Pocketbook Factory to Host Chamber After Hours during ArtsWalk

Hudson, NY – Art lovers and Chamber members are invited to view the many talented local artists at the Pocketbook Factory during the Chamber's Business After Hours on Monday, October 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  The event is being held to celebrate the 12th annual ArtsWalk.

Columbia County Council on the Arts' annual 10-day visual and performing arts festival, Hudson ArtsWalk, will kick off its 12th year on September 29 and end on October 9 after two weekends of exciting exhibits and events celebrating the county's artists and their art.  The City of Hudson, Columbia County, and CCCA collaborate for this yearly art festival in which CCCA members exhibit their painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, fiber art, and print making and present their videos, dance, and music throughout the city of Hudson.

The Pocketbook Factory is an enormous 25,000 square foot space that is in the process of being renovated to create exhibition spaces to showcase more artists than ever before, making this site the focal point for art viewing. The ArtsWalk Committee contacted and selected a variety of experienced curators to create contemporary exhibits which will present the many talented artists in the County to their best advantage and for the best advantage of ArtsWalk visitors.  The Factory will also be host to some of the exciting events during ArtsWalk -- the Eat For Art Preview Party and the ArtsWalk Opening Artists' Party. 

The Chamber is partnering with the Columbia County Council on the Arts to bring awareness about arts and culture in Columbia County and to make local business people aware that there is a worldwide movement to rescue old industrial buildings and turn them into convention or arts or multi-use centers, rather than building horrendous generic new structures. This will be the Council on the Arts third year at the Pocketbook Factory, lending their resources to the owner, Eleanor Ambos, in her efforts to bring the building back to life and attract film crews, catalogue producers, weddings and much more. Eleanor recently attracted a well-known department store, Crate and Barrel for a photo shoot. Join us for this exciting opportunity to see one-of-a-kind art at this extraordinary venue.

Business After Hours offer excellent networking opportunities for area business people. All members of the business community are invited to attend this business event. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no cost to attend this event.

The Pocketbook Factory is located on North 6th Street in Hudson . Reservations are not required, but appreciated. For more information contact the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce at 828-4417 or the Columbia County Council on the Arts at 671-6213.

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, with its 850 members, is the leading voice of business in Columbia County , providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for its members. Those seeking more information concerning the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and membership can contact the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 or visit the website at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.