Hudson Valley Art & Wine Premiere's in Catskill June 11, 2011

HUDSON VALLEY ART & WINE – A GRAND CELEBRATIONTRAVELING EXHIBIT

OPENS IN CATSKILL, THE BIRTHPLACE OF AMERICAN ART

A juried exhibition and wine tasting featuring 18 Hudson Valley artists and theirvisual interpretations of 12 regional wineries.
Saturday, June 11, Preview from 4:00 to 6:00 pm;

Artist's Reception from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

WHO: Presented by Hudson Valley Wine Magazine and M Gallery

WHAT: Hudson Valley Art & Wine – A Grand Celebration View the traveling exhibit of works by Hudson Valley artists inspired by the region’s wineries and vineyards. Sample wines by several of the wineries, including Hudson-Chatham Winery, Palaia Vineyards, and Millbrook Vineyards and Winery.

WHEN:
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Preview from 4:00 to 6:00 pm; Artist's reception from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Exhibit runs through July 10.

WHERE: M Gallery350 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414

WHY: Showcasing the artwork inspired by the local wineries will generate attention and support for the Hudson Valley’s artists and winemakers — and promote the cultural vitality of the Hudson Valley region. Historic Catskill, NY was home to landscape artist Thomas Cole, founder of The Hudson River School of Art, America's first art movement.

WINERY & ARTIST "PAIRS"
Applewood Winery & Jan Horton (acrylic);
Applewood Winery & Crista Pisano (oils);
Benmarl Winery & Sasha Chermayeff (oils);
Brookview Station Winery & Judy Reynolds (oils);
Brotherhood, America’s Oldest Winery & Lee Anne Morgan (Fine Art Photography);
Brotherhood, America’s Oldest Winery & Barbara Rubin (oils);
Glorie Farm Winery & Virginia Donovan (oils);
Glorie Farm Winery & Patrick Milbourn (oils);
Hudson-Chatham Winery & Joan Damiani (oil & photography);
Hudson-Chatham Winery & Anne Gabriele (photography);
Millbrook Winery & Vineyards & Susan Togut (mixed media);
Millbrook Winery & Vineyards & K. Velis Turan (mixed media fiber);
Palaia Vineyards & Paul Gould (oils);
Robibero Family Vineyards & David Borenstein (mixed media);
Stoutridge Vineyards & Paola Bari (overglaze on porcelain);
Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery & John Laurenzi (acrylics);
Whitecliff Vineyard & Robert Breur (sculpture in clay and wood);
Whitecliff Vineyard & Vince Natale (oil and graphite);

About the Hudson Valley Art & Wine – A Grand Celebration

One year ago, Hudson Valley Wine Magazine paired 18 jury-selected Hudson Valley artists with 12 Hudson Valley wineries to create original works of art inspired by the wineries and reflecting the beauty of this historic region. The exhibit premiered on May 21, 2011 at Lyndhurst, a National Trust Historic site in Westchester, NY, the gateway to the Hudson Valley. The exhibit will travel to various galleries in the Hudson Valley throughout 2011.

About M Gallery and Catskill, NY
Catskill became a landmark when long-time resident and artist, Thomas Cole, introduced the Hudson River School of Painting. American art was forever changed by Cole’s influence as founder and father of the movement. He impressed countless numbers of talented and noted painters — Church, Blakelock, Inness, Durand and others — who claimed glory using the backdrop of the magnificent Catskill region. The history continues, inspired by dramatic panoramas, tumultuous skies, exceptional light, and the bold profile of a timeless mountain range. Artist Patrick Milbourn, owner of M Gallery, paints signature landscapes and fine art portraits that convey a sense of history and lifestyle. Milbourn has received a variety of awards and accolades from the Pastel Society of America, the National Academy of Art, the Salmagundi Club and the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters.

For more information about theHudson Valley Art & Wine – A Grand Celebration, please visit HudsonValleyArtandWine.com