Backstreet Gallery- All that Glitters

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Located on picturesque Lawton Avenue, is the Backstreet Gallery.  Ivar Hayden, the master framer with 35 years experience, has the perfect setting for a gallery. The intimate space has high ceilings and an artist mural on the exterior of the building. Enter and the neutral colored walls create the ideal canvas for an artist to showcase their work. Today Hilary Zelson was showing pieces from her  Dripping in Glitter collection.  For the pieces she used glitter on canvas in lieu of paint.

The room was abuzz with local art aficionados including New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson. While guests nibbled on gourmet appetizers and sipped champagne, Ivar worked the room engaging patrons in conversation. After 30 minutes one could easily forget that they are in New Rochelle and not SoHo.

                                   Hilary Zelson, Bubbles 2012 

Exterior Mural 

Jeff Schlager "Steal Away" 2008 

Castle Gallery - Lords and Ladies welcome

                                                                                          

Are you looking for something the entire family can do together? Well look no further, The Castle Gallery (Formerly Leland Castle), located on the campus of The College of  New Rochelle is just what the King and Queen ordered.  Spend a few hours and get lost in the in the various exhibits. The exhibits change three times a year and the best part is that they are all free to the the public. This weekend is celebrate family fun day.  On Sunday April 29th from 1-4 on the Maura lawn. There will be food, magic and games for the entire family to enjoy.

      Must: The breathtaking exterior                                       

      Bust: The exhibits are not refreshed often enough                       

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