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	GO ART! Gallery Exhibits Gen. Co. Mental Health: Main Gallery, Batavia Ruthanne Marble: Batavia Sen. Ctr. & Albion Visitor's Ctr. Mark Weld: Shirt Factory Cafe, Medina
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On Exhibit: 201 East Main Street (Route 5), Batavia, NY
Genesee County Mental Health Association's Social Club In 2004, a few members of the Place to Be Social Club were working in a small room that had been converted for their use at the MHA. Many were extremely interested in expanding their talents and craved the company of other artists. The staff at the Mental Health Association worked hard to bring that enrichment to them. Through grants and community involvement the Art Club has become more organized, given a name to their exhibit space (the Collage Gallery), received formal instruction from artists, had their work on display at local galleries, have had pieces traveling around New York State in various shows, donated art to local charity fundraisers, and have sold several pieces. Since its formation in 2004, the Art Club has evolved through its partnership with the MHA to become an asset to the community. Through creative expression these artists have become recognized as valuable members of the local cultural community. The Art Club with the support of MHA epitomizes the Mental Health Association’s mission statement; to meet the needs of the community by promoting mental wellness through education, advocacy, and support, thereby improving quality of life and instilling hope. Thanks to the 2008 GO ART! Reach Grant, Social Club members were provided with 10 weeks of art classes led by Lorie Longhany, an art teacher at Holy Family School in LeRoy. Lorie did a tremendous job. She was very encouraging, and regardless of people's talents, was able to bring out the best in each artist, as you can see by the pieces displayed in this show. For more information on the Collage Gallery or to set up a visit, please call the MHA at 344-2611. For More Information: 585.343.9313 or email: info@goart.org Gallery hours vary by location or are by appointment, please refer to the following gallery listing: GO ART! Cultural Center Main Gallery, 201 East Main Street, Batavia: Gallery hours are 9 am - 4 pm or by appointment. Senior Center Satellite Gallery, 2 Bank Street, Batavia: Gallery hours are 9 am - 4 pm weekdays. Albion Visitors Center, 121 North Main Street, Albion: Gallery hours are 9 am - 5 pm weekdays. Shirt Factory Cafe, 115 W. Center Street, Medina: Gallery hours are 7am - 9 pm Monday through Friday; 8 am - 9 pm Saturday; 8 am - 3 pm Sunday.		Main Gallery Genesee County Mental Health Assn. Art Club June 23 - Aug. 28 Reception: Friday, Aug. 15 @ 6:30 pm
The Gallery is located in the GO ART! Cultural Center at 201 East Main Street in Batavia (corner of Main and Bank Streets). Parking for the Cultural Center is located in the public parking lot, across Bank Street behind Bank of America (formerly Fleet). All GO ART! exhibits and receptions are free. Gallery hours are 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and by appointment. For more information please contact GO ART!
	On Exhibit: 1st Floor of the Village of Albion Visitors Center, 121 North Main Street (Route 98), Albion - Satellite Gallery
Satellite Gallery @ the Batavia Senior Ctr. 2 Bank St., Batavia Photographer Ruthanne Marble June 9 - Aug. 28	Ruthanne Marble BATAIVA & ALBION…Local photographer Ruthanne Marble will display her work in an exhibit that spans two counties. The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council is hosting the show at their satellite galleries at the Batavia Senior Center, 2 Bank St., Batavia and at the Albion Visitor’s Center, 120 N. Main St., Albion beginning Friday, June 13 and continuing through the end of August. A self-taught artist, Marble received a 35mm camera in 1999 and started taking a few photos with the intent of “showing my sister that I was using her gift, and then that would be the end of it.” Today, Ms. Marble approaches her subjects “by guided intuition,” she says. “I sense where, and from what angle, to take the photo from,” she continues, adding that “Mother Nature inspires me…with the shades, colors and flow of the subject.” That subject matter can range from frigid winter scenes to wet laundry drying on a line. “I hope my pictures of everyday things cause people to pause and remember when life was slower,” Marble says. If Mother Nature is her muse, then she also acts as Marble’s mentor as well. Marble believes that “healing is an inside job” and has taught classes at Genesee Community College on spirituality and self-healing. She received her GED at the age of 42; by the time she turned 52, Marble became a NYS licensed massage therapist. Her keen connection with nature has given her “a natural ability to work with people.” Marble also owned and operated Dreamland Park and Supply, Repeat Performance - a consignment clothing store for women and children, and Silent Light, a metaphysical book and gift store.
On Exhibit: Medina Satellite Gallery. Shirt Factory Cafe , 115 W. Center Street, Medina.
	Mark Weld A resident of Middleport, NY, Mark Weld has exhibited and received awards at Cooperstown Art Assoc. Nat'l Exhibition 2007; Adirondacks Nat'l Exhibition 2007; Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit 2007; Western New York Artists Group Members Abstract Exhibition 2007; Buffalo Society of Artists Spring Exhibition 2007 Allentown Art Festival, 2nd place Water Color Abstract 2007; Clothesline Art Exhibition 2005 & 2004; Adirondacks Nat'l Exhibition 1999 & 1997. "In my painting, movement is the main focus, then rhythm and balance. Music makes up most of my subject matter. I don't play, but I am inspired by. I try to put myself between the musicians and the sounds they play and capture that. The thought that an artist like Joni Mitchell can take a thought, pleasing or disturbing, and put both lyrics and music to it and it becomes a song, fascinates me. I think of them as pieces of art, not songs." About 14 pieces are on view at the Shirt Factory Cafe in Medina. Stop in and see if you are inspired too! And while you're there, order a "cuppa", relax, and enjoy the show!	Medina Satellite Gallery @ the Shirt Factory Cafe Mark Weld June 13 - Aug. 28
	On Exhibit: Genesee County Office for the Aging, Senior Ctr., 2 Bank Street, Batavia - Satellite Gallery
Albion Satellite Gallery @ the Albion Visitor's Center Photographer Ruthanne Marble June 9 - Aug. 28
	Ruthanne Marble See Artist Information Above
UPCOMING EXHIBITS:	Main Gallery: Mental Health Social Club Senior Center: Artist Ruthanne Marble Medina Satellite Gallery: Artist Mark Weld Albion Satellite Gallery: Artist Ruthanne Marble