Events at The Local
Our space is always active with community programming. See what’s on during your stay! Events are always free for our guests.
The Portrait Project
Group Show
A few years ago, Howard Gladstone, a talented painter, sculptor and filmmaker dreamed up an idea of assembling a group of artists that would concentrate on portraiture. Culling from his wide array of contacts in the New York art world, Howard offered painters, sculptors and photographers the opportunity to portray one another free from the encumbrances of commissions.
Portraiture, a vital window into the eyes of both artist and sitter is too often brought down by demands of sitters who place too much emphasis on a finished result.
Howard’s idea was to utilize a community of artists who could create portraits in one’s own manner and expression. Each artist was free to interpret the sitter in their own way. The only parameter of the project was that all work be done amongst the group itself.
Throughout, the artists were given the opportunity to set up sessions to portray one another. A close bonded community was formed revelling in the co-operative nature of being both model and artist for one another.
The Portrait Project features work by artists:
Robert Bunkin, Valerie Gillett, Howard Gladstone, Sharon Moreau, Clarissa Payne Uvegi, Dena Schutzer, and Pedro Vow
- About the Portrait Project: Click Here
Frequently Asked
Questions
Professional photography, filming, interviews, and commercial content creation require advance approval and contracts.
Email events@thelocalny.com with the proposed date, crew size, equipment, locations requested, intended use, and estimated duration.
Yes. We host private parties, celebrations, meetings, and community events depending on the date, size, and format.
Email events@thelocalny.com with your preferred date, estimated attendance, and a brief description of the event.
We would love to hear from you.
Email events@thelocalny.com and include links to your work, preferred dates, and a short description of the performance.
Yes. We host school groups, universities, teams, tours, families, and groups of friends.
Use our group booking form and include your dates, group type, number of guests, and preferred room arrangement. We will follow up with availability and pricing.
Group reservations may require a non-refundable deposit. Payment and cancellation terms will be explained before the reservation is confirmed.
