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LETTERS . . .

An opportunity for readers to make comments and respond to what has appeared in ART TIMES

Comment on ART TIMES Facebook page or send letters to info@ArtTimesJournal.com

www.manhattanarts.com/art-times-journal-takes-a-new-direction/

Michael Corbin the Artguy interview with Cornelia Seckel

January 28, 2018

Good Morning Cornelia,Great to talk to you last night at Albert Shahinian Fine Art.  Thanks so much for posting the video of the “back room archives”.  It’s really a nice way to see a variety of work in a short space of time.  Also love the video of the Woodstock School of Art monotype exhibit.  Especially since the exhibit was only there one day!

You’ve added a new dimension to your career, really helping to get the word out about so many different venues and artists. The short video’s are perfect.

Warmest regards,

Marie Cole
Tivoli Artists Group

January 18, 2018
Dear Cornelia, it is fascinating to read Ray's blogs. It is always as we would travel with him and see with his eyes. You both had and still have a really wonderful life thanks your intense work in art. Art and discussions about art opens so many doors and makes us happy. I don't know exactly how to tell you that in my poor English. Thank you very much to share your articles with us!

Much love Yours Christiane and Heinz
Cologne, Germany

December 19, 2017
Merry Christmas and Happy 2018 to both of you! Happy Holidays!!!
Sorry for the delay in  response to Ray's  beautiful article about Hank. It moves me to tears whenever I read it.  It's been very hard for me for some time now, but guess healing takes a while. I miss Hank a lot, but he was so ill for about a year. He is in a much better place now and not suffering anymore. He was an amazing husband and friend to me and a great father to our son Christopher. He loved writing for your newspaper and was devoted to getting those articles to you on time and all the time. Thanks so much for being his friend!
Lots of love and best wishes
Sue

December 18, 2017
Raymond, you have always appreciated my work and
for that i am so grateful and humbled. hugs, health and a happy new year!
Marlene Wiedenbaum, PSA

December 16, 2017

Thank you for all the work you do for all artists and orgainizations.
Susan Hammond

August, 2017
Hi Cornelia  Thanks for the great news.  And thank you to Raymond Steiner for reading my poems and liking one. (Most of my poems are from direct observation...aka life.).  

peace & blessings to you both -- and your great endeavor.   
Amie Tatem

 

Along with letters about previous ink on paper issues are Testimonials and letters to ART TIMES that appeared in the last ink on paper issue (Summer 2016)

new letters as of October 1, 2016

It was a delight to meet you!
I think you explored Juneau quite thoroughly!
Nancy DeCherney
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council

(Look for posts on Instagram and coming soon Blogs and a full report on my trip to Alaska)


Dear Ms Seckel,
Thank you for publishing Art Times. It has been a great asset in the art community.
Please add me to your list for updating.
Thank you and best wishes.
Ed He


Hi Cornelia,
Just wanted to say “thank you!” and “well done!” on such a lovely article about Roanoke. We were honored that you included the Taubman Museum of Art in the piece (and we’re thrilled you noted some of our upcoming fall exhibitions). Hoping you’ll visit again soon. Based on your article, I’d say you have many new friends in town.
All best,
Sunny
Sunny Nelson
Deputy Director of Marketing and Communications
Taubman Museum of Art

Hello Cornelia,
Thank you so much for including the museum in your visits and writing! Visit anytime us anytime!
Regards,
DELLA WATKINS

Executive Director, Taubman Museum of Art

 

 

Aug 10, 2016

Dear Cornelia,
Thank you for writing to us and also about us! We are thrilled to bring joy to our visitors' lives and you have multiplied that. I have forwarded your message to our membership and we will add your links to our blog!
Hope you will visit again when you revisit Seattle!
All the best,
Beth Betker
Web Admin, Art Stall Gallery, Seattle

 

July 1-Aug 1
To the Publisher:

