The River Art Project special presentation: “Who Doesn’t Want Clean Water?”

When:

June 17, 2017: 4:00PM to 6:00PM

Where:

Stockbridge Station, 3 Depot Street, Stockbridge, Massachusetts map

IMAGE: Moonrise on the River, 2012, 24 x 36”, Oil on panel by Scott Prior

President and Hudson Riverkeeper Paul Gallay will give a special presentation during The River Art Project exhibition on Saturday, June 17th at 4:00 pm. Using examples from Riverkeeper’s current work and recent clean water victories, Paul will discuss how people-driven advocacy and grass roots efforts can have a “trickle up” effect in gaining government support to protect our waterways and drinking water. After the talk, there will be time for questions from the audience and refreshments will be served.

The River Art Project
We face a time when our efforts to protect the environment and our rivers is more important than ever and water and air are of prime concern. Artist and gallerist Jim Schantz has organized an art exhibition for this summer that will honor the river. The River Art Project is an exhibition that features several nationally recognized painters who work with the river as their subject matter including; Bart Elsbach, Mary Sipp Green, Stephen Hannock, Scott Prior, and Jim Schantz.

The exhibition will take place June 9- September 4, 2017 at the Stockbridge Station gallery space. Owned and restored by the Fitzpatrick family, owners of the Red Lion Inn, the historic station was designed by architect Frank Waller. Built in 1893, it last served as an operating railroad station in 1960. The interior of the station has been slightly renovated to present the works with proper lighting and additional wall space.

The central mission of this exhibition project is to raise awareness of the beauty and importance of the river environment and offer opportunities to educate on how we can protect this valuable resource. The four month exhibition will include an educational component to present programs with environmentalists who can speak about protecting our water and air, and offer ways to be proactive in this regard. Half of the net proceeds of the sale of each painting will be donated equally to the Housatonic Valley Association and Riverkeeper. Additional support will go to Housatonic River Initiative. These organizations are actively working to protect and preserve the Housatonic and Hudson Rivers.

The River Art Project Exhibition
June 9 – September 4, 2017
Celebrate the River and the Art Opening Reception Friday, June 9, 6:00 – 8:30pm
Gallery Hours: Open Thursday through Sunday 10:30 am – 5:00 pm or by appointment
Stockbridge Station, 3 Depot Street, Stockbridge, Massachusetts 01262
Tel: 413-298-5163
www.riverartproject.com