Wild About the Arts
“I could have my studio anywhere, but the beauty and peace of the rural landscape has become quite an inspiration to me. Like many of the local artists, I expand on what is right before my eyes. And when you see the environment these pieces of art were made in, you understand their beauty better. We often have open studios here just for that purpose, and people love it.” – Gary Genetti, Warwick resident and artisan

A community without the arts is not really a community. Warwick is home to a growing population of writers, painters, performers, musicians, and sculptors, including writer, sculptor, and painter Frederick Franck, author of “The Zen of Seeing”.

The village offers something unique: proximity to New York City, rural character, and a growing connection to other artists in the area. It also supports artists with “Arts Week,” an annual open studio tour combined with seven days of performances, music, parades, and special projects for children. In the summer of 2004, more than 40 artists welcomed the public into their studios. Combined with impromptu studio tours and shows at a downtown gallery, Warwick offers fertile creative ground for established and budding artists of any age.

Gary Genetti is a glass blower whose work emphasizes natural imagery. He has had his own studio in Warwick since 1980. His work was recently featured on the cover of Smithsonian Magazine. Learn more about him at http://www.genettiglass.com.

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