JUNE EVENTS & EXHIBITS!

  • CALL FOR ART: DEADLINE JUNE 14 @ midnight – ASK Members with last names: K – Z: all mediums, all sizes up to 60” – ENTER HERE

  • “LIVING QUEER” SOLO EXHIBIT BY FAITH BUGMAN IN THE FRONT GALLERY

  • “BIG, BOLD, PRIDE” GROUP SHOW, CURATED BY LINDSEY WOLKOWICZ, JACINTA BUNNELL, & MICAH FORNARI

  • “FIRE OVER WATER” SOLO EXHIBIT BY LEN JENKIN IN THE SPOTLIGHT GALLERY!

  • THURSDAY, JUNE 19 @ 7 PM, DOWNTOWN SESSIONS – THE MOST EXCEPTIONAL OPEN MIC IN THE HUDSON VALLEY!

  • SATURDAY, JUNE 21 @ 7 PM – AWARD WINNING HUDSON VALLEY IMPROV COMPANY TAKES THE STAGE BY STORM! TIX HERE!

  • SATURDAY, JUNE 28 @ 7PM – Anthrophonic Records presents: Austina Lee & Gareth Dylan Smith Performing the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Debussy $15/tickets at the door

SPRING & SUMMER ENROLLMENT!

  • GOT2LINDY Swing Classes! Tuesday nights!

  • Hudson Valley Improv! JUNE Classes Mondays and Wednesdays! Sign up HERE

  • LARC ARTS CLASSES: LEARN MORE & REGISTER!

    • Drawing Cityscapes in the Rondout for Teens & Adults: Thursdays, July 10 – August 14!

    • The Art of Creative Inquiry for Adults: Thursdays, July 10 – August 14

  • SUMMER PROGRAM: Youth Ensemble Theater – SKETCH COMEDY PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ages 10 – 14! ENROLL HERE

“Fire Over Water” — A Solo Exhibition by Artist, Len Jenkin

The Arts Society of Kingston (ASK) is proud to present “Fire Over Water”, a solo exhibition in the Spotlight Gallery featuring the visual art of Len Jenkin.

Jenkin’s paintings and mixed media works are rich, mysterious narratives—stories both hidden and revealed at once. The show will offer a vivid glimpse into a world both familiar and dreamlike—where narrative, myth, and mystical landscapes converge with the American scene.

“Fire Over Water” offers a rare opportunity to experience the full force of Jenkin’s visual storytelling—a body of work that, like the artist himself, defies categorization.

About Len Jenkin

Len Jenkin is a painter and occasional sculptor, as well as a celebrated playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. Recent solo exhibitions include the Wild Project Gallery, Chocolate Factory, and Coney Island USA Annex for the Arts in New York City, Yalo Gallery in Water Valley, Mississippi, and the Undermain Theater Gallery in Dallas, Texas.

His group shows include the Pearl Fincher Gallery in Houston, Texas, and the Muscarelle Museum in Williamsburg, Virginia. Four of his paintings were featured in The Mystery Show—a year-long exhibit at the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) in Baltimore, Maryland, which also holds two of his paintings in its permanent collection.

Jenkin’s plays have been produced across the United States and internationally in England, France, Germany, Denmark, and Japan. His novels are published by Sun & Moon Press and Green Integer Press in Los Angeles.

Exhibition Details:

“Fire Over Water” runs from June 7 to June 29, 2025, in the Spotlight Gallery at the Arts Society of Kingston.
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 7, from 3–6 PM. Meet the artist and celebrate this vibrant collection of work.
Early Press Viewing: Available by appointment at 2 PM.

“Big, Bold Pride” Show Opening June 5, 6:30 PM at ASK!

ASK is proud to present the BIG BOLD PRIDE Show, a juried exhibition honoring the creative voices of LGBTQIA+ artists and allies. This vibrant exhibition celebrates queer identity, self-expression, and the ongoing movement for liberation and human rights.

Curated by artists Lindsey Wolkowicz (O+), Jacinta Bunnell, and Micah Fornari (D.R.A.W.), the show features work by: Daniel Blake, Jacinta Bunnell, Zena Gurbo, Edgar Hartley, Ron Hellman, June Jacobs, Marin Kenny, Kate Larson & Sarah Ayton, Judith G. Levy, Ocean Joseph, Glenn Marla, Bryan McGrath, Stephen Olivier, Chelsea Ozeri, Lars Palombi, Emmet Francis Phipps, Tom Picasso, Joseph Pine, Joe Thompson, Buddy Valentine, Ande Whyland, and Saul X.

