
October 2015
Opening Reception: 3rd Annual Upstate Invitational
Featuring the artwork of Chad Smith, Mary Ellen Riell, and JoAnn Axford.
Find out more »December 2015
4th Annual “Upstate Artists” Juried Group Show
Featuring the artwork of Ann Larsen, Anne Diggory, Ben Schwab, Carolyn Kibbe, Catherine Wagner Minnery, Cheryl Horning, Chris DeMarco, Chris Duncan, David Waite, Gary Larsen, Gordana Vukovic, Harry Wirtz, Ian Creitz, James Sankowski, Janet Marie Yeates, Janice Medina, Jim Flosdorf, Jackson Bryant, Karen Elem, Linda Hinkle, Linda Motzkin, Mary Pat Wager, Matthew Hopkins, Michelle Winnie, Rachel Nolte, Regis Brodie, Rob O’neil, Russell Serrianne, Sarah Pezdek and Takeyce Walter. Artwork for this show was juried by John Van Alstine. Van Alstine…
Find out more »Opening Reception: 4th Annual “Upstate Artists” Juried Group Show
Featuring the artwork of Ann Larsen, Anne Diggory, Ben Schwab, Carolyn Kibbe, Catherine Wagner Minnery, Cheryl Horning, Chris DeMarco, Chris Duncan, David Waite, Gary Larsen, Gordana Vukovic, Harry Wirtz, Ian Creitz, James Sankowski, Janet Marie Yeates, Janice Medina, Jim Flosdorf, Jackson Bryant, Karen Elem, Linda Hinkle, Linda Motzkin, Mary Pat Wager, Matthew Hopkins, Michelle Winnie, Rachel Nolte, Regis Brodie, Rob O’neil, Russell Serrianne, Sarah Pezdek and Takeyce Walter. Artwork for this show was juried by John Van Alstine. Van Alstine…
Find out more »February 2016
Space + Volume
Featuring the artwork of Gyula Varosy and Robert Gullie.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Gyula Varosy and Robert Gullie
Featured Artists: Gyula Varosy and Robert Gullie
Find out more »April 2016
Harry Orlyk
Featuring the artwork of Harry Orlyk.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Harry Orlyk
Featured Artist: Harry Orlyk
Find out more »June 2016
Woodcuts and Sculptures
Featuring the artwork of Allen Grindle and Mary Pat Wager.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Woodcuts and Sculptures
Featured Artists: Allen Grindle and Mary Pat Wager
Find out more »July 2016
Symphony in Color
Featuring the artwork of Peris Carbonell and John Van Orsouw.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Symphony in Color
Featured Artists: Peris Carbonell and John Van Orsouw
Find out more »September 2016
Nurture Nature
Featuring the artwork of Audrie Sturman, Celeste Susany, David Hill, Karen Elem, Kate Edwards, Leslie Peck, Mikel Wintermantel, Nancy Magnell, and Takeyce Walter.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Nurture Nature
Featured Artists: Audrie Sturman, Celeste Susany, David Hill, Karen Elem, Kate Edwards, Leslie Peck, Mikel Wintermantel, Nancy Magnell, and Takeyce Walter.
Find out more »October 2016
4th Annual Upstate Invitational
Featuring the artwork of Anne Diggory, Janice Medina, and Russell Serrianne. These distinguished artists were honored with last year’s 4th Annual Upstate Artists Best In Show Award, juried by John Van Alstine, and invited to exhibit their works in this dynamic new exhibit at The Laffer Gallery.
Find out more »Opening Reception: 4th Annual Upstate Invitational
Featured Artists: Anne Diggory, Janice Medina, and Russell Serrianne. These distinguished artists were honored with last year’s 4th Annual Upstate Artists Best In Show Award, juried by John Van Alstine, and invited to exhibit their works in this dynamic new exhibit at The Laffer Gallery.
