The Annual Art Show: Bedford will celebrate “45 Years of Supporting Local Charities” by returning to its original venue, Bedford Historical Hall. The two-weekend event, which benefits charities sponsored by the Women of St. Matthew’s, will kick off the weekend of January 19-21 with a Friday Night Preview Party and continue the following weekend, January 26-28.

The Preview Party will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on January 19, featuring a wine and champagne reception, hors d’oeuvres supplied by Happiness Is and live music from Mark Weigel’s band, Doghouse.

The art show will be held January 20 and 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; January 26, from 1 to 5 p.m.; and January 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Show judges are Darsie Alexander of Katonah Museum of Art and Peter MacGill of the Pace/MacGill Gallery in Manhattan. The 2018 show chair is Laura Blau of Bedford.

Preview Party tickets are $125 in advance or $150 at the door. Admission is free on all show days.

Bedford Historical Hall is located opposite the Village Green on Route 22 in Bedford Village, Bedford, NY. For more info, visit ArtShowBedford.org.