5th Annual Small Town: Small Works Exhibit!

Woodstock Arts has celebrated annual Small Town: Small Works exhibition for four years and is excited to make 2025 its fifth. If you would like to celebrate the opening of this exhibit with us, join us at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center

All of the art featured in Small Town: Small Works is from artists living within a 15-mile radius of Woodstock, and all of the pieces are 15 inches or smaller. The works were selected through an open call and curated by Visual Arts Director, Carolina Cuevas, and Exhibit Manager, Shawn Leary. “We hope the new addition (of the artwork prints) will help encourage visitors to feel less intimidated by the idea of engaging with artwork and exhibitions…” Leary said. 

This exhibit aims to celebrate the community and shine a light on local artists. We are proud to announce that the art submissions were higher this year than in any year before for this exhibition. 

“This particular iteration of the exhibition is especially significant, having garnered an unprecedented number of submissions—over 300 pieces,” Cuevas said. “What makes it even more special is its revolving nature. As pieces are sold, new works will be introduced, ensuring that each visit offers a fresh and distinct experience. We are incredibly proud to feature the work of 79 local artists in this ever-evolving exhibition.” 

This rotating exhibit is intentionally meant to highlight fine art amongst the community and give more people a chance to purchase pieces. In addition to the rotating exhibit, there will be a select few artwork prints available to purchase. This model is meant to support and hopefully increase sales for all Small Town: Small Works artists and make it feasible for patrons to purchase the art as a unique holiday gift for a loved one, or as a way to support their neighbors. 

“The Small Town: Small Works exhibition at Reeves House is a truly unique showcase, deeply rooted in fostering local talent and creating vital opportunities for artists to exhibit and sell their creations while cultivating a direct connection to the community, empowering residents to become collectors and supporters of their local art scene,” Cuevas said. “Our ambition at Reeves House is to serve as a dynamic hub for artists to develop and thrive, and Small Town: Small Works perfectly embodies this mission.”

This exhibit continues not just Reeves House’s, but Woodstock Arts’ mission to support, platform, and promote incredible local talent and contribute to the growth of Woodstock’s vibrant arts scene. “Small Town: Small Works is an open call built to help all ranges of emerging artists grow their knowledge and confidence in how to advocate for their art,” Leary said. “It’s an honor to be available to help guide these growing artists as they discover the ins and outs of a career in artistry.”

If you want to join the community in celebrating local artists, Small Town: Small Works is free to view and will run from November 7, 2025, to December 24, 2025. You can visit the gallery between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

An Energetic, Salsa Filled Night with Las Guaracheras

If you love salsa music, high-energy performances and dancing the night away, clear your schedule for the Las Guaracheras concert on the Woodstock Arts Event Green Saturday, April 12. 

This all-female salsa sextet from Cali, Colombia has been lighting up stages across the world since 2017 and performing at some of the biggest music festivals.

Luckily for Woodstock residents and our surrounding community, Las Guaracheras are bringing their catchy rhythms and powerful message to Woodstock Arts.

Las Guaracheras take inspiration from some of the great legends of salsa, like Joe Cuba, New Swing Sextet, Grupo Latin Vibe and Cadáver Exquisito, adding their own modern, fiery and completely unique twist to the genre.

Since they became a group, Las Guaracheras have taken the salsa world by storm. They blend vibraphone, percussion, bass and piano into rich harmonies to create a sound that is impossible to resist. Their performances are full of joy, energy and the kind of improvisation that makes every show feel like a one-of-a-kind experience. 

“Guaracha” is a style of music that was once played in working-class dance halls and theaters in the late 19th and early 20th century. Now, Las Guaracheras are keeping that tradition alive, bringing it into the modern era with a fresh and powerful sound.

More than just a band, Las Guaracheras are a movement dedicated to uplifting female voices in Afro-Latin music and creating space for women in the salsa world. Whether you’re a lifelong salsa fan or just love a good live performance, Las Guaracheras will have you on your feet all night long.

To get tickets to see Las Guaracheras, click here.

By Payne Austin

The Pitch Perfection of Carolina Sound

If you love the electrifying harmonies of Pentatonix, Voctave, Levitical Rise or even have found yourself singing along to the Pitch Perfect movies, this is the concert for you! Carolina Sound, a professional a cappella group from North Carolina, is bringing their powerhouse vocals to the Woodstock Arts Event Green on March 22nd as part of the 2025 Lantern Series—and you don’t want to miss it!

Hailing from the University of Mount Olive, Carolina Sound is an elite ensemble of 12 graduate students, hand-selected for their exceptional musical abilities. Their performances aren’t just about hitting the right notes—they’re about creating an experience that moves audiences.

“The idea behind Carolina Sound is for us to be able to go into any setting and perform, sing and promote the University,” says Lester Rector, who, alongside his wife Holly Rector, leads the group. The couple brings a wealth of experience, having previously performed at Walt Disney World’s Voices of Liberty, known for its breathtaking vocal artistry.

Carolina Sound’s genre-spanning setlist means there’s something for everyone– whether you love pop, gospel, jazz or classic hits. Their seamless blend of voices and intricate harmonies create a live music experience unlike any other, proving that instruments aren’t necessary when talent is this strong.

“We want to be impactful in our music,” says Rector. 

Whether performing in intimate venues or grand stages, Carolina Sound captivates audiences with raw vocal power and emotional depth.

Don’t miss the chance to witness Carolina Sound’s vocal mastery live on the Event Green at Woodstock Arts. Come celebrate with music, community and the pure magic of the human voice.

To get tickets, click here.

By Payne Austin