Find out more »December 2016
5th Annual Juried Group Show
Featuring the artwork of: Alex Waters, Andrea Hersh, Annea Francey, Audrie Sturman, Catherine Wagner Minnery, Channing Lefebvre, Cheryl Horning, Chris Duncan, Christopher Murray, Cyndy Barbone, Dan Greenfeld, Darcie Abbatiello, Deborah Bayly, Dolores Thompson, Fern Apfel, Gary Larsen, Gary Maggio, Gretchen Kelley, Ian Creitz, James Coe, Jenny Hutchinson, Kathryn Kost, Kevin Cleplensky, Laura Cannamela, Lori Lawrence, Mary Pat Wager, Matt Chinian, MiChelle Vara, Nicholas Warner, Regis Brodie, Robyn Morgan Giddings, Sonja LaPointe, Susan Hoffer, Susan Williams and Virginia McNeice Artwork for…
Find out more »Opening Reception: 5th Annual Juried Group Show
Featured Artists: Alex Waters, Andrea Hersh, Annea Francey, Audrie Sturman, Catherine Wagner Minnery, Channing Lefebvre, Cheryl Horning, Chris Duncan, Christopher Murray, Cyndy Barbone, Dan Greenfeld, Darcie Abbatiello, Deborah Bayly, Dolores Thompson, Fern Apfel, Gary Larsen, Gary Maggio, Gretchen Kelley, Ian Creitz, James Coe, Jenny Hutchinson, Kathryn Kost, Kevin Cleplensky, Laura Cannamela, Lori Lawrence, Mary Pat Wager, Matt Chinian, MiChelle Vara, Nicholas Warner, Regis Brodie, Robyn Morgan Giddings, Sonja LaPointe, Susan Hoffer, Susan Williams and Virginia McNeice Artwork for this show…
Find out more »March 2017
Beyond Color
Featuring the artwork of: Josh Smith, Gary Zack, Zack Lobdell and Elisa Sheehan.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Beyond Color
Featured Artists: Josh Smith, Gary Zack, Zack Lobdell and Elisa Sheehan.
Find out more »April 2017
Fields of View
Featuring the artwork of: Ann Larsen, James Coe and Virgina McNeice.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Fields of View
Featured Artists: Ann Larsen, James Coe and Virgina McNeice.
Find out more »June 2017
5 Year Anniversary Show
Featuring the artwork of: Erik Laffer and John Van Alstine.
Find out more »Opening Reception: 5 Year Anniversary Show
Featured Artists: Erik Laffer and John Van Alstine.
Find out more »August 2017
Shifting Focus
Featuring the artwork of: Charles Bremer and Leslie Ferst.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Shifting Focus
Featured Artists: Charles Bremer and Leslie Ferst.
Find out more »September 2017
Orlyk & Wickham
Featuring the artwork of: Harry Orlyk and Regina Wickham.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Orlyk & Wickham
Featured Artists: Harry Orlyk and Regina Wickham.
Find out more »October 2017
5th Annual Upstate Invitational
Featuring the artwork of: Andrea Hearsh, Christopher Murray, and Regis Brodie.
Find out more »Opening Reception: 5th Annual Upstate Invitational
Featured Artists: Andrea Hearsh, Christopher Murray, and Regis Brodie.
Find out more »December 2017
6th Annual Juried Group Show
We are excited to officially announce the featured artists for our 6th annual juried group show entitled "Upstate Artists" for the 2017 Holiday Season. "Upstate Artists" will run from December 2, 2016 through January 7th, 2018. Please join us for an opening reception on Saturday, December 2nd from 5pm until 8pm for an opportunity to meet the artists and view their amazing work. Featuring the artwork of: Anne Francey, Cheryl Horning, Compton Eden, Dan Greenfeld, Dana Matthews, Gail Nadeau, Gary…
Find out more »Opening Reception: 6th Annual Juried Group Show
Featured Artists: Anne Francey, Cheryl Horning, Compton Eden, Dan Greenfeld, Dana Matthews, Gail Nadeau, Gary Larsen, George Dirolf, Gina Occhiogrosso, Harry Wirtz, Jacob Houston, Jill Fishon Kovachick, Julie Branch, Kelsey Renko, Leslie Roy Heck, Linda Bacon, Linde Caughey, Mara Lefebvre, Mary Ellen Riell, Michael Valiquette, Michael Whitney, Paul Chapman,, Paul Mauren, Randi Kish , Renee Obrien, Rob Longley, Rob O'Neil, Robyn Morgan Giddings, Ruck Goldreyer and Wenda Habenicht. Artwork for this show was juried by Robert Gullie.
Find out more »March 2018
Organic Form
Featuring the artwork of: Rob Longley, Jordan Becker, Teri Malo, Jae Schalekamp and Valerie Craig.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Organic Form
Featured Artists: Rob Longley, Jordan Becker, Teri Malo, Jae Schalekamp and Valerie Craig.
