Pastel Supply List Rae Smith
PASTELS: (see Oils below)
- Unison, Schminke or Sennelier Pastels, other brands may be used (the more colors the better)
- Foam or cork drawing board preferred (larger than your paper size)
- Pastel paper or whichever kind you prefer
- Bull Dog Clips or push pins to hold paper in place
- Foam Brush
- Chamois Cloth
- Medium size Blending Stump
- Rubber kneaded eraser
- Any visuals or photographs, you may also work from the provided still life
OIL Painters:
- Turpenoid thinner
- As many colors as possible in whatever brand of oil paints (include: Titanium White, Cadmium Red, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Medium)
- Several sizes of flat bristol brushes (filbert shape in preferred)
- Canvases of any size (min. size is 11x14 or 16x20
- Paper palette pad for oils (min. size is 11x14)
- Roll of paper towels
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KAC Holiday Gift Sale
Come and see beautiful pieces and one of a kind objects made by artists at KAC! It's a great place to purchase holiday gifts, including pottery, artwork and more.
20th Annual Student Art Show
Open to all Students from the years 2016 & 2017.
The Katonah Art Center is pleased to announce our 20th Annual Student Art Exhibit June 3rd - June 30 at the Katonah Village Library. This event has always been a wonderful opportunity for our students to exhibit their work and for Katonah Art Center to showcase the quality of artwork being created in our studios. The show will be open to every student at the art center.
Our Opening Reception will be held Saturday, June 3th, 10 AM - 12 PM at the Katonah Village Library.
Before dropping off artwork, be sure to complete artwork labels, click here to download.
In order to keep the show as professional we require that all 2-D artwork be
frames as follows: Artwork Media (clay, pencil, oil paint)
• Drawings - matted and framed with glass & wired across the back for hanging.
• Paintings - no glass or matter need (sectional frames are fine) & wired across the back for hanging.
• Craft projects will be placed on windowsills in the children’s exhibit.
• Digital Prints - should be framed with glass (mats are optional) & wired across the back for hanging.
• Photography should be framed with glass (mats are optional) & wired across the back for hanging.
• 3D Pottery and Sculpture will be placed on pedestals.
• Digital Animations will be looped and put on display in the children’s ex- hibit (see your instructor for details).
• See you instructor for any details or help with framing.
DROP OFF at the Art Center, May 12th thru June 1st OR at the Library on June 1st 10am-3pm. Please do not drop off Artwork unless it is labeled and ready to hang.
PICK UP Artwork can be picked up at KAC between June 30th than July 10th.
Please call (914) 232-4843 for any additional exhibition inquires.
Elect to Create! Presidents Day at KAC
Stop by the art center on Presidents Day for some tea, hot chocolate and art projects! The pottery wheels will be spinning, clay sculpture will be available, as well as, painting and crafts. All ages.
Price per family, $35, click here to register.
Presidents Weekend Holidays Camps are also available, click here.
Bring a Friend to Class Week!
What could be cooler than a playdate at art class?
Bring your friend to your class all this week! March 23rd to March 28th.
Give Thanks on Veterans Day
Celebrate your freedom of expression in remembrance on Veteran's Day. Inspired to give thanks students of all ages will use drawing, painting, mixed media and clay to create projects such as, turkey centerpieces, clay cassarole dishes and other select crafts. All ages, $40, click here to register.
Plein Air Paintings by Jock MacRae, Artist Reception
We are thrilled to join Oak & Oil, a new gallery in Katonah, for an exhibit of the work of our instructor Jock MacRae. Jocks' works have been collected worldwide, as well as at auction through Sotheby's. Please stop by both locations to view Mr. MacRae's work between March 28th - April 18th.
Jock MacRae, Painter
Mr. MacRae has painted on location throughout the US, Mexico and Canada, British Columbia in particular. His love of nature and extensive knowledge of plants and trees is at the heart of his work. The watercolors on view are all Plein Air, the larger oils were done either Plein Air or in studio from the Plein Air pieces. These works cover a span of over 25 years.
A peer of Nell Blaine, Emily Mason, Wolf Kahn and Henry Finkelstein, Mr. MacRae’s paintings are a response to nature. He views painting as a means of self-expression, which he feels is especially important in this age of photographic reproduction.