Opening Reception:
Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 PM
Enjoy light fare, refreshments, and an evening of community celebration in the heart of the Rondout.

Exhibition Dates: June 5 – 25, 2025
Location: Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston, NY

“Living Queer” by Faith Bugman

Exhibition Dates: June 5–29, 2025
Opening Reception: June 5, 6:30 PM
Location: Front Gallery, Arts Society of Kingston (ASK)

ASK proudly presents “Living Queer,” a debut solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Faith Bugman. This intimate and vibrant exploration of identity, visibility, and legacy is expressed through oil pastel and mixed-media works that honor queer history, drag culture, and personal narrative.

“This collection reflects my journey of self-discovery and gratitude,” says Bugman. “It’s a love letter to the queer community—especially the transgender community—and to all those who made it possible for people like me to share our stories out loud.”

This marks Faith Bugman’s first solo show. Their work has been featured in group exhibitions at ASK, Muhlenberg’s MUSES, and the Rose Hill Farm exhibit.

Anthrophonic Records presents: Austina Lee & Gareth Dylan Smith

Performing the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Debussy
Saturday, June 28th at 7pm – $15/tickets at the door
Ever heard Beethoven with a backbeat? Pianist Austina Lee and drummer Gareth Dylan Smith got together in the studio to record their own take on Beethoven’s Sonata No. 8 in C Minor Opus 13. Their unique piano-and-drums arrangement of the well-loved “Pathétique” sonata gives profound expression to the joy, turmoil and intimacy of the composer’s text. The connectivity with which the duo performs makes the seemingly unusual pairing of a Classical era composition and a drum kit feel completely natural. The concert will include a performance of the full three-movement sonata, as well as other works by Mozart and Debussy.

Gareth Dylan Smith is an English American drummer and Assistant Professor of Music at Boston University. He plays drums with Austina Lee, Stephen Wheel, Black Light Bastards, Oh Standfast, Dirty Blond, Zack Moir (Build A Fort), Dan Sheehan, Andy Krikun, Johnny Toonice and the Eruptörs. In 2024 Gareth released a solo album Permission Granted with Anthrophonic Records. A prolific author, Gareth’s books include I Drum, Therefore I Am (2013), A Philosophy of Playing Drum Kit (2022), and forthcoming monograph, Conversations at the Drums.

Austina Lee is a musician, educator and scholar with expertise in performing and teaching music in a range of styles. Her research interests include punk pedagogies, pedagogy of love and improvisation in music. Austina is passionate about cultivating caring relationships among students and community members to harness their unique strengths and create educational experiences and connections through music, celebrated in her forthcoming monograph: Vibrant Connections. Dr. Lee currently serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education.

JUNE ENROLLMENT OPEN! SIGN UP FOR AWARD WINNING HUDSON VALLEY IMPROV!!!

Get ready to take the stage—and your imagination—to the next level with Hudson Valley Improv at the Art Society of Kingston! In June, they’re offering their dynamic Level 2 class, perfect for previous HVI students ready to build on their foundation and perform in a final show for a live audience. Then in July, they’re bringing back our wildly popular Level 1: Improv Empowerment, where absolute beginners and seasoned performers alike come to unlock creativity, connect with others, and laugh out loud in a supportive, no-pressure environment. Whether you’re ready to return to the stage or just starting out, there’s a place for you in our summer lineup!

These classes sell out quickly! Sign up now!

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Got2Lindy SWING DANCE CLASSES every Tuesday night at ASK from 6 – 9 PM!

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COME CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF “JAWS” – WITH AN IMPROV SHOW! 

Join us Saturday, June 21st at Art Society of Kingston for a high-energy night of unscripted hilarity as Hudson Valley Improv takes the stage with TWO powerhouse performances!

New Talent & Toothy Tribute – An Improv Double Feature!

First up, our freshly-graduated Level Two Ensemble dives into the spotlight with bold characters, big laughs, and brand-new chops. Come cheer them on as they showcase everything they’ve learned—raw, real, and ready to play.