Find out more »April 2018
Tranquility
Featuring the artwork of: Leslie Parke, Jeri Eisenberg and JoAnn Axford.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Tranquility
Featured Artists: Leslie Parke, Jeri Eisenberg and JoAnn Axford.
Find out more »June 2018
Concepts & Color
Featuring the artwork of: Wendy Ide Williams, Victoria Crowell, and James Paterson.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Concepts & Color
Featured Artists: Wendy Ide Williams, Victoria Crowell and James Paterson.
Find out more »August 2018
Subtlety and Substance
Featuring the artwork of: Bruno LaVerdiere and Connie Saddlemire.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Subtlety and Substance
Featured Artists: Bruno LaVerdiere and Connie Saddlemire.
Find out more »September 2018
Common Beauty
Featuring the artwork of: George Van Hook, David Lussier, Jim Rodgers and Liz Vigoda.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Common Beauty
Featured Artists: George Van Hook, David Lussier, Jim Rodgers and Liz Vigoda.
Find out more »October 2018
6th Annual Upstate Invitational
Featuring the artwork of: Julie Branch, Anne Francey and George Dirolf.
Find out more »Opening Reception: 6th Annual Upstate Invitational
Featured Artists: Julie Branch, Anne Francey and George Dirolf.
Find out more »December 2018
7th Annual Juried Group Show “Upstate Artists”
Please allow us to introduce and congratulate the artists chosen for this exciting new exhibit: Anne Sutherland, Audrie Sturnman, Betty O’Brien, Chris DeMarco, Dan Greenfeld, David Painter, Deb Hall, Dorothy Englander, Fern Apfel, Ian Creitz, James Flosdorf, Janene Bouck, Judith Plotner, Karen Elem, Leslie Parke, Linde Caughey, Lori Lawrence, Patricia Collins, Randi Kish, Rob O’Neil, Robert Gullie, Robyn Morgan Giddings, Rusell Serrianne, Steve Rosenzweig, Susan Hoffer, Tom Crowell and Tracy Helgeson. Artwork for this show was juried by Laura Von…
Find out more »Opening Reception: 7th Annual Juried Group Show “Upstate Artists”
"Upstate Artists" will run from December 1, 2018 through January 6th, 2019. Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, December 1st from 5pm until 8pm for an opportunity to meet the artists and view their amazing work. Please allow us to introduce and congratulate the artists chosen for this exciting new exhibit: Anne Sutherland, Audrie Sturnman, Betty O’Brien, Chris DeMarco, Dan Greenfeld, David Painter, Deb Hall, Dorothy Englander, Fern Apfel, Ian Creitz, James Flosdorf, Janene Bouck, Judith Plotner, Karen…
Find out more »January 2019
Customer Appreciation Promotion
To all Supporters of The Laffer Gallery – artists, collectors, friends, and family – thank you for making 2018 a wonderful year. As per custom, the gallery is closed for the months of January and February so we can plan for the coming year. However, this year we are offering a customer appreciation promotion. On Saturday, January 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the gallery will be open and offering a 20% discount on all artwork currently on display…
Find out more »March 2019
Universal Bond
Featuring the artwork of: Anne Sutherland, Tracy Helgeson, Dan Greenfeld, and Robert Moylan.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Universal Bond
Featured Artists: Anne Sutherland, Tracy Helgeson, Dan Greenfeld, and Robert Moylan.
Find out more »April 2019
Capturing the View
Featuring the artwork of: William McCarthy and Harry Orlyk.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Capturing the View
Featured Artists: William McCarthy and Harry Orlyk.
Find out more »June 2019
Beauty and Power
Featuring the artwork of: Rachel Baxter and Beverley Mastrianni.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Beauty and Power
Featured Artists: Rachel Baxter and Beverley Mastrianni.
Find out more »August 2019
Summer Salon 2019
Featuring the artwork of: James Paterson, John Van Alstine, Robert Gullie, Zack Lobdell, and Erik Laffer.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Summer Salon 2019
Featured Artists: James Paterson, John Van Alstine, Robert Gullie, Zack Lobdell, and Erik Laffer.
