NOTES ON PEOPLE

Schumylowyches to display artworks

JEWETT, N.Y. - Taras Schumylowych is among the artists whose works are on display at the Grazhda, the Ukrainian cultural center here, which is hosting its 30th art exhibition titled "Ukrainian Artists in the U.S."

On view are the works of roughly 50 Ukrainian artists, among whom are Mr. Schumylowych of Tannersville, N.Y., and his granddaughter Xenia Schumylowych. The works by Mr. Schumylowych include paintings of Ukrainian churches in Ukraine and the United States. Xenia is featuring her work at the Grazhda for the first time.

In nearby Haines Falls, N.Y., Mr. Schumylowych and three of his grandchildren, Xenia, Justin and Larissa, will be showing their works at the 59th annual exhibition of Twilight Park Artists. The show each year features the works of some 70 artists.

The youngest of the three, Larissa, will be showing two pieces in the children's division, including the self-portrait "Larissa" (tempera) and "Science Diagrams" (pencil).

The Grazhda is located on Routes 23A and 17. The exhibition is open through September 3.

The venue for the Twilight group show is the Twilight Park Club House. The exhibit opens with a wine reception at 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, and continues the next day at 1-5 p.m. An artist demonstration will be held at 3-4 p.m. on August 13.

Notes on people is a feature geared toward reporting on the achievements of members of the Ukrainian National Association. All submissions should be concise due to space limitations and must include the person's UNA branch number. Items will be published as soon as possible after their receipt, when space permits.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, August 6, 2006, No. 32, Vol. LXXIV

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