The first meeting each month is a critique by Bob Kiesow, the second meeting of the month will be a demo and discussion of the topic, the third meeting will be a member workshop. Club meetings at Pinegrove Center, 154 Pinegove Dr. are held the first three Wednesdays from January to May, and September to November.

Mike Lesczinski, owner of Rochester Art Supply, will speak at the January 24 meeting of the Irondequoit Art Club to be held 7:30 PM at Chapel Oaks, St. Ann’s Community, 1550 Portland Ave., Rochester, NY 14621. He will bring and speak about new product lines, artists and other art topics.

Rochester Art Supply is a classic downtown art supply store located at 150 West Main Street Rochester, NY 14614. The store is well-stocked, with a knowledgeable staff. They host classes in various forms/mediums. Mike can be reached at 585-546-6509, website www.fineartstore.com

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The Art Walk at the Irondequoit Town Hall

The Irondequoit Town Hall is hosting a monthly art display, entitled “The Irondequoit Art Walk”, presented by the Irondequoit Art Club (IAC), a locally-based group of eclectic artists. Every month, different IAC art works are shown. The current display runs until July 31, 2009 and features a variety of pieces located on the main floor immediately outside and inside the Broderick Room and also on the 2^nd floor near the administrative offices. IAC artist, Tom Romanoski, coordinates with town staff to make this cultural event happen.

“We at the Town Hall are pleased to welcome back the work of the members of the Irondequoit Art Council,” said Irondequoit Supervisor Mary Ellen Heyman. Many residents who visit our beautiful Town Hall notice the historical artwork in our hallways and this special show just adds to the beauty of this fine building. I hope our residents will visit the Town Hall this month to see this beautiful work.”

Another IAC endeavor located at Irondequoit Town Hall wall by the stairs are a series of permanent murals depicting scenes of Irondequoit history. Completed in 2004, this 3-year project with 19 vignettes spans 150 years of town history and is noted as one of the Town’s accomplishments. These works were created by Irondequoit Art Club members, Jeanette Musliner, a nationally-respected artist, and Hollis Biggs Garver. The historical scenes developed in consultation with town historian Pat Wayne, are composites of several photos. Durand Eastman Park is presented as four seasons within one painting; the Town Hall as a compilation of July 4 daytime parade and nighttime fireworks. The frames were handmade and painted to match the wall.

The Irondequoit Town Hall is located at 1280 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617 and is handicapped accessible. There is no entry fee.  For more info, contact the town hall at 585-467-8840, or Tom Romanoski at 585-544-1238. For more info about the Irondequoit Art Club, consult the club’s websitewww.irondequoitartclub.org