Matthew Zappala: Birch Trees
On view August 2–31 in ASK’s SPOTLIGHT GALLERY
Reception: August 2, 3–5 PM
Painter Matthew Zappala’s Birch Trees offers a quiet yet powerful meditation on nature’s forms and rhythms. Drawing inspiration from Robert Frost’s poem Birches, the series evolved from roadside sketches into striking visual compositions. Zappala manipulates space and perspective to create immersive scenes—some serene, others layered and dense. Ranging from abstracted gestures to finely rendered landscapes, the series invites viewers into close communion with the natural world.
Zappala’s artistic journey began in the 1960s at Queens College CUNY and evolved through New York’s artist-run cooperatives and decades of teaching. Birch Trees reflects his return to woodcuts and painting, capturing the expressive line work and contemplative beauty of his lifelong practice.
Zappala will generously donate all proceeds from art sales to Arts Society of Kingston!
August Members Exhibit
On view August 2–31 in ASK’s MEMBERS GALLERY
Reception: August 2, 3–5 PM
This membership exhibit showcases a wide range of local artists’ chosen works!
Participating artists are: Larry Arvidson, Edward Bakst, Sandra Belitza-Vazquez, Faith Bugman, Thomas Dinchuk, John Dinkey, Amy Fenton, Stacie Flint, Thea Hanley, Edgar Hartley, Craig Hazen, Barbara Holt, David Holt, Locke Johnston, Pat Kelly, Zack Paul.
Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby Poster Design Exhibit
On view August 2–31 in ASK’s FRONT GALLERY
Reception: Saturday, August 2, 3–5 PM
This spirited exhibition showcases 17 unique poster submissions created for the 2025 Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby Poster Design Contest. This year’s selected design by Min Goto, a Washington State native newly based in Kingston, captures the 30th anniversary of the Derby with a playful and textured scene of abstract vehicles racing through the Rondout—blending traditional and digital art with a childlike sensibility.
For more information about the Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby, visit KingstonArtistSoapboxDerby.com or contact Nancy Donskoj at (845) 514-3998 or 95KASD@gmail.com.
Welcome to The Arts Society of Kingston
The Arts Society of Kingston inspires, educates, and engages our community through accessible and diverse artistic experiences. We are dedicated to fostering creativity, supporting artists at every stage of their journey, and enhancing cultural vitality and community connection with exhibitions, performances, workshops, and events that showcase the unifying power of the arts.
Visual artists, become a member and show your work monthly as part of our monthly member show! Apply to exhibit your own solo show or group show. Performing artists, become a member and utilize our Great Room for performances, rehearsals, workshops and readings. All artists, utilize our classroom to teach programs or to hold meetings. These opportunities are designed to serve artists at all stages – just ASK.
Become an ASK Member
Join ASK today to hang your art in monthly Members’ Exhibitions, teach classes and workshops, receive exclusive discounts on theater space rental, work on Committees to impact ASK’s future and more!
Contact Us
ASK is located at 97 Broadway, Kingston NY.
Our Gallery Hours are Thursday – Sunday, noon to 5 pm.
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