DM Weil Gallery

On our trip back from a vineyard in the Upper Hudson Valley, my friends and I decided to look up things to do in New Paltz. I’m so glad we did! The gentleman responsible for the prints greeted us upon entering the gallery. He was very kind and informative.
The gallery itself is beautiful, bold and bright. The best way to describe the art is «happy art». We even got to meet the artist who was extremely sweet. She offered to give us a tour of her studio and it was inspiring indeed.
I purchased a few prints, but can’t wait to own a DM Weil painting one day. I would definitely recommend visiting this gallery. I’ll definitely go back for a visit soon!

The DM Weil Gallery is a beautiful open vibrant space– a must see for those visiting New Paltz. The paintings are very colorful and can brighten up any space. Highly recommend visiting and if you get a chance talk to Donna the painter she’d love to tell you more about each piece!

Impressive, gorgeous gallery in New Paltz! I was in the area visiting friends and decided to check this place out based on their recommendation. Yes, it’s a little off the beaten path, but is so worth the scenic drive! The space is vast and beautiful. I wouldn’t call myself a modern art expert by any means, but was taken by the use of bold color and texture. Donna’s work is joyful and full of life, so it seems fitting that the paintings have room to breathe in this spacious layout.
While some galleries can seem stuck up or cold, this one is quite the opposite. Donna (and gallery manager Ken) are more than happy to give you a personal guided tour, and Donna will share the origins and inspiration for her work. Don’t be intimidated if you aren’t an artist or don’t know much about it – you will still enjoy this gallery!

A hidden gem! We went in and were offered wine and snacks while we checked out the artwork. The artist joined us for a while to discuss her work. She was very lovely, and we really had a fun time. Not so easy to find if you don’t know it’s there… we sort of happened on it by accident. So very glad we did!

If you are driving through fields, through the woods, past endless trees, cross a river, meander down country roads, spy curious long driveways, spot buildings from the 17^th century, pass vineyards, and ask yourself who lives out here beyond those rural mailboxes… You may already be on your way to a slice of SoHo in the Hudson Valley; that is if you are on your way to DM Weil’s Gallery, office and studio.
Listen, I’m not kidding. Once you are inside, this place looks like you just stepped in off of West Broadway into a NYC gallery. Your are greeted by an inside view of DM’s office, and probably Ken, who minds the desk and greets you if DM is in the studio building across the way. You can get a good look at a several printers big enough to print giclee’s of DM’s 6′ canvases, and when you get past the printers, (I’m an artist and just a bit jealous of these slick machines) you step into a high ceilinged gallery that has no equal in the Hudson Valley. It is bright, spare, beautiful, and filled with really exciting paintings DM has done. Her work is big, bold, playful and engaging. These paintings are well matched to the space and it’s hard to imagine seeing her work in someplace cramped or small, it would be overwhelmed by these canvases.
I first visited on my bicycle while riding around the Hudson Valley on the weekend, and even in bike shorts and riding shoes I was well received. DM and I had a very nice talk about her work, the space, and what a surprise and delight it was to find her gallery nestled, as it was, on a quiet and very bikable road in Gardiner NY. I’ve been back since and there is always something new to talk about or look at or both.
I would recommend it for folks visiting the area, wine touring, art touring, bike touring or leaf peeping. I think it’s only open on weekends, and holidays, but check the website to be sure. No matter what you wont be sorry you stopped by for a look see.