Opening Reception: 11th Annual Juried Group Show “Upstate Artists”

The Laffer Gallery Presents: Opening Reception for 11th Annual “Upstate Artists”
Please join us for an opening reception on Saturday, December 3th from 5pm until 8pm for an introduction to our new exhibition, “Upstate Artists.” This reception provides an opportunity to meet a range of artists that represent a fantastic cross-section of mediums and styles that demonstrate the talent and vision of artists from the Upstate New York region. We are proud to present this annual juried group show to you and look forward to seeing you this holiday season.

Please allow us to introduce and congratulate the artists chosen for this exciting new exhibit:

Ali Herrmann, Ann Larsen, Audrie Sturman, Barb Lennox, Beth Brown, Channing Lefebvre, Chris DeMarco, Colleen Channon, David Brickman, Eden Compton Clay, Eleanor Sweeney, Fern Apfel, Gary Larsen, James Paulsen, Jenny Hutchinson, JoAnn Axford, Judith Plotner, Juliana Haliti, Karen Elem, Kathy Klompas, Kim Taeo, Laura VonRosk, Linda Demers, Mara Lefebvre, Mary Pat Wager, Matt Chinian, Nancy Magnell, Robert Gullie, Robert Moylan, Robyn Morgan Giddings, Susan Stuart, Tina Lincer and Willie Marlowe.

Juror: Elizabeth Dubben
Elizabeth Dubben is a passionate arts administrator, curator, and educator. She received a BFA in studio art, and a MBA with a certificate in non-profit management from The College of Saint Rose. Her professional experience includes founding a gallery, business administration, program and fund development, creative strategy, marketing and communication design, and professional development for businesses and individuals. Dubben thrives in leadership roles, using her strong management, problem solving, planning, communication and organizational skills to be an effective and dynamic arts administrator, across a multi-faceted career.