Big Eye Gallery Launches the “Cool Stuff Show”

SOUTH WESTERLO — The eye-opening new exhibit features artwork created from a kit of the same elements. The artists are donating their time to create an assemblage that will be auctioned to raise funds for upcoming workshops and exhibits, and a High School art student scholarship.

“What makes the exhibit unique is the variety of artists. We have a multigenerational group of painters, sculptors and craftsmen who all have different skills and processes,” says Hope Konecny, owner of the Big Eye Gallery and creator of the Cool Stuff Show. “The pieces will be on display for a few weeks and then auctioned off as a closing event.”

The opening will be Sunday, November 17th from 1-3 p.m.. This is the time to meet the artists and view their work over hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments. Bidding for the silent auction will begin at the opening and close on November 30th. During this time you can vote for the “People’s Choice” winner, who will receive a prize. The gallery shop will also be open at this time with a wonderful array of fine antiques, hand-crafted farm products, photographs, jewelry, gifts and more.

The big excitement is including the community in this event; being able to gain insight into the artistic process and see what “cool stuff” artists come up with. The ultimate mission of the Big Eye is to host interesting programs in the area and increase exposure to all kinds of art. Artists are encouraged to continue to teach workshops on the second level of the gallery, which are open to the public.

Hours are Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Appointments for additional times and private viewings are available by phone at 518-966-5833 or at bigeyegallery56@gmail.com. You can also check out our website https://bigeyegallery56.wixsite.com/sowesterlo for a look at our ongoing exhibits.