Dear SSAS Members,
 
We hope you are all healthy and staying safe.
 
As previously informed, our monthly meetings and board meetings have been temporarily cancelled. We will send out a mailing as soon as restraints are lifted and the state deems it safe to resume normal activities.
 
Having goals for future events and activities, keeps us centered and perhaps better focused during these trying times. The Board has some exciting things planned for when we become active again.
 
It has been noted that those of us who have hobbies in art, music, etc. have the ability to psychologically fare a little better during these trying times.
 
We are all creative beings and being an artist at any level can be so inspirational. We all know that when we are focusing on our favorite media, drawings, craft or art books and studies, we are easily lost and find ourselves in another place where time speeds by and we feel refreshed and renewed.
 
Let’s take out our brushes, paints, pencils, charcoals and see what happens. A good time to refocus and do the things we love that we never seem to have time to do!
 
Please free to call anyone on the Board for questions, ideas for future events, or just to chat about art.
 
Praying that we all stay strong, healthy and creative during these difficult times.
 
Sincerely,
SSAS Board
 
Questions? Contact:
Frank Coletta, President - 518-877-5198, f51643@hotmail.com
Rita Helie, Vice President - 518-522-4348, RandRh@AOL.com
Rebecca Jenkins, Treasurer - 518-664-7941, rljenks@nycap.rr.com
Jean Skanes, Secretary - 914-260-2587, jean.skanes@outlook.com                       

SSAS Show List
as of January 2020
Venue     Date
Contact Person

Burnt Hills Public Library
Jack Morgan

30 pieces of artwork in main room, 6 pieces in hallway
jack0032@yahoo.com

Can sign up individually or as part of a group
Months Vary
Catskill Hudson Bank -  Malta Branch
Jean Skanes

2 pieces of artwork
jean.skanes@gmail.com

Bi-Monthly
Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery
Pat Wade

35 pieces of artwork - 10% commission to Town of Clifton Park
meridian1@nycap.rr.com

Can sign up individually or as part of a group
Monthly
Glen Eddy Senior Living Community in Niskayuna
Sherry Walkup

10 pieces of artwork
swalkup@nycap.rr.com

Can sign up individually or as part of a group
Bi-Monthly
Mechanicville Library
Jane Morrison

12 pieces of artwork
applace@aol.com

Can sign up individually or as part of a group
Bi-Monthly
NBT Bank of Clifton Park
Bill Staudinger

2 pieces of artwork
bstaudinger@nycap.rr.com

Bi-Monthly
Waterford Library
Judy Loucks

Group SSAS Show -sign up at a SSAS meeting in the spring
jloucks@nycap.rr.com

July and August only
Zion Lutheran Church
Frank Coletta

30 pieces of artwork                                                                                                f51643@hotmail.com
Can sign up individually or as part of a group
Bi-Monthly

Note: If you are interested in one of the larger venues, but want to be part of a group, you do not have to organize the group, just let the venue coordinator know how many pieces of artwork you would like to display. They will assign you to a group of other artists.

SSAS Venue Description for coordinators
The Clifton Park Senior Center, Clifton Park, NY
            Contact: Pat Wade    meridian1@nycap.rr.com
            Venue Address: 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park, NY 12065
            Number of works that can be installed: 30 medium sizes
            Length of Show: one month
            Labels: No labels on the walls. Labels can be taped to the back of the work                                    
 including – Title, Medium, Price, Artist contact info.
                           Instead of labels you can put a list of titles, mediums, prices. And                                      
contact info in a frame to be hung with the art work. Don’t forget to                                      
number your works and include the number in the price list.
            Senior Center newsletter: Each artist is to send Raina a short artist statement                           
(3-5 sentences) about their art work so that she can run an ad in their                                
monthly newsletter. She needs it by the 15th of the previous month of your                                    
show. Send it to Raina at rmunafo@cliftonpark.org .
            Newspaper Ads: Each artist is to send Pat Wade the same info letting her know                        
about your show including the gallery your showing at by the 15th of the previous month
            Installation and take down: Check with Pat for dates and times. Usually they                            
happen at the end of the month between 4 – 5 PM.
            Artist Reception: none
            Other info
 
The Zion Lutheran Church, Schenectady, NY
            Contact: Frank Coletta at f51643@hotmail.com
            Venue Address: Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY 12308
            Number of works that can be installed: 30 or less. Depending on the sizes
            Length of shows: two months
            Labels: Prepare an Artist statement about you and your show that they will                                     
display in a plastic frame. Make labels for each work taped to the back of                           
the work including: Title, medium, Price, and artist contact info.
                          Option: you can print out a price list of your works with titles and prices but                       
you will need to number each work and number each work in your price list                      
 that can be put in their provided plastic frame next to your artist statement.
                          Artists statements are to be sent by the 15th of the previous month to Liz                        
 Stoffels at  liz@zionLCNY.org
            Newspaper Ads: Each artist is to send Pat Wade a three sentence note letting her                    
know about your show including the gallery you’re showing at by the 15th of the previous month.
            Installation and take down: The following ladies direct the installation and take                         
down and will give you those dates and times when you contact them before your showing.
                        *Trudy Hudson 518-370-4894 email at  tcahudson@juno.com
                        Val Behling 518-456-1538
                        Drew Lochte 518-669-1728   email at dlochte@nycap.rr.com
                        Gail Karl 518-393-7590
            Artist Reception: They will provide a reception for you and give you a Sunday date                   
when they want you to speak to the guests about you and your work.
 
