The Art School at Old Church was founded in 1974 when artists transformed a neglected 19th-century church building into a community center for art and culture. Today, the school and adjoining Mikhail Zakin Gallery annually serve over 5,000 participants of all ages.

"In Hand II," a juried exhibition of ceramic cups by 73 contemporary American and Canadian artists, will be on view in Mikhail Zakin Gallery throughout the month of April. Beginning at noon on Saturday, April 26, there will be a lawn sale of pottery by students and faculty while "plein air" painters create at their easels. Additional artworks by community members will be available for sale two blocks away at the Demarest Train Station from 10:30- 2:00 PM.