CURRENT: a Sculpture Tour opens on June 1, 2008. The outdoor exhibition will be installed at five landmark sites within the riverfront towns of Garrison and Cold Spring, New York, (50 miles north of NYC) and will remain open to the public through August 10, 2008. The sites range from majestic with expansive views of the river to intimate woodland paths, bankside niches and even "in the water" possibilities. Last year's show, our first, was an enormous success, seen throughout the summer by over 30,000 people. The purpose of CURRENT is two fold: 1) to host a community-wide collaboration that brings artists' works of regional, national and international merit to our own doorstep and 2) to raise monies for Garrison Art Center's Gillette Scholarship Fund. 2008 Jurors: Merrill Falkenberg, curator of The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, CT, artist Edward Smith, a Guggenheim Fellow in sculpture and drawing and a distinguished professor of art, and Grace Knowlton, an artist of international renown primarily known for her sculpture but equally accomplished as a two-dimensional artist. Post your own comments about CURRENT QUOTES: Thank you so much for everything, I think the show looks very strong, the party afterwards was great. I am really impressed by the other artists, the quality of the work, and the wonderful reception of the community was really gratifying. LORI NOZICK, ARTIST Well done. A great job and sensational work. Current looks fantastic and there were lots and lots of very happy people at the Preview. The party was wonderful. BILL BURBACK, PRESIDENT/ GAC BOARD I think this was the most organized and powerful sculpture show I have ever been involved in. Your efforts and dedication did not go unnoticed....STEPHEN FABRICO, ARTIST I appreciate all your efforts, bringing in all the community networks and partnering in such a powerful way. the universe was smiling on us on saturday, that's for sure. it was really, really great. MEG STALEY, VICE PRESIDENT/GAC BOARD Great job by all. What a wonderful day. Thomas Huber, GAC Gallery Committee it was delightful event and i enjoyed seeing the sculptures, always with people looking at them. What a great job ! Phyllis Joyner/GAC Board Member CURRENT is a wonderful exhibit for Garrison/Cold Spring – I’m spreading the good word for Garrison Art Center – and I’m sure others are as well. LEILA BANDAR, ARTIST My very warmest, heartfelt thanks to the MANY of you wonderful people who made yesterday the success that it was. Carinda and I are very proud to have been partners in crime on this. Most joyously the community seemed to embrace and support this event on every level: restaurants, other organizations, youth volunteers, office staff and of course Libby who gives endless hours of time to encourage everyone to continue with the mission of GAC! MARYANN SYREK, CO-CHAIR/CURRENT TO THE ARTISTS: The CURRENT Preview Tour and Party was a huge success. And as hard as we all worked, we all know that without you -- your talent and generosity -- none of it would've happened, nor would it be such a strong exhibition. So on behalf of the curatorial committee and Garrison Art Center, please accept our humblest gratitude. CARINDA SWANN CO-CHAIR/CURRENT