events at Art Up

ArtUp Art Gallery hosts a variety of engaging events, including artist talks where exhibiting artists discuss their work, alongside cookouts and movie nights. These events foster a vibrant community of artists and art lovers, providing cultural and educational activities in Margaretville, New York. Located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, ArtUp is dedicated to serving and enriching its thriving artistic community.

November 23, 2024
2–4pm

Art Talk

Robin Factor and Mary McFerran

Artists Robin Factor and Mary McFerran will host an engaging Artists Talk on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 2-4 pm. Through this conversation, they will share the inspirations and techniques behind their unique interpretations of the Catskills landscape, blending multidimensional approaches and found materials. Attendees will gain insight into how their work reflects both the beauty and fragility of the environment, as well as their personal artistic processes. This event offers a rare opportunity to connect with the artists and their creative visions.

Past Events
October 18, 2024

Reception

Beth Caspar and Liliana Zavaleta

Join us for the reception of ReUse / ReShape on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 4-7 pm. Meet the artists, Beth Caspar and Liliana Zavaleta, while enjoying refreshments and exploring their mixed-media works.

October 26, 2024

Artist Talk

Beth Caspar and Liliana Zavaleta

Join artists Beth Caspar and Liliana Zavaleta on Saturday, October 26, from 2-4 pm for an engaging conversation about their work. This Artists Talk will explore the themes and techniques behind their mixed-media creations featured in ReUse / ReShape, offering insight into their shared and distinct artistic processes.

September 29, 2024

Paint Out

East Branch Delaware River Plein Air Painters

Join the East Branch Delaware River Plein Air Painters for an immersive afternoon of art at the ArtUp Gallery. You're invited to bring your own materials and engage in plein air painting, sketching, or drawing. Share your work with fellow artists and experience the beauty of the outdoors through art. As a special treat, all participants will receive one fresh apple.

This is a free event open to all skill levels—come create, connect, and enjoy the creative process.

August 31, 2024

Opening Reception

Join us for the opening reception to Catching the Light, a group show of lovely landscapes by The East Branch Delaware River Plein Air Painters. There will be refreshments, culture and good conversation. We hope to see you there.

August 25, 2024

Artist Talk

Jerry Gallo and Barbara Herzfeld

Join artists Jerry Gallo and Barbara Herzfeld on Sunday August 25 at 2pm for a conversation about their work. This Artists Talk will mark the closing of our current exhibit ENDLESS SUMMER that features Jerry and Barbara’s vibrant, compelling paintings.

May 24, 2024

Artist Talk & BBQ

Amy Ritter

Join artist Amy Ritter for a captivating talk about her mobile home project, the centerpiece of her mixed-media contemporary art installation. She will share her formative experiences growing up in a trailer park and her innovative techniques using large-scale photo prints mounted on rigid substrates. These installations create a life-like experience, immersing viewers in the exteriors of mobile homes and placing them in the roles of visitor, voyeur, and "outsider." After the talk, Amy will be at the grill, serving burgers and franks.

June 30, 2024

Artist Talk

Denise Corley, Tom Fitzgibbon, and GG Stankiewicz

Join us at ArtUp for an exclusive artist talk featuring Denise Corley, Tom Fitzgibbon, and GG Stankiewicz. These distinguished artists will delve into their creative processes, discuss their careers in visual arts, and share the unique techniques and inspirations behind their works. In their current exhibition, Recurrent, Corley draws from her scuba diving adventures and the vibrant underwater world to create captivating paintings and sculptures. Fitzgibbon's LED assemblages harness the power of electrical currents, while Stankiewicz explores the evocative memories embedded in physical objects and environments. This event promises to provide deep insights into the concept of recurrence and offer a rare glimpse into the minds of three exceptional artists. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with contemporary art at its finest.