I’ve read ART TIMES since 1984, and have always found it packed with incredible information for the artist and art student.
Donna Rocco NYC, NY To the Publisher:

Dear Cornelia and Ray,
By going GREEN you’ve left out a whole segment of your paying readers…the 80-90 year olds who don’t have a computer least operate obe (like me).
If I can figure out how to reply to Ray’s editorials…I’ll reply to straighten him out. I’m 93 and ½.
“FULL STEAM AHEAD…”
Maxwell Schwartz
Freeport, NY

Dear Cornelia,
I have enjoyed you through the years, (a 50-year full time artist) an experimental artist who creates in water-based media on paper, I do art to surprise myself- and I do.
Enjoy your new endeavor in best of goodness and health.
Carol Lyons aka GREBLEZNIK
Irvington, NY

To the Publisher:
Thank-you so much for all you guys have done over the years --listing the galleria openings and etc.---so a new era begins --on-line and a big welcome to the new age (although we luv holding that paper in our hand---thanks again
Edith Barrell

To the Publisher:
Thank you. I look forward to reading it. I used to pick it up in different galleries when I was traveling. I'll have to get used to reading it on line.
Helene Kusnitz

To the Publisher:
Thank you, Cornelia! I am well and delighted to say, very busy with painting. I read of the full digitization of Art Times. The website is great, and unlike so many, clear, uncluttered, and easy to navigate! Kudos! I wish you continued success with the wonderful Art Times!
Carolyn Edlund

To the Publisher/Editor:
We got the last paper issue of Art Times. Dear Cornelia, dear Ray, we would like to thank you very much to have sent us many years your fine Art paper. We were always looking forward to have the next issue. For us it was wonderful information about art in your country.
We learned within all these years a lot about art and art critic. The richness of your information and the actuality was from high quality. The large knowledge of your view to art, dear Ray, was a gift for us.
We thank you very much for this wonderful connection via Art Times. We will miss the paper issue very much, but we understand your decision. Now I will inform Heinz and me online what's going on in the world of art.
We admire your engagement during all these years, what a voice in the world of art!
We wish you a great success on Art Times online.
Yours
Christiane and Heinz
Cologne, Germany

Letters that appeared in the Summer 2016 issue

Allied Artists of America extends best wishes to the Art Times for its years of providing advertisements announcing our annual exhibitions.
Allied will continue to support Art Times in the future as it continues with an online venue.
Roger Rossi
Allied Artists of America

Thank you for 32 Years in print. See you online!
Kate McGloughlin Studio
Olivebridge, NY
www.katemcgloughlin.com

While I always look forward to Art Times, the current issue brought back a wonderful memory which I feel inspired to share with you.
As a child, one of my favorite outings was our car trip up to Calistoga from our home in Oakland. My parents were frequent guests at Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs while my brother and I took great delight in taking running leaps into the smelly but utterly fantastic warm swimming pool! And of course, we relished having delectable gourmet dinners at one of the local Italian restaurants!
I can't tell you how much your Pacific Coast article meant to me. Now that I'm an Ol' Geezerette of 80 (which my 10 year old grandson told me is a "nice round number"), you really made my day! In addition, Julia Schwartz' "Insomnia #12-17 " reminded me of a poem I wrote some time ago which I am taking the liberty of attaching.
Many thanks again for reviving some memorable moments!
Warm regards, Cristina Ferrari-Logan
Lafayette, CA

Wow—the end of an era! Congratulations for 33 years—well done!
Phoebe Pollinger
Studio Montclair
Montclair, NJ

