SUNY Orange is proud to announce its inaugural juried sculpture show “Sculpture for a New Century.” This outdoor exhibit will open at the College’s Newburgh (N.Y.) campus June 5, 2012, and be on display through Sept. 30, 2012.

Background:
The expansive Hudson Valley in New York State is renowned for its natural beauty, idyllic landscapes and scenic topography. The region boasts an abundant tradition of innovation in art, design, creative expression and landscape architecture. Generations of artists have captured the Valley’s grandeur in all forms of media. SUNY Orange seeks to unite the Hudson Valley’s artistic heritage and inspirational beauty with the College’s educational mission in “Sculpture for a New Century,” a juried outdoor sculpture exhibition. The exhibit will feature works inspired by the natural landscapes of the Hudson Valley, with the College’s Newburgh campus and majestic Hudson River adding a charming and picturesque context. “Sculpture for a New Century” will promote in students and community members alike a deeper appreciation for sculpture and a richer insight into the creative process as visitors discover art’s ability to stimulate the emotions and provoke thought.

Reception: 
An artist’s reception will be held at 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in the Great Room of Kaplan Hall on the Newburgh campus of SUNY Orange. This reception will precede the exhibit opening at 6 p.m.

Exhibit:
The exhibit will be installed along the plaza and inner campus walkways of SUNY Orange’s Newburgh campus, located in a City that boasts a rich arts history and a culturally diverse community. Visitors to the exhibit will also be afforded remarkable views of the Hudson River and surrounding Hudson River Valley that will serve as a fitting backdrop to the works selected for the Show.