2025
" STUDENT ART SHOW"
" STUDENT ART SHOW"
A Mixed Media Art Show was held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center during the month of March.
The reception was March 13th, 2025.
The reception was March 13th, 2025.
THE RECEPTION
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
The SSAS 27th Annual Autumn Jewels Show will be held from October 1 to October 31 at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. The reception and award presentation will be held on Monday, October 28 at 6:30 pm. This is a judged show featuring cash prizes for artwork and photography. Entry is open to the public.
2024 Autumn Jewels Show Winners - Congratulations!!
1st Place - Pat Posillico
2nd Place - Arlene P. Brown
3rd Place - Pamela Malsan
Special Photography Prize - Rebecca Jenkins
Honorable Mentions - Joan Johnson, Ginger LaFreniere, David T. Mayack, Faith Weldon
1st Place - Pat Posillico
2nd Place - Arlene P. Brown
3rd Place - Pamela Malsan
Special Photography Prize - Rebecca Jenkins
Honorable Mentions - Joan Johnson, Ginger LaFreniere, David T. Mayack, Faith Weldon
1st Place - Pat Posillico 2nd Place - Arlene P. Brown 3rd Place - Pamela Malsan Special Photography - Rebecca Jenkins
"Splashes of Autumn" "Bay State" "Still Life with Apple" "Saratoga Fire Escape"
"Splashes of Autumn" "Bay State" "Still Life with Apple" "Saratoga Fire Escape"
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HONORABLE MENTIONS
David T. Mayack Faith Weldon Ginger LaFreniere Joan Johnson
"A Spring in Your Step" "Script" "Autumn Stroll" "Maine Glow"
David T. Mayack Faith Weldon Ginger LaFreniere Joan Johnson
"A Spring in Your Step" "Script" "Autumn Stroll" "Maine Glow"
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RECEPTION AND AWARDS
Arlene P. Brown Pamela Malsan Rebecca Jenkins David T. Mayack
2nd Place 3rd Place Special Photography Honorable Mention
2nd Place 3rd Place Special Photography Honorable Mention
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Faith Weldon - Honorable Mention Joan Johnson - Honorable Mention
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SLIDE SHOW
"2024 Shenendehowa High School Art Show"
Feb 28th to March 28
ON March 13 at 7pm, there was an awards ceremony and reception where three student artists were awarded:
$100 for best of show
$50 for second place
$25 for third place
Feb 28th to March 28
ON March 13 at 7pm, there was an awards ceremony and reception where three student artists were awarded:
$100 for best of show
$50 for second place
$25 for third place
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1ST PLACE: CASEY GAO 2ND PLACE: ARTIMIS FANG 3RD PLACE: MARIA KOKKINIDES PAINTING DRAWING PAINTING
HONORABLE MENTIONS: JOEY FERRARI Graphic design CHRISTOPHER PUGLIEZE Photography ANA ZHENG Painting
The Southern Saratoga Art Society (SSAS) held a reception and awards ceremony on March 13, 2024, for Shenendehowa High School students who entered the SSAS-sponsored Student Art Show.
Cash prizes for First, Second and Third place winners were awarded from SSAS’s Jack Morgan Memorial Fund. The memorial fund was designated by one of SSAS’s founding members, Jack Morgan, who passed away in 2023. Jack was always inspired by the student’s creativity and artistic ability.
Honorable Mention winners won gift cards that were generously donated by Soave Faire in Saratoga Springs
SSAS members, along with members of Jack Morgan’s family, were on hand to congratulate the students and their parents and families. Special thanks go to the Shenendehowa art teachers for helping SSAS organize the show.
Cash prizes for First, Second and Third place winners were awarded from SSAS’s Jack Morgan Memorial Fund. The memorial fund was designated by one of SSAS’s founding members, Jack Morgan, who passed away in 2023. Jack was always inspired by the student’s creativity and artistic ability.
Honorable Mention winners won gift cards that were generously donated by Soave Faire in Saratoga Springs
SSAS members, along with members of Jack Morgan’s family, were on hand to congratulate the students and their parents and families. Special thanks go to the Shenendehowa art teachers for helping SSAS organize the show.
