Join us for coffee and pastries in the galleries on Saturday, July 20th, at 1 PM. DVAA is hosting an Artist Conversation with exhibiting photographer Glenn Lieberman, who will discuss his exhibit, Repossession: The Catskills.
About the exhibit:
The Catskills Resorts, once bustling with vacation goers, faced a rapid decline starting in the 1970s. The resulting economic collapse left hundreds of structures to deteriorate without any intervention. Photographer Glenn Lieberman captures scenes of decay in abandoned Borscht Belt resorts. His lens reveals haunting beauty amid the intricate layers of rot, abandoned objects, and peeling paint. Through formal compositions, Lieberman reflects on time’s passage in exquisite detail. “Repossession: The Catskills” speaks of abandoned, forgotten places brought to decay for final reclamation by the earth: “For dust, thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.”
Upstate Art Weekend!
Thursday through Sunday, DVAA is joining over 140 cultural organizations celebrating art and culture in ten counties in the Catskill Mountain and Hudson Valley.
About Upstate Art Weekend:
Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW) is a connective annual event for residents and tourists alike that celebrates the cultural vibrancy of Upstate New York. The fifth edition of UPAW will take place from Thursday, July 18, through Sunday, July 21, 2024, spanning ten counties in the Catskills Mountains and Hudson Valley. UPAW launched in 2020 with 23 participants, expanding to over 140 this year, welcoming thousands of visitors to the region. The participants are comprised of local arts organizations, galleries, museums, residencies, and creative projects, mixed with temporary exhibitions and events staged especially for UPAW.
