HASBROUCK, NY — People often ask, “What is art?” The answer, starting Sunday July 17 at The Old Stone House of Hasbrouck, is: “Who cares?” There will be an opening reception 1 to 4 p.m.

This new “art” exhibit features every terrible painting, dreadful photo and sleazy sculpture unearthed during this year’s spring cleaning.

“We tidied the attic, straightened the basement and emptied the closets,” said Alana Sherman, president of the Old Stone House, “and found dozens of unsold—and unwanted—artworks left behind from decades of exhibitions.” Some of them “could be considered mediocre,” she said, “and a surprising number are of the highest quality and certainly deserve a good home.” But many were left in dusty storage “because, well, nobody wanted to ever see them again.”

You will have an opportunity to view this odd collection, all quite properly hung for display, and make an independent determination of quality. Opening day visitors can also enjoy a reception offering wine and refreshments guaranteed to counterbalance the calibre of the art.

The show, “Garbage! Junk! Trash! Art!!!,” will run either until the end of August, or until every last work has been purchased by an unsuspecting or visually challenged collector. For more information email sherman_alana@yahoo.comor call 845/436-0070.