|
Brian Keeler
Studio Past Events
Choose a Year | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
Open House at Brian Keeler Studio - Wyalusing, PA
November 7, 2024 - November 8, 2024
Brian Keeler will open his studio-gallery in Wyalusing, PA on Thursday, November 7 and Friday November 8 from noon to 7pm each day. The gallery is located near the Post Office, at 25 School Lane. Please call RSVP. zingologyjazz@gmail.com. The gallery will be featuring new paintings of the Susquehanna River and surrounding region. Check out the website to preview work. www.briankeeler.com.
|
The Greater Ithaca Art Trail Weekends
October 12, 2024 - October 20, 2024
The Greater Ithaca Art Trail Weekends will occur on October 12 and 13 and again on October 19 and 20. The hours are from noon to 5 pm. These weekends make for a great opportunity to view the fall colors, and visit several art studios on one trip. View the website to see all the participating galleries. https://arttrail.com
|
North Star Open House - In Ithaca, NY
October 5, 2024 - October 6, 2024
Brian Keeler will open his North Star Art Gallery and studio during three consecutive weekend in October, Starting on October 5 and 6. The first weekend of October the hours will be from noon to 5 on Saturday. On Sunday the gallery will be open until 7 pm as Zingology, Keeler's gypsy swing combo will play from 4 to 7. Please call ahead 6-7-323-7684 or zingologyjazz@gmail.com
The gallery is located just east of Ithaca on the corner of Snyder Hill Road and Besemer Hill Road in a large Victorian. THe address is 743 Snyder Hill Road. www.northstarartgallery.com
|
Italy, Amsterdam and the Classics at North Star Fine Art
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Coming up in July at the North Star Fine Art- (on the Commons in Ithaca, NY) We will bring a new show, titled, "Italy, Amsterdam and the Classics of Mythology." The exhibit will present Keeler's plein air and studio works of Italy and Amsterdam along with his drawings and paintings of Greco-Roman myth, which are related to locales covered. Keeler has been painting and teaching in Italy for over 30 years, where he has also gained an appreciation of the classics, which are so central to ancient and Renaissance art.
The opening will be on First Friday, July 5 from noon to 5. Great gypsy swing, (live music) by Zingology will happen from 6 to 8:30 - also on First Friday.
We will also feature professor Anthony DiRenzo, as a guest author, speaking about his recent book about Rome, "Pasquinades: Essays from Rome's famous talking statue." DiRenzo will speak during an afternoon in July (date TBA). He will have one of Keeler's paintings, or maybe several nearby to reference during his talk.
Please call or email the gallery to make a reservation for DiRenzo's talk or to visit the gallery. Call Linda Graves at 607-323-7684 or info@northstarfineartgallery.com
The Gallery is located at 116 The Commons in the heart of downtown Ithaca. www.northstarfineartgallery.com
The exhibit will open on First Friday, Ithaca Gallery Night, July 5 from noon to 9- and it will continue through the end of September.
|
Plein air Painting Class- with Brian Keeler
July 27, 2024 - July 27, 2024
Statues and Stamens- Figures and Flowers, a plein air painting class with Brian Keeler at the
North Star Art Gallery (Snyder Hill Road) location just east of Ithaca. Join us on Saturday
morning, July 27 at 10 am ( arrive at 9:30 am) for this class of painting en plein air form the
motifs in the garden of our home. A supply list will be provided upon registration. Contact us to
register at 607-313-7684 or zingologyjazz@gmail.com
Location 743 Snyder Hill Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. www.northstarartgallery.com
|
Reading By Anthony Di Renzo- "Roman Vistas: Pictures at an Exhibition."
July 20, 2024 - July 20, 2024
Saturday, July 20 at 2:00 PM. Reading By Anthony Di Renzo- "Roman Vistas: Pictures at an Exhibition." at North Star Fine Art-
As a very special accompaniment to the show of Italian works by Brian Keeler at the North Star Fine Art Gallery- Anthony Di Renzo, professor of writing at Ithaca College will read from his new book about Rome, "Pasquinades- Essays from Rome's Famous Talking Statue." This blending of Di Renzo's witty and perspicacious observations of The Eternal City will surely delight everyone. Keeler says it was his favorite book of 2023, as it captures so much of the flavor and obscure but important history of Rome told through the famous talking statue. Anthony will select some of Keeler's paintings to pair with his passages from his book.
Please RSVP- 607-323-7684 or zingologyjazz@gmail.com
North Star Fine Art Gallery is on the Commons in downtown Ithaca, NY. www.northstarfineartgallery.com
|
Club Cayuga Presents- Sunset Cruise with ZIngology
July 7, 2024 - July 7, 2024
Join Zingology Quartet for a wonderful evening of dancing or relaxed listening on board the MV Teal. Zingology Quartet is a gypsy swing combo from Ithaca. The combo has two CDs out, the latest "On the Boulevard" was recorded last year. www.zingology.net
Bring your own food and beverage for this memorable lake experience. Note that no hard liquor is allowed. The cost is $50 per couple or $30 for an individual.
