Belmont Festival at Impressions of Saratoga

Impressions of Saratoga will be hosting artist Melissa Crase and fascinator designer, Nicole Bracken for pop-up show Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7. Melissa will introduce her 2026 Original Saratoga painting with prints also available. “Most of my pieces are a mix of acrylics, inks and pastels on canvas. With vibrant colors and textures being key elements in my work, you will often find ordinary things painted with unexpected colors” says Melissa. Pick up a handcrafted fascinator to sport this season at Saratoga Race Course. Nicole brings a sense of composition, color, and texture to each of her handcrafted pieces. She artfully incorporates faux florals, vintage fabrics and repurposed jewelry, creating one-of-a-kind designs that feel both timeless and imaginative.

Greg Montgomery will join the pop-up shop on Sunday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Montgomery, a local artist, has been creating the annual Travers Stakes poster for Saratoga Race Course since 1986. His versions of the Belmont Stakes and Travers posters will be available.