The Art of the Hudson Valley presents a program of installation and performance artists. Hosted by Chad Weckler. Scheduled guests are: Michael Asbill – Michael is a resident of Accord, Ulster Co., NY, and is co-director of KMOCA (Kingston Museum of Contemporary Art) in Kingston, NY. He’s also the art manager for the Hudson Valley Seed library, and a founding member and resident of Mettacamp, an intentional community dedicated to sustainable living and the arts. michaelasbill.com Ryder Cooley – Ryder is a resident of Hudson, Columbia Co., NY and is an inter-disciplinary artist, performer and musician. Working with found materials and personal mythologies, she creates cinematic performances and installation spaces. Ryder will be at Silvermine Arts Center January 8th for a performance of Xmalia: A Multi-media Performance. carolynrydercooley.org Matthew Slaats - Matthew is a resident of Staatsburg, Dutchess Co., NY and is the Executive Director of PAUSE in Poughkeepsie, NY. PAUSE builds creative, civic and social capital in the community through projects that allow residents to take ownership of long depressed neighborhoods. matthewslaats.com