Despite what they say, it’s still summer! We are two-thirds of the way through and still have a month of summer to go, until the Autumnal Equinox on September 22nd 2026 at 5pm, which is the first day of fall. Fall is just nature’s way of giving us something extra gorgeous to look at while we panic about winter.

Upstate Dispatch Studio & Gallery on 818 Main Street, Margaretville, NY 12455 will be open through fall.

I have new Catskills Mandalas for sale and some watercolor birds remain in addition to the usual photography on offer.

Opening Hours: 10 – 4pm Friday / 10 – 8pm Saturday / 10 – 4pm Sunday

The only change to these opening hours will be Saturday August 22nd, when I will be at the East Branch Nature Preserve where I am a volunteer. The address is 699 Co Route 38, Arkville, NY 12406. The trail is behind the CWC Building.

Please join us! The non-profit organization is hosting their annual summer fundraiser on August 22nd, 2026 from 5pm to 7pm to benefit the preserve and the Catskill Water Discovery Center. Go here to support their cause by buying a ticket to the fundraiser or a raffle ticket. You can buy a raffle ticket WITHOUT attending the fundraiser. There will be food and beverages inspired by what you find on the trail! It’s going to be a gorgeous evening.

Here’s a map for attendees:

On of the raffle prizes is a Wild Walk & Watercolor with me, which is a guided art and nature class at the East Branch Nature preserve.

Another raffle prize will be this basket I donated pictured below. Hope to see you there!