History
Founded in 1995 by local artists in Kingston, NY, ASK today has grown to become a not-for-profit, 501-C-3, membership organization with about 500 members. Among ASK members you will find many talented, highly respected professional artists, as well as emerging artists and supporters of the arts. In 2005, ASK acquired the building at 97 Broadway in Kingston and has been renovating it for use as its new headquarters, exhibition space and multi-arts center. The first floor includes two galleries, the spacious Main Gallery, suitable for large group shows or major solo shows, and the Members' Lounge Gallery, a more intimate space, designed also as a place for members to gather, relax, and chat with other artists and art lovers.
Specialties
The Arts Society of Kingston presents a diverse range of visual art exhibitions, performances, workshops, classes, and other arts-related programming for the benefit of artists, art-lovers, and the general community of the Hudson Valley. Through its initiatives, ASK provides opportunities, resources, and education for artists. In carrying out this mission, ASK enriches the quality of life, bridges cultural gaps, and increases awareness and appreciation of the arts.