Summer Exhibits and Events

 

World of Watercolors - Artist in Focus 

June 1 – 30, 2018

Franklin Street Gallery
209 N. Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
607-535-2571 | gallery@arcofschuyler.org

 

Elusives: The Natural World We Seldom See - Guild of Natural Science Illustrators

May 17 – June 25, 2018
Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville, NY

 

Palettes of Keuka

July 1 – September 1, 2018
The Palettes of Keuka Art Display in Hammondsport, NY is a two month long display of painted palettes in and around the village of Hammondsport, culminating in the auction of the palettes on September 1, 2018. Pictured to the right is my palette for this year, "Finger Lakes Rieslings" 40×28 oil and aluminum leaf. For more info visit: www.fingerlakes.org/events/palettes-keuka-art-display-hammondsport
Palettes of Keuka

 

Ithaca Artists Market
with the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators

July 27, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Annual Ithaca Artist Maket is a juried show and sale of fine art. 88 booths filled with fine art, food, wine and music! We will be at booth #20. Stop by to learn more about the Guild's Finger Lakes Chapter. I'll have printed cards, unframed watercolors, and small oil paintings for sale.
Ithaca Farmer's Market Steamboat Landing, 545 3rd St, Ithaca, NY.

 

In the Garden

July 6 – 29, 2018

Meet the Artist Open House - Saturday, July 7, 11am to 4pm

North Star Gallery, 743 Snyder Hill Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Contact: 607-323-7684 or info@northstargallery.com

 

171 Summer Mosaics: Pollinators

July 19 – July 22, 2018
Private Preview, July 19, 5:50 – 7:30 pm. Mosaic Reception, July 20, 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Houghton Gallery, 171 Cedar Arts Center
155 Cedar Street, Corning NY 14830. 607-936-4647

 

Plein Air Painting and Poetry Project

Summer and Fall 2018
Collaborative Project with Poet, Michael Czarnecki. Funded by 2018 NYSCA Decentralization Individual Artist Grant. ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
Follow our Facebook group for Free Workshops and Exhibits with Poetry Readings and Artist Talks: Plein Air Painting and Poetry, Steuben County at 171 Cedar Arts Center and Southeast Steuben County Library:

Plein Air Painting and Poetry Exhibit

October 22 – November 16, 2018
Paintings by Bridget Bossart van Otterloo and Poetry by Michael Czarnecki. Reception and Artist Talk on October 26, 5:00 – 8:00pm.
Houghton Gallery, 171 Cedar Arts Center
155 Cedar Street, Corning NY 14830. 607-936-4647

I hope to see you at one of these events this summer!

Bridget

www.bridgetbossartvanotterloo.com/exhibits

My Story

Painting in my Corning, NY studio.

How did I come to be working here in the Finger Lakes Region?

 

I shared my story with the Finger Lakes Wine Country Magazine in their summer travel issue.
If you're local, the Finger Lakes Wine Country travel magazine is arriving in mailboxes and at information centers this week!

Here's my interview: 

www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com/relocate-to-innovate

Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime

Why relocate to Finger Lakes Wine Country?

Sure the region is well known for world-class wines and picture-perfect landscapes, but did you know we're also home to businesses and industries that lead advances in science and technology? Finger Lakes Wine Country is a great place to live, work, and conduct business.
Read the stories of people who tapped into the wealth of business opportunities the region offers.

Bridget Bossart van Otterloo

Artist
Corning, NY

Where were you born and raised?  
I was born and raised in Northern New Jersey.
What brought you to or kept you in this area? 
I came to Corning after college to work as a Studio Apprentice to a well-known artist in the area - the late Thomas Buechner.
Why did you choose to start your business here? 
My art business has evolved over time - I've build up clients, art appreciators, and students over the past 15 years here in the Finger Lakes area. It's an affordable and beautiful place for artists to live. I've always felt that the community here is very supportive of the arts.
What’s Finger Lakes Wine Country’s best kept secret? 
The fantastic parks, waterfalls and trails around the lakes; plus, stopping for a beer or wine after taking in nature.
If someone were to tell you they were thinking about moving here and starting a business, what would be your best advice as to why they should do it?  
It's a beautiful place to live and work. There are museums, great Main streets, gorgeous parks, and plenty to do without the crowdedness of a big city. The arts community here in Corning is very strong and growing fast.

 You can access the digital version here: http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication?i=401991

 

 

Summer time = plein air painting time

Work in Progress - Painting at the Peony Farm.

I love living here in the Finger Lakes region of Western, NY. Summers are a perfect time get out of my studio for plein air painting trips with artist friends. There's something magical about painting outside and from life. All the information is right there in front of you, including the bugs that get stuck in your painting. The weather had been gorgeous here, so I packed up my half box folding easel and headed out. Thank you to Barbara Hall Blumer for showing me a great painting spot, and thank you Doris for letting us invade your beautiful home on Keuka Lake.

Here are some pictures from last week's trip to Borglum's Iris and Peony Farm near Geneva, NY, followed by pictures from today's trip to Keuka Lake. 

Fields and rows of peonies at Borglum's Farm, near Geneva NY.

"Clouds over Keuka Lake" 11x14 oil on board

Cloud study #2, 8x10 oil on canvas

Debian critiques my paintings back home in the studio.

Relaxing and enjoying the view after a productive morning of painting.