WAAM - Woodstock Artists Association & Museum

WAAM - Woodstock Artists Association & Museum The WAAM is a not-for-profit membership organization.

Founded in 1919, it is one of the oldest continuing arts organizations of its kind, with contemporary galleries, a historic collection and archives, and dynamic educational programming.

It's not quite Winter, according to the calendar, but we're already thinking Spring! And we invite you to do the same be...
12/09/2025

It's not quite Winter, according to the calendar, but we're already thinking Spring! And we invite you to do the same between now and Jan 16.

Announcing our call for entries for A Feast for the Eyes, our annual Spring Focus exhibition.

What's special about our focus show is that each artist who is juried-in is invited to exhibit several works, not just one!

Visit our Opens Calls page at: https://www.woodstockart.org/art-submission-calendar/

Open to all artists residing within a 50-mile radius of Woodstock, NY.

We are thrilled to host Karen Whitman's solo exhibition, Cityscape Noir - on view today through Jan 4!Join us on Saturda...
12/05/2025

We are thrilled to host Karen Whitman's solo exhibition, Cityscape Noir - on view today through Jan 4!

Join us on Saturday, Dec 6 at 3pm for Karen's talk about her dynamic linocuts. Then stay for the reception for all our shows from 4 - 6pm.

Karen's solo exhibition includes a selection of linocut cityscapes that capture the complexity and spirit of New York City, along with delightful views of Woodstock.

Whitman's work celebrates the graphic clarity, dramatic contrasts, and angular structures that define the urban landscape. Working exclusively in black and white, Karen embraces the challenge of shaping narrative, atmosphere, and emotion through stark light, shadow, and texture.

Karen Whitman

11/01/2025

In times of turmoil, we all seek sanctuary.

Look no further than WAAM's Main Gallery!

Congratulations to all artists juried into this exhibition:

Edward Bakst Edward Bakst
Onaje Benjamin
Mercedes Cecilia
Youye Chu Yoyo Chu Art
Nell Shaw Cohen Nell Shaw Cohen
Patricia Cummins Patricia Rottino Cummins Oil and Pastel Painter
Pat Frik
Gail Giles NA
Tabitha Gilmore-Barnes Tabitha Gilmore-Barnes Studio
Dan Goldman Dan Goldman
Barbara Holt Holt
David Holt
Bennett Harris Horowitz Bennett Harris
Betsy Jacks Betsy Jacks
Moshe Katvan
Rivka Katvan
Diane King
April Kinser April Kinser
Peter MacKennan
Dorothea Marcus
Lynn Margileth Lynn Margilet
Alan McKnight
Tony Moore Tony Moore
Stephen Olivier
Kseniya Ostrovska Kseniya Ostrovska - Fine Art -
Susan Phillips Susan Blas Phillips
Elise Pittelman
Amanda Russo Rubman
Thomas Sarrantonio
Adina Scherer
Carol Struve
Kevin Sutton
Randy Swann Randy
T. G. Vanini
John Verner
Gianfranco Vidali
Pamela Wallace Pamela Whetstone Wallace
jd weiss

10/21/2025

Here’s a recap of our artists-in-residence and of who, over the course of seven weeks, transformed the YES Gallery into a research and design studio to develop a public art proposal for the 🍃
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“Noticing American chestnut stump sprouts on Overlook Mountain during our first week in residence was the starting point for our project. We realized that the functionally extinct tree was a major presence in the forest at the time when ‘the story of modern Woodstock really begins’.

We are indebted to all those who stopped by during our residency to have conversations with us about the project.

We’d like to offer a special thanks to Tara Foley who invited us into the space.

Emily Jones, the dedicated archivist at WAAM, located information and artworks that were vital to our research trajectory.

Ira Brandes brought us a generous gift of two antique chestnut boards.

Leslie Ge**er, Woodstock Library trustee, invited us to speak with the library board.

We thank Woodstock Library director Ivy Gocker for embracing our project and joining us on our final day in residence to hear our preliminary proposal.

We look forward to making a formal proposal before the end of the year.”

- Michael Asbill and Ripley Butterfield, Processing Collapse

Thank YOU, Michael and Ripley, for sharing your process and concepts with us and the community!

You can read their weekly residency recaps at processingcollapse.com

10/20/2025

Wondering what's next at WAAM?

After hosting our friends at the Woodstock Film Festival this past week, we're busy installing our SIX new exhibitions!!

All open on Friday 10/24 with talks and receptions on 10/25, 3-6pm.

