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Horse Power!(!!!)

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I am honored to be a part of the latest exhibition at Main Street Arts, 20 W. Main Street, Clifton Springs, New York 14432.   Titled Horse Power!, it will be on display until July 15, 2026.

My painting is called Mustang Dance (see above).

The horse theme was inspired by the Chinese New Year celebrating the year of the Fire Horse in 2026.  And – OMG – there are so many wonderful pieces of art representing horses (and donkeys, zebras and even unicorns).  People and their horses, am I right???

Paintings, drawings, sculptures, fiber art, mixed media – so much to see and enjoy.

The show is the brainchild of Executive Director Heather Olson (*) who is a total shining star.  Her positivity is infectious and the atmosphere during the art reception today was truly heart warming.

It is a fabulous exhibit.  The artwork occupies two floors in this gorgeous little gallery.  YOU HAVE TO GO TO THERE – to experience this amazing energy and also to buy something.  There is an adorable gift shop in addition to all the art that is for sale.  And donations for this non-profit organization are welcome, as well.

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday : 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

  • Heather Olson

    Executive Director and Gallery Curator

    Heather Olson joined Main Street Arts as Executive Director and Gallery Curator in January of 2025. An equestrian and lover of places, ecosystems, and the plants and animals which define them, her painting and photography work explores storytelling, erasure, movement, freedom, memory, and amends. Inspired by her summer-long artist residency at Chautauqua Institution and studies in Florence, Italy she weaves historically-driven narratives anchored in place. After living across regions of the US and Canada, Olson has a broad professional lens-bringing programming, planning, grant-work, business-ownership, teaching, and design experiences to Main Street Arts. She has public and private K-12 and college-level teaching experience. Heather earned a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art (honors), a Masters in Landscape Architecture, a Masters in Art Education, and has hours towards an MFA. Heather is building upon the exceptional programs and events developed by our prior director. She curates and hangs gallery exhibitions and works directly with artists, instructors, and our community for programs and events.

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What the What…Is Happening?!!!!!

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Yes, I am currently working on a new series of thirty-six encaustic & collage paintings that I will share in the coming weeks, and yes, my  art exhibition of forty-eight paintings of Encaustic Trees and Encaustic Hearts remains on display at the East Syracuse Free Library until June 30th, 2026.  And, yes, I still have plenty of new artwork available for sale that will have their moment later in the year (some will be at the Fayetteville Free Library during July 2026).  And, yes, yes, YES, I just returned from the Canastota Public Library where I installed an exhibition of seventy paintings (from three different encaustic & collage series) on the walls and tables in the Lawson community room!!!

Canastota Public Library
102 W. Center St.
Canastota, NY  13032

  1.  Heraldry (Encaustic  Heraldic Shields 2026):   I completed these encaustic & collage paintings about two weeks ago.  They are 6″ x 8″ hardboard mounted onto 8″ x 10″ cradled chalkboard and framed.

2.  Arcadia 2 (Encaustic Targets 2025):  I recently framed these encaustic & collage paintings.  I originally planned to sell them along with table easel stands, but I like them better this way.  They are 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″  chalkboard and framed.

3.  Arcadia 1 (Encaustic Targets 2024):  These encaustic & collage target paintings are 6″ x 8″ mounted on 9 x 12 1/2″ chalkboards and sold with the table easel stands.

This exhibition will be on view during library hours through June 30th, 2026.  If you are interested in making a purchase, my  contact information is listed in three locations in the room.

The Lawson community room is in the basement of the facility.  It contains a full kitchen and I believe it is available for small events, like club meetings.  They have regularly scheduled exercise and knitting club events there, for example.

LIBRARY HOURS

Monday: 9am – 8pm
Tuesday: 9am – 8pm
Wednesday: 9am – 8pm
Thursday: 9am – 8pm
Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 12pm
Sunday: Closed

So, this is what’s happening.  And P.S. – my painting Mustang Dance is currently on display at Main Street Arts.  The art reception is Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.

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The Heraldic Shields

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Karen Tashkovski, MARTYR, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, PLUS ONE, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, LOYALIST, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”

Here are the twenty-four encaustic & collage  paintings that I literally just finished.

I am very excited to announce that these paintings, along with the encaustic & collage target  paintings, Arcadia 1 and Arcadia 2, will be in an exhibition at the Canastota Public Library (102  Center St., Canastota, New York 13032) during the month of June 2026!!!

