NY Times article

This is a nice article about the Hudson River.

Interesting to see how a persons impression of the river can be affected by just getting out there and seeing it.

Link to the New York Times.

Art Along the Fence

Liberty St. in front of Washington's Headquarters

Saturday August 29th 10 AM to 3 PM (rain or shine)

'Art Along the Fence' is a new series of art shows located in the Historic District of the City of Newburgh. Using the majestic wrought iron fence that greets visitors to the Washington's Headquarters as a backdrop, we are inviting artists of all talents and mediums to show their work in a NYC style outdoor display.

Artists are invited to display their art for free.

The public can browse and buy your art an urban street setting next to the park-like grounds of the Headquarters and a view of the Hudson. Also enjoy the food establishments* and shops** in the surrounding blocks.

* cafe, bakery, ice cream, fish fry, burgers, tabbouleh and more.
** art supplies, framing, clothing, flowers, antiques, gallery & the ReStore.


Important information:
There is no charge to display your art.
Set up time is at 9:30.
Please have art that can be hung on the fence with a wire.
We prefer easels, racks & bins over tables, as the sidewalk must handle foot traffic.
Also a chair and umbrella are better than a canopy or tent.
There is no power available.
There is no rain date for this event.


Saturday August 29th
Open from 10 AM thru 3 PM - rain or shine
84 Liberty Street (at Washington Street)in front of
Washington's Headquarters NYS Historic Park

Future dates: Saturday September 26th (rain or shine)
Also part of the Octoberfest on Saturday Oct. 10th (rain date 11th) $20 fee

Artists that want to display can contact Holly at 845-561-3351
or Eric at 845-238-7640. Email us at libertyst12550@gmail.com

Also that day "Kites over the Hudson" on the grounds of the Headquarters
Free kites, prizes and snacks to children under 15.

Sponsored by the City of Newburgh and the Liberty Street Association.

Our first release!

To commemorate Flotilla Day 2009 in Newburgh, Mighty Hudson Press will issue a mini-poster featuring a birds-eye view of the event. The release date is scheduled for June 13th, 2009.

This poster will be our inaugural release! You will be able to view it right here on this site.

The print will be available for purchase online through our eBay Store, as well as at various events throughout the summer. The first date is Sunday June 14th at the "Blending of the Waters" event on the Newburgh Waterfront.

Special thanks go to Jeffery Giudice the photographer and to St. Lukes Hospital for allowing us access to their roof.

Previews of early releases

Imagine the stoic facial expression of George Washington as we all know him, juxtaposed with the vibrant splash of Pop Art color! Then do it three more times and you have G.W. ala Warhol. (that's just a working title, not sure what to use yet)

And on the first day . . . .

After kicking this idea around in my head for, lets see . . . . a couple of years now, the time has arrived to launch a publishing company!!

I am pleased to announce the formation of Mighty Hudson Press, a publishing company that specializes in images of the Hudson River and the greater Newburgh area. The catalog of images will be sourced from local photographers and artists, as well as from vintage advertising.

There were two things that motivated me to finally take this step:

1. The Hudson Fulton Quadricentennial Celebration and the spectacle of the Flotilla Day when 200 ships and boats are to come up the Hudson River and drop anchor in the Newburgh bay for two days. There is so much interest being created in the river and the region, the timing was perfect.
2. There was this idea for an unusual image that seemed like people would want to have a copy - imagine the classic head shot of George Washington, but done in an 'Andy Warhol-esque' pop art style.

Well, it is now only a few days until the Flotilla arrives and I managed to get the George piece done, so here it goes!