 
 
 
Catskill Hudson Bank – Malta Branch, Malta, NY
            Contact: Jean Skanes at jean.skanes@gmail.com
            Venue Address: 2452 State Route 9, Malta, NY 12020
            Number of works that can be installed: 2
            Length of shows: Two months
            Labels: You may place a label on the painting with your name, the title, medium,
                        price and contact information. You may also attach an artist’s statement or bio                 
to the bottom of your artwork.
            Newspaper Ads: Each artist is to send Pat Wade (meridian1@nycap.rr.com) a
                        three-sentence note letting her know about your show including the gallery                       
you’re showing at no later than the 15th of the previous month.
            Installation and take down: Contact Jean Skanes. She will put you in touch
                        with the artist showing before and after you to coordinate a mutually                                   
agreeable time to meet and install/take down artwork.
            Artist Reception: There is no reception for this venue.
 
 
Mechanicville Public Library
            Contact Person: Jane Morrison at: applace@aol.com
            Venue Address: 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118-1205
            Number of works that can be installed: 12+ depending on size of works. See Jane
            Length of shows: Two months
            Labels: You may place a label on the painting with your name, the title, medium,
                        price and contact information. You may also put an artist’s statement or bio                      
in the plastic frame.
            Newspaper Ads: Each artist is to send Pat Wade (meridian1@nycap.rr.com) a
                        three-sentence note letting her know about your show including the gallery                       
you’re showing at no later than the 15th of the previous month.
            Installation and take down: Contact Jane Morrison. She will put you in touch
                        with the artist showing before and after you to coordinate a mutually                                   
agreeable time to meet and install/take down artwork.
            Artist Reception: There are receptions for this venue. See Jane for info
 
 
                                       
 
Glen Eddy Senior Living Gallery
            Contact Person: Sherry Walkup  at  swalkup@nycap.rr.com
            Venue Address: 1 Glen Eddy Way, Niskayuna, NY 12309
            Number of works that can be installed: 10-20+
            Length of shows: Two months
            Labels: You may place a label on the painting with your name, the title, medium,
                        price and contact information. Include an artist bio to be put in the plastic                          
frame along with your personal business cards
            Newspaper Ads: Each artist is to send Pat Wade (meridian1@nycap.rr.com) a
                        three-sentence note letting her know about your show including the gallery                       
you’re showing at no later than the 15th of the previous month.
            Installation and take down: Contact Sherry for dates and times.
            Artist Reception: There are receptions for this venue. See Sherry for info
 
 
 
NBT Bank
            Contact Person: Bill Staudinger at  bstaaudinger@nycap.rr.com
            Venue Address: 9 Clifton Park Center Road  Clifton Park, NY, 12065
            Number of works that can be installed: 2
            Length of shows: Two months
            Labels: You may place a label on the painting with your name, the title, medium,
                        price and contact information.
            Newspaper Ads: Each artist is to send Pat Wade (meridian1@nycap.rr.com) a
                        three-sentence note letting her know about your show including the gallery                       
you’re showing at no later than the 15th of the previous month.
            Installation and take down: Contact Bill. For dates and times
            Artist Reception: There is no reception for this venue
 
Burnt Hills Public Library
            Contact Person: Jack Morgan at  jack0032@yahoo.com
            Venue Address:        2 Lawmar Ln, Burnt Hills, NY, 12027
            Number of works that can be installed: 25+
            Length of shows: Two months
            Labels: You may place a label on the painting with your name, the title, medium
                        and contact information.. A separate list with Artist, Work title, and Price is to be submitted
                      at the front desk for Deborah . DO NOT ATTACH TAPE TO THE WALLS.
 Newspaper Ads: Each artist is to send Pat Wade (meridian1@nycap.rr.com) a
                        three-sentence note letting her know about your show including the gallery                       
you’re showing at no later than the 15th of the previous month. If it is a group                   
show the lead artist will send the written ad.
            Installation and take down: Contact Jack for dates and times
            Artist Reception:A reception may be held at the Library with all costs paid by the artist/artists-                  no alcohol allowed. Contact Deborah Fiedler at the Library for reception dates & times.



 
Waterford Public Library
            Contact Person: Judy Loucks at
            Venue Address: 117 3rd street, Waterford, NY, 12188
            Number of works that can be installed: 6 people at 2-3 works
            Length of shows: One month  (July & August)
            Labels: You may place a label on the painting with your name, the title, medium,
                        price and contact information.
            Newspaper Ads: Judy Loucks is to send Pat Wade (meridian1@nycap.rr.com) a
                        three-sentence note letting her know about your show including the gallery                       
you’re showing at no later than the 15th of the previous month.
            Installation and take down: Contact Judy Loucks for dates and times
            Artist Reception: There is no reception for this venue.

Many SSAS members have artwork on display at the
Saratoga Arts 10” x 10”
exhibit which runs from June 29 to September 7.
Stop in and see this exhibit!

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Join other artists at upcoming informal monthly pop-up style events designed
to attract the restaurant crowd and art lovers who visit Beekman Street. This is
not like the big fair (the street is not closed). They will be using porches, front
yards and side yards. Simple displays are best. There is no charge or
commission. We also welcome plein air painters to set up along the street. 5:30 -
8pm. Please call Cecilia, Textile Studio at 518-583-2129 for more information.
Upcoming dates are:July 19, August 16 and September 20.