Open Studio - Block of Arts Crawl - Saturday, April 20

 That's me, Faith Goldstein,  in my shared Studio,

81 Centre Avenue, Studio #302 in New Rochelle, New York

I'll take part in this event from NOON to 6PM

The community surrounding my studio was a-Buzz with activity, recently, when artists, restaurants and businesses cautiously entered into a New Pact..... to give the people of New Rochelle a reason to venture into the city center to "Take a Walk Around the Block."  Connecting the Arts and businesses in cooperative networking and sharing, it was a satisfying 'first-day' that included Open Artists Studios and discounts for local businesses and restaurants. 

PLEASE Join me on Saturday, April 20, for the next Block of Arts & Businesses Crawl... the word is out, and the excitement is building; more venues will be included in this day and in the future.  Please Come, and be a part of the LOVE that IS this city and the People of New Rochelle!  

 ....The studio is an easy place for me to 'just Be myself'.... I think that's true, also, for all visitors who enter!  What an escape from everyday life, to meet people who are so kind and caring, and full of passion for the Arts.  My door is Open... I am so grateful for all who walk through, allowing me to share my paintings as we share stories and difficulties of this Journey called Life!  (.... the Little Gull, above?  I think he's still 'In-Progress'; but aren't we all, on this journey? :))

Meet me at the Bear Mountain Inn Gallery!

      Two 'Small Works', 5"x5"

   'FARM-scape Box II, and "FARM-scape Box I"

        (acrylic) by Faith Goldstein

While Hurricane Sandy was causing destruction in the North-East, I sat painting by the light of my kitchen window.  Sometimes journeys are not as they appear to be... reveiling no obvious destruction, but a subtle change in direction that brings with it, some Peace.  (As the holiday season begins, I am wishing for peace to return, to all those affected by Hurricane Sandy... and Peace, also, to those moving through other difficult journeys.)  www.visitbearmountain.com

The Knickerbocker Lofts - New Rochelle

"Bocker Lofts" 24 x 30 acrylic by Faith Goldstein

Way back in June, I attended the private party for The Knickerbocker Art Show 2010, that was held in New Rochelle, New York. Now, (I'm quite sure), I am not known as a "party girl", but even I knew that this was a party not to be missed! I bravely stepped out of my box, and called to see if I could be added to the guest list. (Thank you, John Reverol, who produced this show, for your kindness, always!) With camera in hand, I ventured on my own to The Knickerbocker Lofts building, which, for this week-end only, was transformed into the most incredible multi-gallery artspace and celebration of contemporary art, that I had ever seen. All available public spaces and artists lofts, showcased cutting edge works in paint, photography, video and three-dimensional objects d'art. .....I mentioned that I ventured on my own, but once there, found myself to be connected... to the people in the arts community, that I am actively getting to know, and with artists in participation. I left this week-end, with many photo-images, many memories, and the anticipation of the next Big Art Show; which, in New Rochelle, can be happening on almost any given weekend!

I also left The Knickerbocker Art Show, with the confirmation of knowing that my heart truly does lie in the arts... and in the marks of the painting above!

(Truly grateful to have company on this journey.)