A River Flows Dutot

The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water Gap, PA held an Artists’ Reception on Friday June 15th featuring the work of a variety of artists of “The Riv9 - The Delaware River - A Big Picture” Exhibition. The exhibition is an annual event inviting area artists to share their unique vision and interpretation of the Delaware River which runs from the town of Jefferson, NY into the Delaware Bay near Philadelphia, PA before entering the Atlantic ocean. It is the largest river near the eastern coastline of the United States.

Upon entering the gallery, one is immediately taken by the flow of artistic expression which emulates the life giving course of the mighty river. Numerous styles and insights were presented upon the Dutot’s walls with each piece forming what one may consider a tribute-tary to the shows theme. In any case, it was a pleasing experience to float from one work to another while becoming enhanced by the love for the natural beauty depicted in each piece.

The artists who contributed their work to The Riv9 - The Delaware River - A Big Picture exhibition included Ed Parkinson, Bill Hobbs, Don Shoffner, St. Clair Sullivan, Bev Abel, Ken Metcalf, Patricia A Griffin, Annie Shaver-Crandell, Jackie Lima, Richard Genova, Joan Polishook, Rod Cameron, Rita Baragona, Sara Curnow Wilson, Sherwood Samet, Peter Salmon, Chip Forelli, Joanne Bridgman, Kevin Convery, Jill Swersie, Sanjoy Majumder, Joy Wright, Penny Ross, and David Coulter. The featured artist for the exhibition was Ed Lopez whose work titled, “River Perspective Series” were presented as several pieces placed upon the gallery’s walls as the medium of Gauche on Paper was employed in its creation. As eluded to earlier, the entire body of work was very well done and provided a fluency in each viewer as he/she moved from one piece to another. The Exhibition Continues Until July 1st. You’ll be able to see more photographs taken during the Riv9 - The Delaware River - A Big Picture Artists’ Reception in The Dutot 2012 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150992722130421.481199.636000420&type=1.

The Riv9 - The Delaware River - A Big Picture exhibition is part of an annual event which is part of the Delaware River Project who encourages attendees to the exhibit to explore the Delaware River through multiple artistic perspectives. Since its beginning in 2003, The Delaware River - A Big Picture has showcased the works of local and regional fine artists, poets, and musicians through a series of events dedicated to the river. The next event will be the “Riv9 Music and River Readings” to be presented Saturday June 30th at The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, PA beginning at 1pm. Please Explore The Delaware River - A Big Picture Website at www.iriv.wordpress.com for more information.

The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery originated as a brick school house built c. 1850 by Antoine Dutot who founded the town of Dutotsville before it was renamed to Delaware Water Gap, PA. In addition to the exhibitions presented at the gallery, the museum offers tours and educational opportunities for those who would like to learn more about the area. Their next exhibition will feature the work of Bev Abel beginning with an Artists’ Reception on Friday July 6th and will continue to be displayed until July 22nd. Please Explore The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery Website at www.dutotmuseum.com for more information.