Wallkill River Center for the Arts

Wallkill River Center for the Arts Our mission is to preserve open space through art and art activism, and create economic opportunities for Orange County artists.
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A nonprofit gallery and art school which welcomes all styles and media of art but with its roots in plein air (out-of-doors) painting and preserving open space through art and art activism, and creating economic opportunities for Orange County artists. The Wallkill River School is a nonprofit artists' cooperative that runs an art school and fine art gallery as well as a plein air art workshop series on local farms and open spaces.

Thank you artists and supporters of Wallkill River Center for the Arts! The recent opening of the group exhibition “Keep...
08/25/2026

Thank you artists and supporters of Wallkill River Center for the Arts! The recent opening of the group exhibition “Keep It Together” curated by Elizabeth Keithline and Keithline’s solo show “Puzzle” was warm and well-attended. Stop by the galleries Friday - Sunday 12-5pm and see these exhibitions centered on assemblage! More info: http://bit.ly/wrcaevents

🖌️Intro to Oil with William Noonan🖌️ September 10th6:00pm – 8:00pmReady to try oil painting?Join us for Intro to Oil wit...
08/22/2026

🖌️Intro to Oil with William Noonan🖌️
September 10th
6:00pm – 8:00pm

Ready to try oil painting?

Join us for Intro to Oil with William Noonan, perfect for beginners or anyone needing a confidence boost! Learn materials, mixing, brushwork, paint application, and how to begin a painting step-by-step.

Choose the +Materials option for a fully supplied setup, or bring your own!

Sign Up Here: https://wallkill.art/event/intro-to-oil-with-william-noonan-22/

🎨Beginning Watercolor with Stephanie Snyder🎨Sundays, 10 am – 12 pmSeptember 6, 13, 20, 27This beginning watercolor class...
08/22/2026

🎨Beginning Watercolor with Stephanie Snyder🎨
Sundays, 10 am – 12 pm
September 6, 13, 20, 27

This beginning watercolor class is focused on creating finished work! Each week, you’ll follow along with the instructor to complete a painting, focusing on painting fast and loose, learning the basics by doing them, and hopefully to have some fun along the way!

The first session on 9/6 is for anyone just starting out or wanting extra guidance. Attendance is recommended for first-time students.

Sign Up Here: https://wallkill.art/event/watercolor-with-stephanie-snyder-sept-2026/

Join us Sat. 22 August, 5:00 - 7:00 PM for the combined opening receptions for ELIZABETH KEITHLINE | Puzzle and KEEP IT ...
08/20/2026

Join us Sat. 22 August, 5:00 - 7:00 PM for the combined opening receptions for ELIZABETH KEITHLINE | Puzzle and KEEP IT TOGETHER | A Group Exhibition curated by Keithline for the Wallkill River Center for the Arts featuring work by: Julia Barbour, Jeannine Bardo, Jenne Currie, Melanie Delgado, Tasha Depp, Karen E. Gersch, Lucy Handley, Jen Hicks, Chong Kang, Jeff & Wilson Keithline, Tracy Leavitt, Jignasha Leonardo, Jennifer McGregor, Eva Melas, Ann Morris, Jane Nelson, Suzanne Parker, Eileen Power, Amanda Russo Rubman, Anthony Scarzafava, Melissa Stern, Linda Stillman, Kimberly Truitt, Christina Varga, Ward Yoshimoto, Mimi Young, Leslie Zelamsky

Elizabeth Keithline is both the curator for "Keep It Together", the assemblage group show as well as the featured solo e...
08/17/2026

Elizabeth Keithline is both the curator for "Keep It Together", the assemblage group show as well as the featured solo exhibition artist in "Puzzle" at Wallkill River Center for the Arts.
"Puzzle" marks Elizabeth Keithline’s 23rd solo exhibition and "Keep It Together" will be her 23rd juried or curated group exhibition. She has exhibited widely across the United States, with solo shows at the Peabody Essex Museum, Danforth Museum, Newport Art Museum, UMass Amherst, and Wheaton College among others. More info about Elizabeth Keithline: https://bit.ly/WRCAKeith