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The Morgan Famiy Rita Helie - SSAS President Frank Coletta - SSAS Board Member
JUDGE
JUDGE
FRANK COLETTA - JUDGE'S NOTES
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These are the 6 students whom I have picked for recognition on March 13th
The Shen student art show was filled with award winning art work. There were at least several works in each category that could have won awards. I will make a recommendation for next year that we might separate digital art, drawings, paintings, photography, etc. into their own category. I feel It is unfair to put a painting up against a drawing. I also recognize that these are young art students and that they all grow at different levels over time. I do not want any student to feel that they didn’t win because they weren’t good enough. There was a ton of work turned in this year that should have awards next to their works. The level of work in all fields of art is excellent. I congratulate each student and their teachers for what you all have accomplished. All the winners exhibited excellent works that are in my opinion worthy of first place regardless of age, grade level or medium that they worked with. Outstanding! First Place: Casey Gao – Painting This artist had to withdraw a beautiful painting because it is now entered into a regional show. That painting and this painting exhibit a level of ability that needs to be awarded and encouraged. The subject matter and the ability of this student to express themselves is truly impressive for a high school student. The level of control, skill, and ability is a thing of beauty to see. Well done! Second Place: Artimis Fang – Drawing This drawing caught my eye as soon as I saw it. It is well balanced, sensitive to lights and darks, but what really caught my attention was the beautiful detail that this student was able to produce in such a simple subject was truly remarkable an representative of their high level of ability at such a young age. Excellent! Third Place: Maria Kokkinides – Painting For a young student to paint at this level was truly surprising. The ability to take two pumpkins and produce a master piece is awesome. A small, delicate, sensitive, master piece needing no comment by me because it is that good. Your handling of color and shadows is exquisite as well as placement and design. Honorable Mention: Christopher Puglieze – Photography This is a simple photo of a young girl looking down, maybe in deep thought. The contrasts of darks and lights was beautiful and yet so simple. The tones that were achieved made this a beautiful portrait deserving recognition. Your ability to recognize and control the elements of black and white photography while making a statement make this portrait an excellent work to be rewarded. Honorable Mention: Anna Zheng – Painting I kept coming back to this painting over and over again because I am an artist, former teacher, and minister who deals with human life in all its phases. This painting confronts life and death and what’s left after death. It’s hard to express that in a painting because it deals with physical, emotional, and spiritual issues. I want to say that the artist showed wonderful skill and ability in making a powerful statement with remarkable insight to the human condition that we all will experience. In one painting you addressed multiple subjects that artists have been struggling with since mankind starting drawing on cave walls. Well done!!! Joey Ferrari Honorable Mention: Graphic Design This one caught my eye because of the use of color and letter design. I liked the large letters that curved around each other in a well-organized composition. The bottom section with the strong design and color balanced the overall composition. This digital composition was simple and yet well designed and colorful. |
CASEY GAO
ARTIMIS FANG
MARIA KOKKINIDES
CHRISTOPHER PUGLIEZE
ANNA ZHENG
JOEY FERRARI
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AUTUMN JEWELS 2023 WAS HELD OCTOBER 1ST - 30TH 2023 AT THE CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER. THIS YEAR'S JUDGE WAS LISA DAVID WHO IS A WELL KNOWN, RESPECTED UPSTATE ARTIST .
1ST PLACE
John Morrette
“Washington Ave., Sch’dy Stockade” - Watercolor
John Morrette
“Washington Ave., Sch’dy Stockade” - Watercolor
2ND PLACE
Sherry Walkup
“Deep and Wide” – Oil on Linen
Sherry Walkup
“Deep and Wide” – Oil on Linen
3RD PLACE
Karen Woodin
“Apple Tree Overlook” - Oil
Karen Woodin
“Apple Tree Overlook” - Oil
PHOTOGRAPHY
Rebecca Jenkins
“Tulips in Bloom” - Photography
Rebecca Jenkins
“Tulips in Bloom” - Photography
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Arthur Forrest – “Christ the King Center Greenwich” Kristine Kelly – “Magic of a Full Moon Night”
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Cheryl Birmingham – “Mom’s Curio” Jane Morrison – “Pears”
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SSAS 25TH ANNUAL
The 25th annual Autumn Jewels art show was held on OCTOBER 3 - 31 at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. The show was judged by Frank Vurraro.
RECEPTION
Many thanks to Brian Skanes for the photos!
