Join artist Amanda Marlowe for a fun, hands-on trash art workshop for kids on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at ArtPort Kingston!
Make your very own nature press out of recycled materials to take home! Learn the history of the nature press also known as a herbarium. Preserve your love of nature! Use your pressed flowers and leaves in other projects. No registration necessary, this is a drop in type of program come anytime between 2pm and 4pm or until supplies run out.
ARTPORT KINGSTON | 80 SMITH AVE, KINGSTON NY 12401
“In a garden, every gardener may be his own artist without apology or explanation.” —Louise Beebe Wilder
The art of gardening includes the visual impact of color. Color in all its forms - including the endless color spectrum of flowers, the subtle shades and textures of leaves and the importance of shrubs and trees in providing necessary background and depth of field. This program will explore principles and strategies to make compelling color design choices by delving into color wheel theory, exploring color combinations, enhancing vibrant seasonal changes and discovering the beauty of the cold color contrast of winter.
The event is open to the public and free to attend! Please join us.
David Thiergartner is an award winning Interior Designer and owner of an architectural interior design firm. He is recognized for his understated elegant interiors. David has designed luxurious interiors throughout the country and his work has appeared in the New York Times, House Beautiful and numerous publications. He is an avid gardener and lives with his husband in West Hurley.
Join artist Amanda Marlowe for a fun, hands-on trash art workshop for kids on Sunday, July 27 at ArtPort Kingston!
Make your very own nature press out of recycled materials to take home! Learn the history of the nature press also known as a herbarium. Preserve your love of nature! Use your pressed flowers and leaves in other projects.
THE FUTURE OF MIDTOWN:
HELP ARTPORT PLANT A GARDEN
When: Saturday, May 3, 2025; 2-4PM / Rain Date: May 17
Where: ArtYard Kingston | 80 Smith Ave, Kingston NY 12401
ArtPort Kingston is proud to partner with the City of Kingston and Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress’s Midtown Thriving project to host a public townhall at 80 Smith Avenue on Saturday, May 3 from 2:00–4:00 PM, inviting community members to participate in shaping the future of the neighborhood—and of ArtPort Kingston itself.
Midtown Thriving is a year-long, community-driven planning effort focused on reimagining underutilized and city-owned properties throughout Midtown Kingston. The townhall at ArtPort Kingston will be one of several neighborhood stops that day, where residents can visit the site, hear about potential plans, and share feedback directly with organizers.
At 80 Smith Ave—home of ArtYard Kingston—visitors will have the opportunity to engage about ArtPort’s long-term vision for their new site. ArtPort directors Laurie De Chiara and Stefan Saffer will be on-site to meet/chat with visitors to discuss ideas and thoughts for future projects. We want to hear the wishes and observations from neighbors and supporters.
In conjunction with this community conversation, ArtPort Kingston is also seeking donations of garden and landscaping supplies for its upcoming Garden of Delight exhibition—a year-long public art and community garden project launching in June 2025. Materials requested include:
Soil, stones, mulch
Planters, garden beds
Seeds, live plants, compost
Basic gardening tools
Outdoor furniture or decor
Donations can be dropped off at the event. Whether you’re a neighbor, a local gardener, or simply passionate about art and green space in Kingston, your participation is welcome.
To learn more about the Midtown Thriving project and view community survey results, visit: www.engagekingston.com/midtown-thriving
ArtPort Kingston's monthly Art Salons will provide an intimate space for art enthusiasts, collectors, and creators to converge in meaningful dialog and mutual support.
Artists are invited to present works and audience members are invited to participate in a dynamic exchange of ideas guided by a given theme. Salons will variably feature artist talks, workshops, and other experiences.
ArtPort Kingston's monthly Art Salons will provide an intimate space for art enthusiasts, collectors, and creators to converge in meaningful dialog and mutual support.
Artists are invited to present works and audience members are invited to participate in a dynamic exchange of ideas guided by a given theme. Salons will variably feature artist talks, workshops, and other experiences.
On Small Business Saturday, the Rondout businesses team together to put on a holiday shopping affair, Wintertide. At ArtPort, we will be open 12pm-5pm and offering creative workshops and locally-made ornament sales. We are also extending our exhibition local artist, “Are We Home Yet?,” so there is plenty to do under one roof. Grab a hot beverage and join in on the merriment!
Shop our pine trees! Purchase your new favorite ornament or gift right off the branches.
Are you a maker that wants to add your small works to our tree? Get in touch via our outreach form here.
Join us in crafting wreaths from fresh pine branches! This workshop will be ongoing from 12pm-5pm so jump in at any time. Tickets include supplies and instruction. While supplies last.
Join us for an evening of Live Drawing with or without instruction by local artist, Anthony Fatato (@anthonyfatato.artist). Tickets include a hired model + basic supplies. Feel inspired to bring along additional materials—markers, clay, paint. Book Your Seats Here
