“Reflections: The Light Within,” a solo exhibition of new plein air watercolors by local artist and educator Luvon Sheppard in celebration of the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial, will run September 5–30 at The Village Gallery at Stony Point Art Studio, 114 North Main Street, Fairport. An opening reception on Friday, September 5, from 4 to 8 p.m., will feature refreshments and a chance to meet Sheppard while viewing his works created with intention for this exhibit.
Stony Point Art Studio collaborated with Tomboy Adventures and Fleet Boat Club to offer a series of excursions on the canal, providing Mr. Sheppard the opportunity to plein air paint the beauty of the Erie Canal by boat during this Bicentennial year. Additional support for the project came from Lydia Boddie-Rice, Stephen Hill, and Frances Sheppard.
Luvon Sheppard, owner of Joy Gallery (498 West Main Street, Rochester), has taught at RIT since 1972 and helped establish several community-based arts organizations that have been at the forefront of expanding the arts in Rochester.
Ogden resident Jeannine Pelusio, owner of Stony Point Art Studio, and Captain LJ of Tomboy Adventures are part of the NYPA & Canal Corporation’s On the Canals Accessibility Education Program, headed by Rochester Accessible Adventures. Both providers are part of the intentional shift to ensuring more equitable access to recreation along the New York State Canal system.
This exhibit takes place in a fully accessible space and encourages the mission of providing expanded opportunities for people of all abilities in the community.
For information about Stony Point Art Studio, visit www.stonypointartstudio.com.
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