Karen Tashkovski, CLUB ROYALE, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”

Photographs never do my work any sort of justice – they are very colorful and layered with texture.  You really need to experience them in person.

Karen Tashkovski, SABLE, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”

They will be for sale during the show.

Karen Tashkovski, LOCAL AMBITION, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, AZURE TREASURE, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, SOVEREIGNTY, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, HERALDRY, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, RICHES, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, IN LOVE, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, INNOCENCE, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, SANGUINE, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, INNER RESOLVE, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, SENSITIVITY, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, AFTERGLOW, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, WORTHY, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, GREAT WISDOM, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, CONSTANCY, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, PROTECTION, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, GENTLE WARRIOR, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, THE BOUNTY, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, PURELY, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
Karen Tashkovski, SINCERITY, 2026, encaustic & collage, 8” x 10”
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Angel News Flash

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Karen Tashkovski, “ CAMARADERIE “, 2017, 11” x 14”, encaustic & collage

Camaraderie, one of the paintings in my “Futura” series from 2017 and newly framed, will be on display in the upcoming exhibition at Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts, 410 Canal Place, Little Falls, New York 13365.

The exhibition is titled Women. Art. Voices.

It is scheduled for March 6, 2026 – March 27, 2026 with an opening reception on March 6, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.

Hours (of operation)

Thursday – Saturday: 12 pm – 4 pm
Sunday – Wednesday: Closed
Holidays: Closed

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Belonging

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What was once the Point of Contact Gallery is now the Warehouse Gallery (350 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, New York).  Last night I attended the art reception for Ecosystem Of Belonging: 2026 faculty survey, an art show celebrating the work of current Syracuse University faculty of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

Artists included in this show:

Adrienne Dagg, Assistant Professor of Painting, Studio Arts, School of Art

Jiangliu Dong, Instructor, Studio Art, School of Art

Meris Drew, Assistant Professor, Painting, Studio Arts, School of Art

Tamika Galanis, Assistant Professor, Film, Department of Film and Media Studies

Li “Lily” Jiang, Assistant Professor, Fashion, the School of Design

Quran Karriem, Assistant Professor, Communications and Rhetorical Studies, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies

Yves Michel, Professor of Practice, Industrial and Interaction Design, School of Design

Meri Page, Associate Professor,Communication Design, School of Design

Austin Riddle, Instructor, Studio Arts, School of Art

Rochele Royster, Assistant Professor,Art Therapy, Department of Creative Arts Therapy

The Exhibition runs through March 5, 2026.

Gallery hours:

Tuesday-Wednesday noon – 6:00 PM

Thursday noon- 8:00 PM

Friday – Saturday noon – 4:00 PM

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Drawing on Talent

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Today was a beautiful day for a drive to Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4001 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, New York 13108.  I went to visit the Drawing on Talent art exhibit.  My painting, Mariposa, (above) is on display along with a variety of artwork by several other artists.

The show continues through December 16, 2025.

In addition to the art venue, there is a gift shop in the building.  Outside you’ll find miles and miles of hiking trails.

Artwork is for sale with a percentage going to the nature center.  Call (315) 673-1350 for more information including hours of operation or visit their website here.

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Nature’s Gem

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The Baltimore Woods Nature Center is a gem of a place, located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108.  I recently became a member of this organization.  There are miles and miles of nature trails – no bikers or dogs allowed.  These trails, maintained by a staff of volunteers, are pristine, hilly and the perfect place to spend an afternoon zenning out.

In addition, they have a library on-site, a gift shoppe and an art gallery.  There will be a members exhibit in November, so I wanted to view the space.  The last time I was here, I hid rocks in the woods.  I don’t think the building was open that day.

The current exhibition is a series of nature photographs by Don Crumb.  The photographs are mainly of local and regional landscapes.  There is a fabulous portrait of a fox – clearly the star of the show.

A collection of taxidermy mounted wild animals is also housed here.

The gallery can be rented out for parties, as it is connected to a full kitchen.  They also host events in the room.  You can investigate this further on their website.

Don Crumb – Nature Photography continues through October 27, 2025.

The building is open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.  Closed Sunday.

