Exhibit "Folk Art in Metal," through October 15

 

There's Still Time to See The Exhibit "Folk Art in Metal"

At Hanford Mills Museum, 51 Co. Rt 12, East Meredith NY 13757

Art works drawn from nature, by coppersmith Mark Swanberry.

Iron tools and utensils that combine tradition and innovation, by blacksmith  Lucas Novko.

Whirlygigs made from Volkswagen Beetles, by Hans Hohn

Whimsical masks and figures made from farm implements, vehicles, tools, household utensils and appliances, by John Jackson.

And a surprise among the other works made from rustic, natural and recycled metal, you will find stainless steel furniture in mid-20th century style from Michael Radu. 

You can still see more of these wonderful works of metal art at "Folk Art in Metal," the exhibit now on display at Hanford Mills Museum, 51  Co. Rt. 12, East Meredith, NY  13757.  The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm.  Visiting the exhibit is free; there is a charge if you wish a tour of the water-powered woodworking mill.      

What you Missed:  

Hanford Mills Exploration Day

Saturday, September 24

 Featuring in-person demonstrations by two of the exhibit's artists:

John Jackson 

and Lucas Novko

Photo courtesy of the Farmer's Museum.

Cooperstown, NY

Catskills Folk Connection is sponsored by the Roxbury Arts Group and is funded in part by the NYS Council on the Arts Folk Art Program, by Gov. Hochul and the NYS Legislature, by Action &  Vision Grants from HumanitiesNY,  and by the O'Connor Foundation. 

For more information contact Ginny Scheer, folklorist, gscheer.mcs@gmail.com or 607-326-4206.

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