Russell Cusick Gallery Moves From Beacon's Main Street
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Russell Cusick’s gallery was a Main Street staple on the far end of town near the mountain. By far end of town, we mean following Main Street all the way around the curve, beyond Tioronda and the Howland Cultural Center, to where Main Street runs parallel with the old train tracks and Fishkill Creek across from The Roundhouse.
Russell could often be seen working on his art outside, propping it up on sawhorses and chatting with passers-by. He was passionate about that end of town, often exclaiming that it was the most beautiful part of Main Street with the least amount of foot traffic. A mystery that business and gallery owners down there are still trying to solve.
Russell has closed his gallery doors on Main Street, but his art business continues. He is well-known in Beacon for his gritty personhole covers about Beacon, and lately, hats and swag. However, he is a photographer, painter, and classically trained operatic baritone (awarded a full scholarship to Juilliard School!).
Like most businesses on Main Street, especially the East End, foot traffic alone does not sustain the business. Says Russ: “I am currently doing a WHOLE LOT of wholesale-ing from my home studio/workshop. I wholesale my work locally, to Mohonk Mountain House... West Point Military Academy... Bannerman Island Trust... and also in NYC and the Gulf Coast of Florida!!!”
You can buy his hats and sweatshirts from the Beacon Falls Cafe, located up the block, and soon, on Russell’s website, www.reflectionsonthehudson.com.
The Russell Cusick Gallery has already been replaced by the custom jewelry design brand, King + Curated, who had been located across the street in the old factory building, 1 East Main.