Mr. MacRae comes from a family of painters. His great-great-grandfather, Francis William Edmunds' work is in major museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Mr. MacRae has passed down his love of art to his stepson, stepdaughter, son and daughter Heather MacRae-Trulson (who is also the co-owner of the Non-Fiction Gallery in Savannah, Georgia).
Mr. MacRae has taught at the Katonah Art Center since its inception 18 years ago and is currently among KAC's most popular fine art instructors.
Check out the Blog Post about Jock.
Free Event: Pinot with a Presentation
Bring a Bottle and Enjoy a Free Art Presentation!
An Evening with the Symbolists: Magical—Spiritual Truths
During the decades before 1900—and into the twentieth century—the Symbolists were the avant-garde, influencing not only the arts, but also the thought and spirit of the epoch. Gustave Moreau, Odilon Redon, Gustav Klimt, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, and Edvard Munch are just a few of the artists we’ll explore during this mystical evening.
No registration is required, free of charge.
Summer Camp Open House
Come take a tour of KAC and check out the new listings for 2015!
Our weekly Fine Art Camps start with Art & Imagination Camps (ages 3.5), Kids (Grades 1-5), Teen Camps (Grades 6-12) and the Teen Atelier for High-Schoolers (Grades 9+). The event will include a camp sampler of drawing & painting camps, pottery, sculpture, animation, cartooning, art & crafts topics and more!
Katonah Art Center camp instructors will be available for tours, demonstrations, on-site instruction and to answer your questions about camps.
Click here for the complete Summer Camp listing.
Secrets and Scandals of Art
Join us for two hours of Fun and Fascinating Art History! Meet our new Instructor, Jill Kiefer, and enjoy a FREE presentation—along with some snacks and good company. We want to wet your appetite for the new Art Appreciation Program Jill will be offering at Katonah Art Center—and this event will give you a taste of what it’s all about!
There are a lot of “Secrets and Scandals” that surround certain artists—and particular paintings. Come and spend a pleasant Sunday afternoon with us to find out what some of them are—and how they influenced the art. You’ll see some beautiful images—and catch up on a lot of art historical gossip! Please help us to spread the word, and feel free to bring your friends along!
ART FOR NEPAL / Collaborative Sand Mandala
KAC will be leading a Collaborative Sand Mandala that will run throughout the Art for Nepal Earthquake Relief Exhibit held at the new Anderson Chase Gallery. The exhibit will be featuring photographs and paintings inspired by Nepal, as well as work created by Nepali artists and artisans.
The project invites community members of all ages to learn about and try their hand at the ancient art of Buddhist Mandala Sand Painting (there will also be a sand painting project for younger children).
The project & exhibit will open June 13th, 3:30 – 5:30pm, with a reception featuring a sampling of Nepali food donated by The Jewel of the Himalayas in Yorktown Heights and an update by the exhibit's curator, Larry Frank, on the relief efforts in Nepal.
Both the Art for Nepal Earthquake Relief Exhibit and the KAC Sand Mandala Project will be open to the public June 13th through June 27th, Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm as well as Saturday 10am – 3pm.
Donations and 100% profit from sales will go to Educating Nepal. You may also donate directly by clicking here.
KAC Holiday Gift Sale 2015
Come and see beautiful pieces and one of a kind objects made by the artists, students and staff at KAC! It's a great place to purchase holiday gifts, including pottery, artwork and more.
Elect to Create! A Presidents Day Workshop
Stop by the art center on Presidents Day for some tea, hot chocolate and art projects! The pottery wheels will be spinning, clay sculpture will be available, as well as, painting and crafts.
All ages, price per family $50.
Pre-registration is required, last day to register Sat. Feb. 13th, no walk-ins, click here to register.
Interested in the Holiday Camp days during Presidents Week? Click here.
