Bethlehem Art Gallery to close at year's end

Salisbury Mills — After 54 years in business n Salisbury Mills, the Bethlehem Art Gallery close Dec. 31, 2011. Founded in 1957 by John and Mary Gould in the Town of Cornwall, the gallery has become well-known for Hudson Valley paintings, prints, custom framing and art exhibits throughout the region. Sons Robert, William and Paul have continued the tradition of the gallery and expanded the appreciation of the art of the Gould family. Giclee prints of the paintings of John and Paul Gould and photographs of William Gould have been the hallmark of the Bethlehem Art Gallery. Paul Gould will continue to provide art instruction, oil painting restoration and exhibits at his Hudson Valley Gallery in Cornwall-on-Hudson. According to the gallery’s press release announcing the closing, a new Web site will feature the art of the Gould family available for purchase through the Internet beginning in April 2012. Retail stores in the Hudson Valley will still have the gift items that were popular at the Salisbury Mills store. Robert Gould will continue to make available the selection of Hudson Valley fine art prints and the remaining original painting of John Fleming Gould.