June 2014
CSA Newburgh Pick Up
The Newburgh CSA is pleased to announce that we're back, with memberships now available for the 2014 season! CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. This year we hope to see familiar faces as well as expanded membership, and couldn't be more excited to be offering some of the finest beyond organic produce in the region. CSA distributions will be held in the Safe Harbors building at 115 Broadway, in the heart of Newburgh. We're excited that the distributions will be…
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October 2014
December 2014
Passive House Alliance Meeting
The Passive House Alliance US is a professional organization has the mission of making this rigorous standard the leading force in the built environment. This will be achieved through building professional collaboration, green job training, and working with policy makers. As the Hudson Valley chapter, PHA-HV is enthusiastic to bring this focus to Newburgh for a lot of reasons: building a local workforce trained in the special skills needed for PH construction regionally, future-proof skills for a currently disadvantaged population;…
Find out more »ENTRIPPY Opening Reception
ENTRIPPY is a painting series completed in 2012, Drew Morrison's last year living in Brooklyn NY. It explores the idea that tangible matter can take on a multitude of forms as it disperses and restructures itself over a broad span of time. The themes of Extinction, Environmentalism, Carnivorism and Industry are the basis of the imagery. By means of its design, ENTRIPPY attempts to harness both the comical and despairing nature in this ongoing process. The four panels that create…
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February 2015
March 2015
Passive House Alliance- Hudson Valley Meeting
Greetings Passivists! Our next quarterly meeting is March 11, from 6 to 8 pm at our Space Create location in Newburgh! Agenda forthcoming- but mark your calendars now! If you have any special requests, would like anything added to the agenda, or have any special announcements please let me know. It's almost Spring!
Find out more »Re>Think Local Building Business Launch
Join us as we launch this inspiring program to help owners build their local businesses and educate the public on the personal, economic, and community benefits of supporting local independents. Thursday, March 26th 6-9pm Space Create 115 Broadway Newburgh, NY 12550
Find out more »April 2015
Community Conversation
When: Saturday, April 11th, 3:00-5:00 PM Where: Space Create, 115 Broadway Topic: Come learn more about Newburgh’s economic development efforts, including , A River of Opportunitiescampaign, whose mission is to attract light manufacturing companies to the city of Newburgh with the goal of filling empty warehouse space, increase employment opportunities and help re-build the manufacturing sector of the city. Following the featured speaker’s presentation, a collaborative dialogue regarding how to attract, retain, and provide infrastructure for Newburgh’s fast-growing, cross-sector economy,…
Find out more »Altrisim Video Release
Friday April 17th, 2015 115 Broadway Newburgh, NY 12550 7pm- 11pm We will be raffling off special packages to Donate to the Newburgh Skate Plaza Project! Come Out and Support!
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Nick Bach Art
Coming up for May #NewburghLastSaturdays Nick Bach Art + DJ 6-10pm
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July 2015
September 2015
Discussion: Creating Thriving Main Streets in a Changing Economy
Downtown Turnaround: Creating Thriving Main Streets in a Changing Economy Hosted by: Orange Citizens Foundation, Re>Think Local & Newburgh Professional & Business Association. Thank you to our event sponsor: William A. Smith & Son Insurance Featured Speakers: Maria Luisa Whittingham (owner, Maria Luisa & ML by Maria Luisa), Agnes Devereux (owner, The Village Tea Room), Nick Valentine (owner, Broadway Tailors) & John Gilvey (co-owner, Hudson Beach Glass). Free & open to the public.
Find out more »October 2015
Classes in Electronic Music Production
Space Create Presents: Adventures in Electronic Music with Neil Alexander. This is a new series of classes in Electronic Music Production. Every month Neil will illuminate an area of Electronic Music Production, followed by a performance with a special guest. For the Kick off session the topic is the Synthesizer, with a performance by Legoland Empire (Neil Alexander & Allen Wentz).
Find out more »Passive House Alliance Hudson Valley- Annual Meeting
Passivists! Come and celebrate one year of Passive House advocacy here in the Hudson Valley, and be a part of the exciting year to come! We will be holding our annual meeting on October 21 at Space Create at 115 Broadway, Newburgh, NY- at the storefront of the Ritz Theatre. An official agenda will follow- but for now you can plan on these exciting activities: presentations by our own very talented and capable members on projects on hand updates on…
Find out more »Artist and Member Meet Up and Networking Evening
Stop by and meet other artists in the area while learning more about the Arts Council and what we are doing. Our host, Space Create, is an incredible collaborative studio/work space fostering powerful creativity in downtown Newburgh. Come see the space, share ideas, opportunities and find potential collaborations! Bring any promotional materials you would like to share. There is no charge for this event.