It seems like we’ve always known one another. I first became aware of your publication in the 1980’s and started to develop a real understanding of what it is you do for the Art World. It’s hard to imagine that you cover so much territory in your publication.
When I say territory I’m not just talking the tri - state area; your publication is a wealth of what is happening in the museums, galleries, Arts Education and a host of alternative and traditional ways of thinking about and viewing art both for the public and artists.
I had a gallery at that time in Central NJ called Art Forms and worked with you then and when I opened a second location in Woodstock, NY, I then had the pleasure of actually meeting you and recognized what a committed and valuable asset you are to the artist and the gallery as well as the art aware public. I’m now a full time painter and have found your publication so valuable to me. The articles and call for entries and the calendar help me keep my art life in order. Your input in the art world is only measureable by depth and quality of your writing and the writers that you select bring humor and understanding to the arts. I guess I could say you seem to leave no stone unturned.
The concept of going virtual as opposed to an actual in-hand publication feels right to me. Less paper to consume and to recycle and also the immediacy of an ease of checking out what’s going on either on my IPhone, tablet, or laptop all of which we all seem to have a piece of.
My appreciation for ART TIMES runs deep as I understand the amount of time, effort, thought, creativity and love that is poured into the making of each publication.
Congratulations and thank you ART TIMES for becoming part of the virtual world and bringing yet more to our creative lives.
Charlotte Tusch (Scherer)
Woodstock, NY

The Spring Issue of ART TIMES looks wonderful! So interesting, varied and thought provoking. I would like to order several paper copies for the bj spoke gallery and myself. I think it would be important to introduce it to my 65 senior students, as well, in my Art classes sponsored by the Town of Huntington. Many are curious about ideas and current work and criteria.
Many thanks for your kindness and extreme patience in receiving copy for my ad and calendar listing with a reluctant computer! (The wizard repair fellow traced the difficulty to a local power failure and subsequent loss of my password).
The layout is handsome as well. Thanks for continuing to perform this valuable service for so many years. Do you welcome subscribers or prefer readers online? If you still have my credit card number, feel free to add charges for the papers. If not, I will be glad to supply it again.
Hope all is well.
Best, Connie Wain
Melville, NY

Art Times Journal will go Digital
By Helaine Soller
Farewell to yet another widely distributed, highly regarded non-commercial voice in print representing a broad spectrum of the independent artistic community, the Art Times Journal. This independent voice for the arts is after 33 years and 314 issues will print its final issue on June 1, 2016.
ArtSpeak, Manhattan Arts, all have faded from the scene while “independents- individual artists and art organizations” continue to wage a constant battle to be heard.
An art newspaper fulfills a need to document and to create a visual presence. A vehicle for reaching public scrutiny is once again lost.
Fellow artist independents, start-ups, and the old timers art institutions local and otherwise, have an ever-diminishing voice in the arts. All are dealing with increasing commercial competition for our voice to be heard in the arts culture. We are biding for local and national press lead by commercial interests to select what voice is to be published.
Yes, we all use the electronic devices and communicate readily. But it doesn’t have the gravitas, feel, smell, comfort, quality and presence of a printed page. I personally mourn this loss. Yet we are led through necessity to be engaged with the new reality.
I am very sorry to learn that Art Times will no longer be in print.
It has been a great resource for our arts community and the primary platform for our outreach to them.
Will you still be the contact, moving forward (CS Yes) and will you send out info on the best way for us to stay connected? (Yes Absolutely)

‘All the best to you. It’s been a pleasure!
Joyce Picone Executive Director & President

…It is one of the most informative, intelligent and objective art publications I have known. As a former publisher (Manhattan Arts International was a magazine with the same name from 1983-2000) I have the utmost respect for ART TIMES and the manner in which they upload the highest standards in the field of journalism. I feel very honored to have known Cornelia for many years.
We are fortunate that the publication will continue to thrive and offer in-depth coverage of the arts….
… On behalf of myself and everyone associated with Manhattan Arts International we wish Cornelia, Raymond and the ART TIMES Journal staff a smooth transition and many more years of successful art coverage in the future.
Renée Philllips
Manhattan Arts International

The good news is that Art Times continues to publish. Still, even though these days I read much more electronically than I do on paper, I’ll miss the print edition. It was an institution. But it’s really Art Times itself that’s the institution, and that continues.
Tad Richard
OPUS 40, Saugerties, NY

"Tough to say for sure, but possibly, 33 years and 314 issues of advertising in the ART TIMES has been the single most important media placement that has contributed to our modest continued success”.

