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Window On Hudson Presents Chimba “Reproducing Life: Conception”, June 2021

Window On Hudson presents Chimba “Reproducing Life: Conception” on display now through June 28, 2021.

Window On Hudson presents Chimba “Reproducing Life: Conception” on display now through June 28, 2021. “Reproducing Life: Conception” is the beginning stage for a series of paintings by Chimba (Chiarra Jonelle Hughes Mba). These works, created on several large canvases as well as a variety of long wooden boards, mark Chimba’s first solo exhibition.

In the windows, the canvases present Women of the Earth, pregnant with child, hope, and history. A transformative journey distilled into one radiant image. Indoors, the boards are used to tell an entire story. These wordless images can be read like a graphic novel or cave painting, with the subject’s story unfolding as you follow their journey through beginning, middle and end. Chimba’s painting style is a blend of natural African tribalism and the fluid movements learned from modern fashion design.

Chimba describes “Reproducing Life” in the following way, “This body of work – I don’t think it is an accident that it is called a ‘body’ of work – is about reproduction and what it means for the Woman. We can birth so many things other than a child. Birth can have a healing effect on the mother and extended family. Throughout time a birth has been a cause for celebration – more so in the past. The language I use on my canvases reflects that time.

“I am curious about the journey of all Women. Pregnant Women. Mothers. Mother Earth. Queens. Our roots. I paint myself. I am curious about my own journey. My journey, my artistic journey and my life’s journey, changed as I worked on these paintings. If you try to make everything as it should be, it won’t become what it can be.”

Chimba was born and raised in Hudson, NY. She studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

An Artist’s Reception will be held Saturday, June 12 from 6-8pm as part of the 2econd Saturday Hudson Gallery Crawl. Window On Hudson will be open to the public from 5-9pm. Window On Hudson takes Covid-19 seriously and will take all current safety precautions.

Window On Hudson is two large storefront windows located at 43 South Third Street, in Hudson, NY. The windows are prominently visible 24/7 to all citizens and visitors of the City of Hudson traveling south on NY-9G. Window On Hudson offers storefront window exhibition space for artists of all mediums who are in Hudson and the Hudson Valley. Window On Hudson is committed to providing a platform for established and developing artists to display their work, of all mediums, while also offering professional development opportunities for emerging artists. Window On Hudson exhibits a new artist on a monthly basis. Artists interested in submitting their work may do so by emailing submissions@windowonhudson.org or visiting the website WindowOnHudson.org.

DATES/TIMES: May 5 – May 31, 2021 / visible 24/7
Artist’s Reception will be held Saturday, June 12 / 6 – 8pm

LOCATION: 43 South Third Street, Hudson NY 12534

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70+ Businesses Participating in the 2econd Saturday Hudson Gallery Crawl, Jun 12

Momentum for the launch of the Hudson Gallery Crawl is growing with over 70 businesses getting ready to stay open late on Saturday, June 12th.

Momentum for the launch of the Hudson Gallery Crawl is growing with over 70 businesses getting ready to stay open late on Saturday, June 12th. Every second Saturday of the month these galleries and stores will be keeping their doors open until 9pm with the restaurants and bars in town staying open much later.

The City of Hudson is the place to go for Art, Culture & Design. In one walkable mile 20 galleries are exhibiting art for any budget, for any taste, for the new buyer and the serious collector.

The designers of Hudson offer one of a kind fashion, couture hats, luxury jewelry, antique and modern furniture, as well as homegoods from Hudson valley craftspersons and makers from all over the world. Over 15 shops have opened on Warren Street in 2021, offering the returning visitor plenty of new things to discover.

The Hudson Gallery Crawl has not forgotten about music or movie lovers. Live performances will be taking place from the newly restored Park Theatre all the way down to Front Street, with numerous buskers playing, singing and DJing throughout Warren Street. TSL, Hudson’s largest Art Center, is offering classic films in it’s outdoor theatre.

Support for the Second Saturday Hudson Gallery Crawl comes from the founders, Susan Eley (Susan Eley Fine Art), Ellen D’Arcy Simpson (D’Arcy Simpson Artworks), and Jeremy Bullis (Window on Hudson), and Columbia County Tourism, the Galvan Foundation, Hudson Business Coalition, Hudson City Digital, Hudson Tourism Board, Peggy Pollenberg Real Estate, Visit Hudson NY, The Wick, as well as private donations.

DATES/TIMES: Saturday, June 12, 2021 & every 2nd Saturday

LOCATION: Hudson
A map of all participating businesses is available at hudsongallerycrawl.com

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Hudson Hall Reopening w/ Camille Thurman & The Darrell Green Trio, May 29

Hudson Hall is opening wide the doors and windows and inviting our community back for what promises to be an exhilarating celebration of the power of the arts to heal, inspire, delight, and reconnect. The season kicks off this weekend with Camille Thurman & The Darrell Green Trio.