19th Annual Student Art Show
Open to all Students from the Year 2015-2016
The Katonah Art Center is pleased to announce our 19th Annual Student Art Exhibit June 4th - June 30th at the Katonah Village Library. This event has always been a wonderful opportunity for our students to exhibit their work and for Katonah Art Center to showcase the quality of artwork being created in our studios. The show will be open to every student at the art center (yes, even the young Clay for Threes & Expressive Twos students). As usual, we will rent both rooms on the bottom floor of the library. Teen and adult work will be in The Garden Room and children's work will be in the other.
Our Opening Reception will be held Saturday, June 4th from 2 - 4pm at the Katonah Village Library
Before dropping off artwork, be sure to read the guidelines below & complete artwork labels, click here to download.
In order to keep the show as professional we require that all 2-D artwork be
frames as follows: Artwork Media (clay, pencil, oil paint, etc)
• Drawings - matted and framed with glass & wired across the back for hanging.
• Paintings - no glass or matter need (sectional frames are fine) & wired across the back for hanging.
• Craft projects will be placed on windowsills in the children’s exhibit.
• Digital Prints - should be framed with glass (mats are optional) & wired across the back for hanging.
• Photography should be framed with glass (mats are optional) & wired across the back for hanging.
• 3D Pottery, Sculpture & 3D Printed Sculpture will be placed on pedestals.
• Digital Animations will be looped and put on display in the children’s exhibit (see your instructor for details).
• See you instructor for any details or help with framing.
DROP OFF your artwork to KAC between May 16 thru June 1st, or at the Library on June 2nd 10am-3pm. Please do not drop off Artwork unless it is labeled.
Artwork PICK UP must be picked up at The Katonah Village Library on June 30th. If you are not able to pick up your artwork during this time, please arrange for someone to retrieve it for you.
Please call (914) 232-4843 for any additional exhibition inquires.
See you at the Opening!
Open House @ the New Space!
Stop by for a tour of the new space and spend some time doing art projects! For newcomers and the curious! This event may include drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, animation, cartooning, crafts, manga, 3D printing, music and more! Katonah Art Center instructors will be available for tours, demonstrations, on-site instruction and to answer your questions about classes and/or camps. You may also draw from the model in costume. Refreshments will be served and fun will be had in generous amounts.
All workshops are free - no registration is required.
Painting from Life with Mary Beth McKenzie
We are thrilled to welcome Mary Beth McKenzie, one of America's foremost contemporary figure painters to KAC this Spring for a three day intensive Figure Painting Workshop. Ms. McKenzie has 3 oil paintings as well as, 38 monotypes in the permanent collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her work has been on exhibit in the museum three times; most recently with the monotype Trapeze Artist, on display in a circus installation in Johnson Gallery for prints and drawings, Aug. - Nov., 2012. A monotype was on display in 2009 and a self-portrait was on view Jan. - Sept. 2001 in the exhibit Looking At You. She is a painting instructor at the Art Students League of New York and at The National Academy, where she was elected a member in 1994.
Click here for workshop details & registration.
Photography with John Shearer
John Shearer’s images are part of American iconography. From his famous photo of John John Kennedy at his father’s funeral (1962) to his portraits of Bob Dylan and Muhammad Ali for Life magazine, Mr. Shearer’s photos have given us a rich visual backdrop of American life for the past 4 decades.
We are thrilled that Mr. Shearer will be teaching two classes at KAC this Spring, beginning April 12th the following workshops will be offered Making Better Pictures with Your Camera & Telling a Story in Pictures.
What is Abstract Art?
Very few people truly understand what the term “abstract art” actually means, even among art professionals. It’s not the same as “non-representational art.” This program will focus on both abstract and non-representational works, with the goal of enlightening attendees on both approaches. We’ll also have a look at just how far back abstraction and non-representation go—in the history of art!
The art of our Exhibiting Artist, Karin Batten, will be examined in this presentation--along with many other great masterworks.
Don't miss this exciting FREE program--delivered by teaching artist and art historian, Dr. Jill Kiefer!
Come see the exhibition at Anderson Chase Gallery.
Masako Inkyo: Shodo Demonstration
Masako Inkyo: Utsuroi Transitions The opening will take place on Saturday, April 16th from 3:00-6:00 PM.
Ms. Inkyo will offer a Shodo demonstration at 3:45pm.