Paul Soli-Cohen
Catskill Office and Art Supply
Woodstock, Kingston, Poughkeepsie

I have been privileged and very happy to have been part of the creative team in recent years and I’d like to send my best wishes to the Founders, Publisher Cornelia Seckel and Editor Raymond J. Steiner for their online endeavors and to their future good health and prosperity.
Leslie Herman
Music Writer

The National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (NAWA) would like to thank Art Times for their years of dedication, loyalty and friendship to our organization. Founders: Raymond J. Steiner: Editor and Art Writer, and Cornelia Seckel, Publisher have been helpful and professional with NAWA’s advertising and (classified) information. Although ART TIMES will still be available online we will miss having their art magazine in our office to share with the public, but understand that social media is the way to go. Good luck and best wishes,
Susan G. Hammond, Executive Director, NAWA.

It must be interesting to be in touch with such an important sector of our Hudson Valley community. I hope to meet you in the near future!
Marjorie Van Kirk

Congratulations to you and Ray for 33 years of Art Times in print. A great run! I remember when you first started Art Times and am delighted to say, I’m still around to enjoy it and help spread the word.
I still have my Art Times 10th Anniversary celebration tee shirt and remember the party well
I’m sure you will do well with an online version and hope that your audience supports this metamorphosis in whatever way they can. Banner ads, banner ads, banner ads!
May the learning curve be enjoyable and speedy. We already know “the Force is with you”.
Kay Stamer, Executive Director
Greene County Council on the Arts
Catskill, NY 12414
www.greenearts.org

will miss those printed issues of ART TIMES!!
Best,
Claudia Gorman
Poughkeepsie

A really big step, Cornelia, but the world is going digital, and online does has the advantage of speed and economy. Still, those of us who love the feel and smell of paper and ink and the crunch of pages turning will wax nostalgic and miss the original. But, on to the next chapter…
Barbara and Mike Bassano

I suppose it was inevitable. I commend you for the transition - you do it so well.
Louise Kalin

Hi Cornelia,
I'll miss the paper version, but I certainly understand your reasons, though I can't put my feet up with a cup of coffee and read at the computer.... so I'd like to have a farewell to the paper ad ;1/8 page at $218.00. I'll try to send a pdf
-we'll see if it works.
Let me know if you get
Fay Wood
Saugerties, NY

Dear Cornelia, Thank you for bringing Art Times to us for all these years. 32 years! Absolutely amazing. A terrific gift. I will look forward to seeing Art Times OnLine, wishing you many moments of joy and delight moving forward,
Ruth J. Hirsch

Hello Cornelia and Ray,
So sad to hear the news, I always enjoyed picking it up at the familiar art venues. The Art Times has been wonderful enjoyment for readers. I look forward to it being online.
It is the beginning of a new frontier.
Best of luck with it!!
Warmest,
Gabriela Delosso GD
New Jersey

"So sad to hear this. ARTTIMES is an institution unto itself, a wonderful resource, found locally and throughout New York State- one so many of us have enjoyed. Thank you for all these wonderful years being the voice of the creative population. I'll be sure to follow you on line!"
Ann Haaland

Dear Cornelia,
Your Art Times has served the Hudson Valley well and will continue to do so online. Nonetheless I'm sorry to see your message and understand how difficult your decision must have been.
Kathryn Paulsen

Dear Cornelia - Too bad - I for one will really miss the printed version, which I love to read at my own pace, on the train, etc. I do not enjoy reading online.
In any case, thanks for all those years of fine work with the newspaper.
Deborah Beck, artist (NAWA member, etc.)