The hiking trails are available every day dawn to dusk.  I would recommend walking with a friend.  I sort of kind of got lost in there until I realized I could GPS and compass my way out.  It wasn’t scary because I was so zen after two hours of zigzagging the paths.

It’s an amazing place!

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God Speed & God Bless

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Although these sculptures in the Robineau Memorial Gallery (at the Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison Street, Syracuse, New York 13202) have the ability to move and create sound, there is a big sign at the entrance that tells us to not touch them because eventually, a docent/museum person will demonstrate them.  This did not happen on Sunday when there was one person at the desk, one person wanting to wax juxtapostion-laden sentences about the supposedly social justice paintings in the basement and another who stood adjacent to the skateboarding tragedy that has infiltrated three upstairs galleries in addition to glorifying its trespass of the outdoor courtyard.  No security guards and nobody in the viewing room of the text driven CNY initiative artist.

Still, I was drawn to the magnificence of the woodwork and spiritual infusion of it that constitutes D. Lee DuSell’s sculptures.  He died last year – three of these pieces had previously been displayed here in 1980.  They are part of a series he’d initiated in the 1970s when a spiritual calling allowed divine inspiration.  Christian symbolism and church iconography coalesced as part of the landscape of his artwork.  There are angels and the sounds of pipe organs, the idea of pulpits and of course, the large scale that acknowledges his deep faith.

In addition, he had harvested the wood on his own land, which creates a bond with the natural world and he’d incorporated the love of his family into each turn while also teaching at the university for thirty years, which grounds his work in a love of humanity, as well.

The show is called Benediction, as it relays a sort of swan song, a “spiritual ending” to quote the text, to his quiet strength and its innovative tenacity.

I was able to realign my source energy in this room after the other exhibitions provoked me so negatively.  I highly recommend a visit to see Benediction at the Everson.  It is on view through August 31, 2025.

This Sunday there will be a City Market event on the grounds complete with food trucks, music and artisans peddling their wares.  The museum will be open with a pay-what-you-will sliding scale, that is,  if you are not yet a member (members are free).

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Children of the Clay

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The Feats of Clay competition will take place on May 2, 2025 at the Everson Museum of Art,  This is a school competition that includes wheel throwing and other fun timed sculpting events.

A juried exhibition of student work is currently on display at the Everson (downstairs in the auditorium atrium).  So fun!

Feats of Clay (from www.everson.org)

Opening April 12, 2025

Central New York’s Feats of Clay competition was established in 1987 to foster education in the ceramic arts for Syracuse-area high schools. Now in its 36th year, the event includes schools from as far away as the North Country and the Southern Tier and features a juried exhibition that recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in ceramic sculpting and vessel making.

On Friday, May 2, 500 students representing more than twenty-five schools will converge on the Everson Community Plaza to compete in a series of Olympic-style competitive events that involve (among other things) throwing blindfolded on the potter’s wheel, stacking wheel-thrown cylinders, and building towering constructions out of clay coils.

Feats of Clay is supported by Clayscapes Pottery and the Independent Potters Association.

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The Sky’s the Limit

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Under Open Sky is the title of the latest exhibition at Edgewood Gallery, 216 Tecumseh Road, Syracuse, New York 13224.  The artwork will be available for sale through April 11, 2025.

I last saw Peter Valenti’s bird-infused  ceramic vessels at Hafner’s.  I told him he should contact Cheryl Chappell to get a show at Edgewood and he said he had already scheduled a show there! I am in love with these pieces, some of which are wood-fired.

Nikolay Mikushkin’s landscape paintings are breathtakingly beautiful,  He paints plein air, which means that he sets up his canvases outside and paints what he sees.  He captures light like an Impressionist but the clarity of the brush stroke in the branches of the trees is laser sharp.  These paintings are highly collectable!  Both his and Valenti’s work had several red stickers on their tags, which means they’ve been sold.  You better head over to the gallery asap before they sell out of these magnificent pieces.

In the jewelry department, Judi Witkin and others who form the Bead Society of Central New York are displaying intricately detailed seed beaded necklaces, bracelets and trompe l’oeil items, many of which display the flora-fauna motifs to complete the outdoorsy theme of the exhibition.

The Edgewood Gallery is small but it is so well-curated and the show is a harmonious  blend of color, texture and a tease of springtime to come (please, god, soon!) to Syracuse.

The gallery is open Tuesday – Friday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.