The large eclectic art show now on view in Orange Hall Gallery, Art for the Sake of Us All! offers the viewer a very wide range of visual art. In the nine-foot showcase, ten examples of reverse glass painting are housed. This method of painting in oil is very exact and harkens back to early American times.

                                                                                                 Artist Mary Cathryn Roth

Artist Mary Cathryn Roth has painstakingly made precise reproductions utilizing early 1800’s techniques to recreate original historical works. The Historical Society of Early American Decoration [HSEAD] of which Roth is a member of the Central New York Chapter, focuses on the preservation of this form of art.

                                                             Off at Sea ~ reverse glass painting, oil paint                                                                                                       

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 5 to 7:30 pm, Roth offers the opportunity of learning the techniques and experiencing the use of the materials that go into the artworks in her master class Reverse Glass Painting and Gilding on Glass: Discussion, Demonstration and Design Your Own!

                                                                                  Still Life with Curtain  

Come to Orange Hall Gallery and see her demonstrate and explain reverse glass painting and the steps required for gold leaf etching. Then, try out what you have just learned in the form of a modern rendition. Materials are provided. However, bring a small box in which to transport your 4 x 6-inch glass panel home since the medium in painting is oil, a slow-drying substance. 

                                                                               Off Sailing ~ reverse glass oil painting

The session is free and open to the public. Free parking is available in parking lot #1 which is adjacent to Orange Hall. GPS: 24 Grandview Ave, Middletown. Building doors leading directly to the gallery face the parking lot. Those plus the main doors will be open.

Mary Cathryn Roth is a Guild Member of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration (HSEAD.org). She also a member of art faculty at SUNY Orange. In 2021, she received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Roth graduated from Rice University with a BA in Managerial Studies, French and Art/Art History, and went on to achieve an MFA in Painting and Photography at City University of NY.

Questions may be directed to Cultural Affairs at cultural@sunyorange.edu.