Find out more »September 2019
Rural Rhythm
Featuring the artwork of: Mikel Wintermantel, Leslie Peck, Kate Edwards, Jacob Houston, Clarence King, Jill Fishon-Kovachick and Ann Larsen.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Rural Rhythm
Featured Artists: Mikel Wintermantel, Leslie Peck, Kate Edwards, Jacob Houston, Clarence King, Jill Fishon-Kovachick and Ann Larsen.
Find out more »October 2019
Schuylerville Fall Festival
Come visit us at The Laffer Gallery during this year's Fall Festival.
Find out more »November 2019
7th Annual Upstate Invitational
Featuring the artwork of: Fern Apfel, Robyn Morgan Giddings and Audrie Sturman.
Find out more »Opening Reception: 7th Annual Upstate Invitational
Featured Artists: Fern Apfel, Robyn Morgan Giddings and Audrie Sturman.
Find out more »December 2019
8th Annual Juried Group Show
Featuring: Abraham Ferraro, Andrea Hersh, Barry Lobdell, Carol Caruso, Channing Lefebvre, CherylHorning, Doretta Miller, Eden Compton Clay, Elisa Sheehan, Gary Glinski, Gene Greger, George Dirolf, Jeff Wigman, Jenny Hutchinson, JoAnn Axford, Joe Putrock, Laura Von Rosk, Linda Bacon, Mary EllenRiell, Niki Haynes, Pat Collins, Randi Kish, Rob Longley, Robert Gullie, Robert Coppola, RussellSerrianne, Steve Rein, Susan Hoffer, Klacsmann and Yeachin Tsai. Jon Gernon is guest juror for the 8th Annual Juried Group Show. Gernon is a painter, printmaker and independent…
Find out more »Opening Reception: 8th Annual Juried Group Show
Featured artists: Abraham Ferraro, Andrea Hersh, Barry Lobdell, Carol Caruso, Channing Lefebvre, CherylHorning, Doretta Miller, Eden Compton Clay, Elisa Sheehan, Gary Glinski, Gene Greger, George Dirolf, Jeff Wigman, Jenny Hutchinson, JoAnn Axford, Joe Putrock, Laura Von Rosk, Linda Bacon, Mary EllenRiell, Niki Haynes, Pat Collins, Randi Kish, Rob Longley, Robert Gullie, Robert Coppola, RussellSerrianne, Steve Rein, Susan Hoffer, Klacsmann and Yeachin Tsai.
Find out more »March 2020
Gravity and Balance Extended until May 31
Featuring the artwork of: Constance Kheel and Chris Duncan. For inquires on art or to make an appointment for a private showing click here.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Gravity and Balance
Featured Artists: Constance Kheel and Chris Duncan.
Find out more »April 2020
Unity
Our upcoming exhibit scheduled to open Saturday, April 18, is postponed due to COVID-19 and will be rescheduled for a later date. However, The Laffer Gallery will host the show online from April 18 – May 31. This exhibition features the work of regional artists Rita Dicaprio, Eden Compton Clay, Corey Pitkin and Patricia Collins. For inquires on art please click here.
Find out more »June 2020
A Cultivated Vision
The Laffer Gallery is please to announce we will reopening June 13 with “A Cultivated Vision,” featuring artists Robert Moylan, Tracy Helgeson and Regina Wickham. Due to COVID-19, there will not be an opening reception; however, we will resume our normal operating hours, Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5p.m. We’re excited to inch toward a new normal and look forward to showcasing new work and seeing each of you soon. We will take the required measures to disinfect the gallery. Face Coverings…
Find out more »August 2020
8th Annual Upstate Invitational
This dynamic exhibition features artists, Cheryl Horning, T. Klacsmann, and Doretta Miller, last years "Best in Show" recipients from the Laffer Gallery's 8th Annual Upstate Artists Juried group show, generously juried by Jon Christopher Gernon. Due to COVID-19, there will not be an opening reception; however, we will resume our normal operating hours, Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5p.m. We will take the required measures to disinfect the gallery. Face Coverings will be required for entry. If you would like a private…
Find out more »September 2020
Progressive Process
This exhibition features artists, Nick Patten, Leslie Peck and JoAnn Axford. Due to COVID-19, there will not be an opening reception; however, we will resume our normal operating hours, Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5p.m. We will take the required measures to disinfect the gallery. Face Coverings will be required for entry. If you would like a private showing, please email or call to schedule a time.
