“The Salmagundi Club is proud to announce its historic Annual black and white exhibition. This show is a juried members’ exhibition of black and white or monochromatic sepia drawings, graphics, photographs, paintings, and sculpture by artist members.

The first Annual black & white exhibition at the Salmagundi Club took place in 1878, only a few short years after the Club was formed. It provided a rich catalogue of the artists of the day, and interestingly enough, exhibitors did not originally need to be members to participate.

As the public’s interest in illustration grew, these exhibitions provided artwork for a variety of purposes, and many of the works initially shown in these shows went on to be published in the burgeoning magazine market of the late 19th century. The black and white exhibition has taken place yearly since then.

Salmagundi’s Annual black & white exhibition remains a beloved Salmagundi tradition as artists capture dynamism and vibrancy through the simplest of palettes. Peering through a lens of black and white, Salmagundi Club’s member artists present finely-tuned styles and techniques in a variety of media. Gallery visitors return for the artistry, the warm sense of nostalgia, and the wide breadth of works on view.”

Black & White Exhibition 2026

My piece, entitled “The Maiden & The Raven”, received a Certificate of Merit Award in this exhibit.

“Dacia Gallery cordially invites you to our Holiday Group Exhibition. This exhibition embodies an eclectic mix of contemporary artists that focus on painting and drawing. The collection contains a mosaic of work through a life long study of anatomy, depth, color and light through the unique vision of each artist. Fusing together an achievement of what is currently being created by contemporary artists in representational art at the peak of a new movement. Come celebrate with us and meet some of today’s most intriguing artists.”

Dacia Gallery Holiday Show 2025

My drawing, “Empty Nest”, appeared in this group show, featuring contemporary figurative art.

“The Salmagundi Club is proud to present the 2nd Annual “Illustration Then and Now” juried exhibition, honoring both the Club’s storied illustrators of the past and the creative vitality of today. In its early years, the Club led a nomadic existence across various Greenwich Village locations as a sketch club, until settling in its Fifth Avenue townhouse. What remained consistent throughout its early history was a weekly ritual: members would select a subject to illustrate, then gather to critique, feast, and exchange ideas.

On December 27, 1878, the Club’s minutes record the chosen subject of “happy as a king.” When the following week lacked a quorum, members instead settled on “ “weirdness.” Since kings are not much in favor these days, this year’s exhibition will revive the theme of “weirdness” as a source of inspiration.

The exhibition celebrates and pays homage to the illustrators of the past, as well as invites the illustrators in our current membership, and their contributions in publishing, advertising, and beyond to be shown alongside the historical masters. The Salmagundi Club’s earliest members included the top illustrators of their time, and included such renown talents as Howard Pyle, NC Wyeth, and many more.”

2nd Annual Illustration Then & Now

One of my favorite, and certainly most weird pieces, “Learning to Scare Crows”, was awarded a Certificate of Merit in this show.

Elizabeth in a Dark Garden makes her debut in this show, located in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA, one of the premier beach destinations on the east coast.

“This piece was created in celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. I have always admired her, her dedication to service to her country, and the role model she has been to people around the world.”

Ms. Bates in a Birch Bonnet and Two Mothers appear in Studio Montclair’s 25th Annual Open Juried Exhibition at Studio Montclair Gallery in Montclair, New Jersey.

Amy’s work has been featured in the latest edition of Soup Can Magazine, a New Jersey based quarterly devoted to art, music & poetry.

Girl with a Red Balloon has been accepted into the 41st Annual Open Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture & Graphics at the famed Salmagundi Club in NYC. This show runs from July 15, 2019 through August 2, 2019 in the Upper Gallery at the Salmagundi Club, located at 47th Avenue and 12th Street, in the heart of Greenwich Village.

My piece, “Ms Vreeland”, shown above, has been selected as part of Studio Montclair’s annual international juried exhibition, entitled “Viewpoints 2019”.

