UCAA was honored with an extraordinary power point presentation by guest speaker Fred Di Vito at our monthly meeting on Tuesday May 7, 2019. Our club is based in Saugerties, NY at the Senior Center, 207 Market Street. We meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm.

We saw a wide variety of his magnificent acrylic paintings and heard the stories behind them. The artist gave us an art history lesson by showing us the works of other artists as well as his own. He challenged us to think deeply about painting: the reasons why we do it and who appreciates it. We are most grateful for this delightful experience!

FMI: Fred Di Vito: ulsterartistsonline.org/user/453 and thedivitos@gmail.com

Kristy Bishop (UCAA president) impersonated the late Bob Ross at our monthly UCAA meeting. We used acrylic paint (instead of oils) to produce “Fisherman’s Trail” Season 28 Episode 1 -Bob Ross on U Tube. There are a bunch of “Happy Painters” in this club! Guests are welcome to attend. First Tuesday of each month at the Senior Center. FMI: 845-246-8835 Next month:  Featured artist: Fred Di Vito

Young art students are getting ready for the KBS  29th Annual Art Show scheduled for June 9, 2019 Sunday 4 – 6 pm reception at the Senior Center, 207 Market Street, Saugerties, NY.

Rose Dermody (12) daughter of Dan and Laurie Dermody, Kingston, NY will be recognized at our KBS 29th Annual Art Show on June 9, 2019 Sunday at 4 – 6 pm at the Senior Center, 207 Market Street, Saugerties, NY.

Great Artist award ribbons will be presented to Skylar Wolf (8) daughter of Kayla Walls, Katie Cushman (10) daughter of Paul and Connie Cushman at the show.

Participating young artists: Liv Smoller (9) Christian Maestri (10) Keira Retehless (10) and Meredith Mills (12). Fabulous artwork by all!

Kristy Bishop, owner of the Kristy Bishop Studio, 147 Market Street, Saugerties has battled cancer since September 2018. The battle has been won with the help of scientists, doctors and nurses who have taken direction from God, but there is much healing to be done from the treatments currently. She is planning ahead by setting the date for her annual student art show which has involved at least 100 works of art in the past. A new art judge is chosen every year to award prizes in all age groups. Healthy competition is encouraged; yet each student may elect to not compete with his or her peers. In that case, a ribbon will be awarded for the best entry of artwork provided by that individual student. Each student receives positive and constructive critiques of their work by the judge and the instructor Kristy Bishop. Although, the instructor has no say in who wins awards. Hope to see you there on June 9, Sunday afternoon!