First Annual Arts Studio Views Pro Bono Work

You can see from the logo how much fun we had with this project! Namaro is proud to have donated the design of the logo and promo materials for the 1st Studio Views in Rhinebeck.

The inaugural Art Studio Views will present a self-guided, “not to be missed”, tour of 20 artist studios in the Rhinebeck & Red Hook area. Participating artists will collectively open their working studios to visitors and residents for the first time on October 18th and 19th, 2008. During those visits you will be able to meet and speak with the artist, see works in progress, purchase wonderful artwork or commission that special piece for yourself.

Participating artists feature acclaimed painters, photographers, illustrators, glass sculptors and stained glass artists, sculptors, textile, video and mixed-media artists, all making their home in the mid-Hudson Valley. However, their work and talent is nationwide in recognition - being found in public spaces, museums, and private collections. A user-friendly map and poster, beautifully designed by a local graphic arts firm, will guide visitors to the artist studios according to their own schedule and itinerary. Online links from the Art Studio Views website (currently under construction) will connect visitors with artist websites for a virtual preview of studios and introduction to artists’ work.

Spearheaded by local artists themselves, this initiative promises to put Rhinebeck & Red Hook on the map as a cultural destination in the region and reinforce the wealth of local talent that is in abundance in this area. As the Art Studio Views tour serves to showcase the cultural vibrancy of our creative community, it will also provide a new annual attraction for weekenders, tourists, and other visitors; and it will continue to help build a market of support for working artists and the Arts in Northern Dutchess.

Art Studio Views offers exceptional sponsorship opportunities to local businesses which will be featured prominently in promotional material to be publicized by the media and distributed to thousands of residents, tourists, visitors, customers, and prospective studio viewers. An opening private reception will be held on October 17th at the Rhinecliff Hotel to honor artists, sponsors, and VIP friends of the inaugural Art Studio Views event. Many thanks to James Chapman for sponsoring the reception. His restaurant will officially be opening up Labor day. I suggest you go and check it out. It sounds YUMMY and what a view. Go to www.therhinecliff.com for more info.

For further information, please contact Nadine Robbins, 845.876.3009 nrobbins@namaro.com