MEET Elizabeth Keithline on Saturday, August 22, 5 – 7 pm along with the artists in "Keep It Together" including: Julia Barbour,Jeannine Bardo, Jenne Currie, Melanie Delgado, Tasha Depp, Karen E. Gersch, Lucy Handley, Jen Hicks, Chong Kang, Jeff & Wilson Keithline, Tracy Leavitt, Jignasha Leonardo, Jennifer McGregor, Eva Melas, Ann Morris, Suzanne Parker, Eileen M.Power, Amanda Russo Rubman, Anthony Scarzafava, Melissa Stern, Linda Stillman, Kimberly Truitt, Christina Varga, Ward Yoshimoto, Mimi Young and Leslie Zelamsky.
MORE INFO about the Artists' Reception: https://bit.ly/WRCAKeepIt2

A hearty thank you to the Scenic Farms Golf Course Ladies League for their generous donation to the Wallkill River Cente...
08/17/2026

A hearty thank you to the Scenic Farms Golf Course Ladies League for their generous donation to the Wallkill River Center for the Arts! The SF Golf Course matched the donation and presented the check to WRCA Executive Director Ursula Morgan at a recent event at the Edenville General Store. Read all about it in The Warwick Advertiser: https://bit.ly/WRCAladiesgolf
photo (detail): Gail Hoffer-Loible

🎨 Beginner Painting with Nancy Reed Jones 🎨Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17 & 241:00 pm – 3:00 pmReady to start painting? ...
08/15/2026

🎨 Beginner Painting with Nancy Reed Jones 🎨
Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17 & 24
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Ready to start painting? Join us at Wallkill River Center for the Arts for a beginner-friendly painting class designed for folks with little to no painting experience!

We’ll cover all the basics, from using different brushes and mixing paint to color theory, composition, and the fundamentals you’ll need to become a more confident painter. A supply list will be provided in the class description with everything you need to get started!

Sign Up Here: https://wallkill.art/event/absolute-beginner-acrylic-painting-with-nancy-reed-jones-sept-2026/

🎨Plein Air Painting with Nancy Reed Jones🎨Popp Memorial ParkTuesdays, 9 am – 12 pmSeptember 1, 8, 15, 22Learn the fundam...
08/15/2026

🎨Plein Air Painting with Nancy Reed Jones🎨
Popp Memorial Park
Tuesdays, 9 am – 12 pm
September 1, 8, 15, 22

Learn the fundamentals of creating beautiful outdoor paintings in this Plein Air class at the Popps Memorial Park! Using a limited palette, students will learn how to simplify the landscape, capture the essence of a scene, and create successful paintings outdoors. All mediums welcome. Instructor specializes in acrylic.

Students must bring their own supplies. Be sure to wear sun and bug protection, stay hydrated, and seek shade on hot days!

$160 | $140 Members

Sign Up Here: https://wallkill.art/event/plein-air-painting-with-nancy-reed-jones-sept-2026/

08/11/2026

ITS THIS WEEKEND!!!! Our beloved 100 for 100 fundraiser is here so join us in enjoying refreshments this Sunday 16 August 2:00 - 4:00 PM and get a work of fine art donated by the generous artists of our community.
ABOUT THE 100 for 100 EVENT:
The 100 for $100 is a quick, fun afternoon social event, complete with complimentary refreshments and desserts. Each ticket holder may bring one guest to enjoy the event, but only ticket holders select a WORK OF ART. Come early on one of our preview times to see the art and make a list of your TOP TEN favorites so you are ready to select your artwork when your ticket number is called.
The excitement is not knowing for sure when your ticket number will be drawn and what piece you will win! The good news is everyone goes home with a piece of original art to cherish.Learn more and get your tickets here:
https://bit.ly/1004100wrca

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232 Ward Street
Montgomery, NY
12549

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Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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(845) 457-2787

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