Masako Inkyo began her Japanese calligraphy training at the age of three. After continuing her practice throughout middle school, high school and college, she received her Master’s degree in Japanese Literature/Calligraphy at Yasuda University. Ms. Inkyo is a member of the three largest Shodo professional associations in Japan. In all three she holds the highest rank, based on work she has submitted. She has also received many awards, including first prizes in both Shodo and pen calligraphy in national competitions sponsored by the Ministry of Education. Currently, she teaches Shodo at the Japan Society and the Keio Academy of New York while also undertaking various design commissions.
In March 2015, Ms. Inkyo gave a workshop and demonstration, themed “The Tale of Genji” at Middlebury College in Vermont to celebrate their acquisition of an authentic and historical Japanese folding screen (byōbu). Also in 2015, the Harrison Public Library completely renovated their building and placed a piece of Masako Inkyo’s art on permanent display in the newly refurbished premises. Most recently, Masako made several Shodo designs for the newly opened Morimoto Asia Restaurant at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Masako Inkyo’s art was featured in the book, 100 New York Calligraphers.
Exhibit Hours at Anderson Chase Gallery (located in the Katonah Art Center)
Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm
Saturdays, 10am – 3pm
Todd M. Casey: REFLECTIONS
Join us to meet the artist Todd M. Casey, view his extraordinary work, and mingle with many friends of the arts. Refreshments will be served. REFLECTIONS will be open to the public during the exhibit.
At the Anderson Chase Gallery located inside the Katonah Art Center.
Fall 2016 Free Arts Day & Open House
Stop by for a tour of the new space and spend some time doing art projects! For newcomers and the curious! This event may include drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, animation, cartooning, crafts, manga, 3D printing, music and more! Katonah Art Center instructors will be available for tours, demonstrations, on-site instruction and to answer your questions about classes and/or camps. You may also draw from the model in costume. Refreshments will be served and fun will be had in generous amounts.
All workshops are free - no registration is required.
Holiday Arts & Craft Sale
Support our wonderful Katonah Art Center artists, students and staff, by purchasing your gifts this year at the Holiday Gift Sale. Pottery, jewelry, fused glass, ornaments, knitted Items, paintings and more! Great prices and one-of-a-kind gifts!
Instructor Tracy Burtz opens at Anderson Chase Gallery
This show will take place October 15th - November 12th at the newly renovated location for the Anderson Chase Gallery located inside of the Katonah Art Center.
Tracy Burtz’s 15-year retrospective show, opening on October 15 is entitled “Eye Candy” for several reasons. Burtz is known primarily for her oil paintings, many nearly life-size, of women of exotic, arresting beauty. They do not confront; they entice. The viewer is drawn in, wondering: what they are thinking, what they are feeling? The explanation goes beyond figuration, to the masterful handling of composition, color, light, volume and space.
The drawings of beach scenes, which are more abstract, pop with bright pastels; the still lifes are more subtle; charcoal drawings of women have no color at all. Yet all make the eye hungry for more.
Ms Burtz lives and works in Pleasantville, NY. She received her BFA from Boston University School for the Arts and her MFA from CUNY Queens College. She has exhibited in New York City, Taos, Nantucket, Southhampton, and Paris, France, among other places, and has ten one-woman shows under her beaded belt. Her work has been featured on the NBC show SMASH and is included in the permanent collection of New York University.
Burtz has taught painting and drawing at all levels from children to graduate students; she has been teaching at the Katonah Art Center since 2011.
Painting from Life with Mary Beth McKenzie
Click here for details & registration.
We are thrilled to welcome Mary Beth McKenzie, one of America's foremost contemporary figure painters to KAC this Spring for a three day intensive Figure Painting Workshop. Ms. McKenzie has 3 oil paintings as well as, 38 monotypes in the permanent collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her work has been on exhibit in the museum three times; most recently with the monotype Trapeze Artist, on display in a circus installation in Johnson Gallery for prints and drawings, Aug. - Nov., 2012. A monotype was on display in 2009 and a self-portrait was on view Jan. - Sept. 2001 in the exhibit Looking At You. She is a painting instructor at the Art Students League of New York and at The National Academy, where she was elected a member in 1994.
Click here for details & registration.
