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Bedford Art Show Celebrates 40th Anniversary

BEDFORD, N.Y. – The Art Show: Bedford celebrated it’s 40th anniversary Saturday with the help of 44 local artists. Their work was on display in Fellowship Hall at St. Matthew’s Church.

Co-chairs Laura Blau, left, and Laurie Sturz, hosted Art Show: Bedford's 40th Anniversary on Saturday.

Co-chairs Laura Blau, left, and Laurie Sturz, hosted Art Show: Bedford's 40th Anniversary on Saturday.

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"Fishing boat" by Daniel Feldman won Best in Show.

"Fishing boat" by Daniel Feldman won Best in Show.

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"Stop Calling Me a Pregnant Woman" by Carla Wales won Best Printmaking.

"Stop Calling Me a Pregnant Woman" by Carla Wales won Best Printmaking.

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"Roma Di Notte" by Massimo Marinucci won Best Photography.

"Roma Di Notte" by Massimo Marinucci won Best Photography.

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"Isle of Skye, Scotland" by John Whitton Bria won Best Painting.

"Isle of Skye, Scotland" by John Whitton Bria won Best Painting.

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"Red Leaf" won best sculpture.

"Red Leaf" won best sculpture.

Photo Credit: Michael Nocella

Art Show: Bedford is a major fundraising avenue of The Women of St. Matthew’s. All profits from the show are donated to local charities they support.

“We’ve had a constant flow of visitors and customers,” said Pound Ridge resident Laurie Sturz, who co-chaired the show with Laura Blau. “Allocating the show’s profits to charities at the end of the day is always extremely gratifying.”

Blau and Sturz have been running the show for the past five years.

“It’s always great to see the community come in and have an appreciation for local artists,” said Blau, who is a resident of Bedford. “There’s nothing better than local artists supporting local charities.”

Lionheart Gallery in Pound Ridge Gallery Director Susan Grissom, who curated the art show, was also pleased with the turnout.

“I love all the people involved with this show,” she said. “It’s wonderful to see what’s out there in terms of the area’s art and the church is a tremendous venue for an art show.”

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