Through Jan 7: Salon 2016 and Handmade Holidays Show Artists and craftspeople who are members of the Greene County Council on the Arts present their works for exhibition and sale — and not a single item is priced over $300. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat Noon–5 p.m. Free admission • 398 Main St, Catskill, 518.943.3400; www.greenearts.org
Through Jan 8: Small Matters of Great Importance: Paper + Art All works in this annual juried small works show use paper as their primary medium. Wed-Sun 12-5 p.m. $7, $5 seniors. • Edward Hopper House Art Center, 82 N Broadway, Nyack. 845.358.0774; www.edwardhopperhouse.org
Through Jan 8: smallWORKS The Garrison Arts Center presents its fourth bi-annual international juried show, which features art created in 2D, 3D, and even 4D mediums. Tues–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison, 845.424.3960; www.garrisonartcenter.org
Through Jan 14: The Catskills in All Seasons This exhibition features photographs by Paul Barton and Larry Gambon, which depict the Catskills at all times of year, as well as seasonal paintings by other local Catskills artists. A few local craftsmen have their hand-made goods for sale. Mon, Fri, Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery, Hunter Village Square, Hunter, 518.263.2060; www.catskillmtn.org
Through Jan 22: Destination: Latin America A provocative and informative display, this exhibition explores the cultural and artistic scene of Latin America during the last century, starting after the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) and culminating with contemporary artists who address issues like violence and social criticism. Wed.-Sun. 12-5 p.m. $5, $3 seniors and students, free for children under 12. • Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase. 914.251.6100; www.neuberger.org
Jan 27–Apr 9: Intimately Unfamiliar: New Work by SUNY New Paltz Art Faculty The first new exhibition of the year at the Dorsky Museum displays work by 20 full-time faculty in SUNY New Paltz’s art department. The pieces span many mediums and, at first glance, do not seem to have much in common; but upon closer inspection, one realizes that they all reflect a theme of tension between common objects, space, places, and situations. Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. • Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, 845.257.3844; www.newpaltz.edu/museum
Jan 27–Apr 9: The Art of Devastation: Medals and Posters of the Great War Once an extremely popular form of recognizing achievement, medals used to be a significant art form of their own. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I, this exhibition of more than 100 medals — which were issued on both sides of the conflict — are part of the permanent collection of the American Numismatic Society in New York, which co-organized the exhibition. Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. • Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, 845.437.5632; www.fllac.vassar.edu
Through May 7: Red Grooms: The Blue and the Gray Drawing on both the Civil War history of Tennessee and the Hudson River, artist Red Grooms presents compelling scenes from Civil War history, key players in the conflict, as well as under-recognized characters like soldiers and women. Wed-Sun noon-5 p.m. $6, $4 seniors and students, $3 children 3-18. • Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, 914.963.4550; www.hrm.org
Our Pick
Don’t miss the last month of the 40th Annual Holiday Group Show at the Mark Gruber Gallery. More than 20 local artists come together — many who have been with the gallery for many years — to showcase their works for the holidays and in honor of the gallery’s 40th anniversary. “Whimsical” pastels, vintage collectibles, and all-important oil paintings alike will be available for purchase, some starting as low as $50.
Through the month of Jan, Free admission, Mon 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Tues–Fri 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mark Gruber Gallery, 17 New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz, 845.255.1241; www.markgrubergallery.com