Find out more »October 2020
Nature’s Echo
This exhibition features artists, Harry Orlyk and Julie Branch. Due to COVID-19, there will not be an opening reception; however, we will resume our normal operating hours, Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5p.m. We will take the required measures to disinfect the gallery. Face Coverings will be required for entry. If you would like a private showing, please email or call to schedule a time.
Find out more »December 2020
Upstate Artists
We are excited to officially announce the featured artists for our 9th annual juried group show entitled "Upstate Artists" for the 2020 Holiday Season. "Upstate Artists" will run from December 12, 2020 through January 17th, 2021. Please allow us to introduce and congratulate the artists chosen for this exciting new exhibit: Alice Manzi, Ann Larsen, Barb Lennox, Carol Caruso, Channing Lefebvre, Chris Avril-Green, Colleen O'Hara, Daniel Schroeder, David Brickman, Fern Apfel, Fredda Merzon, Gary Larsen, Jae Schalekamp, Jennifer Harvey, Jon…
Find out more »January 2021
Winter Inventory Sale
Due to COVID and an extended closure in 2020, The Laffer Gallery will not be taking our annual winter hiatus. Instead, we will hold a special exhibit featuring all artwork in our inventory. The show will run from January 30 – March 14. Exhibited artwork will be offered at a 20 percent discount. More the 70 artists are participating, hundreds of paintings, sculptures, and pottery will be featured. The artists are as grateful for your support as we at the…
Find out more »March 2021
Mutual Harmony
This exhibition features artists, Matt Chinian, Patricia Collins, Eden Compton Clay, Valerie Craig, and Robert Niedzwieck. Due to COVID there will not be an opening reception. We are still prioritizing the health of our team and clients. Face coverings are required for entry.
Find out more »May 2021
A Durable Nature
This exhibition features artists, Charles Bremer and Mary Pat Wager. Due to COVID there will not be an opening reception. We are still prioritizing the health of our team and clients. Face coverings are required for entry.
Find out more »July 2021
Spiritual Roots
A Solo Exhibit by Wendy Ide Williams. Opening Reception: We invite you to join us on opening night, Saturday, July 10, from 5pm – 8pm, for our first in person reception in over a year. We hope you are as excited as we are. Not Fully Vaccinated? Wear a Face Covering! This simple action will help the spread of COVID-19
Find out more »Opening Reception: Spiritual Roots
A Solo Exhibit by Wendy Ide Williams. Opening Reception: We invite you to join us on opening night, Saturday, July 10, from 5pm – 8pm, for our first in person reception in over a year. We hope you are as excited as we are. Not Fully Vaccinated? Wear a Face Covering! This simple action will help the spread of COVID-19
Find out more »September 2021
David Miller
A Solo Exhibit by David Miller Opening Reception: We invite you to join us on opening night, Saturday, September 4, from 5pm – 8pm. Important: Face masks are once again required for all visitors, regardless of vaccination status. Please Note: The Gallery will be closed August 26 – September 3 for installation. We will resume normal business hours on Sunday, September 5.
Find out more »Opening Reception: David Miller
A Solo Exhibit by David Miller Opening Reception: We invite you to join us on opening night, Saturday, September 4, from 5pm – 8pm. Important: Face masks are once again required for all visitors, regardless of vaccination status. Please Note: The Gallery will be closed August 26 – September 3 for installation. We will resume normal business hours on Sunday, September 5.
Find out more »October 2021
9th Annual Upstate Invitational
Featuring: Jon Gernon, Phyllis Kulmatiski and Susan Stuart Opening Reception: We invite you to join us on opening night, Saturday, October 16, from 5pm – 7pm. Important: Face masks are once again required for all visitors, regardless of vaccination status. The Gallery will be closed October 7 – October 16 for installation. We will resume normal business hours on Sunday, October 17.
Find out more »Opening Reception: 9th Annual Upstate Invitational
Featuring: Jon Gernon, Phyllis Kulmatiski and Susan Stuart Opening Reception: We invite you to join us on opening night, Saturday, October 16, from 5pm – 7pm. Important: Face masks are once again required for all visitors, regardless of vaccination status. The Gallery will be closed October 7 – October 16 for installation. We will resume normal business hours on Sunday, October 17.
