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Friday, 22 May 2015 14:30

Saratoga’s Newest Art Destination

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, May 23, the Saratoga art scene will have a new destination as a variety of local artists host a grand opening celebration 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. at 454 Broadway, downtown Saratoga Springs, lower level of the Saratoga Marketplace.

AMP Galleries is the new home to some of the region’s brightest artistic talent. With intimate lounge-style galleries, this is the new hot spot for art enthusiasts looking to unwind. 

The galleries feature a collaboration of five local artists Rebecca Kane, Sharon Castro, Erik Laffer, Nancy Magnell and Elisa Coakley-Koch with rotating guest artists premiering every 8 weeks. AMP Galleries is pleased to announce that Miguel Hoyos will join in the opening celebration as the galleries’ first visiting artist.

Across the hall from AMP, you will find the Celeste Susany Gallery, featuring paintings by Celeste Susany and the new Flores Art Gallery, featuring jazz and equine paintings by Frankie Flores and abstracts by Rachel Durland. 

Festivities begin at 4:45 p.m. ribbon cutting with Mayor Joanne Yepsen, live music by the Missing Toad Band, sparkling refreshments, original art and home cooked Italian food donated by Augie’s Restaurant.

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