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New Hamburg gallery focuses on local artists

| 09 Dec 2014 | 02:55
    Artist Dawn McLaughlin of the Highland Lakes section of Vernon is shown with Marshall Okin in front of several of her paintings. This series of six individual portraits is part of what she calls þÄúFamily Album, Depression Era Portraits.þÄù
    Artist Dawn McLaughlin of the Highland Lakes section of Vernon is shown with Marshall Okin in front of several of her paintings. This series of six individual portraits is part of what she calls þÄúFamily Album, Depression Era Portraits.þÄù
    Marshall Okin, left, is shown with his father Sandy of Okin Design in the workshop studios below Art Etc in Hamburg. On the table between them is a column section that is currently under restoration. The senior Okin sees this particular project as a perfect representation of their collaboration of improving the old yet preserving the history of Hamburg.
    Marshall Okin, left, is shown with his father Sandy of Okin Design in the workshop studios below Art Etc in Hamburg. On the table between them is a column section that is currently under restoration. The senior Okin sees this particular project as a perfect representation of their collaboration of improving the old yet preserving the history of Hamburg.
    Visitors are shown during the Art Etc GalleryþÄôs holiday gathering. In the background are a series of paintings created by Sparta artist Patty Margalotti meant to raise awareness of breast cancer. Margalotti is striving to establish herself in the art world. Her influences include the great Edward Degas and Claude Monet.
    Visitors are shown during the Art Etc GalleryþÄôs holiday gathering. In the background are a series of paintings created by Sparta artist Patty Margalotti meant to raise awareness of breast cancer. Margalotti is striving to establish herself in the art world. Her influences include the great Edward Degas and Claude Monet.
    Acoustic duo Jenny and Alex Hoatson of West Orange provided the live entertainment at Art Etc last Saturday evening.
    Acoustic duo Jenny and Alex Hoatson of West Orange provided the live entertainment at Art Etc last Saturday evening.
    Stockholm artist Brenda Decker has numerous pieces at Art Etc.
    Stockholm artist Brenda Decker has numerous pieces at Art Etc.
    Sparta artist Patty Margalotti, and artist Brenda Decker of Stockholm talk about their artwork at Art Etc in Hamburg.
    Sparta artist Patty Margalotti, and artist Brenda Decker of Stockholm talk about their artwork at Art Etc in Hamburg.

HAMBURG — The new Art Etc gallery on Main Street was a solid draw on Satuday for both art lovers and foodies as well during Okin Design’s first annual holiday event.

Father-and-son team Sandy and Marshall Okin recently moved into their new facilities just off Route 94 and are striving to bring affordable art to Sussex County. As an added bonus, they are giving area artists a place to exhibit and sell their work.

“Marshall and I wanted to make a statement and everyone now knows we’re here," Sandy Okin said.

A partial list of artists on display includes residents of Vernon, Wantage, Highland Lakes, Stockholm, and Sparta.

The art offerings include, oil and water color paintings, photographs, ceramic sculptures, and pottery. While the first floor is used for display, the basement studios below include work areas for design, framing, restoration, and smaller scale construction as needed.

Art Etc. and Okin Design are located at 2 Main St. in Hamburg at the intersection with Route 94. For more information call 973-600-9301 or visit their websites at www.OkinDesign.com and artetcnj.com.

— Photos by Chris Wyman