Historic Hudson River Towns

Two New Exhibitions: ANDREA BARUFFI: PLAYFUL and SUZANNE AUER: COLORSCAPES
2023-06-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-24 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-25 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-26 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-28 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-29 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-30 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-01 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) and 20 more dates | The Union Arts Center 2 Union Street Sparkill, NY 10976
Roost Restaurant and Union Arts Center are pleased to present two new exhibitions featuring the work of Andrea Baruffi and Suzanne Auer.
In Gallery 1, Andrea Baruffi showcases a collection of prints made from his original acrylic paintings. Baruffi’s artistic style is characterized by whimsy and humor. Many of the original acrylic paintings, from which the “Playful” series of art prints are made, range in size from 60″ x 80″ to 80″ x 80″. They are available for purchase directly from the artist’s studio, located two hours north of Florence. His work is widely exhibited throughout Italy.
Baruffi, a former illustrator and longtime resident of Piermont, returned to Italy after his retirement, having worked in New York for major advertising agencies and children’s book publishers. He received classical training in art at the prestigious Liceo Artistico in Bologna and holds a degree in architecture from the University of Florence. He cites Edward Hopper and Caravaggio among his favorite artists. To learn more about Baruffi and his work, visit Instagram page @andrea_baruffi_paintings. For inquiries about sales or further information, please contact Kathy at (845) 652-0737 (Piermont) or kathleenbaruffi@gmail.com.
In Gallery 2, Suzanne Auer presents a series of paintings that highlight her love of color. The paintings evoke a sense of nostalgia and a feeling of revisiting favorite places and things. Auer showcases her process of planning a painting around a specific color and creating a visual path through it.
Auer received her BFA in Jewelry and Silversmithing from SUNY New Paltz and started her own business painting children’s clothes and murals. This led to creating The Art
Studio, a business teaching drawing and painting to children and adults for over 20 years in Highland Mills, NY. She is now retired and painting every free moment she
gets. For more information, visit www.suzanneauerpaintings.com.
OPENING RECEPTiON FOR SUZANNE AUER: Sunday, May 21, 12- 2 PM
Gallery Hours:
4 PM – 5:30 PM (except Tuesdays)
Or call 845-359-0258 for an appointment
Roost Restaurant and Bar is an American brasserie where co-owner Chef Kevin Reilly serves elevated fare, utilizing the freshest seasonal ingredients for a variety of exquisite meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes. In 2020, Roost moved around the corner from its initial Sparkill location to its present home inside the iconic Union Arts Center. The century-old firehouse was meticulously renovated in 2010 by Simon Basner and repurposed as a venue for multi- disciplinary artistic expression. When Roost leased and subsequently purchased the building, co-owner Maria Santini created a space which patrons often describe as having a cool, unique vibe and much more than just a place to dine – it’s an experience that is not soon forgotten.
Restaurant Reservations are highly recommended. For Private Event Inquiries visit Roost at roostinsparkill.com. For Reservations: 845-359-6700

Restaurant Hours:
MON, WED., THURS., SUNDAY: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
CLOSED TUESDAY
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM For Exhibition and Performance Inquiries, please visit Union Arts Center at uacny.com.

Drink & Draw at the Hastings Public Library
2023-09-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Hastings Public Library, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings on Hudson
SEPTEMBER 14 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Drink & Draw
Hastings Public Library, Orr Room, Lower Level 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

RiverArts invites artists of all experience levels and backgrounds to join our monthly sessions exploring the classic artistic practice of life drawing. Held in an informal, relaxed setting – wine and snacks added in. This is a non-instructional event -bring your own art supplies – any medium welcome; a fun night of art.

$20

Drink & Draw at the Hastings Public Library
2023-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Hastings Public Library, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings on Hudson
Hastings Public Library
Orr Room, Lower level
7 Maple Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson
Admission: $20 Register in advance. We are requiring folks pre-register and pay IN ADVANCE ONLY. Class limited to 30 people so book in advance. If you register and can’t make it, please email jriesman@riverarts.org
Time: 7:30-9:30pm

Register for Drink & Draw here

Drink & Draw is a modern twist on the classic artistic practice of life drawing. Artists of all experience levels and backgrounds are welcome, especially those that have always wanted to try their hand.
In this non-instructional event, we aim to create a relaxing, social and inclusive environment for the community to come together for a fun night of drawing. After some mingling with fellow guests, participants will have an opportunity to capture the human body in poses of different lengths, with breaks for refreshments in between.
There’s wine, crackers, cheese and cookies to enjoy, and our host curates a playlist to keep your energy flowing. The evening lasts about 2 hours, and participants leave with a collection of their new works… and maybe some new friends too.
RiverArts is proud to be able to provide this unique opportunity right here in our Rivertowns, an opportunity which is often only accessible to art students or by traveling into New York City, with a significant investment of time and tuition. Drink & Draw offers a perfect entry-level for the amateur artist, and we have seen beginners improve significantly as their skills develop in subsequent sessions and they draw on their experience and learn from others.
Model provided. Please bring your own art supplies and arrive on time.
Must be over 18 to attend. Wine for those 21+
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: jriesman@riverarts.org
*If you are having issues registering from mobile please try from a desktop or use this link.
