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Spring Art Exhibit
The Bethlehem Art Association was formed in 1966 to serve as a focal point for all kinds of visual art activities; and to provide contacts among artists, and between artists and the public.
Spring Art Exhibit
The Bethlehem Art Association was formed in 1966 to serve as a focal point for all kinds of visual art activities; and to provide contacts among artists, and between artists and the public.
March 18 Member Meeting and April Workshop
Mixed Media with Maria DeAngelo
The March Meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about the artist who will also conduct the Spring Workshop in April. Maria DeAngelo is an artist and educator who was born and raised in Schenectady, NY. After living 30 years in the Adirondack Mountains, she and her husband have relocated and established their studio in Altamont, New York. Ms. DeAngelo studied Fine Art at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Her concentrations were in Painting and Printmaking. She graduated with a BFA and went on to earn her MSEd from Potsdam College. Ms. DeAngelo has facilitated murals, art clubs, and community art enrichment programs. Ms. DeAngelo has worked in large scale installation, mural painting, studio painting, sculpture, printmaking, fabric arts and jewelry creation. She is a member of the Schenectady Art Society, Albany Artists Group, Firehouse Painters and ArtWorks. As a studio artist, she was an Artist in Residence at Arlene’s Artist Materials for two years, where she teaches groups and private lessons for artists. She continues her explorations of the intersections between personal history and plant forms using printmaking, painting and stitching.
Learn more at .wwwartyladymsd.com
April Workshop - Mixed Media/Fabric with Maria DeAngelo
Saturday, April 11, 9am to 4pm
Delmar Presbyterian Church, 585 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY
To register, contact Denise Crisafulli at 518-339-6170 or denisecrisafulli25@gmail.com
$35 Members only. The fee must be pre-paid
You can pay at the March Monthly Meeting or online here by March 18:
Click here for Materials List
Fabrics are art we live our lives in and the inspiration for this mixed media workshop. We will spend the day using the colors, patterns, and textures of fabrics as elements in mixed media paintings. During the workshop, Maria will guide you in applying fabric to a birch panel and how to use this as a jumping off point for your work. Each artist will also be provided with a prepped fabric panel to explore during the morning demo and work time. We will be working in layers, and artists are encouraged to create in a style they love (realism, abstraction, portraiture, intuitive, etc.
The Annual Critique with Gary Shankman
at the February 19 Meeting
Twenty members brought pictures to the Annual Critique at the February monthly meeting to be reviewed by Professor Gary Shankman. Gary had a long career as a Professor of Fine Ats at Sage College. Has a BFA in Painting from Boston University, and an MFA in Painting from American University. His paintings have been displayed in many exhibits in the U.S. as well as in Europe.
Gary provided supportive comments and offered gentle suggestions on how a piece might be enhanced. He had many useful suggestions for the group. Be aware of the light source. How to use contrast to create depth and bring greater locus to the center of attention. Using hints or dabs of color to create greater interest. Gary’s skills as an art professor were very much evident and enjoyable
January ZOOM Meeting with Colonie Art League
Presentation by Eric Wiegardt, Expressive Watercolorist
Through ZOOM we are able to have presentations by nationally know artists. Eric Wiegardt has been declared one of the top ten watercolor masters of today in the world by artmatch4U. To learn more about Eric go to ericwiegardt.com
Eric walked us through the painting process including drawing, value study, and paint application. Eric uses an expressive, loose style of watercolor painting. He stressed the importance of three distinct value areas and using broad strokes with brushes loaded with water and loose paint. This brings out the medium’s natural fluidity.
The painting created at the meeting.
December Member Presentation
Anne Levitt
Our tradition for the December Holiday meeting is to have a presentation by a BAA member. This year's honoree was Anne Levitt. Ann works in acrylic, crayon, watercolor and gouache. Her scale has evolved from sketchbook sized paper through 12 x 12 boards, and onto larger canvases. Her favorite themes are related to the energy and beauty of nature in the Catskills and the Helderbergs, and the Maine coast. Ann showed a series of painting to illustrate how her work developed into the colorful expressionistic landscape paintings that she now does. The highlight of the evening was an audience participation session using a variety of mark-making materials.
BAA Fall Member Show
November at the Bethlehem Public Library
The 2025 Fall Member Show included work by 56 member artists. The Judge for the Exhibit was Theresa Somaio. Theresa is a well-known local artist. She has conducted many classes through the continuing education program of the Bethlehem School District, local colleges and local museums. Theresa has a Master of Fine Arts degree from SUNY Albany and undergraduate degrees in art and history.
At the November 20 Reception Theresa commented on her selections for the prizes that were awarded.
BAA Fall Member Workshop
Figure Drawing with Megan Kinney
At the November workshop Megan Kinney demonstrated the power of value in figure drawing through a blend of classical foundation techniques and a contemporary approach to drawing and painting. Participants gained insight into how value drives form, structure and emotion - while also learning how to use it as a tool for developing their own visual language and personal style. While Megan demonstrated in charcoal, she also worked with students who used graphite or watercolor.
BAA Fall Member Show and Sale
November 8 at the Delmar Reformed Church
Twenty three local artists displayed their work at this event. Welcoming visitors in the entry hall was a special exhibit with the theme of "Autumnal Vibes". This was a wonderful opportunity for the members of the community to see and purchase original artwork from talented local artists. The event also included live piano music and refreshments.
CLICK HERE TO SEE A PHOTO GALLERY OF THE SHOW
Figure Drawing with Megan Kinney
October Monthly Meeting
Megan Kinney returned for our October meeting to present an informative demonstration on figure drawing, incorporating concepts from her discussion in last month's meeting on the importance of value. If you missed the meeting, take a look at our photo gallery
Megan will be hosting our November workshop on figure drawing at the Delmar Presbyterian Church on November 15 (members only). Watch for details!
To learn more about Megan, please visit her website at
September Monthly Meeting
Power of Value with Megan Kinney
Megan Kinney was the presenter at the September meeting. Her program was on "The Power of Value". This refers to the relative lightness or darkness of a color, and it is one of the most essential elements in creating depth, contrast, mood, and form. Regardless of the hues used, it is often the value that determines the overall visual impact and guides how the viewer reads and experiences an artwork. Megan used a number of slides to emphasize the importance of value. We've saved a photo gallery of the meeting for those who might be interested
Megan Kinney is a multidisciplinary artist based in Albany, New York. Kinney was raised in Southern California, where she received a BFA in drawing and painting from California State University, Long Beach, in 2014 and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in 2018. Kinney has received the Arts Thrive and Grow grant from The Arts Center of the Capital Region in 2024 and the Karl and Beverly Benjamin Fellowship in Art in 2018. She is currently in the Immersion program through Collarworks, Troy, NY, and Spring Street Gallery, Saratoga Springs, NY. For more information about the artist, please visit her website www.megankinney.com
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