Search for Artist to Transform Enormous Newburgh, NY Building

A community organization in Newburgh, NY has put out the call for an artist or artists to make something truly impressive: a 1,500 square-foot mural on the side of one of the city's most prominent buildings.

The job isn't for the faint of heart, as the artwork, which would be a permanent installation on the building's façade, will have several requirements before it's approved... can you or someone you know be the person for the job?

A search for a local muralist has begun in Newburgh, NY (Safe Harbors of the Hudson)

About Safe Harbors of the Hudson in Newburgh, NY

Safe Harbors of the Hudson, the group currently searching for an artist, is a community organization dedicated to affordable housing and promotion of the arts in Newburgh, NY. They also host events ranging from a literal trapeze that was set up in their courtyard and offered to the public (below) to annual 5K races. But back to the mural search...

A trapeze set up by Safe Harbors of the Hudson in Newburgh, NY (Google Maps)

Safe Harbors of the Hudson Searching for "Bold" Muralist

"CALLING ALL MURALISTS", began a recent post on the organization's Facebook page (below), "Come create a beautiful new landmark piece for Safe Harbors of the Hudson!".

New Mural to Be Created in Downtown Newburgh, NY

The "canvas" for the right artist is a large section of a four-story brick building at the intersection of Broadway and Liberty Street in downtown Newburgh, NY. A recent press release helped define the type of artwork that would be the best fit for the space:

The objective of this project is to create a compelling piece of public art that will act as a point of public interest, source of community pride, and symbol of hope that captures and celebrates the vitality and rich diversity of our community. The piece should also serve as a reflective, responsive, and relevant local landmark for community gathering and engagement.

Submissions from artists are due by October 20th, and Safe Harbors of the Hudson says that they will select potential candidates by November 5th, 2025 and make their final selection by January 14th, 2026. More information can be found HERE, and submissions should be sent to lsilverstone@safe-harbors.org.

From Troy to Newburgh: 11 Great Hudson Riverfront Restaurants!

There is nothing like waterfront dining. And if this writer had his druthers, that waterfront would be the fabulous Hudson River.

This gallery takes a sampler look at 11 different restaurants that are either situated directly at the Hudson's water's edge, or close enough to grab a stunning view of it. They range in location from Green Island, NY in the north, all the way down to Newburgh, 90 miles to the south.

Obviously we couldn't mention all of the Hudson River's great waterfront dining establishments here, so if your favorite didn't make the list please visit our Facebook page and give it a shout out. we really do want to hear from you!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

LOOK! Abandoned Orange County Chopper HQs in Newburgh-TLC's 'American Chopper'

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property.

In 2003, a father-son business reality show hit the Discovery Channel. It was called American Chopper and it followed the custom motorcycle-building business of the Teutul family out of Newburgh, NY. Paul Sr. owned the shop with sons Paul Jr. and Mikey working in the business. There was a slew of cast and characters. The center of the show wasn't just the amazing custom motorcycles built for celebrities and others, it was the volatile relationship between Sr. and Jr. The show ran for 12 seasons before the two could no longer get along. It ended up in lawsuits and the two not talking for ten-plus years. In the past few years, the business moved to Florida. This left the 61,000-square-foot headquarters for sale and abandoned. Take a look at what remained of Orange County Choppers.

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