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SUMMARY:Algal Blooms in Lake George
DESCRIPTION:Courthouse Gallery Virtual Exhibition\nAlgal Blooms in Lake George\nThe Natural Beauty of Algae… and Its Warning\n[a view from under the surface of Lake George] \nThis June the Lake George Arts Project’s Courthouse Gallery had planned a one-week exhibition featuring Kathy Bozony’s work documenting and researching the algal blooms in Lake George.  We were unable to host a reception for the exhibition due to the current Covid-19 Public Health Emergency\, but we have created an online gallery here\, and a link to Kathy’s presentation HERE. \nKathy Bozony has been documenting algal blooms in Lake George for over 10 years.  She has taken thousands of underwater photographs and shared them with the Lake communities. The importance of sharing these photographs has been a dedicated undertaking\, as the prevalence of excess algae in Lake George is not a given\, but an anomaly for this type of lake.  It is a fact that algae naturally occur in all waterbodies\, but excessive algae growth does indicate a problem\, and we should be concerned. \n\nKathy sent us this statement about her research: \nCan we SAVE the QUEEN of American Lakes? \nLake George is an oligotrophic lake\, defined as a waterbody with clear\, deep water and little organic productivity (minimal plants and algae growth). \nLake George was classified in the 1940’s as Class AA-Special (AA-S)fresh surface water.  Five lakes in New York State have this AA-S designation\, indicating best usage as a source of drinking water\, swimming\,recreationand fishing. This ‘best use’ classification determines water quality standards that specify a maximum amount of a pollutant that can be present in a waterbody.  No reclassification of water quality has occurred since. \nBut what has changed?   Should we be concerned? \nLand use and development surrounding Lake George is causing what you see in these photos\, excessive algae growth.  Arapid increase in a population of algae (phytoplankton present in water) is defined as an algal bloom\, which should not be visible in an oligotrophic lake. \nA waterbody naturally ages over thousands of years.  Accelerated aging (what we are witnessing in Lake George within our lifetime)\, is a consequence of land use and development decisions.  These choices have increased water quality degradation and possible changes in lake classification\, from oligotrophic to mesotrophic (or eutrophic\, which is characterized by high nutrient loads that cause a significant increase in plant and algae growth\, as well as reduced water clarity and oxygen depletion).  ‘Cultural eutrophication’ is a term used to define an expedited aging of a waterbody caused by human activity. \nAre the algal blooms that have been documented in Lake George the ‘Canary in the Coal Mine’that demands our immediate attention?  How can we not recognize that the water quality changes that we are witnessing are so obvious?  That alone should prompt actionto preserve this nationally recognized resource that we are privileged to enjoy\, in all its capacity. \nThe nutrients and pollutants that are impacting Lake George’s water quality flow into the lake from unmanaged stormwater\, inadequately treated wastewater (which includes onsite septic systems and municipal wastewater treatment plants)\, fertilizer and pesticide use\, winter road salt and other pollutants within the watershed.  With the changes in the Lake’s water quality that we have all witnessed within the past 20+ years\, we can only hope that municipalities and towns within the Lake George Park begin to make changes in their regulations and enforcement.  In addition to municipal responsibility\, residents\, businesses (including motels)\, lake visitors and guests must act on the importance of conscientious lake preservation. \nMicroscopic analysis of the algae sampled from the lake within the past 10 years has identified many varieties of algae genus\, including algae that grows in sewage treatment plants.  The awareness of the genus of algae present in Lake George that identify ‘probable organic pollution’ indicates that there are outdated\, poorly designed and/or failing septic systems on the lands surrounding the lake.  This needs to be addressed. \nIt’s up to you… \nPreserving Lake George water quality is certainly more important than a green\, weed free lawn; an unobstructed view of the lake if it means that all trees and vegetation are removed from the property and shoreline for that view; and living with an antiquated\, poorly designed\, inadequately maintained or failing septic system.
