Doug Hilson paintings at Alliance Gallery

NARROWSBURG, N.Y. — "Paintings, 2006-2016,” an exhibit of paintings by Doug Hilson, opens with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 5, at the Delaware Arts Center’s Alliance and Loft Galleries in Narrowsburg, N.Y.
“I have been strongly influenced by living in New York and numerous trips to cities in India,” said Hilson. “Color, chaos, and culture have all been themes.
“I have been painting pictures for 57 years. The urban environs has been my subject for 22 years.”
The exhibit will be accompanied by an artist’s talk in the gallery on Tuesday, May 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Narrowsburg Art Club, the talk is free and open to the public.
Hilson has had a dozen one-person or special exhibitions, including in New York City, Chicago, and at Hofstra University. His work has been included in group exhibitions throughout the United States. He is a Professor Emeritus in Fine Arts at Hofstra University, from which he retired in 2013.
The exhibit will be on view through May 27.
The Alliance Gallery is located at the Delaware Arts Center at 37 Main St., Narrowsburg, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m .to 5 .pm.
For more information, visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org or call 845-252-7576.