ROOST ARTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2025:
SUPPORTING EMERGING ARTISTS
• Provided scholarships to three outstanding young artists
• Gifted scholarship recipients gallery exhibitions and full memberships
EXHIBITIONS & SHOWS
• Hosted nine solo exhibitions by established regional artists
• Presented two member showcases: "Spring Member Showcase" and "Local Visions"
• Organized themed community shows: "Art as a Love Language" and "Tiny Art that Makes a Big Difference"
• Featured member artists' work at Tiny Roost (Gardiner Library)
• Participated in Upstate Arts Weekend with juried exhibition "Inspirations"
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
• Offered painting and mosaic workshops
• Facilitated weekly Sunday Sketching/Model Drawing/Figure Drawing classes
• Hosted four paint-and-sip classes
PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
• Presented film screening and discussion for emerging filmmakers
• Hosted multiple musical performances and poetry readings
• Organized holiday crafts fair
• Celebrated year-end with scholarship fundraising Gala
CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS
• Partnered with Full Circle for Creative Conversations (artist feedback sessions)
• Collaborated on Plein Air painting event with The School of Practical Philosophy and Meditation
• Partnered with The Creative Perch gift shop, featuring Roost Arts members
• Hosted Concrete Iris Photography for community portrait sessions
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
• Served 46 active artist members
• Connected with arts community partners to strengthen Exit 18 as an arts destination
• Shared monthly newsletters featuring member events and exhibitions
• Maintained online presence promoting our mission and members
Why Donate Now
Your Gift Today is Matched! Help Roost Arts Hudson Valley continue to build community through the Arts. Every dollar up to $10,000 doubled by a generous donor!
Dear Friends of Roost Arts Hudson Valley,
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This year, 2026, marks the 10-year milestone for Roost Arts!
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With your help, we aim to raise $10,000 to strengthen our crucial cultural work, and thanks to a generous supporter, all gifts made before December 31st will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000.
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Art organizations are struggling to survive in communities everywhere, including ours. This matching opportunity means your gift goes twice as far in sustaining the cultural heartbeat of our region. Join us in reaching $10,000 to keep creativity thriving and accessible. Every dollar makes a difference.
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Whether you are a longtime friend of Roost or considering your very first gift, this is a powerful moment to help us continue to build community through the arts here in the Hudson Valley.
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AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR
After three years of being virtual due to COVID, we once again found a brick-and-mortar home at the Marion Pine Center for the Arts on Main Street in New Paltz—a vibrant cultural hub for artists, students, families, and art lovers throughout the Hudson Valley.
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What we've accomplished in our first year is remarkable (see below) but we cannot sustain this momentum on volunteer power alone.
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WE NEED YOUR PARTNERSHIP NOW
Whether we can sustain and build on what we've created depends on help from people like you. We need a strong donor base to continue our work in the community.
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Your donation is an investment in the arts, in our community, and in the creative opportunities that make the Hudson Valley such a special place to live.
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We have accomplished so much with an all-volunteer team. Imagine what we could achieve with your partnership and the resources to flourish, not just survive.
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MAKE YOUR YEAR-END GIFT TODAY
All gifts are 100% tax-deductible. To maximize your 2025 tax benefits and help us start 2026 strong, please donate by December 31st.
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WAYS TO GIVE:
• Online: www.roostarts.org/donate
• By check: to Roost Studios Inc. PO Box 214 New Paltz, NY 12561
• Recurring donation: Become a sustaining partner with monthly support
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We've proven what's possible when a community comes together with passion and purpose. But to continue—and to flourish—we need you as our partner.
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Thank you for considering this partnership. Together, we can build a thriving future for the arts in our community.
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With gratitude,
Marcy Bernstein, Linda Engler, Paul Bracey, Stacie Flint, Tom Ellman, Ally Bell
Roost Arts Hudson Valley 2025 Board of Directors
Roost Arts Hudson Valley is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