Free Arts Day & Open House
OPEN HOUSE
SAT, APRIL 8, 1-3pm
All ages! Come create art with us, meet our instructors, and try your hand at drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, jewelry & more. A model will be available to draw or paint. Light refreshments will be served.
Katonah Art Center Faculty Exhibit
Abstract Expressions
May 5 - May 26, 2017
Artists Reception on Friday, May 5th, 6-8pm
Artists on display:
Dion Hitchings, Susanne Peck and Carlos Uribe
Sasha Gordon - Emerging Artist Exhibit
Sasha Gordon / Emerging Artist
June 3 - June 30, 2017
Please join us for the Artists Reception on Saturday, June 10th, 3:30-5:30pm
Meet the young artist Sasha Gordon and see her larger than life works on display in this exciting show. Sasha began taking classes at the Katonah Art Center when she was 5 years old. She continued to study art at KAC eventually enrolling inKAC's year long portfolio program. Sasha is now a student a the Rhode Island School of Design. Sasha's work is impressive for an artist of any age, let alone one so young! We hope you will stop to see her amazing work.
Call of the Wild
Anderson Chase Gallery Presents
Call of the Wild!
Wildlife Art Exhibit
November 13 - December 29, 2017
Artists Reception: Nov. 18, 3:30 - 5:30pm
Winter 2018 Open House
All ages! Come create art with us, meet our instructors, and try your hand at drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, jewelry & more. A model will be available to draw or paint. Light refreshments will be served.
KAC Faculty Exhibit
January 8th - February 3rd, 2018
Closing Reception Saturday February 3, 2018 - 6-8pm
The Winter 2018 KAC Faculty Exhibit is a compilation of the work of the teaching artists of the Katonah art Center. Displayed works represent a wide range of style, subject matter and mediums including painting, drawing, pottery, sculpture and fused glass.
Open House Fall 2018!
Please join us for our Open House Saturday, Sept. 15, 1:30-3:30pm at our new location: 40 Radio Circle Dr., Mt. Kisco, NY.
Fall 2018 Session Start Date
Fall 2018 Session End Date
Yom Kippur
Columbus Day Weekend
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Weekend
MaryBeth MacKenzie
Open House Winter 2019
All ages! Come create art with us, and meet our instructors on Jan. 5th from 1:30-3:30pm!
Light refreshments will be served.
Winter 2019 Start Date
Winter Session begins
Presidents Day Weekend 2019
KAC will be closed for President's Day Weekend Feb. 16-18, 2019
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019
KAC will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday Jan. 21, 2019
Open House Spring 2019
Join us on Sunday March 31 at 1:30 pm! Meet our teachers and try your hand at some art! We will have information about spring and summer classes as well as our art day camps!
Summer Portfolio Development Programs Start
This personalized coaching program will give students access to all KAC art classes and studios provided with the opportunities to reach their specific portfolio goals.
What is an Art Portfolio?
A portfolio is a body of work containing 12-20 pieces of artwork that preferably includes a variety of subjects and mediums. The ideal portfolio has a range of drawings and painting in addition to a few pieces in the student’s area of interest, such as photography, film or fashion illustration. Sculpture is also a great addition since not many students have it in their portfolios. In addition to a portfolio, some colleges also give specific assignments. Make sure you have done your research, so you can add these pieces to your “to do” list.
What kind of student needs an Art Portfolio?
High school students and their parents are almost always surprised when they discover that a fine art portfolio is needed to apply to an art school or college, no matter what the major of art it may be. It is equally surprising, if not shocking, to find out that a 12-15 piece fine art portfolio is also needed to be a part of an art program in any college or university, as well. For students who dream of going into computer graphics, animation, fashion design or even architecture, the realization that they need a fine art portfolio can be devastating. Roll up your sleeves, register for a portfolio program, grab your paint box and get to work!
With our college-level art classes our experienced fine art instructors can work with even beginner level students to help create art pieces that will stand out in your art program application.
To request a meeting with the Portfolio Coordinator Donna Ferreiro, please call (914) 232-4843 or email us here.
Annual Student Art Show
The student show is on going until June 28. Stop by at the show!