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January 2016
Form of Empty Space: Art Exhibition + Video Performance
Charcoal, Graphit and Ink on Paper Mylar and Metal Constructs Video Performance Artist Statement As an artist I am interested in the relationship between information and form. At its most basic level all matter is a collection of conditions, all of which contribute to the physical substance of an object. Likewise, these same conditions govern the activity of the body in space/time. My work is primarily focused on expressing these conditions as visible systems, where they can be observed and…
Find out more »February 2016
Art of Karen Madden & Bob Madden
The Art of Karen Madden & Bob Madden Curated by Carol Flaitz “OUT OF SHAPE” Out of bounds, out of thin air, out of context, out of hand, out of left field, out of nowhere, out of reach, out of whack..... Where does art come from? How does it take "SHAPE"? Husband and wife artists, Bob Madden, stone sculptor and Karen Madden, fiber artist, address the idea of art out of shape in their respective mediums. Show Dates: February 27,…
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Restorative Center Community Circle
TRC community circles return to Newburgh on September 15th. Join us on four Thursdays 6pm-8pm at Space Create!
Find out more »November 2016
Gerberich’s Gadgetry Exhibit
New York-based sculptor and kinetic artist Steve Gerberich makes his Newburgh, NY debut presenting a series of interactive works and workshops at Space Create, a collaborative workspace and art gallery, located at 115 Broadway, Newburgh, NY November 4-19, 2016. The exhibit is free and open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays November 4-19; Fridays from 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. with a free opening reception Saturday, November 12 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.…
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Body painting & photography workshop
PHOTOGRAPHER Sign Up HVCREATIVES.COM COST $75 Welcome to a world of wonders, where our best creative energy will be captured behind the lens. Models colored in beautiful body paint. I just booked Kelly Torres to paint a few bodies for this workshop! If you have been to one of the workshops before.. she does amazing work.. She will be our featured artist.. A bit about Kelly.. Kelly has been a bodyartist for several years now... She has been featured in…
Find out more »January 2017
NBLS Volunteer Meetup
Happy New Year! We are coming up on our biggest Last Saturday to kick off 2017. As you know Lisa has moved and I will be steering the ship. I would like to invite everyone to the first volunteer meeting of 2017! Bring your ideas and come meet me! Meeting at Space Create Tuesday January 10th at 7pm! If you can make it please RSVP. Looking forward to hearing your ideas, Meagan Leddy Newburgh Last Saturday's
Find out more »Plant Life Opening Reception-Tiffany Smith
Space Create is pleased to present the vibrant work of Tiffany Smith. Utilizing photography, installation and video Plant Life explores migrations of people and transplanted lives while creating a visual record of experience. As part of her exhibit Smith constructs an interactive photo booth encouraging viewers to photograph themselves within the lush settings she creates. Tiffany Smith is a visual artist from the Caribbean diaspora who uses photography, video, design, and installation to create conceptually based work focused on identity,…
Find out more »March 2017
Judy Thomas Art Opening
SPACE CREATE is pleased to present Judy Thomas’ new painting series MAPPING, in the main gallery at 115 Broadway, Newburgh, NY. In this exhibition, Thomas shows lyrical works that explore the formal elements of color, line and form, revisiting 20th century abstraction through a 21st century lens. Underlying the playful nature of Thomas’ new paintings is an investigation into broader concepts of chaos and chance. Thomas begins each painting with her own version of the surrealist technique automatism which has…
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Anna West Art Opening
SPACE CREATE is pleased to present paintings by Beacon artist Anna West. This exhibition, curated by Judy Thomas, shows the breadth of West’s painting oeuvre over the past decade. From landscapes, to cityscapes to her series ‘Film Stills’, the viewer will be taken in by the color, brushwork and point of view that she brings to each subject. Before she began painting 20 years ago, Anna West was a photographer in Brooklyn and San Francisco. Her oils include land- and…
Find out more »Meet the Artist, Free Love Letters
In Honor of NBLS, I'll be there from 2PM to 7PM and give away free handwritten love letters, (while they last). There wlll be many other events, visit their page too. https://www.facebook.com/NewburghLastSaturdays/
Find out more »October 2017
Dutch Reformed Church Meeting