The show runs from May 2, 2019 through June 15, 2019. More information to come!

Looking forward to the opening reception on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 7-9 pm, at Studio Montclair Gallery, 127 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Amy Whitman

Figure, Fashion and Fame

Exhibition Dates: February 2-16, 2019

Opening Reception: Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 5-8pm

Dacia Gallery proudly presents “Figure, Fashion and Fame" a recent works Solo Exhibition by Amy Whitman. “My collection of pen and ink drawings represents the figure in a unique style and is inspired by the creative elements, fantasies and history of the fashion world. I have always adored and collected fashion magazines and folios and am fascinated with the creative ways in which they present and style the figure. In my work, patterning techniques and graphic shapes present in couture textiles come together to create larger images filled with color and detail. My figures are adorned with bright fabrics and whimsical headpieces. Famous people have always played a role in fashion and I have included some of my favorite historical figures and portrayed them with a contemporary twist. Inspiration also came from other artists I admire who have taught us to see the figure in new and original ways - Picasso, Klimt, Van Gogh, Basquiat, and more currently, Cindy Sherman and John Currin”.

Amy Whitman is a mostly self taught artist and has spent her life pursuing her creative passions. After early careers as a kindergarten teacher and pediatric therapist, she studied art & design at Washington University in St. Louis, MO and the Visual Arts Center in Summit, NJ. Her rich artistic background includes work as a muralist and calligrapher. She was also a docent at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis and the Pulitzer Arts Foundation. Her work has been shown in juried exhibitions and is held by private collectors from the midwest to the east coast. Her work has also been featured for commercial use, most recently by the Montclair (NJ) Orchestra. Amy lives and works in Mountain Lakes, NJ.

For further information contact: Lee Vasu - Gallery Director

Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday: 12pm - 6pm Saturday - Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

Dacia Gallery

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New York, NY 10002

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One of Amy's portraits, "Bob", was chosen for the Dacia Gallery's Eight Year Anniversary Figurative Group Exhibition, beginning September 16, 2018. An Opening Reception will be on September 20, 2018.

The Dacia Gallery is located in New York City's Lower East Side, at 53 Stanton Street.

Amy is one of the featured portrait artists at the Studio Montclair (Montclair, NJ) event, Art Lotto. From the Studio Montclair website:

Studio Montclair and The Creativity Caravan present the exhibit, “Art Lotto,” an artist-based, community-oriented portrait show. The exhibit will be on view from September 15 through November 10, 2018 at the Studio Montclair Gallery, 127 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, September 15 from 7 to 9pm.

Amy's work will be on display at the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit, in the West Village of Manhattan, the weekend after Labor Day, 2018 (September 8 and 9). This sidewalk show is located on University Place, starting at East 13th Street and continuing north along the east side of Washington Square Park to West 3rd Street.

This show, begun in 1931 during the depths of the Great Depression, is a great tradition in the heart of Greenwich Village, on the NYU campus. 

Come out and see Amy's work in person!  We will be at location AW08.

Amy's drawing, "Reine du Printemps", was selected for the 40th Annual Open Exhibitions in Painting, Sculpture, Graphics, & Photography show at the historic Salmagundi Art Club in New York City. From the Club:

The Salmagundi Club is pleased to announce its ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITIONS, one for Painting, Sculpture, & Graphics and the other for Photography July 23 - Aug. 3, 2018. These competitive fine art exhibitions are comprised of works from all over the country and allows both well known and up-and-coming artists to exhibit their work in the Salmagundi Club's prestigious galleries.

Her work was awarded the Patricia J. Wynne Award for Pen & Ink by the curator, William L. Coleman. This show runs from July 23, 2018 through August 3, 2018, with a closing reception that Friday night.

Amy's portraits in paper will be featured as the first Elm+Art display at the End of Elm restaurant in Morristown, New Jersey, USA, beginning on July 21, 2018. Come out to the Meet the Artist event on Wednesday August 1, 2018, from 6-9 pm!