Opening Saturday, May 17—Address:Earth Art Expo - Reef & Desert
The Olive Free Library Association is very pleased to present the indoor/outdoor exhibition Address:Earth Art Expo – Reef & Desert featuring 13 Hudson Valley visual artists' works in various media. The show, curated by Bibiana Huang Matheis from the Inspiration Art Group International, will display its indoor Reef Edition from May 17 through July 12 and its outdoor Desert Edition from May 17 through September 21 with an opening reception for both Editions on Saturday May 17, 3 – 5 pm and an artists' meet & greet on Saturday July 12, 2 – 4 pm.
Bibiana Huang Matheis says about this exhibition, "The 2025 Address:Earth Art Expo will once again take place this summer with simultaneous exhibitions across six locations in the stunning Hudson Valley, NY. This year's event will feature the following unique editions: Reef, Cave, Desert, SOS, Thicket, Overstory/Understory, and WaterStory. In addition, a grand exhibition will be held in October at El Barrio's Artspace in Spanish Harlem, NY. Each exhibition will be hosted at a different venue focusing on various ecosystems, showcasing a diverse range of voices from artists of the Inspiration Art Group International. Together, these works aim to celebrate our planet while addressing the critical global issues impacting our environment."
Huang Matheis continues, "This year's Address:Earth Art Expo offers a unique opportunity for art lovers to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Hudson Valley, with participating libraries providing curated book recommendations on the diverse ecosystems featured in the exhibitions. The art will span a variety of mediums, including 2D, 3D, video, installation, music, and dance—inviting guests to experience both the visual and performing arts in celebration of our planet."
Participating artists in the Reef Edition at Olive Free Library: Phyllis Chadwick; Leslie Connito; Bob Gould; Christine Knowlton; Karen LaFleur; Jenna Lash; Marjorie Morrow; George Spencer; Naomi Teppich; Nancy Tucker; Chuck von Schmidt
Participating artists in the Desert Edition at Olive Free Library: Alan Cohen; Linda Mussmann; Naomi Teppich
2025 Address:Earth - Event Locations:
Address:Earth – Reef at Olive Free Library
4033 Route 28A, West Shokan, NY
May 17 – July 12
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 17, 3 – 5 pm
Artists' Meet & Greet: Saturday, July 12, 2 – 4 pm
Address:Earth – Desert – outdoor sculptures at Olive Free Library
4033 Route 28A, West Shokan, NY
May 17 – September 21
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 17, 3 – 5 pm
Address:Earth – Cave at Queen of Rogues Gallery
2440 Route 28, Glenford, NY
May 17 – July 12
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 17, 4 – 6 pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, July 12, 5 – 7 pm
Address:Earth – SOS at Katonah Village Library
26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY
June 1 – 30
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 1, 1 – 3 pm
Closing Reception: Sunday, June 29, 1 – 3 pm
Address:Earth – Thicket at the Barn, next to Ruth Keeler Memorial Library
276 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY
June 1 – July 21
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 1, 3 – 5 pm
Upstate Art (July 17 – 21, Thursday to Monday)
Address:Earth – Overstory/Understory at Starr Library
68 West Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY
June 5 – August 28
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 14, 2 – 4 pm
Bird Workshop with Sarah Haviland: Saturday, July 12, 11 am – 1 pm
Address:Earth – WaterStory at CONVEY/ER/OR Gallery
Installation: Bibi - Mimi Ocean Memo by Bibiana Huang Matheis and Mimi Czajka Graminski
297 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
June 7 – July 27
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 14, 4 – 6 pm
Artists Talk: Sunday, July 27, 3 – 5 pm
2025 Address:Earth at El Barrio's Artspace
215 East 99th Street, New York, NY
October 1 – 26
Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 7, 6 – 9 pm
Artists Talk: Sunday, October 26, 3 – 5 pm
About Bibiana Huang Matheis: Bibiana Huang Matheis is the co-founder and Vice-Chair of the Inspiration Art Group. Bibiana is an artist, fine arts photographer, and curator. Over the years she has been involved in a variety of projects ranging from mixed media installations to performance art. Her work has appeared in major exhibitions and publications of all types in the US and Europe. Her work is hanging on permanent display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture – Smithsonian Institution, in Washington, D.C. She is an award-winning artist and curator, and has participated in artist-in-residence programs in the US, Europe, and Asia. She is widely recognized as a strong advocate for the arts in the New York Metro region. bibiphoto.com
About Inspiration Art Group International: The Inspiration Art Group International is a New York based, diverse collective of artists, locally and from around the world, united with the common objective of positive interchange, collaboration, and fellowship. They welcome artists in all media to share, contemplate, create, work, and communicate their artistic expressions. The collective's artists inspire each other and create community across all borders and boundaries. They foster creativity and innovation for all ages through virtual and physical exhibitions, performances, educational workshops, multimedia, poetry, and essays. The Inspiration Art Group's artist community is free of prejudice. Be who you are. Create and participate freely. It's about Joy, Hope, and Creativity. It is a group by and for artists. inspirationartgroup.org
