On June 5th a reception at Clay Studios’ gallery, co-sponsored by Yamet Arts, the Hat Factory and the Inner Group will celebrate the opening of the Clay Studios' gallery at the Hat Factory and Peekskill's Open Studios weekend. Yamet Arts will exhibit modern and old masters' prints.

A New York Times article in published on May 27, 2010 goies on to esplain..."WHEN the current series of Open Studios in Peekskill began, back in 1998, about a dozen artists invited the public into their work spaces, according to Larry D’Amico, an artist who is the president of the Peekskill Arts Council’s board of directors.

This year, the 13th annual Open Studios, on June 5 and 6, includes work by more than 100 artists on display in about 40 studios, along with 17 exhibitions at galleries, restaurants and the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art. The event is organized by the Arts Council with support from the City of Peekskill and the Peekskill Business Improvement District.

The art ranges from ceramics and sculptures to paintings and drawings, photographs, videos and installations."...read the full article...and join us on June 5th and 6th at the Hat Factory.