A Lower East Side gallery known for championing young, queer, and emerging artists is bringing its vision to Sullivan County this weekend.

Auxier Kline, based in Manhattan’s Two Bridges neighborhood, is collaborating with Hall Space by Nonetta in Eldred to present Autumn Equinox, an exhibition that explores the shift from summer to fall and the transformations that come with it.

The opening reception will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hall Space, located at 550 State Route 55 in Eldred. The exhibition will run through Oct. 12.

Brent Auxier, who co-owns Auxier Kline with Kate Kline, said the collaboration came naturally after he and his partner purchased a home in Eldred during the pandemic and began attending events at Hall Space.

“We struck up a friendship with Nona, and the idea was simple: bring our artists to a new audience here, where the environment really shapes how you see the work,” Auxier told Radio Catskill.

Founded online just before the pandemic, Auxier Kline operated virtually for two years before opening its Lower East Side location. The gallery focuses on emerging and mid-career artists, with an emphasis on painting and works on paper. Its curatorial choices often center on themes of identity, intimacy, and place.

Featured Artists

The Autumn Equinox exhibition will feature eight artists:

• Sarah Davidson
• Hank Ehrenfried
• Stephen Gay
• Marissa Graziano
• Tin Nguyen
• Alexandra Smith
• Amy Talluto
• Matthew Zaccari

Their work spans from thick oil-painted abstractions of butterfly wings, to Hudson Valley orchard scenes, to abstract landscapes, hyperreal florals, and explorations of travel and motion through painted perspective.

Auxier said the show captures more than just seasonal change.

“There’s that back-to-school energy—summer’s ease ending, a little anxiety, but also anticipation,” he explained. “The show leans into that mood and invites viewers to reflect on what change means in their own lives.”

For more information about Auxier Kline, visit auxierkline.com