Recaps of the guest speakers, artist talks, and demonstrations at our monthly meetings, plus practical tips for exhibiting, photographing, framing, and marketing your work.
Talks take place at our monthly meetings, in person and on Zoom. See our full list of speakers on the Programs page.
From Our Meetings
Recent Talks & Articles
- A Century of Community: Inside the Sherman Playhouse with Missy AlexanderOn April 8, the Sherman Artists Association had the pleasure of hosting a truly inspiring guest speaker—Missy Alexander, President of the Sherman… Read more: A Century of Community: Inside the Sherman Playhouse with Missy Alexander
- A Hidden Gem for Creativity and Connection: Hudson Valley Inter ArtsKelly Daley, Manager of Hudson Valley InterArts was our speaker during our members’ meeting on March 11th. This was what we learned. Just… Read more: A Hidden Gem for Creativity and Connection: Hudson Valley Inter Arts
- Artist Talk: Bill Gore — Landscape, Memory, and the Language of PlaceOn February 11, 2026, the Sherman Artist Association welcomed photographer Bill Gore for an engaging artist talk about his creative journey, photographic… Read more: Artist Talk: Bill Gore — Landscape, Memory, and the Language of Place
- The Practice of PracticeThe Art and Journey of Calligrapher Alibaba Awrang Origins: Where Words Are Born Born in 1972 in Ghazni, Afghanistan—once a flourishing center… Read more: The Practice of Practice
- The 10 Best-Kept Secrets to Art Show Success!Missed our last members meeting? Catch the magic on YouTube! At our latest monthly gathering, we were thrilled to welcome powerhouse guest… Read more: The 10 Best-Kept Secrets to Art Show Success!
- The Joy, the Surprises, and the Challenges of being an artistwhile managing a gallery.“Much like being a creative writing teacher who needs to find time to do their own writing, or a shoemaker who is… Read more: The Joy, the Surprises, and the Challenges of being an artistwhile managing a gallery.
- Gallery PerspectiveABOUT US Hello! I’m Kelly Edwards of Arbor Gallery! At Arbor Gallery, we celebrate the amazing talent of artists from the Hudson… Read more: Gallery Perspective
- Marketing Your ArtPROMOTING YOUR SPACE FOR OPEN STUDIOS In the days leading up to Open Studios, Sherman Artists and Sherman Artists Association Facebook pages… Read more: Marketing Your Art
- “Tips on Matting and Framing Your Artwork”Linda Hubbard, Mary, and Liz Rosiello. These artists have been matting and framing for businesses and their own artwork. They will discuss… Read more: “Tips on Matting and Framing Your Artwork”
- Tips for Photographing ArtworkTaking the Photo Cellphone or Camera – large file – it’s a digital world, take and delete what doesn’t work… Read more: Tips for Photographing Artwork
- The Art of the Artist’s StatementDeborah Rose Writer Photographer Poet
Join Us at the Next Meeting
Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Sherman Senior Center and on Zoom. Meeting details →