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SUMMARY:Jenny Kemp
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition is installed in the gallery and available for the public to view when we re-open on July 11\, 2020. The exhibition runs through August 14\, 2020. \nFor updates on our gallery hours please call 518-668-2616\, ​or ​email laura@lakegeorgarts.org. \nIn place of an on-site gallery reception\, LGAP hosted a Live Talk with Jenny Kemp​ ​on July 11th\,  recorded HERE. \nShelter\, gouache\, 15 x 11 inches\, 2020. \nWadding\, gouache\, 15 x 11 inches\, 2020. \n\nJenny Kemp’s vibrant abstract paintings\, drawings and animations reflect phenomena of the natural world. Biomorphic forms are created through hand-painted parallel lines that weave through space. Through pattern repetition\, overlapping shapes\, interactions of contrasting colors\, she creates an illusion of space and movement referencing nature\, biology and human experience. \nShe says: “This body of work is a continued concentration on line and pattern and its ability to embody conduits for trains of thought. I create rhythmic spaces where compositions begin with a revelatory moment and grow into a reactionary process in which linear marks thread\, converse and evolve into breathing forms with teeming energies. Housed within significant shapes that sometimes reference personal events and musings\, these become visual manifestations of discovery\, habitude\, and human navigation.” \nWhirlwind\, gouache\, 15 x 11 inches\, 2020. \nJenny Kemp earned her BS in Art from the University of Wisconsin\, Madison and MFA in Painting from the University at Albany. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums across the country\, most recently at Gold/Scopophilia* in Montclair\, NJ and the Mandeville Gallery at Union College in Schenectady\, NY. She has been featured in publications such as 100 Painters of Tomorrow published by Thames & Hudson\, New American Paintings\, The Huffington Post\, Seattle’s City Arts\, New York Times\, and The New England Review. Kemp is also a recipient of a 2015 NYFA fellowship in painting and the 2015 Emerging Artist Award recipient from the Art Center of the Capital Region in Troy\, NY. She sits on the board of Collar Works\, an art space dedicated to the support of emerging and under-represented artists exhibiting challenging and culturally-relevant contemporary artworks in Troy\, NY where she lives and works. \nView a Checklist of works in the exhibition.\nView Jenny Kemp’s video animation “In or Out.”\nView a brief slideshow of Jenny Kemp works at LGAP.\nView Jenny Kemp Statement.\nView Jenny Kemp Resume.\nView LGAP’s  Talk with Jenny Kemp on July 11\, 2020.\nView a Short video of Jenny Kemp from PBS’s AHA! A House For Arts.\n\n \n*The Courthouse Gallery is located at the side entrance of the Old County Courthouse\, corner of Canada and Lower Amherst Streets\, Lake George\, NY. Regular gallery hours during exhibitions are Wednesday through Friday 12 – 5 pm\, Saturday 12 – 4 pm\, and all other times by appointment. Gallery hours may change due to the COVID-19 health emergency. \nWe are committed to public safety within our UpState NY community and beyond\, and want everybody to stay strong\, safe\, and healthy! \nAll entering our office and gallery space will need to wear a mask and will be asked to sign in with their name and two points of contact (email\, address\, and/or phone number). We will provide masks for those that need one\, and provide hand sanitizing stations throughout our space. \nPlease double check our website\, facebook page\, or call to check our business hours\, as they may change due to NYS guidelines related to Covid-19. \nIf you are a group larger than 10 people\, please notify the gallery 24 hours in advance of your group visit.  These measures allow us time and space to prepare for physical distancing in the gallery for your safety\, as well as for future visitors\, and our staff. \nCall us if you have any questions or concerns: 518.668.2616\, or email laura@lakegeorgarts.org or tanya@lakegeorgearts.org. \nThis exhibition is funded in part by the Town and Village of Lake George; the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust; 518 Profiles; Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation\, Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family Foundations\, and LGAP members.  Please Join us today! \nthank you to our sponsors:\n          
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LOCATION:Courthouse Gallery\, 1 Amherst St\, Lake George\, NY\, 12845\, United States
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