Then, our Touring Company hits the stage with a splashy, totally improvised tribute to one of the greatest blockbusters of all time: JAWS. It’s part celebration, part parody, and all made up on the spot in honor of the film’s 50th anniversary. Expect suspense, seagulls, and shark-sized laughs.

One night. Two shows. All improv.
Come for the comedy, stay out of the water. BUY TIX HERE

DOWNTOWN SESSIONS! SINGER SONG-WRITERS BACKED UP BY A WORLD CLASS BAND! 

Hear the local music scene take shape at The Great Room at the ASK Art Center, 97 Broadway, Kingston NY. Downtown Sessions doors’ open at 7:00PM and ends at 9:30PM. Inspired by the NYC loft scene, the Downtown Sessions draw together songwriters, performers & instrumentalists with a diversity of musical influences. An Open Mic meets Jam Session, local songwriters are invited to perform originals or covers while joined by a live band.
The series builds on the international performance experience of its hosts:
Sam Bernhardt – Guitar
Mark Roman – Bass / Vocals
Thomas Wandell – Drums
Max Liebman – Sound
Details: $6 – $12 cover (sliding scale)


2025 Member Shows – Themes and Dates

Submission Guidelines

  • Artwork will be exhibited in Members Gallery.
  • Artist must be a current member of ASK.
  • *Two small/medium works or one large work (Size limit 60″ wide).
  • Artists will submit 1 jpg/png/mp3/mov file per work.
  • Artists must have means to transport the work to/from ASK.
  • Artists receive 70% of sales during the run of the exhibition. ASK retains 30% of sales. All work must be for sale.
  • All artworks will be exhibited as entered in form. This includes the Artist Name, Artwork, Title, Date, Medium, Dimensions, and Price. No changes and/or substitutions will be permitted. Please check your details carefully.
  • Work must not have been exhibited at ASK within 1 year.
  • Must be relevant to the theme.
  • Label affixed on back with Phone, Address, Email, Name of work, Price.
  • Provide 2nd Label with same info.
  • Each work must have proper wire.
  • All exhibitors must schedule 1 date to gallery sit.

*To prevent overcrowding, ASK may limit members to 1 work, if needed. Calendar themes are subject to change. Please check often.

Month Theme SUBMISSION DEADLINE Intake Dates Exhibition Dates Pickup Dates 
June Big Bold Pride:

OPEN CALL – JURIED SHOW

 Saturday, 5/12 6/3: 2 – 8 PM 6/7 – 6/29 7/1: 5 – 9 PM

7/2: 1 – 5 PM
July Members with last names: K – Z: all mediums, all sizes up to 60”. Saturday, 6/7 – 6/14 Midnight 7/1: 5 – 9 PM

7/2: 1 – 5 PM

 7/5 – 7/27 7/29: 5 – 9 PM

7/30: 1 – 5 PM
August Members with last names: A – J: all mediums, all sizes up to 60”. Saturday, 7/5 – 7/12 Midnight 7/29: 5 – 9 PM

7/30: 1 – 5 PM

 8/2 – 8/31 9/2: 5 – 9 PM

9/3: 1 – 5 PM
September Big Works: at least 60” – limited space, submission process will close once enough work is received to fill the gallery. Please apply early. Saturday, 8/9 – 8/16 Midnight 9/2: 5 – 9 PM

9/3: 1 – 5 PM

 9/6 – 9/28 9/30: 5 – 9 PM

10/1: 1 – 5 PM
October Circles & Harvest: artwork in all media that explores themes of life’s cyclical nature; the interplay between beginnings and endings, the abundance and the impermanence of existence. Saturday, 8/31 – 9/13 Midnight 9/30: 5 – 9 PM

10/1: 1 – 5 PM

 10/4 – 10/26 10/28: 5 – 9 PM

10/29:  1 – 5 PM
November Textiles:

OPEN CALL CURATED SHOW

 Saturday, 10/11 – 10/18 Midnight 10/28: 5 – 9 PM

10/29:  1 – 5 PM

 11/1 – 11/30 12/2: 5 – 9 PM

12/3: 1 – 5 PM
December Scenes From Life: all mediums, sizes up to 60”. Saturday, 11/15 12/2: 5 – 9 PM

12/3: 1 – 5 PM

 12/6 – 12/28 12/29: 5 – 9 PM

12/30: 1 – 5 PM
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