Exhibitions

Gallery Hours: Monday thru Friday, 1-6 pm; Saturday and Sunday 1-5 pm

Gary T. Erbe: 40 Year Retrospective
Now - August 7
Upper Gallery
Gallery hours: 12-6 pm daily
The Butler Institute of American Art has organized this major traveling exhibition, featuring over 60 paintings of Gary T. Erbe's work from public and private collections throughout America. Erbe, a master of contemporary Tromp L'oeil, creates thought-provoking paintings that engage us on many different levels.

Contemporary Expressions
Now - August 7
Lower Gallery
This exhibition includes works by Salmagundi artist members in all media executed in a contemporary, abstract, and/or "modern" style. This may include contemporary subjects created in a traditional fashion.

Salmagundi Potpourri
August 10 - September 11
Upper Gallery
Reception and Awards: Thursday, August 27, 6-8 pm
This exhibit will show a variety of high quality paintings, sculptures, graphics and photography. The focus of "Potpourri" is to display not only the wide range of artistic techniques, but also to spotlight each artist's own personal expressions and unique aesthetic vision. This is the annual non-juried show open to all artist members.

Portraits: Self, Family, & Pets
August 10 - September 11
Lower Gallery
Reception and Awards: Thursday, August 27, 6-8 pm
By limiting the identity of the "sitter" to animals, family members, or the artists themselves, many of the pressures and constraints of professional portraiture are lifted, allowing the artist the freedom to work in a more relaxed and creative mood. The results can often be unique and delightful

Anne Kullaf - Recent Works
August 10 - 21
Patrons' Gallery
A sampling of Kullaf's paintings as related to the "Expressive Drawing" workshop she is teaching August 15-16.

Save the Dates

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Membership Corner
(for members only)

ARTISTS OF THE GREEN BAIZE, August 4, 6:30 pm: Billiards on the first Tuesday of each month. Everyone is invited; bring a friend. Those who want a lesson on how to play will be accommodated (by Mike Stap). Hang out, chat with friends new and old, and enjoy an adult beverage. Enjoy your second drink for 1/2 price.

Artist Members: Artwork for Salmagundi Potpourri & Portraits: Self, Family, & Pets is due at the Club by Friday or Saturday, August 7 & 8.

Have a snack at the Bar!

The Bar will be open Monday through Friday, 5-10 pm, with munchies available, such as salsa & chips and cheese & crackers.

Events

Instructional Videos in August: Mon- Fri @ 6:30 pm.
Have you ever attended a demonstration and could not see what the artist was doing with his brush? These videos provide an opportunity to see the master's work up close. Artist Demos, one artist per week, same artist nightly.

Aug. 3-7, Richard Schmid Paints the Landscape. This video is an excerpt of a winter demonstration in Vermont. Subjects range from how to set up a palette to capturing the colors of winter in a painterly style. (1 hr, 45 min)

Aug. 10-14, Daniel E. Greene, Oil Portrait. A master technician in the classical style will show you how he sets up his palette, how he designs a portrait, and successful choices in rendering the essence of the subject. (1 hr, 30 min)

Aug. 17-21, Burton Silverman, Portrait of Jenny. An opportunity to understand the underpinnings of painting from a model, including the ground, color variations, how to resolve the problems of the model shifting their pose, and a background that is too busy. (2 hrs)

Aug. 24-28, TBA

Art Workshops

These 2-day, weekend workshops will inspire you with specific techniques and methods, and the chance to practice them. Meet other like-minded art students, enjoy the friendly, supportive atmosphere. For detailed info, click here.

August 15 & 16
Expressive Drawing, Anne Kullaf
10 am - 4 pm, one-hour lunch break
$300 Members, $325 Non-members.

Put more expression & spontaneity into your drawings while building your confidence & skills--great for artists/students intimidated by challenging subjects and concepts.

For more information about Anne, visit her website, www.kullaf.com, and her blog, www.kullaf.wordpress.com.

To sign up, please call (212) 255-7740, or send an email to info@salmagundi.org.

October 10 & 11 (new dates)
Transparent Watercolor, Thomas Valenti

October 24 & 25
Portraits in Oil, Max Ginsburg

November 21 & 22
Exploring Surfaces with Pastel, Christine Ivers

Event and Gallery Rental

Event Rental: The Club is an ideal venue for your next event, party or meeting. Nearly all of the public galleries and rooms are available for rental with the option of on-site catering.

Gallery Rental: Weekly rentals for art exhibitions are available for the Main Gallery, Billiard Room (aka Lower Gallery), the Library, and the "Patron's Gallery," a lovely, newly renovated space on the second floor.

Please send us an email to info@salmagundi.org for rate sheet. Reasonable rates!

ON ANOTHER NOTE:
Sponsor a friend to apply for membership, and we'll buy you a drink! Ask Kathleen or Chris at the office for details, (212) 255-7740