Contributed by Christine Briel  and Laura Briel (photography)

The 2009 Artist Studio Tour was an amazing event. Such a privilege to be able to step into the inner space of an artists working area and have them share with you there inspiration, history and passion in life. Many thanks to those whom participated and allowed my daughter, Laura, and I to video tape and photograph them in their space.

Below is a photo gallery of our last stop, Hetty Easter’s Studio, more work and information can be found at her website here.

Contributed by Christine Briel (video) and Laura Briel (photography)

The video below shows Rachel Harms’ work and studio during the 2009 Artist Studio Tour. Visit her website here to see more of her work. Click the more tab to watch the video.

Contributed by Christine Briel (video) and Laura Briel (photography)

The video below shows Steve Datz’s work and studio during the 2009 Artist Studio Tour. Click the more tab to watch the video.

Contributed by Christine Briel (video) and Laura Briel (photography)

The video below shows Dr. Rob Kiltz’s work and studio during the 2009 Artist Studio Tour. Visit his website here to read and see more about his art. Click the more tab to watch the video.

Contributed by Christine Briel

See in the Bridge Street TV clip below from this Tuesday, September 29th airing talk about the upcoming Artist Studio Tour this weekend. Several local artists talk about what to expect from the tour. The Sherwood Inn, besides selling tickets for the tour, is also offering a $12 lunch menu for all tour participants.  Clear here to view the menu. The Skaneateles Chamber is also selling tickets and has organized the shops to offer discounts and raffles to tour ticket holders.

Contributed by Sandi Mulconry / Group M Communications

This photo by Stacia Landsberg, of a barn in Skaneateles, will be on display in her studio during the Artist Studio Tour.

The Skaneateles Area Arts Council will present its second edition of “Fall in Love With Art,” a tour of artist studios in the Skaneateles area, Oct. 3 and 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour features 13 artists in 10 studio locations based in homes throughout Skaneateles; the work of five artists presented in the Strods Barn on Benson Road; and West Lake Conservators, a nationally known art restoration firm in Skaneateles Falls. Proceeds from the tour will support the Arts Council’s cultural events and community grants program.

Tickets are $20 (free, for those under 16) and can be purchased at the Sherwood Inn or the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information on the Artist Studio Tour or other Arts Council programs, call 315-685-2414.

Studios on the tour are those of:

• Phil Austin (glass blower), 4251 Jordan Road
• Paul Cowley (painter/designer), 9 Kane Ave.
• Steve Datz (sculptor) and Rachel Harms (painter), 3404 E. Lake Road
• Jill Doscher (printmaker) and Gary Trento (painter), 4458 State St.
• Hetty Easter (painter), 2949 W. Lake Road
• Len Fishman (sculptor), 2625 E. Lake Road
• Robert Kiltz (potter), 2435 E. Lake Road
• Stacia Landsberg (designer/photographer), 650 Crow Hill Road
• Ed Little (painter/sculptor) and Jill Little (painter/sculptor), 41 W. Lake St.
• Helen Woodmansee (painter), 1585 Willowdale Road  

Contributed by Dr. Rob Kiltz / RobertKiltz.com, Dr. Rob on Twitter, Dr. Rob on FaceBook

My blessing and special thanks to Judy Collins for the phenomenal concert she so perfectly performed  in Skaneateles, NY last night.

Stella Maris was the venue for the Skaneateles Area Arts Council’s 5th annual festival titled,  “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Judy thrilled the audience with her special and timeless singing voice, seemingly as vibrant and talented as ever. She also shared  loving and kind stories of growing up in the world of folk music. She and her husband Louis are special people and I thank them for their presence.

Love,

Dr. Rob

“Do what you love, and you will find the way to get it out to the world.”
~Judy Collins

Contributed by Joe Strodel / Skaneateles Area Arts Council

Skaneateles Area Arts Council’s free concert “Sinatra’s Faves” which is on Saturday, July 5th at 7PM in the gazebo at Clift Park, next to the Pier, in Skaneateles NY. The concert features the Mario DeSantis Orchestra with three leading CNY vocalists: Ronnie Leigh, Maria DeSantis, and Keith Congdon.

People are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs. It promises to be an evening of relaxation and beautiful sounds, come join us!

Contributed by Joe Strodel / Skaneateles Area Arts Council

Ben Taylor and Sally Taylor to Headline Skaneateles Arts Council’s Annual Gala

Skaneateles, NY — Skaneateles Area Arts Council is pleased to present Ben Taylor and Sally Taylor, together with David Saw, at the fourth annual gala, A Mid Summer Night’s Dream, held on Sunday, July 20, 2008. The outdoor gala will be held on the shore at the beautiful lakeside estate of Stella Maris Retreat Center, a former Roosevelt mansion on Skaneateles Lake. The gala is 6:00-10:00 p.m and features cocktails, dinner, and a concert by Ben and Sally Taylor, and David Saw, on the lake.

Contributed by Joe Strodel / Skaneateles Area Arts Council

The mission of the Arts Council is to celebrate the visual and performing arts by creating an environment where cultural activity thrives in our community. The Skaneateles Area Arts Council is a 501(c)3 not-for profit organization. To contact the Arts Council or to sponsor one of their events, please call 685-2414.

SkArts ‘N The Park

We are also presenting a free concert to the Skaneateles community, featuring the Mario DeSantis Orchestra and vocalists Maria DeSantis, Ronnie Leigh and Keith Condon in “Sinatra’s Faves” on July 5th at 7:00 p.m in the gazebo in Clift Park by the lake.

Confirmed SkArts Sponsors

The following Arts Council gala sponsors are already confirmed:

$5,000 level – Gina Castro, Robert Kiltz, MD, CNY Fertility, CNY Healing Arts
$3,000 level – Auburn Party Rental, Michael P. Falcone Family, Eagle Newspapers, Skaneateles Journal, Sherwood Inn, WRVO Radio, The Citizen
$1,500 level – Dermody, Burke & Brown; Hiscock and Barclay; Hobbit Hollow Farm; Bob and Sally Neumann, Linda Roche Realty, Rosalie’s Cucina, Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce
$1,000 level – Advance Context Solutions, Bill and Donna Davis, Barbara and Jed Delmonico, Everson Museum of Art, Michele Gardner Design, Darlene Kerr Family, Kimball and Jim Kraus, Raz Rahman and Susie Birchenough, Jack and Stephanie Rudnick, and Syracuse.com.

Winners of 2008 SkArts Grants

The winners of the Skaneateles Area Arts Council’s 2008 grants will also be announced at this free concert. The winners are: Jordon Elbridge School District – Art Department, John D. Barrow Gallery, Masterworks Chorale, Marcellus School District, Schweinfurth Art Center, Skaneateles Artisans, and the Skaneateles Festival.