Cooperative Gallery 213

National Geographic Photo Contest Winner Joel Nsadha will discuss his photography and the people in them from his native Uganda.

Scarlet Runner Bean by Susan Larkin Best of Show winner, “Courthouse Detail” by Kirk Van Zandbergen The Cooperative Gallery and Two Rivers Photography Club are co-sponsoring the 5th Bob Johnston Photography Competition Jan 1st – 23rd, 2016. Prizes will be awarded in both color and black and white and will be judged by JW Johnston…. read more

Dec. 19 (Sat.) 12:00-4:00 1:00 – 2:00 Music performance by Doug & Eamonn Hubert 2:00 PM Actors Bill Gorman & Janet Normile Read The Polar Express, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Yertle the Turtle Member Information: Drop off – Sunday Nov. 29 – 2-6:00 & Monday Nov. 30 4-7:00 Pick up – Dec 19… read more

Otter Creek by Aubrey Clark Pod by John Thomson .“My work in this exhibition was inspired by visits to Vermont, giving me time to see the movement and changes in the landscape, in particular Otter Creek,” said Aubrey Clark about her work. “I have continued to reflect on these experiences, to appreciate the visual ambiguity… read more

Found art by Don Sharpe In our Fifth Weekend series, the Cooperative Gallery will present a special Halloween show Oct. 30-31, featuring the found art sculpture of Don Sharpe and a large piece by Zach Wilson, as well as other art by the members of Cooperative Gallery. Supporting members are welcome to contribute art to… read more

Fused Glass by Barbara Bernstein Ceramic Sculpture by Karen Kuff-Demicco For years both artists have expressed their visions and interpretations of the world through their art. In addition, they really enjoy exploring ideas and experimenting with techniques. This show contains new work as Barbara and Karen delve into different themes, methodologies and even new media…. read more

On Sept. 4-5 the galleries and businesses on State St. will have a Block Party, Friday 5-11 pm and Sat 1-6 pm. On Friday after sundown the very first Projection Festival will bring video and art to five buildings on State St. Vendors, Food, Arts and Crafts, and lots of Musical Entertainment.

figure (oil on paper) Lavender Bluebells “WOMEN on WOMEN”, an exhibit by MaryRose & Judy Salton is a celebration of their marriage. It will run through September 26, 2015 and features paintings, drawings and prints of women. Images include Salton’s large, 4’ x 16’ mural of portraits of friends and a watercolor figure series. MaryRose… read more

Dressed for a Procession by Geof Gould September Song by Bill Gorman September Song: Portraits of Autumn, the title of Bill Gorman’s latest exhibit, will be sharing space at the Cooperative Gallery 213 with Geof Gould’s latest work titled Southern Exposures. Both photographers, who have exhibited together over the years, work in vibrant colors and… read more

Artist Ruth Harasta’s lifetime of art will be the subject of a special four day retrospective exhibit at the Cooperative Gallery 213 from July 30-August 2nd, 2015 as part of the gallery’s Fifth Weekend series. “Harasta’s art stands the test of time,” commented Peg Johnston, President of the gallery, “and this is a wonderful opportunity… read more

At Last Only Here oil painting by Glenda Blake Windsor Sentry black and white photography by Chuck Haupt Glenda Blake is a painter in oils whose realist/impressionist work frequently incorporates dramatically lit dancing figures. The Body Electric, her new work, celebrates the beauty of the human body with a series of nude figures seen from… read more

Betsy Working Susan Kendrot Working Susan Kendrot’s paintings, drawings, and prints follow an animal motif, inspired by a recent trip to southern Africa. The scale and the passive/aggressive behavior of these animals impact their rendering and move them past mere portrait . Betsy Jo’s wax and clay gestural sculptures explore both the animal and human… read more

Battle Fallen Alexandra Davis, who often uses natural objects in her work, explains the theme: “The cyclical nature of the natural world uses what is fallen for its rebirth.” Karen Fedczuk’s oil paintings are based on Native American Dancing observed from a Shinnecock Pow Wow.

Sky Winter Tree In Arnold’s new exhibit, titled ‘Sky’, the continual wonder of sunsets, the threatening power of thunderheads and the quiet of twilight are captured in “contemplative, atmospheric oil paintings that depict the wonder of looking up in awe at the vastness of skies from the Gulf of Mexico to our own local area.”… read more

The Jonestown Massacre Sarah Painting a Rose Ken Weir offers unusual paintings for his 4th solo show at the Cooperative Gallery. The Jonestown Massacre, a 7 ½’ x 4’ painting revisits a moment we can never forget. On November 18, 1978 the members of Jim Jones’ religious group, the People’s Temple, committed mass suicide by… read more