Scott Lerman A'81

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Beacon, NY — Garage Gallery presents a paired solo exhibit of Scott Lerman’s “Main Street” photographs as part of the BEACON OPEN STUDIO weekend.

Lerman’s photographs capture more than the 19th century buildings that define Beacon’s historic Main Street. They are infused with the spirit and creativity of the extraordinary thoroughfare that connects its community to past and future.

The exhibit features photographs of buildings (and Beacon’s famous Dummy Light) stretching from the East to West end of Main Street.

July 20–21, Sat/Sun 12–6pm

Opening Reception, July 20th, 4–6pm
1⁄2 block north of Main Street on N. Elm St.

  • Founded by inventor, industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1859, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers education in art, architecture and engineering, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences.

  • “My feelings, my desires, my hopes, embrace humanity throughout the world,” Peter Cooper proclaimed in a speech in 1853. He looked forward to a time when, “knowledge shall cover the earth as waters cover the great deep.”

  • From its beginnings, Cooper Union was a unique institution, dedicated to founder Peter Cooper's proposition that education is the key not only to personal prosperity but to civic virtue and harmony.

  • Peter Cooper wanted his graduates to acquire the technical mastery and entrepreneurial skills, enrich their intellects and spark their creativity, and develop a sense of social justice that would translate into action.