In my view, non-objective and abstract art have a special role in describing non-Newtonian reality—a reality in which our five senses are of little use.
We are thrilled to continue our partnership with River Valley Arts Collective this year, which marks our 7th season together. We look forward to presenting exhibitions and performances from April through October, 2026.
A newly restored work by Al Held (Untitled, 1958) is now on view in the permanent collection galleries at the Dorsky Museum, SUNY New Paltz. The conservation of this painting was supported through the NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program administered by Greater Hudson Heritage Network. The program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Al Held’s 1989 woodcut “Pachinko” is now part of the permanent collection at the Syracuse University Art Museum. Syracuse alum and printmaker John Thompson ’72 has gifted 48 works of art to the museum, opening an exciting array of educational opportunities. The donation includes pieces by Trenton Doyle Hancock, Niho Kozuru, Robert Freeman and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, among other artists.