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Connecting Safely in the Sculpture & Architecture Park at Art Omi

Art Omi continues to permit access to the grounds for the purpose of solitary recreation.

Art Omi continues to permit access to the grounds for the purpose of solitary recreation. All visitors are urged to socially distance themselves during their visit, and to observe the following guidelines:

If you or a member of your household are feeling unwell, please stay home.
Always maintain a safe distance of 6′ or more from others, even while outdoors.
Avoid touching surfaces and objects, including park signage and exhibitions.
Don’t share equipment such as balls, frisbees, or bicycles with those not in your household.
All groups must be limited to members of your household, otherwise individuals must maintain a 6′ distance.
If you have arrived at a time when the park or lot seems full, seek out another location for solitary recreation.

LOCATION: Omi International Arts Center
1405 County Route 22
Ghent, NY 12075

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Art Omi Sculpture & Architecure Park to Remain Open. Events and Classes Cancelled

Art Omi has suspended all public events and classes until further notice. Visitors will be welcome in the Sculpture & Architecture Park.

Like many of us, Art Omi has watched the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic with deep concern. Effective last week, Art Omi has suspended all public events and classes until further notice. The Benenson Center will be closed as of March 13 until further notice.

Visitors will be welcome in the Sculpture & Architecture Park. Visitors are encouraged to observe a safe distance from others when visiting the park, and to adhere to other practices that prevent the spread of the contagion.

An official post on Art Omi’s FaceBook page included “We would like to note that we have arrived at this decision not due to any specific incidence of infection within Art Omi’s known community. We are acting out of consideration of the health of staff and visitors, and providing a safe place to work and visit. Beyond that, Art Omi understands the ripple impact that maintaining business as usual could have, and comes to the decision that it is the organization’s utmost responsibility to do everything within our ability to help stem the spread of the virus’.

As of now, there is no specific date for the resumption of regular activities, but Art Omi is evaluating various factors on an ongoing basis. Notification of reopening and other updates will be posted to Art Omi’s website, and social media channels.

LOCATION: Omi International Arts Center
1405 County Route 22
Ghent, NY 12075

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Art Omi: Architecture Installations Opening, Jan 11

Join Art Omi on Saturday, January 11, for the openings of two new installations with remarks from the exhibiting architects. Single-Handedly: Contemporary Architects Draw by Hand, and InConstruction: SO – IL.

Screen Shot 2020-01-05 at 6.20.21 PM — Liesbeth van der Pol, Haarlem Richard Holkade, 1996

Single-Handedly collects original drawings from a group of accomplished contemporary architects who, in an industry dominated by digital technologies, continue to work by hand. This exhibition is co-curated by Warren James, Director, Art Omi: Architecture; and Nalina Moses.

InConstruction: SO – IL presents a model of Site Verrier de Meisenthal (2015), a cultural center in an 18th century glass factory, composed of three independent, interrelated institutions.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, January 11, 2020 / 2pm

LOCATION: Omi International Arts Center – Benenson Center
1405 County Route 22
Ghent, NY 12075

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Open Figure Drawing for Adults at Art Omi, Starting December 5

Art Omi invites artists of all skill levels to meet in the Newmark Gallery on Thursday evenings to sketch, draw, and render from a live male or female nude model.

Art Omi invites artists of all skill levels to meet in the Newmark Gallery on Thursday evenings to sketch, draw, and render from a live male or female nude model. Each two-hour sessions is self-guided and intended to provide time and space for members of our local community to share in the exploration of this traditional art practice. Omi will supply drawing boards, paper, and basic drawing pencils. Participants are encouraged to bring preferred tools and materials.

DATE/TIME:
Thursdays, December 5 – January 16, 2019 / 5pm – 9pm

Model Schedule:

Dec 5 – female model
Dec 12 – male model
Dec 19 – male model
[Dec 26 – group does not meet]
[Jan 2 – group does not meet]
Jan 9 – male model
Jan 16 – male model

ADMISSION:
$8 per class. Drop-in (pay at the door)
Open to artists of all skill levels ages 16 +

LOCATION:
Omi International Arts Center – Newmark Gallery
1405 County Route 22
Ghent, NY 12075

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Art School of Columbia County Classes for November

Art School of Columbia County has several classes in November that will appeal to a range of people.

TRAVEL SKETCHING IN WATERCOLOR with Jean Mackay on Saturday, November 9, 9am to 1pm. Bring home the memories of your travel with more than photographs. Learn tips, techniques, and layout ideas for sketching on the go and capturing your experiences in watercolor.

All levels. $50.

SHADES OF GREY with Maj Kalfus on Wednesday, November 13, 10 am to 1 pm. Explore what you can do with chiaroscuro – the use of strong contrasts between light and dark – in this class with Maj. Contrast can give a sense of volume and also affect the composition of a picture. Learn to be more intentional with this technique.

All levels. $50.

ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE PAINTING with Tim Ebneth on Thursdays, November 7, 14, and 21, from 11 am to 2 pm. this class explores the abstraction of representational landscape images. The class will work with acrylic painting and learn various paint techniques, set up a palette, image transfer and examination of shapes, textures and color.

All levels, but some painting experience is helpful. $150.

MORE COLLAGE! with Tim Ebneth on Wednesdays, November 13, and 20, from 2 to 4 pm. An ongoing dialouge with the collage using photographs, fabric, papers, found objects and ephemera. Mixed media like acrylic paint, graphite, watercolor and gouache.
The class is open to those with some collage experience. $120