Newburgh, There will be a meeting at 5 PM Tuesday Evening, October 10th at Grit Works Conference room. We will discuss the DRC, the City club and 1.8 Acres of land overlooking the river. If anyone has information on the status of the project please bring it to the meeting. See you there! Grit Works 115 Broadway Newburgh, NY 12550 Phone: 929-267-5020 X704 E-mail: Dave@gritworker.com AGENDA Recap of issue: Need a note taker! Engineer report, Roof Status Review Status of the project. Monitor council meetings…
Find out more »January 2018
StartupHV presents People Bank / Tinder for Business
StartupHV is focused on early-stage startups - from idea, to launch & beyond. AGENDA for January Meetup: 1. Open Hub will present People Bank / Tinder for Business startup. 2. We will facilitate Brainstorming Workshop for People Bank. 3. Speed dating for businesses exercise and other offline networking opportunities. Open Hub (https://openhubproject.com/) presents a vision of People Bank, the network & directory of local Hudson Valley tech professionals that: - gives HV tech & entrepreneurial workforce a greater exposure, -…
Find out more »The Road Home Opening Art Reception
Join the artist Daniel Anselmi for the opening reception of our next art show. Refreshments will be served. "I have always loved nature and the many varieties of color that it displays. Nothing moves me or makes me feel more alive than seeing how the sunlight makes the forms and colors of nature explode with vibrancy. My art is inspired by this love of nature and is intended to capture and invite its viewers into each scene . . .…
Find out more »Actors MeetUp – Hudson Valley
• What we'll do: Introductory games Start acting • What to bring: Scenes or other material you'd like to work on Yoga mat (optional) • Important to know: Limited space The purpose of this group is to practice acting. Networking or socializing is welcome before or after the meeting. Safe space. Also posted on MeetUp - https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-Acting-Practice/events/246717381/
Find out more »June 2018
Renovate Green, Save Green: A brunch and learn workshop
Strategies including cost saving tips and sources of funding for renovating distressed, historic homes while making them energy efficient for the 21st Century. Design for architectural preservation and energy efficiency for beauty, performance, simplicity and savings — Create a realistic budget and workplan for a smooth process — Get the right insurance: protect yourself during and after construction — Obtain approvals from the Architectural Review Committee — Save money through the National Park’s historic tax credit — Learn about grants and loans All…
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February 2019
First Fridays with Orange County Arts Council
The Orange County Arts Council is coming to YOUR town! Starting on Friday, January 4, 2019, OCAC will be having open hours at Grit Works in Newburgh every first Friday of the month. During this time, the public is invited to stop in, say hello, get to know us, and let us know what you're up to. As part of our Public Access Initiative, Orange County Arts Council will have open satellite office hours from 10am to 4pm on the…
Find out more »Beauty & The Beat Workshop
Welcome to the First Beauty and The Beat Workshop. This workshop will be hosted by Kennethia (DesireStylez) Jones and Mekhil (makeupmeme) Boykin. This is a 4-hour workshop where basic hair and makeup tips will be taught, shown and on display. There will be a guest fashion blogger present, gift bags, light refreshments, drinks, photographers, vendors and much more. Lastly, by attending this workshop you can also sign up that day to get 60% off your hair or makeup service if done right…
Find out more »Green Tech Conference – Learning Session
This is an open meeting for folks who want to learn more about the Green Tech Conference that will be held this June 17-21, 2019 in the City of Newburgh. We are in the early planning stages so there are plenty of opportunities for people to support, engage, listen, learn and contribute. One of the themes attached to this conference will be how to prepare for jobs and careers in the green economy and smart city industries. We are exploring…
Find out more »March 2019
OCAC Annual Members Exhibit
IT'S BACK 🌟 OCAC's yearly Members Exhibit is here! This year we will be showing at 2 locations and invite the public to join us in celebrating the work of our wonderful and talented members. Opening Reception: Friday, March 1, 2019 from 6:00-9:00PM Photography will be displayed at Grit Works (115 Broadway, Newburgh NY) All other works will be displayed at the Carriage House at Thornwillow Institute (7 S Lander Street, Newburgh NY) Gallery hours, entertainment & events TBD Questions?…
Find out more »Repair Cafe
Individuals Making Positive Advancements in their Communities Together, Inc. (IMPACT!, Inc.), Grit Works, Blacc Vanilla Community Foundation, We Are Newburgh, and Hudson Valley Repair Cafe will be holding Newburgh's very first Repair Cafe on Saturday 3/02/19 from 12-4 at Grit Works! Have broken items that could use repair? Reduce consumerism and waste by taking them to the Newburgh Repair Cafe and meet some great people from your own community as you work together to fix your stuff!
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