1st Place
KATHLEEN PARKER
"PANSIES"
2nd Place
BARBARA BUCKLEY
"APPLES AT LAKESIDE FARM"
3rd Place
JOHN MORETTE
"ROCKS ABOVE THE BOREAS"
SPECIAL AWARD
REBECCA JENKINS
"LOVELY TULIPS"
HONORABLE MENTIONS
DENISE STEWART
"WINTER SHADOWS"
JANIS L. KRALOVIC
"SIGNATURE BEACH SEEDLING"
SHARON THORPE
"AUTUMN SUNRISE"
SSAS's 24TH Annual Autumn Jewels Judged Art Show was held October 4 - 31, 2021 at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. This Show was judged by Takeyce Walters
1st Place
Sherry Walkup
" Reflections At Sundown"
Sherry Walkup
" Reflections At Sundown"
2nd Place
Karen Woodin
"Buttermilk Falls"
Karen Woodin
"Buttermilk Falls"
3rd Place
Joan Van Alphen
"Cliff Dwellers"
Joan Van Alphen
"Cliff Dwellers"
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Cheryl Birmingham - "The Garden"
Faith Weldon - "Three's a Crowd"
M. Richard Mendelson - "Spring Beauty"
SPECIAL AWARD
Harvey Mendelson - "Winter Window"
CLIFTON PARK TOWN SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
For he months of Nov./Dec., in the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd, Tel.#: 518-383-1343, artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting in a Themed Show, "Nature".
For he months of Nov./Dec., in the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd, Tel.#: 518-383-1343, artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting in a Themed Show, "Nature".
CLIFTON PARK TOWN HALL
During October, Carol Winterton will exhibit in the lobby of the Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Tel. # 518-371-6651. Carol has been painting for over 30 yrs., but when her husband passed away, she found painting filled a void and provided comfort. She paints in watercolors, oil and acrylics.
During October, Carol Winterton will exhibit in the lobby of the Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Tel. # 518-371-6651. Carol has been painting for over 30 yrs., but when her husband passed away, she found painting filled a void and provided comfort. She paints in watercolors, oil and acrylics.
MECHANICVILLE LIBRARY
During Nov./Dec. Valerie Wolf will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.#: 518-664-4646 . Valerie's Show includes a colorful collection of styles including flo, abstract and realistic pieces.
During Nov./Dec. Valerie Wolf will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.#: 518-664-4646 . Valerie's Show includes a colorful collection of styles including flo, abstract and realistic pieces.
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, Tel.#: 518-370-4894 will host four amazing artists during Nov./Dec., Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton,
Rita Helie and Jack Morgan.
The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, Tel.#: 518-370-4894 will host four amazing artists during Nov./Dec., Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton,
Rita Helie and Jack Morgan.
ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES AT THE CLIFTON PARK LIBRARY
Eleven SSAS members are showing their pieces as part of the Arts in Public Places program at the Clifton Park Library. The show will run from September 28th - October 25th.
https://www.saratoga-arts.org/Southern-Saratoga-Art-Society
https://www.saratoga-arts.org/Southern-Saratoga-Art-Society
Two life-long area artists will be featured during September in the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd, Tel.# 518-383-1343. Rebecca Jenkins has an A.A.S. in Photography from Sage College and photographs numerous interesting sights throughout the area and while traveling.
Patricia Wade is currently a watercolorist and paints an eclectic variety of items. She has sketched and painted most of her life, enjoying using different mediums.
Patricia Wade is currently a watercolorist and paints an eclectic variety of items. She has sketched and painted most of her life, enjoying using different mediums.
FRANK COLETTA
Frank Coletta will be exhibiting at two locations, both the Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Road, Tel.# 518-371-8622 and the Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.# 518-664-4646. Frank's Clifton Park exhibit entitled "Two Years of Landscapes" will be held during the month of September and features landscapes done in pen and ink and colored pencils. All drawings were done plein air and feature scenes from around the area and Arizona.
Frank's exhibit at the Mechanicville Public Library will be held during the months of September and October and features drawings mostly of the Round Lake Nature Preserve. His drawings range from realistic to abstract expressions of the landscape. He has shown locally and nationally in many juried shows.
Frank's exhibit at the Mechanicville Public Library will be held during the months of September and October and features drawings mostly of the Round Lake Nature Preserve. His drawings range from realistic to abstract expressions of the landscape. He has shown locally and nationally in many juried shows.
KRISTINE KELLY
Kristine Kelly is showing at Merriman & Pfister's Marketplace in Delmar for the entire month of August. The gallery is open everyday but the hours may vary. For more information and to view her work visit: https://www.merrianpfister.com
WILLIAM DAISAK, DAVID MAYACK, AND KAREN ZIMMERS
William Daisak, David Mayack and Karen Zimmers will show their work at the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Tel.# 518-383-1343 during June and July, 2021. Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County.
William Daisak, David Mayack and Karen Zimmers will show their work at the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Tel.# 518-383-1343 during June and July, 2021. Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County.