In the Solo Gallery:
Join as at 3pm this Saturday, 10/25 at 3pm for artists' talks by six of our Active Members (artists who have gone through a rigorous jurying process): Joan Barker, Deborah Freedman, Dan Goldman, Maddie Goldman, Karen Schaffel, and Marianne Tully.

(This annual exhibition is coordinated by Active Member and Gallery Assistant, Sue DeSanna.)

Join us for these Active Members' Talks and then stay for the artists' reception for all our new shows:

In our Main Gallery: Sanctuary, juried by Sergio Mercado, founder and principal of the NYC–based Sergio Mercado Design Studio.

In our historic Phoebe and Belmont Towbin Wing: Unconventional Perspective: Works by Julia Leaycraft (1885–1960), A Woodstock Artist

In our Stairwell Gallery: Different Seasons featuring works by high school-aged young men from the Children’s Home of Kingston.

In the YES Gallery: Studio Showcase: Works From Onteora High School by students of Art teachers Shelly Hamilton and Jennifer Wentland.

In the Founders Gallery: Small Works by WAAM Artist-members whose last names begin with initials M-S.

What a lot of great art to view in one very special venue!

10/08/2025

WAAM Artist Open Studios - this weekend!

October 11 & 12 from 11am - 5pm

Map and details at:
https://linktr.ee/waam


Our annual WAAM Members Studio Tour is an immersive self-guided event featuring approximately 30 artist studios located throughout Woodstock and its 50-mile radius. The tour invites art lovers, collectors, and visitors to the region to step inside the workspaces of WAAM’s member artists. You’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with artists, learn about their processes, and see unfinished and completed works.
Featured artists:
Judy Abbott
Sharon Ascher & Stephen Balamut
Roberto Azank
Jerilynn Babroff
Amelia Biewald
Maxine Davidowitz
Mary Delaney Connelly/Vincent Connelly (Estate)
Yale Epstein
Lynne Friedman
Susan Griffin
Melissa Harris
Elizabeth Horn
Barbara Klar
Deirdre Laughton & Ed Huml
Nansi T. Lent
Tom Looney
Leah Lopez
Nan Mahoney
Wilma Miller
Irma Ostroff
Betsey Regan
Susan Roth
Renee Rotkopf
Aleksandra Scepanovic
Susan Siegel
Anu Androneth Sieunarine
Carmela Tal Baron
Samantha Taylor
T. G. Vanini

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for “Come Into Bloom: An Event Dedicated to Flowers”!And of course, a he...
10/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for “Come Into Bloom: An Event Dedicated to Flowers”!

And of course, a heartfelt thank you to our presenters Marietta Brill () and Kris Garnier ().

What a delight to have Marietta read several of her poems and Kris share her vast knowledge of pollinators and plants, all among the lovely floral paintings from our permanent collection.

10/05/2025

Don't let the sun go down on your chance to win a stunning artwork on paper via WAAM's Paper Unframed Auction!

Register and bid now - live auction starts at 2pm:

https://linktr.ee/waam

🐝 Today! 💐Please join us this afternoon at 3 PM for “Come Into Bloom: An Event Dedicated to Flowers”.Featuring:Marietta ...
10/04/2025

🐝 Today! 💐

Please join us this afternoon at 3 PM for “Come Into Bloom: An Event Dedicated to Flowers”.

Featuring:
Marietta Brill () who will be reading her acclaimed poetry on the subject of flowers, bees and nature.

Kris Garnier () who will speak about the importance of pollinator plants, and share other interesting facts related to flowers in the area.

At the same time, you can also view the wonderful exhibition that this event is accompanying, “Flower Paintings from the Permanent Collection”, as well as the paper pieces currently on view for our annual benefit auction “Paper Unframed”.

09/22/2025

It's THAT time of year!!

Our annual Paper Unframed Exhibition and Benefit Art Auction is now live for online bidding through Live Auctioneers at:

https://www.woodstockart.org/auction-2025/

This extensive selection of works on paper showcases the breadth of talent and interest by WAAM’s artistic community and provides opportunities for collectors of various stages and interests to support WAAM.

Online bidding starts at only $100 for works by living artists and $250 for historic works. (But do register in advance so you can bid!)

View the artworks online, now, and come see them in person at WAAM, October 2-5.

Proceeds go towards supporting WAAM contemporary exhibitions and art education programs serving artists and students in the Hudson Valley/Catskills Region.

Mark your calendars! This fast and furiously-paced auction starts Sunday 10/5 at 2pm.

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28 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY
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