Artists Collective of Hyde Park’s Spectacular! Fun! “Celebration of Color” Gallery Opening

Artists Collective of Hyde Park’s Spectacular! Fun! “Celebration of Color” Gallery Opening, Halloween attire suggested, featuring the works of local and internationally-acclaimed member artists, Sat, Oct 27 from 5:30-8 pm. Free. Exhibit runs through Sun, Nov 25 with Gallery hours 11 am-7 pm. 4340 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538. Artists: Marilyn Grieco, Carl Grieco, Liz St Leger, Audrey Francis, Barbara Todd, Dee Winter, Roxie Johnson, Tarryl Gabel, Tatiana Rhinevault, Kraig Kallmeyer, Carolyn DeMichele, Sandra Hicks, Frank Mazzella, Rose Gennaro, Georgette Eagleson, Giancarlo Serena, Mark Amodeo, Jacqueline Hughes, Bridget Herbst, Jenn Jordan, Johanne Renbeck, Joan Blazis-Levitt, Helen Lang, Frank Grieco, Karen Bahrenburg, Larry Paganelli, Judy Malstrom, John Lavin, Bill Joel, Drew Miller. Contact: Liz St Leger, 914-456-6700, Directions: On Route 9 in Hyde Park, 1 mile north of FDR Library, across from Regina Coeli Church, www.facebook.com/ArtistsCollectiveofHydePark

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