MILLBROOK — The Millbrook Library has an exhibit on display by Fred Fodora that should appeal to bird lovers. Including many images of birds, the paintings are cheerful and reminiscent of summer.
According to Kristin Perkins, who is the library’s adult programs coordinator: “Patrons and library staff alike have been cheered by Fred Fodora’s paintings this month. With vivid colors and scenes of nature, they feel perfect for spring.” They are lively, with greenery and colorful flowers, and the birds are a bit whimsical.
Fodora, who lives in Poughkeepsie, has been painting for more than 20 years. His favorite subjects are nature, and all who live in it. Using acrylics on canvas or panels, he has painted portraits of children and pets, including dogs, cats, ferrets, birds and an iguana, selling well over 100 of them. He has had exhibits at the East Fishkill, Grinnell, Pleasant Valley and Stanfordville libraries.
On Saturday, June 10, at 4 p.m. there will be a reception for the opening of the next exhibit by LongReach Arts, which will run through July. LongReach Arts is an artists’ cooperative in the Hudson Valley, active since 1982 when it was founded as SummerGroup. The artists are well-known and their works are represented both here in the U.S. and abroad.
The library will also be participating in the Upstate Art Weekend on Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23.
Justine and Victor Valla in their studio with a painting of Victor’s,”Jonah and the Whale.” Robin Roraback 
A ceramic vase by Kathleen Heidemann.Provided 
Joy Brown’s delightful ceramic sculptures.Provided 
