Hubbard Hall is proud to present rotating art exhibits that showcase diverse perspectives and artistic expressions from around the world. Our exhibits highlight a range of themes, from local and regional artists to international collections, offering visitors a chance to engage with thought-provoking and inspiring works.
Current Exhibit: Ukraine – In Celebration and Contemplation
Hubbard Hall is proud to present Ukraine – In Celebration and Contemplation, a curated exhibit of selected works of art from Ukraine, organized from the collection of Ellie Valentine. The exhibit coincides with the Community Breakfast in December 2025 in Cambridge, NY.
The collection features works from contemporary Ukrainian artists as well as an American artist who has lived and worked in Ukraine. Spanning the years 2000–2024, the pieces showcase the richness, diversity, and resilience of Ukrainian art and culture.
Curator:
Ellie Valentine, who spent significant time living and working in Kyiv and other countries as part of a career in international academic exchanges and development, met and supported many artists through gallery visits, studio tours, and fundraising events. She continues to support Ukrainian artists today and is pleased to share the beauty and variety of these works with the Hubbard Hall community.
Featured artists include:
Olena Pryduvalova (1960 – ), whose paintings, drawings, and decorative arts capture the landscapes, streets, and cultural traditions of Kyiv, combining traditional crafts such as “Motanka” rag dolls with contemporary themes, including responses to recent conflicts. Laureate of the “Outstanding Artist of Ukraine” award (1998), her works are in museum and private collections in Ukraine and abroad.
Oleksiy Apollonov (1962 – ), a painter and graphic artist whose work embraces surprise and experimentation across abstract, non-figurative, primitivist, and landscape styles, using color to convey emotion and personal outlook.
KS Lack, an American writer and artist with a background in Post-Soviet Studies, who lived in Kyiv from 1994–1996, helped launch Dzerkalo Tyzhnia (The Mirror Weekly), one of Ukraine’s first independent newspapers, and whose art explores transcending constraints.
Location: Hubbard Hall, Cambridge, NY
On View: December, 2025, and beyond
For more information and to explore the exhibit catalogs, visit the links below.
Ukraine- In Celebration and Contemplation – HH Exhibit December 2025
A World of Women in Hubbard Hall – March 2025
Check back for future exhibits and continue to experience the power of art at Hubbard Hall.
