to View Sosnowski Ad

Click Here for Show Highlight Click Here for ‘Artist Focus’

Nicora Gangi - Artist Focus

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 14:45:58 -0500

In getting to know the staff at American Art Collector, we’ve encouraged them to get to know our artists. As a result, this March they chose to highlight Nicora Gangi in their section called ‘Artist Focus’. The editorial provides information about the artist, photos of her work and a ‘Price Range Indicator’.

If you like Contemporary Realism and being in the ‘loop’, subscribe to American Art Collector. We look forward to getting it every month. It’s an innovative, approachable & informative look at our industry.

Click Here to View the Magazine Page

Click Here to View artwork by The Artist

Joseph W. Sosnowski ad

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:47:59 -0500

Watch for our ad in American Art Collector Magazine this March 2009 Featuring our newest artist to the gallery, Joseph W. Sosnowski. Ad Copy:

Who is Joseph W. Sosnowski? That’s the same question collectors, museum directors and art critics have been asking us since we first discovered his work. Sosnowski is a self-taught emerging artist who is determined to capture the atmospheric quality of light in each of his oil paintings. Already hitting the canvas with that undeniable “it” factor, we believe he has a promising future. So who is this Joseph W. Sosnowski? Soon you won’t need to ask.

Click Here to View Ad Click Here for Magazine

New by Carlton Manzano

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:19:49 -0500

Overlooking Homer, 16x20, $300 Framed

The artist came by the gallery on 2/19/09 with new work completed within the last two months. For more, check out our Just In & Small Works pages for more work. Click Here for the Artist’s webpage.

American Art Collector Magazine

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 20:20:37 -0500

Watch for our ad in American Art Collector Magazine this Janauary 2009 Featuring Nicora Gangi. Ad Copy:

Why is a small-town art gallery making its debut in a national magazine with a full-page ad? Because we believe in Nicora Gangi. For ten years the gallery has represented only the most successful artists in the region. We have always believed our group of artists would put Central New York on the map. And now, Nicora Gangi is leading the way. Many of the most discriminating art collectors who have happened upon us already know this. With this ad, you’ll see why.

Click Here to View Ad Click Here for Magazine

Small Works OPEN HOUSE

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:41:30 -0500

Small Works by all Gallery Artists Starting at $85 Just for the Holidays

EVENT: 'OPEN HOUSE’ to view all new artwork
DATE: 6-10 Friday, Nov 28 & 10-6 Saturday, Nov 29
TYPE: Open House Reception
CONTACT: Jason Earley, THE GALLERY OF CNY, 315-655-3707
PHOTOS ABOVE: Small Works that will be available at gallery
Marbles Three, Pastel by Nicora Gangi,
Study of Study, Sketch by Chris Baker