Art at the ARC

Art has long been an integral part of the Agroforestry Resource Center. Former Natural Resources Leader Marilyn Wyman, in collaboration with CCE supporter and acclaimed pastel artist Stanley Maltzman, initiated a tradition of bringing both established and emerging artists to exhibit their work in our 1,000 sq. ft. event space. We are proud to continue this legacy, providing a platform for local and rising artists to share their creations with the public.

How to show your work

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Application requirements

• Open to artists based in Columbia or Greene county.
• Submit proposal for installation in the conference room gallery.
• Artwork for this show should be pieces that can be displayed on a wall.
• All artworks should be ready at install and artist available for install and deinstall.
• Artworks should align with CCE’s mission and reflect the programming of this venue.
• Exhibition periods are quarterly (3 months).
• Organizers retain a 30% commission on pieces sold. Artists receive 70% of sales on art sold.
• The room is 42'x24'. There are three 8 ft and one 25 ft rail that art can be hung from. The rail that drops down can be adjusted from about 48 in to 93 inches off the ground. Multiple pieces can be hung from each rail as well.

How to view our current show

Our shows are available for viewing during business hours, Monday through Friday 8:30-4:00 while there are no events happening. Please call ahead at 518-622-9820 to make sure the space is available for public viewing.

Partnering with CREATE

We're pleased to be collaborating with  CREATE Council on the Arts to help curate shows and find new artists to fill our space.

Exhibition Schedule

 Q1 - 2025

• Artist Notified by Dec 18th
• INSTALL: Jan 1 - Jan 7
• EXHIBITION PERIOD: Jan 7 - Mar 30
• DEINSTALL: Mar 31

Q2 - 2025

• Artist Notified by March 15th
• INSTALL: Apr 1 - Apr 7
  EXHIBITION PERIOD: Apr 8 - Jun 329
  DEINSTALL: Jun 30

Q3 - 2025

• Artist Notified by June 1st
• INSTALL: Jul 1 - Jul 7
• EXHIBITION PERIOD: Jul 8 - Sep 29
• DEINSTALL: Sep 30

Q4 - 2025 4-H/ Youth Art Show

Past Shows

Mayuko Fujino: The Birds of the Hudson Valley

Mayuko Fujino is a self-taught paper cutout and stencil artist from Japan, now based in Columbia County, NY. Drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese stencil textile designs and the Mingei folk art movement, she has been creating art since 1999 for clients such as the National Audubon Society, The Atlantic, and The Nature Conservancy.

A dedicated birder, Mayuko finds inspiration in the natural landscapes and rural life of the Hudson Valley. Through her work, she seeks to connect with fellow nature lovers and support environmental conservation efforts. She currently serves as a board member of the Alan Devoe Bird Club in Columbia County.

For those interested in learning more about her artistic journey, creative process, and philosophy, an interview is available with Natural Earth Paint.

Mayuko hosts a monthly radio program, Beakuency: Meet Bird People in the Hudson Valley!, on Wave Farm's WGXC, a community radio station based in Greene County, NY.

Sherry Wack

I have been drawing since I was 6. Early In my career I drew and painted mostly horses and people. But

nature has always been a balm and an inspiration for me so in recent years I have done more work

celebrating God’s creation. Though I was accepted to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts on the basis of my black and white drawings, I soon transitioned to pastels and then to oil paint. I studied at PAFA for two years. There were many years when I was raising a family and working that I painted very little. In 2008 I began a decorative painting business and started working with acrylic, painting murals, and doing faux finishing. Now in my retirement, with the help of 3 good teachers, I have rediscovered pastels. I revel in the landscapes in the Catskills and feel very blessed to live here.

Lois Walsh: Arcadian Dreams

“The beauty of the colors is what first draws us into these pictures. Then, subtle compositions hold our attention while mysterious narratives invite lingering.”

“My work is inspired by specific 17th—and 18th-century French paintings seen through the lens of 19th—and 20th-century expressionism. I’m attracted to the representation of dreamlike settings in nature, sometimes inhabited by figures, often incorporating architecture and sculpture. In the 18th century, artists depicted the natural world as a place of pleasure and love, but with the certainty that all pleasures are transient.”

“Combining abstraction and representation, involvement in the painting process is key for me. As Helen Frankenthaler said, “let the picture take you where it must go.” – Lois Walsh

Stanley Maltzman

Stanley Maltzman is a highly acclaimed landscape artist, as well as an accomplished author & educator. He works in a variety of media, most often pastel, watercolor or charcoal, and lives in NY’s Hudson River Valley. He is a member of the Pastel Society of America, Audubon Artists, the Hudson Valley Art Association and the Academic Artists Association. 

Susan M. Story

Susan M. Story is a nationally recognized “plein air” artist and instructor. She is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America as well as a juried member of the Academic Artist’s Association, Audubon Artists, the Hudson River Valley Art Association and the Salmagundi Club in NYC. For more information call 518-622-9820. Learn more about Susan M. Story.

Last updated July 14, 2025