NEWS and EVENTS
Karen Kucharski's art is now represented in the Washington, DC area by Linda Graves for Salon Exhibitions and by appointment. Please join us for Open House/Art Salon, 2010
Linda J. Graves,5236 Loughboro Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20016 Tel: 202-468-2303 Open Houses: March 21, and April 18, 2010 Email: ladyloveart@gmail.com Karen Kucharski's Tango art will be exhibited with dance art of Brian Keeler. Brian is a versatile painter with an astonishing color palette. His paintings depict Contra, Swing, and other dance forms. His award-winning landscapes of the Susquehanna River Valley & Endless Mountains are also worth viewing at: |
This past fall 2009, a beloved friend from the Ithaca Tango community asked me if I would care to paint a violin for a fundraiser being held by, and for, the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra. I was delighted. And, of course, there was no choice but to listen to the calling and choose Tango as the subject matter. er. It took at least two weeks living with the violin to get a sense of its form as a canvas, and then the composition began to take shape. But only so much so that I could understand it in parts. I would devise a plan and, as I would start to paint, the composition would demand something else, which was rather delicate to do on a musical instrument. Dylan Race, the gentle and wise luthier on the project, was extremely patient as it took me over two hours just to paint the pegs while he waited in the wings to string it together. There were seven of us artists from the Ithaca, NY, region who were honored with the task of visually enticing these already beautiful forms. You are welcome to join in on the fun and purchase a ticket, or two or three, for the raffle that will take place on April 24, 2010, where, on the last concert night of their season, the CCO will draw the winning tickets! It only takes ten dollars, and even less if you go for the package. deal. |
Own a Painted Violin!
"Tango Rose" by Karen Kucharski Raffle: 4/24/2010 $10 each; 3 for $25 |
| Painted Violin Fundraiser Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Tickets $10/each or 3 for $25 Raffle April 24, 2010 |
JANUARY 2009
In January 2009, the Art and Tango communities of Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon welcomed me as colleagues hosted an exhibition of my Tango art at the NorthBank Artists' Gallery in the growing arts neighborhood of downtown Vancouver. Jay Rabe, a Portland Tango DJ and teaching enthusiast, spiced up the event with wonderful music and partnered with me to teach a lesson during the opening. Thanks to the many wonderful people who made this event special, and to Rebecca Seymour and Greg Lueck of NorthBank who made it possible. North Bank Artists Gallery 1005 Main Street, Vancouver, WA TANGO ART! by Karen Kucharski 
If you have ever met Stephen Baker, the talented and spirited master of publicity and piano, you'll understand the fun I experienced with the opportunity to hang my art onstage with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. His effervescence and humor made troubles about hanging three such large works from shoestrings disappear and, what's best, is what appeared in place - a spectacular performance with musicians, dancers, and art! Thanks to the many behind-the-scenes players from: the Buffalo Philharmonic, Artpark, and Buffalo Tango community. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents: "TANGO RETURNS!"
Tango Art Paintings by Karen Kucharski onstage, August 1st, 2008, with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, guest musicians "Quartango," and dancers, Roxana & Fabian Belmonte at Artpark in Lewiston, New York. JoAnn Falletta: Lyrical Images, by Enid Bloch "In this beautiful volume of photographs, Enid Bloch captures the warmth, infectuous enthusiasm, and deep humanity of JoAnn Falletta, music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Uniquely revealing images take us right on stage - and behindstage - with one of the nation's great conductors..." To preview the book online, visit www.enidblochphotography.com. |
JULY 2007
TANGO at ARTPARK!
Featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor, JoAnn Falletta, with guest bandoneon player, Daniel Binelli, and Tango paintings of Karen Kucharski Special thanks to the Buffalo Tango X and community, especially Floyd Baker who initiated this opportunity and to Catherine Dopp for her support and hospitality; plus Stephen Baker and Gretchen Jamieson from the BPO. |
ART WEBSITE: http://www.KarenKucharski.com/