Find out more »December 2021
10TH Annual “Upstate Artists” Juried Group Show
We are excited to officially announce the featured artists for our 10th annual juried group show entitled "Upstate Artists" for the 2021 Holiday Season. "Upstate Artists" will run from December 4, 2021 through January 9, 2022. Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, December 4th from 5pm until 8pm for an opportunity to meet the artists and view their amazing work. Juried by Richard & Stephen Cutting-Miller. “Upstate Artists” features a diverse cross section of the Upstate New York…
Find out more »Opening Reception: 10TH Annual “Upstate Artists” Juried Group Show
"Upstate Artists" will run from December 4, 2021 through January 9, 2022. Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, December 4, from 5pm until 8pm for an opportunity to meet the artists and view their amazing work. Juried by Richard & Stephen Cutting-Miller. “Upstate Artists” features a diverse cross section of the Upstate New York arts community. Exhibited work was chosen from over 100 entries in response to an open call for submissions to local artists. Please allow us…
Find out more »March 2022
Elemental Beauty
Featuring: Robert Moylan & Jill Fishon-Kovachick Opening Reception: We invite you to join us on opening night, Saturday, March 5, 5pm – 8pm. Important: Face masks are required for all visitors, regardless of vaccination status.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Elemental Beauty
Featuring: Robert Moylan & Jill Fishon-Kovachick Opening Reception: We invite you to join us on opening night, Saturday, March 5, 5pm – 8pm. Important: Face masks are required for all visitors, regardless of vaccination status.
Find out more »April 2022
Nature’s Voice
Featuring: Ann Larsen, Clarence King, David Lussier, George Van Hook, Harry Orlyk, James Coe, Jane Bloodgood-Abrams, Leslie Black Vogel, Margaret Horn and Mikel Wintermantel. Opening Reception: We invite you to join us on opening night, Saturday, April 23, 5pm – 8pm. Important: Face masks are required for all visitors, regardless of vaccination status.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Nature’s Voice
Featuring: Ann Larsen, Clarence King, David Lussier, George Van Hook, Harry Orlyk, James Coe, Jane Bloodgood-Abrams, Leslie Black Vogel, Margaret Horn and Mikel Wintermantel. Opening Reception: We invite you to join us on opening night, Saturday, April 23, 5pm – 8pm. Important: Face masks are required for all visitors, regardless of vaccination status.
Find out more »June 2022
Intuitive Structure
Featuring: Featuring: Mark Del Guidice & Tracy Helgeson. Opening Reception: We invite you to join us on opening night, Saturday, June 18, 5pm – 8pm. Important: Face masks are optional.
Find out more »Opening Reception: Intuitive Structure
Featuring: Featuring: Mark Del Guidice & Tracy Helgeson. Opening Reception: We invite you to join us on opening night, Saturday, June 18, 5pm – 8pm. Important: Face masks are optional.
Find out more »September 2022
Poetic Transformation
John and Teri present their visions of environment and place uniquely—both in aesthetic and medium. Yet both explore their relationship with nature and time with shared passion, depth, and skill. John Van Alstine is an American sculptor living and working in New York’s Adirondack region. Best known for stone and metal abstract sculptures exhibiting exceptional balance and poise, John’s works are often multi-level with references to figure and classical, nautical, celestial, and western mythological themes. “In contrast to the timelessness…
Find out more »Opening Reception: Poetic Transformation
John and Teri present their visions of environment and place uniquely—both in aesthetic and medium. Yet both explore their relationship with nature and time with shared passion, depth, and skill. John Van Alstine is an American sculptor living and working in New York’s Adirondack region. Best known for stone and metal abstract sculptures exhibiting exceptional balance and poise, John’s works are often multi-level with references to figure and classical, nautical, celestial, and western mythological themes. “In contrast to the timelessness…
Find out more »October 2022
10th Annual Upstate Invitational
This dynamic exhibition features the work of Deb Hall, Emily Prosper and Linda Bacon, last years "Best in Show" recipients from The Laffer Gallery's 10th Annual Upstate Artists Juried group show, generously juried by Richard and Stephen Cutting-Miller. Important: Face masks are optional.
Find out more »Opening Reception: 10th Annual Upstate Invitational
This dynamic exhibition features the work of Deb Hall, Emily Prosper and Linda Bacon, last years "Best in Show" recipients from The Laffer Gallery's 10th Annual Upstate Artists Juried group show, generously juried by Richard and Stephen Cutting-Miller. Important: Face masks are optional.
