An abandoned school building converted into art galleries and a furniture collection informed by a childhood baseball bat were among the objects and exhibitions on display during Upstate Art Weekend in the Hudson Valley.
Taking place in towns throughout the Hudson Valley north of New York City, from Hunter to Beacon, this year's Upstate Art Weekend featured approximately 145 art and design galleries, organisations and studios that opened their doors to an influx of visitors.
Founded in 2020 by organiser Helen Toomer, the yearly event sees a variety of local art, design, and cultural organisations host open studios or temporary exhibitions to showcase "the cultural vibrancy of Upstate New York".
The various shows are tucked within back alley studios such as Justin Cooper's or feature outdoor installations spread out over pastoral property at places like Army of Frogs and Mother in Law's. "What I like about it, is that it's a mix," Toomer told Dezeen. "It's not a gallery week, it's not an art fair. Its institutions, projects, galleries ? it runs the gamut of the variety for people that want to come and see and support."
"The other thing that I love about upstate is that you can stay hidden or you can reveal yourself if you want to," she continued.
The round-up below displays the variety of shows and exhibitions the weekend has to offer, including objects, furniture and art on display throughout the valley.
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