Saturday August 25, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a beautiful day in the country, get to know our artists and their work. Bring the family for a day of fun including free coffee and cookies, lemonade, hellium balloons for the kids, live music, and most importantly a great selection of original fine art, artisan works, and reproductions. This year we will hold a raffle as well ... you could win an original work or art or other cool stuff!
Download the 2012 Artists of The Oak Art Trail map to print out at home.
Members of Artists of The Oak will appear in four plein aire tent studio locations featuring multiple fine artists and artisans at each stop. There will also be two gallery locations to visit along the trail and suggestions for great places to grab a cup of coffee or tasty lunch, farm markets to visit, local area wineries, and gourmet dinning for after the trail entertainment.
Our tent studio locations will feature Artists of The Oak and their works (originals, prints, notecards, etc.), plein aire painting sessions, free coffee in the mornings*, free lemonade and cookies, free hellium balloons for kids, and live music (see map for details of which locations will feature free items and music).
In an effort to help new or aspiring art collectors in building a collection of original art from local artists, artists will feature original pieces ranging in price from $20 to $100. So, bring some spending money to add to or start your private collection!
An "Art Trail" is a free event open to the public featuring a number of artists within a community along a "trail", often at their homes or studios. People who want to tour the Art Trail receive a free map leading them along the trail. An Art Trail is an excellent opportunity for local people and tourists to get to know the artists and the artistic products of a particular region, county, etc.
Following is a list of 2012 locations. More will be added by May 1, 2012 ... so be sure to check back:
- Wheelman's Rest | 2348 Oak Orchard River Road | Waterport, New York
Wheelman's Rest is a 50-acre private residence farm located at the corner of Townline Road and Oak Orchard River Rd. Five artists will have tents set up at this location. There will also be free coffee in the morning, free cookies for all, free lemonade, and free hellium balloons for kids (all free items are limited to supplies on hand and will be offered on a first come, first served basis). Artists appearing this year at Wheelman's Rest include:
- J. L. Fleckenstein, Writer and Fine Artist working in Oils, Watercolors, Photography, and Fiber
- Stacey Kirby, Muralist and Fine Artist working in Oils and Acrylics
- Connie Mosher, Fine Artist working in Watercolors and Polaroid Transfers
- Deborah Wilson, Stoneware Pottery Fine Craft Artisan
- Kim Martillotta, Fine Artist working in decoupage and assemblage
- Tom Zangerle, Fine Artist working in Oils and Acrylics
- Rose Patronski, Fine Artist working in Watercolors
- Marti's on Main | 229 N. Main | Albion, New York
Marti's on Main is a European style gallery owned and curated by Artists of The Oak member Kim Martillotta. Visit the gallery as you travel the Art Trail to see this year's exhibit of fine art by members of Artists of The Oak.
- Arthur Barnes' Cobblestone | Maple Ridge Road | Millville, New York
This is a privately owned property featuring one of the historical cobblestone buildings of Orleans County. The property is owned by artist Arthur Barnes, who dreams of one day opening an art school and gallery in the building.
- Arthur Barnes, Fine Artist working in Watercolors and Ink
- Sue Rudnicky, Artist working in Watercolors
- Another Time, Another Place (Lily's Tea Room) | Maple Ridge Road | Millville, New York
Stop in at this lovely gift shop and tea room to meet fine artist and decorative painter Ninandre' Bogue. Be sure to take note of the beautiful window panels in this historic old church, painted by Bogue.
- Ninandre' Bogue, Fine Artist working in Acrylics and Oils
- Emil Smith's Farm and Blacksmith Site | Median, New York
(More information about this location will be available shortly.)
- Emil Smith, Artisan Craftsman, Blacksmith, Metal Sculptures
- Giorgio Borrelli, Artist Craftsman, Metal Sculptural Works
- Judy Wenrich, Artist working in Pen and Ink, Pastels, Oils
