Exhibition to display more than 120 pieces by artists from across the country.

GLOVERSVILLE, NY – The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts will unveil its first show of the new year on Friday, January 31. The 2025 Winter Solstice Art Show, which will remain on display until March 13, will feature the work of 56 artists from six states throughout the country.

This exhibition includes 129 diverse pieces in the media of watercolor, acrylic and oil painting; photography; mixed media; fiber arts; ceramics; pencil, pastel and marker drawings; collage; printmaking; encaustic and more.

The Nigra Arts Center will host a Meet the Artists Opening Reception on Thursday, February 6, from 4-7 p.m. All are invited to this free event to browse the artwork, meet some of the featured artists and vote on their favorite pieces. Award winners will be announced at the reception and on the Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PaulNigraCenter.

Out-of-state artists who are displaying work in this show include Richard Greene of Los Angeles, Calif.; Christopher Fowler of Point of Rocks, Md.; Amanda D’Agostino of New Ringgold, Pa.; Christine Alfery of Lac du Flambeau, Wis.; and Lisa Stavinoha of Carrollton, Texas.

New York artists who have work in the show include Cheryl Bielli, Kate Blain, Tina Bockrath, Courtney Bradt, Silvia Bragulla, Daniel Bridge, Hugh Burrell, Ross Carangelo, Lilly Cash, Sue Clark, Victor Colon, Janet Cooke, Ruth Crotty, Ken Delong, Michael Diana, Rachael Duchnycz, Allyson Marie Ferri, Jake Gleghorn, Marty Hardin, Carol M. Hesselink, Linda Hinkle, Gregory Hitchcock, André Jones, Melissa Kahl, Amber Kelly, Elizabeth Knapp, Janelle Krause, Faith LaFountain, Phyllis Lapi, Emily Latterell, Jeremy Lebediker, Raela Lynch, Garlyn MaGinnis, Jonathan Moore, Corene Morehouse, John Morrette, Lynda Naske, Thomas Nettle, Richard Penhardt, Regina Quinn, Leela D. Sarva, Anita D. Schermerhorn, Lutz Scherneck, Kenneth Shumaker, Steven Specht, Sean Walmsley, Janet Marie Yeates and Rebecca Zeh.

The gallery is open for public viewing free of charge weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is located at 2736 State Highway 30, Gloversville.

The Nigra Arts Center offers annual memberships to anyone who seeks to support the arts and community events at the Center. Membership levels start at just $25 per year and carry benefits such as discounted admission to classes and art exhibitions, mailing list access, invitations to special events, charitable tax deductions and more. For more information about the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts, please visit www.pncreativeartscenter.org or call (518) 661-9932.

About the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts:
The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is a beautiful, year-round arts center open to the public. It houses premium art venues, hosts fun family events and provides educational opportunities for persons of all ages and levels of ability. The Nigra Arts Center also offers exceptional spaces for private parties or business events. The Nigra Arts Center was founded in 2015 by The Arc Lexington, an accredited, award-winning provider of disability services. For more information, visit www.pncreativeartscenter.org.