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\n\"holiday\n<\/div>\n
Rodney Bentley, part of the growing arts community in the Glens Falls area, draws lakeside landscapes and other Adirondack scenes with charcoal and graphite\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

BY LISA BALSCHUNAT<\/p>\n

Talented painters, photographers and sculptors
\nhave smattered the region with their works
\nin coffee shops, hotels, restaurants, government
\noffices, galleries and local museums for decades,
\nbut in the past 10 years the business and appreciation
\nof art has exploded in the Glens Falls region.<\/p>\n

All offer opportunities for unique holiday gifts.<\/p>\n

The Shirt Factory at 71 Lawrence St. in Glens
\nFalls has gained momentum over the years and
\nis now occupied with over 50 artists studios,
\n13 retail shops and 10 galleries. Inside this old
\nmanufacturing structure are working painters,
\nprint makers, pastel artists, fine jewelry makers,
\npotters, textile artists, photographers, sculptors,
\nwoodworkers, glass artists, quilters, stone carvers,
\nsculptors, and creators of musical instruments.
\nAccording to Kate Avon-Austin, a shirt factory
\nmanager, the factory also rents to loose leaf tea
\nexperts; herbalists, candle makers, quilters,
\njewelry makers, soap and essential oil experts,
\npotters and glass blowers. Massage therapists,
\nReiki healers, acupuncturists, nutritionist and
\nskin care experts are making a living with their
\nartistic and holistic talents.<\/p>\n

In local museums, the World Awareness Children’s
\nMuseum’s DestiNations Shop at 89 Warren
\nSt. sells toys made from recycled materials, music
\nCDs from around the world, loose neck animals,
\nand unique international instruments.<\/p>\n

The Chapman Historical Museum, 348 Glen
\nSt., carries Seneca Ray Stoddard books, maps
\nand prints, as well as Max & Mazie fabric dolls,
\nAdirondack Chandler candles, Doris O’Connor
\nhand-painted wine glasses, Sweet Pea Farms
\nmaple syrup, and Maple Land Farm candies.<\/p>\n

The Hyde Collection museum store at 161
\nWarren St., offers reproductions, art books and
\nexhibition catalogs, and cards that relate to the
\nmuseum’s mission, permanent collection, historic
\nhouse or special exhibitions.<\/p>\n

As tradition, the Lower Adirondack Regional
\nArts Council (LARAC) Lapham Gallery, 7 Lapham
\nPlace, transforms its gallery space into the
\nLARAC Holiday Shop during most of November
\nand December. It includes local artworks, books,
\nclothing, textiles, jewelry, prints, note cards and
\nphotography.<\/p>\n

The word is spreading about “the business of
\nart” in downtown Glens Falls. Most recently artist
\nRodney Bentley, a native of Warrensburg, returned
\nto the region after suffering a traumatic brain
\ninjury in May 2011 in Philadelphia, to continue his
\nphysical therapy and recovery with the assistance
\nof his family.<\/p>\n

“I was not an art major, nor did I dabble in art
\nbefore my injury,” he said. “Art became my therapy
\nwhile I was in recovery.” Bentley draws with charcoal
\nand graphite – and sometimes hints of pastel
\ncolor — and primarily creates Adirondack pieces,
\nfrom lakeside landscapes to wintery scenes.<\/p>\n

“People connect with my work on different
\nlevels,” he said. “They often see a spiritual connection
\nwhen they see a piece … My work strikes
\na cord and creates emotion among adults and
\nchildren.”<\/p>\n

Bentley sees Glens Falls as a “training ground”
\nin the art world. He said the entire community has
\nbeen supportive. After working as a retail district
\nmanager for JC Penney’s and Barnes and Noble
\ncollectively for 25 years, Bentley said he knows
\nhow to market himself and not be in the “starving
\nartist” category. While business of art is relatively
\nnew to him, he said he has been networking at
\ncoffee shops, restaurants and small galleries to
\nshowcase his work.<\/p>\n

Bentley’s drawings are on exhibit at Willow’s
\nCaf\u00c3\u00a9 at 3749 Main St., Warrensburg in December;
\nAimee’s Dinner and A Movie 190 Glen St. in
\nNovember; and the Tower, 133 Glen St. in Glens
\nFalls in December.<\/p>\n

Professional photographer Todd Bissonette,
\nwho hails from Lake Placid, landed in Glens
\nFalls, several months ago. He set up a temporary
\nstudio behind Spot Coffee on Glen Street and is
\npresently running the promotion 100 for $100,
\noffering business people the opportunity to “put
\ntheir best look forward, because you only get one
\nchance for a first impression,” Bissonette said. To
\nlaunch his promotion he connected with professionals
\nin small business, nonprofits and with the
\nAdirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, to
\ngive them headshots for use on their website and
\nsocial media pages.<\/p>\n

With the holidays approaching, Bissonette
\nanticipates an increase in family portrait sittings.
\nMany people don’t even print their photos
\nanymore, they just live in their phones or cameras.
\n“When you look at a formal portrait, there is always
\na story to be told,” Bissonette said.<\/p>\n

Living in Lake Placid, Bissonette had access
\nto sporting venues and shot photos of Olympic
\nathletes for hockey and bobsled world cup
\nchampions. His photos have been published by
\nthe Associated Press, the New York Times, Sports
\nIllustrated and Sporting News.<\/p>\n

One month ago, Rare Earth Wine Bar Owners
\nMichael Belanger and Paul Parker opened Rare
\nEarth Art Gallery in the space formerly managed
\nby Art in the Public Eye, in the Aeon Nexsus
\nbuilding, 174 Glen St. Ninety-two year old Joseph
\nC. Parker, Paul’s father, presently has a collection
\nof his life’s work on exhibit. Parker is sharing the
\nspace with modern artist Will Crow.<\/p>\n

Photo by Lisa Balschunat<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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