I will really miss the printed issue but I can understand the work it must take! Thank you for all those years!
Oh you know I’ll be online reading!!! Also looking for Raymond’s paintings as they are a true inspiration to my oil painter side.
Kate Hyden

Dear Cornelia, Very happy with the online issues. Big change for you. Good luck!
Love,
Anne Mason, NYC

Wow - the end of an era! Congratulations for 33 years - well done!
Best,
Phoebe Bollinger
Studio Montclair

With best wishes for a smooth journey to online publication of Art Times. Please advise me about how to put an ad. in your commemorative issue and the cost. Thanks.
Sisir Kanjilal
(Came via Manhattan Arts linkedIn)

I can certainly appreciate how difficult this decision was for you, Cornelia. You have an amazing body of print to yours and Ray's credit! What an accomplishment! Here's to many more years online... xo
Cheryl A. Rice
Kingston, NY

Hi Cornelia and Ray,
Wow… Granted, on-line media has become so popular, but we will so miss picking up a copy of Art Times. We were always impressed that its reach was so far up and down the river. Congratulations on establishing such a fine and focused paper that’s been around for so many years. And much good luck in continuing your so appreciated efforts. All things must change but Art Times will just bend into a new shape!
Onward you go! We think of you both!
Cheers,
Alyson and Patrick Milbourn
Gallery M, Catskill, NY

Dear Cornelia and Raymond,
Thank you for contributing so much to the art scene over the past 3+ decades. It is sad to think the first time I had a reason to advertise is the last paper issue. I'll cherish the memories of going thru the paper dog earring pages, circling items of interest & pinning stuff on my bulletin board for future reference. The one that is closest to my heart is the ad for Ray's book "The Mountain" which I finally purchased a year later thanks to taping it to my desk! After learning I could meet you both during the Saugerties Studio Tour I found two new & now very dear friends. I hope to share many more years with you in person, and online. You are not gone, just changing with the times. I wish you all the year’s success continues in a new, fresh way. I have complete faith it will!
With bittersweet emotions,
Raychel
Kingston, NY
www.raychelwengenroth.com

Hudson Valley Silverworks
www.hvsilverworks.com

We wish you the very best and know you will reach even more patrons through the social media channels. Congratulations to you! Your contribution to the arts and culture over the past 33 years is more than admirable…your hard work and passion has meant so much to our arts community. I wish I could give you a hug…perhaps between the four of us (including you, Raymond and Kay) we can develop a human hug mobile phone app and software platform that gives huge hugs to wonderful people like you!
I will see you “on-line” and thanks again for all you do and will continue to do! Best of luck to ART TIMES!!
Sincerely,
Sharon Hulett-Shepherd
Assistant to the Executive Director, Membership Coordinator and Arts Alive Editor

Dear Cornelia and Ray,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for 32 glorious years in print! From its inception Art Times has been the regional (and beyond) “go-to” publication for all those interested in both contemporary and historical art and artists. In addition to all the wonderful reviews of different art forms I applaud you for publishing contemporary works of fiction and poetry by those who may have found it difficult to achieve this status otherwise.
While we will miss the print edition of Art Times we look forward to continuing our decades long relationship in the digital format. See you online!
With sincere gratitude,
Christopher Seubert, Executive Director
Woodstock School of Art

I am sorry to see the print edition come to an end, but with online now being the future, I wish you the best as you go forward in a new direction. We will continue to advertise on your online site when we have upcoming artist opportunities.
Annette Bernhardt
Art League of Long Island


I’m Very sorry to hear that you are discontinuing the print edition. I used to pick it up at the Art Students League in NYC. Based on your coverage of the Hudson Valley Art Scene, I decided to rent a cabin in Woodstock and I did this for 7 years starting in 2001 ( so I could paint). I can honestly say your paper had a huge impact on my life!!
Thanks for sharing so much good art coverage.
Diane Drescher NYC