Club Cayuga Sunset Cruises run every Sunday evening with more Gypsy Swing Cruises, hosted by Djug Django, planned on June 9th, July 215, and September 15t. Reservations are required. Make a reservation online at: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/discov-ercayugalake/items/214368/?full-items=yes&flow=356850, call 607-327-5253.x 1 or email: booking@discovercayugalake.org
Upcoming Zingology Gigs:
June 22 - Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest - French Azilum, PA - 6 pm (near Towanda, PA) a weekend arts and music fest at an historic site. https://www.susquehannasolstice.com
First Friday, July 5th - North Star Fine Art on the Commons in Ithaca, NY 6 to 8:30
Sunday, July 28th - Ithaca Farmers Market - 11 to 2
For Bookings contact - Brian Keeler at zingologyjazz@gmail.com or (570) 721-0055
|
March 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
"Celtic Callings & Atlantic Arias" a show of recent paintings by Brian Keeler of the coastlines,
towns and landscapes of New England, Ireland and Scotland. Keeler has painted a group of
plein air studies of these locations over the years as well as creating some large studio works
based on these smaller studies. The exhibit opens on First Friday (Gallery Night) March 1 in
Ithaca
from noon to 9 pm. Special music by La Dolce Vita, a gypsy swing combo that Keeler plays
guitar with will happen from 6 to 8:30. The gallery is open from Tu-Sa from noon to 5, but
appointments are appreciated. The gallery is at 116 the Commons in the heart of downtown
Ithaca. Call ahead please- (607) 323-7684 or info@northstarartgallery.com
www.northstarfineartgallery.com
|
Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest- French Azilum, PA
June 17, 2024 - June 23, 2024
The Third Annual Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest (SSSF) will be held this summer, from June 17 to 23 at French Azilum Historic Site and nearby towns. The SSSf is a plein air painting competition and exhibit with 30 artists from the east coast converging for a week of
out door painting- with about $4000 in prizes. The SSSF is also a terrific music event that presents live blues, swing, jazz, folk, rock, Irish, alt, zydeco and other styles on the weekend.
The performances are held in a large tent at French Azilum with a wood dance floor. Great food and beverages too. Get your tickets in advance to save. The event is presented by the
Bradford County Regional Arts Council in Towanda, PA. For info
https://www.susquehannasolstice.com/
or call (570) 268-2787 or jessica@bcrac.org
|
Light on Lakes- New work by Brian Keeler at the West End Gallery
May 10, 2024 - June 6, 2024
"Keuka Winter Twilight" Oil on linen on panel 36" x 36"
Light on Lakes will present a group of about a dozen new paintings by Brian Keeler. The show will present Keeler's portrayals of Seneca and Keuka Lakes- two of the Finger Lakes in upstate New York. Keeler works en plein air for some of these oils, while others are studio works or some paintings are a combination of the two. The opening reception is on Friday, May 10 from 5 to 7. The show will also include new paintings and sculpture by Treacy Zeigler. For info contact Jesse Gardner at (607) 936-2011 or info@westendgallery.net. The gallery is in downtown Corning at 12 West Market Street. Preview the show at https://www.westendgallery.net
|
Portrait Painting Workshop- with Brian Keeler
April 12, 2024 - April 13, 2024
Brian Keeler will present an alla prima (one-sitting) portrait painting workshop at the North
Star Fine Art in Ithaca, NY on April 12 and 13. The workshop commences on Friday night,
April 12 the with a demo of the paitning processs starting at 6 pm. Keeler will paint a portrait
in oil using a model. Then the class will begin
the following morning- Saturday the 13th. It will go from 10 to 4. Advance registration is
required. The workshop fee is $100. If attending the the demo on Friday only- the fee is $20.
A materials list will be provided upon registration. Contact the artist at
zingologyjazz@gmail.com. Or contact the gallery at 607-323-7684 or
info@northstarartgallery.com
The North Star Fine Art is at 116 The Commons in downtown Ithaca. Open tu-sa noon to 5.
www.northstarfineartgallery.com
|
Recent Work by Brian Keeler at Cedar Arts Center
January 12, 2024 - March 8, 2024
Recent paintings of Brian Keeler at the Cedar Art Center in Corning , NY. This show is curated
and arranged by Jesse Gardner of the West End Gallery. Stop in to see the wonderful new
exhibit of paintings of Keuka and Seneca Lakes and surrounding regions. The Cedar Art Cener
is at -171 Cedar St in Corning, NY. For info call - (607) 936-3320 or info@171cedararts.com.
|
The Golden Hour- New Paintings by Brian Keeler- Allegany Arts Council-
January 6, 2024 - January 27, 2024
"The Golden Hour" New Paintings by Brian Keeler at the Alleghany Arts Council-
Cumberland,
MD.
9 North Centre St, Cumberland, MD 21502
The Allegany Arts Council is excited to announce a pop-up collaboration with Ferleman &
Company Art Gallery to feature the work of Ithaca, New York-based painter, Brian Keeler. The
special exhibit will be on display from January 6-27, 2024, with a Public Opening to take
place Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 6:00PM-8:00PM.
Portrait Demonstration-Saturday-Jan 13- 1 to 3 pm- Brian will demonstrate the process of
the alla prima (one sitting ) oil portrait from a live model.
For information- Contact; Julie B. Westendorf at: jwestendorff@alleganyarts.org
Or for further info- at- art@alleganyarts.org or 301.777.2787
|
|