Bill Batson is an activist, artist and writer who lives and sketches in Nyack, NY. Visit billbatsonarts.com for more details. Purchase his iconic Nyack Sketch Log-inspired wares at nyackgift.com or at the weekly Farmers Market.

Edward Hopper House in Nyack, New York is the birthplace of the renowned American artist Edward Hopper (1882-1967).   It was built in 1858 by his maternal grandfather and served as his primary residence until 1910. After Hopper’s death, the house fell into disrepair, but was saved from demolition and restored by members of the local community. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1971, the Edward Hopper House has been a not-for-profit art center and museum, preserving the legacy and home of America's most iconic artist.

Strawtown’s mission is to create and provide learning experiences that connect young people with the natural world through art and science discovery, and train adults, whether they be educators or parents, in the Strawtown method. As a team of artists, naturalists, and educators, we also seek to model and inspire environmental stewardship.