RITA HELIE AND JACK MORGAN
SSAS members Rita Helie and Jack Morgan will be exhibiting at the Mechanicsville Public Library, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.#518-664-4646 during the months of May and June.
All the paintings are in oil and are Landscapes and Still Lifes. The scenes are from around the world, including
Austria, Scotland ,Mexico, Japan and the United States.
SSAS members Rita Helie and Jack Morgan will be exhibiting at the Mechanicsville Public Library, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.#518-664-4646 during the months of May and June.
All the paintings are in oil and are Landscapes and Still Lifes. The scenes are from around the world, including
Austria, Scotland ,Mexico, Japan and the United States.
NEIL SERGOTT
SSAS member Neil Sergott will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.# 518-664-4646 during March and April. His subject matter is taken from the local Hudson River Valley Region.
Neil is an accomplished photographer who has a keen eye for finding beauty in this marvelous region. Stop in an view these shows and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County.
Neil is an accomplished photographer who has a keen eye for finding beauty in this marvelous region. Stop in an view these shows and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County.
JOAN VAN ALPHEN AND FAITH WELDEN
SSAS will feature two artists during the months of April and May, 2021 in The Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Tel.# 518-383-1343. Faith Weldon and Joan VanAlphen are well known throughout the area, both are members of various art groups and won numerous awards for their pieces.
Faith works in several mediums including watercolors, fluid acrylics, collage and pastels. She is inspired by the outdoor world and developing paintings from her imagination. Some of her works include Victorian Ladies, wine bottle collages and musicians.
Joan paints in both oils and watercolors. Her passions include abstract painting and working in acrylics. She especially enjoys painting landscapes and flowers.
Faith works in several mediums including watercolors, fluid acrylics, collage and pastels. She is inspired by the outdoor world and developing paintings from her imagination. Some of her works include Victorian Ladies, wine bottle collages and musicians.
Joan paints in both oils and watercolors. Her passions include abstract painting and working in acrylics. She especially enjoys painting landscapes and flowers.
CAROL WINTERTON ONE WOMAN SHOW
Southern Saratoga Art Society member Carol Winterton will feature her art in a one-woman show during the months of January and February, 2021 in the Gallery at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court,
Tel. #: 518-383-1343.
Carol has been painting for over 30 years, originally starting in pencil, chalk pastel and watercolor. She has since branched out into acrylics and water soluble oils, occasionally using more than one medium on a piece.
2020 " A FALL FESTIVAL OF ARTS"
2019 AUTUMN JEWELS SHOW!
JEAN SKANES - 1ST PLACE!
KAREN WOODIN - 2ND PLACE!
GEORGE HUBBARD - 3RD PLACE
SPECIAL AWARD!
JANIS KRALOVIC
HONORABLE MENTIONS!
JANE MORRISON
ROBERTA MOSES
BARBARA BUCKLEY
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WILLIAM DAISAK
2018 Autumn Jewels Art Show!
OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 1 at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, CENTER GALLERY, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, New York.
1st Place: Karen Woodin
2nd Place: Valerie Wolf
3rd Place: William Daisak
Special Award: Richard Kitchen
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Honorable Mention: Joan Van Alphen
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Honorable Mention: Jean Skanes Honorable Mention: Janis Kralovic
Autumn Jewels Reception
2017 Autumn Jewels Art Show!
This year's art show will be held at Clifton Park Senior Community Center 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, New York and run from October 2 to November 20, 2017. Reception: Monday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Best In Show - Marie Tsai --Pasture (oil)
2nd Place - Cathy McNulty - Midsummer Lily (watercolor)
2nd Place ( photography-) - Janis Kralovic - Old Vines Pinot Noir
3rd Place - Karen Woodin - November Sky (oil)
Honorable Mentions - Richard Kitchen - Snowflakes on Milkweed (photo encaustic)
Faith Weldon - Bluescape (acrylic)
Marilyn Merrill - Charlton House (WATERCOLOR)
JUDGE - Takeyce Walter
2016 Autumn Jewels Art Show
Autumn Jewels Art Show- Oct. 3rd - Oct. 31st, 2016
The Autumn Jewels art show was a show for the SSAS members and was also open to the public. One piece of work from every entry was allowed. The show took place at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center Art Gallery. (the big rooms). Money awards of $100 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place were awarded. There were ribbons for each place and ribbons for honorable mentions. There was a reception for the show on October 17th, 2016, during October's meeting.
1st Place - Joan Van Alphen
2nd Place - Jean Skanes
3rd Place - Rita Helie
Honorable Mentions
Barbara Aldi
Maria Tsai
Karen Woodin
Sherry Walkup
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