The Catskill Chronicle

Story photos by Leni Santoro

LIBERTY, NY – An exciting silent art auction is happening now at Catskill Artists Gallery (CAG), and will continue until July 3. Each of CAG’s six members (and their excellent landlord!) have donated original art. Bidding started strongly at the opening on May 15. 

CAG has been successfully holding their own in this difficult economy, but would like to get rid of some lingering debt in order to provide even more art and services to the local community – and to continue contributing to the downtown Liberty renaissance.

The Castkill Artists Gallery provides a local venue for a wide range of unique, beautiful and high-quality fine art and fine craft in all media, styles and prices ranges.  Just as important, they provide a great display space for area artists. Members and consignors can show few or many works, and can test the waters with new and experimental work, all in a supportive environment. In addition they would like to offer art classes and more.

“Since we’re not the government we can’t collect taxes or issue bonds; so we’ve had to come up with some more creative ideas!,” says Buff McAllister, President of CAG. “Our next idea is a gourmet bake sale, also at the July 3 opening.”

 Many of the pieces in CAG’s “Dump the Debt” Silent Auction are displayed on their website www.catskillartistsgallery.com and on their Facebook page. The bids will be updated on Facebook.  

On July 3, at 8 p.m., during the reception for their Third Annual Catskill Impressions Show, CAG will close the bidding and notify the proud new owners!  Hurry in or call to place your bids! The Catskill Artists Gallery is located at  38 South Main Street, Liberty, NY.  CAG is always open Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. To phone in a bid call 845-292-0310.

To view more photos from  the “Dump the Debt” Silent Auction visit the Chronicle on Zenfolio.