Hancock Partners & Laura McManus Unveil “Four Seasons Across the Delaware River” Opening Exhibition for New York State Council for the Arts Grantee
Hancock, NY – November 2, 2024 – Hancock Partners, Inc. is proud to announce its unveiling of the solo exhibition, “Four Seasons Across the Delaware River,” featuring the exceptional work of NYSCA Grantee Laura McManus. Hosted at Tricia Kirkland Studio from November 2 to December 22, 2024, this exhibition embodies our commitment to supporting local artists and fostering cultural enrichment within our community.
The exhibition presents a stunning collection that captures the vibrant beauty of the Delaware River Valley through the lens of the four seasons. Laura McManus’s artwork invites viewers to explore the profound connection between nature and artistry, celebrating the ever-changing landscapes of this iconic region.
“I feel called upon by nature to share the expressive values of the natural world in a unique way," said Laura McManus. "Along with color and line, I strive to portray a sense of movement in my paintings. The atmospheric changes of the outdoors and seasons play a major role. Emotion and movement provide a physicality to the work as I build layers, continually adding and subtracting paint until I reach a finality with line and color simultaneously.”
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 5 to 8 PM at Tricia Kirkland Studio, where attendees can meet the artist, enjoy light refreshments, and experience McManus’s remarkable pieces firsthand. Tricia Kirkland Studio is located at 102 East Front St., Hancock, NY 13783.
This exhibition is made possible by the generous Support for Artists Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), alongside the dedicated efforts of Hancock Partners, Inc. and Tricia Kirkland Studio. Together, we are excited to showcase the creativity and talent that thrive in our community.
"We could not be more proud of the talent that resides here in Hancock New York, and Laura McManus is the true definition of what Hancock represents here in the Great Western Catskills." said Richard H. Lowe, III - Director of Economic Development for Hancock Partners, Inc.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Richard H. Lowe, III Director of Economic Development
Hancock Partners, Inc.
(931) 581-4132
director@hancockpartners.org
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ABOUT THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS:
The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award $162 million in FY2025, serving organizations and artists across all 10 state regions. The Council on the Arts further advances New York's creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources. Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit arts.ny.gov, and follow NYSCA's Facebook page, on X @NYSCArts and Instagram @NYSCouncilontheArts
ABOUT LAURA MCMANUS:
Laura (Pruett) McManus, B.F.A. in Painting, The Savannah College of Art and Design. Laura is a working artist and has been painting in the Catskill region for over ten years. Laura also has a background in wall finishes and mural work. Her art can be found in private and corporate collections, The British Virgin Islands, and in her studio at The Camptons Gallery in Hancock, NY.
Each of these four pieces represent the distinct qualities revealed by subtle and dynamic, ever-changing seasons along the Delaware River.These paintings, abstract but unified, make the viewer feel as if they have been transported to nature and are alive in it in a new way. This experience provides the viewer not only the chance to see her work and expression but also to re-engage with their own natural surroundings, paying greater attention to environmental change in their everyday lives.
ABOUT TRICIA KIRKLAND STUDIO:
Tricia Kirkland Studio is located at102 East Front St., Hancock, NY 13783. @triciakirklandstudio (instagram)Tricia Kirkland Studio, is a newly renovated working artist’s studio and exhibit space in Hancock, NY with a commitment to showcasing local contemporary art.Tricia, a jewelry designer and artisan, has been involved with the creative community for over 25 years.
ABOUT HANCOCK PARTNERS 501C3:
Hancock Partners, Inc. is a leading 501c3 organization in Hancock, New York, dedicated to economic development, community programming and support for the arts. Over the last twenty years Hancock Partners has helped to bring in millions of dollars in economic development through public-private partnerships, grants, and support from non profit foundations benefiting the entire community.
For more information on Hancock Partners, please visit: www.hancockpartners.org