When Camille Thurman is not touring with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, she’s on the road leading her band, The Camille Thurman Quartet and collaborating as a co-bandleader with the Darrell Green Trio. As a composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and unique interpreter of the jazz tradition, she is quickly becoming one of the standard-bearers for the form, making a dynamic contribution to the legacy of jazz while paying tribute to its heroes. In her Hudson Hall debut, Camille is joined by the Darrell Green Trio, featuring Anthony Wonsey on piano, Tom DiCarlo on bass, and Darrell Green on drums.

DATES/TIMES: Saturday, May 29, 2021 / 7 pm and Sunday, May 30 / 5 pm

LOCATION: Hudson Hall
327 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534

COST: $35 – $1,000 Purchase Online
General Admission – Single Tickets:
$35 per ticket (theater-style seating, socially-distanced, grouped by ticket order)

General Admission – Tables:
$75 per ticket (must be purchased in tables of 2 or 4)

Hudson Hall Live Arts Sponsor Ticket:
Show your love for the live arts and help Hudson Hall in its recovery. Tickets include pre-set wine and nibbles, a reserved table with priority seating and early admission.
$500 (Table of 2)
$1,000 (Table of 4)

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FASNY Presents Mini Horse Mania: Horsing Around at the Museum!

Join The FASNY Museum of Firefighting for a live show Mini Horse Mania: Horsing Around at the Museum!

Join The FASNY Museum of Firefighting for a live show Mini Horse Mania: Horsing Around at the Museum! First, visit the “adoption barn” and learn all about how firefighters cared for fire horses. Then pick your own stuffed horse to adopt and call your own! Finally, all kids will have the opportunity to meet special guests: Duchess the mini horse and her friend Hank, a mini donkey, both from Hope Farm. Put your skills to the test around this lovable pair by brushing them, petting them and just showing them the love! All supplies are FREE.

All activities are FREE and will be outdoors, with NYS social distancing in effect. Free admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this event. Come make your morning memorable and horse around with us at the Museum! RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS OUTDOOR PROGRAM, which will be held rain or shine under open air tents. Admission to the Museum will be staggered and will NOT require a reservation either for this special day.

This program is made possible by a generous grant award from the Hudson River Bank and Trust Co. Foundation.

The FASNY Museum of Firefighting is America’s interactive museum of firefighting! Activities for families include, but are not limited to, the Fire Service Carnival and the interactive Race to the Scene Fire Truck. With over 60 pieces of apparatus on exhibit, whether you’re a firefighter, a student of history or a family looking for a fun and educational day trip, you will not want to miss this unique Museum. For more information, visit http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com or call 518-822-1875.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 22, 2021 / 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

COST: Free

LOCATION: FASNY Museum of Firefighting
117 Harry Howard Avenue
Hudson, NY 12534

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Window On Hudson Presents Mary McFerran “Suburban Wildlife”, May 2021

Window On Hudson presents Mary McFerran “Suburban Wildlife” on display now through May 31, 2021.

Window On Hudson presents Mary McFerran “Suburban Wildlife” on display now through May 31, 2021. Mary McFerran spent the solitude of 2020 earnestly working in her studio, creating numerous multimedia collages on a variety of subjects. In the storefront windows viewers can see “Suburban Wildlife,” a collection of tapestries that reflect on the wildlife she found venturing into her own backyard. The exhibition continues indoors with sketches and additional works on fabric.

Screen Shot 2021-05-04 at 5.32.20 PM — Rabbit
Felt, assorted textile scraps, plastic, printed fabric, stitching
42″ W x 39″ H
2020

MeFerran explains that the creation of these artworks comes from, “…spending more time in my backyard and local environment after the world was closed by the pandemic. The slowing of our world emboldened local wildlife. Foxes, rabbits, squirrels, snakes, raccoons, and chipmunks visited and were willing to be seen. During this time when we noticed the natural world. I hope this awareness increased our knowledge, respect and appreciation of the animals with which we coexist.”

When describing her artist practice McFerran says, “Liberation survives in my studio. I seek refuge in my work. Especially during the pandemic. I create and break my own rules, connecting and disconnecting fabric remnants and paper scraps. Opposing colors, textures, and themes encourage tension – push and pull. However, some sections coexist instead of merging.

I encourage elements to retain their own identity. My quilts are not traditional, no 3-layer regimen. Inspired by the work of Southern crafters who worked under economic restrictions, I select found scraps and tell stories. Like theirs, my piecing and constructing is grid-like. They were unschooled. I resist my art school lessons, encouraging some pieces to “fall off” the picture plane. I invite real life into my work and exaggerate the artifice of art.”

An Artist’s Reception will be held Saturday, May 8th from 3-5pm. Window On Hudson takes Covid-19 seriously. Front door will remain open at all times. Beverages will be served, and everyone is encouraged to enjoy the drinks and each other’s company outside in small, distanced clusters.

DATES/TIMES: May 5 – May 31, 2021 / visible 24/7
Artist’s Reception will be held Saturday, May 8th from 3-5pm

LOCATION: 43 South Third Street, Hudson NY 12534

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For more info, contact Jeremy Bullis, Artistic Director of Window On Hudson
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