Find out more »December 2022
11th Annual Juried Group Show “Upstate Artists”
The Laffer Gallery Presents: 11th Annual Juried Group Show "Upstate Artists" We are excited to officially announce the featured artists for our 11th annual juried group show entitled “Upstate Artists” for the 2022 Holiday Season. “Upstate Artists” will run from December 3, 2021 through January 8, 2022. Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, December 3th from 5pm until 8pm for an opportunity to meet the artists and view their amazing work. Please allow us to introduce and congratulate…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »January 2023
Winter 2023 Hiatus
The Laffer Gallery will be CLOSED for Winter 2023 Hiatus beginning on January 29, 2023 until February 24, 2023. The Gallery will re-open on Saturday, February 25, 2023 with an opening reception to feature a career retrospective of Harry Orlyk from 5pm until 8pm. Please see Upcoming Events for more information. PLEASE NOTE: The Laffer Gallery is available by appointment for private consultations and framing during the hiatus period. Please email or call to set up a convenient time.
Find out more »February 2023
Harry Orlyk – A Longer View
To view this exhibition online, please click here. In Harry's words: "A quarter century of painting has been an act of the imagination to determine who and what I am with respect to the earth and sky. Process, rather than product oriented, searching for the daily painting, has become a way of living in relationship with the earth. To become a human being, a part of nature rather than someone separate observing it from the outside, like hunter-gathers, I am…
Find out more »April 2023
David Eddy & John Greenhut | Juxtaposition
To view this exhibition online, please click here. David Eddy creates semi-abstract figurative paintings, full of raw energy and emotion, exhibiting a sophistication of color, marks, and composition. There is an obvious and seductive physicality in the process, with a complexity of texture and line. The artist's interest in exploring the relationship between abstraction and figuration is evident in each of his paintings, offering a very unique, very personal vision. In creating sculpture, John Greenhut takes great influence from his…
Find out more »May 2023
Constance Kheel
To view this exhibition online, please click here. Constance Kheel's abstract paintings celebrate the interaction between drawing and color, juxtaposing the controlled discipline of geometrics with the spontaneity of poured colors. At the same time, the heavy texture of Kheel's work focuses on the materiality of painting. Primary shapes, such as circles and squares emerge and retreat and expand and contract like astral objects in infinite. The paintings have an explosive, volcanic movement, as well as a sense of infinite…
Find out more »June 2023
Flight | Wendy Ide Williams & Allen Grindle
To view this exhibition online, please click here. Drawing, painting and ceramics form the artistic base for Troy, NY native, Wendy Williams. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Ms Williams began exhibiting across the Northeast United States beginning at the Cutler-Stavaridis Gallery in Boston, MA and has been the recipient of several grants through the years, including the Elizabeth Foundation and Yaddo. Collections of her work include The Albany Institute of History and Art, University at Albany…
Find out more »September 2023
LandscapesRobert Moylan + Mikel Wintermantel + William McCarthy + Nancy Magnell + Valerie Craig
To view this exhibition online, please click here. The Saratoga Springs and Adirondacks area in upstate New York is widely known for the near picture-perfect natural views that range from calming farm lands and meandering rivers and creeks to the dramatic backdrop of the High Peaks region in the Adirondacks. Autumn is arguably the best time of year to experience the landscapes that New York offers and as we creep into the early Autumn season of 2023, The Laffer Gallery…
Find out more »October 2023
The Power of LightTakeyce Walter + Anne Diggory + Eden ComptonKate Edwards + Catherine Wagner Minnery
To view this exhibition online, please click here. More often than not, the less of something we have, the more beautiful it can appear and the more it's appreciated. The serene and calming light of Autumn's golden hour is no exception. As the days become shorter and the shadows get longer, we welcome the light every morning with a strong inhale and send it past the horizon every evening with a sigh: The Power of Light, presented by The Laffer…
Find out more »December 2023
12th Annual Juried Group Show “Upstate Artists”
To view this exhibition online, please click here. On behalf of The Laffer Gallery and Juror, Robert Gullie we are excited to officially announce the featured artists for our 12th annual juried group show entitled "Upstate Artists" for the 2023 Holiday Season. "Upstate Artists" will run from December 2, 2023 through January 7th, 2024. "Upstate Artists" features a diverse cross section of the Upstate New York arts community. Exhibited work was chosen from 130entries in response to an Open Call for…
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