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The geography made it extremely difficult to experience more than a small selection of spaces, studios, and special events, but throughout the weekend — and buoyed by the beautiful weather — there was a constant stream of people eager to learn about a cultural scene that continues to grow. Michael Scoggins and Alex Gingrow were two of the artists who opened their shared studio for visitors, and they even invited a number of artists to exhibit alongside them. Scoggins explained to me that the gathering was a great opportunity for his neighbors in Kerhonkson to discover what he’s been up to and learn about the artist community in the region.
Kerhonkson, like many of the towns here, is slowly filling up with artists, who find the proximity to New York — about a one-and-a-half to three-hour drive, depending on the location in the Hudson Valley — appealing, as well as the energy emerging from the .