News & Events 2012

MVG to Host Screening of "Robert, Portrait of an Art-er"

February 3, 2012

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Main View Gallery & Studio will host a screening of local filmmaker Jessica Vecchione’s documentary Robert, Portrait of an Art-er, on Friday, February 17 at 7 pm at 73 Main St. Oneonta, NY.   Filmgoers will also have a final opportunity to view the Main View Gallery Exhibit Heads Up! which closes on February 17.

Robert, Portrait of an Art-er details the vision and work of Robert Johnson, a little known artist and long time resident of Franklin, New York.  In the late nineties, Johnson began constructing fantastic stone castles and keeps from native stone in his small backyard. He has since created amazingly unique works at the homes of several Franklin residents. In addition, Johnson's artistic interests and instincts go way beyond his stonework. In the 1980’s, he began collecting early 20th century household appliances. As a result, Johnson’s house and yard are a work of art in which he lives his life.

Vecchione, a resident of Hamden, NY, is also the producer of the award winning documentary, Bienvenidos a Fleischmanns- an Immigrant Community in Rural America.  She runs a video production company, VeccVideography which specializes in videos for online marketing of local businesses and institution, is the official videographer for the Arc of Delaware County and produces Micro News Reports for the Watershed Post and other online news outlets.  Vecchione’s video reports on Hurricane Irene were published on CNN’s iReport site and vetted for broadcast on all CNN Outlets.  Robert, Portrait of an Art-er has been selected for inclusion in the Buffalo Niagara 2012 Film Festival.

The screening of Robert, Portrait of an Art-er is free and open to the public. 

Main View Gallery’s next exhibit opens on March 9 from 5-7 pm.

 

Sweet Home Productions to Interview Center Director

January 24, 2012

Sweet Home Productions will interview Hugh Timoney, Director of the Center for Self Expression on January 26th at Main View Gallery, as part of a Hartwick College marketing initiative to promote the student internship programs.  Main View Gallery has hosted numerous interns from Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta, as well as hosting a non-student intern.  According to Curator Zena Gurbo, many of the interns are interested in the field, for example they are taking psychology and art classes and one of the past interns has become a teaching artist for Main View Gallery. Timoney's interview will be incorporated into a video that will be shown on the Hartwick College campus.

MVG Announces 2012 Opening Dates

January 12, 2012

Mark your calendars folks!  Main View Gallery & Studio has announced exhibit opening dates for 2012: March 9, June 1, September 7 and December 7.  According to Gallery Curator, Zena Gurbo, "we are looking forward to another great year of innovative and beautiful work."

MVG A Great First Night Musical Venue

January 5, 2012

Main View Gallery was the place to be on New Year's Eve 2011!  The gallery, a venue for Oneonta's First Night celebrations, hosted two sets of live music for children, families and adults.  First, Skip West offered a fun and interactive performance for children and families.  Later, he led the six-piece band, Brazztet, through a solid set of traditional jazz.  Over fifty people attended both shows and the gallery received highly positive feedback about the ambiance of the gallery and the acoustics of the room! (photos below)

Main View Gallery & Studio is a wonderful community resource.  To inquire about holding an event at the gallery, please call Zena Gurbo at 607-432-1890.