Gallery History

Established in 1990, the James Cox Gallery at Woodstock is the culmination of over four decades of expertise in American art. Its roots trace back to 1972, when The Cox Gallery first opened in Allentown, New Jersey. In 1976, James Cox moved to New York City, where he served as director of the esteemed Grand Central Art Galleries until 1989.

Seeking a more rural environment while maintaining ties to Manhattan, Cox founded the gallery in the historic art colony of Woodstock, New York. Situated on an expansive property, the gallery offers visitors a unique experience with outdoor sculpture gardens, the Goetz studio, and modern exhibition spaces, all nestled along the scenic Little Beaverkill Creek—renowned for its trout fishing

The gallery specializes in early 20th-century and contemporary American art. The gallery has an extensive inventory that includes works from the estates of six prominent painters and sculptors, as well as pieces by select contemporary artists.

The gallery is perhaps the only full-service art gallery in the Hudson Valley and, as such, offers myriad services including appraisals, restoration, estate management, auctions, research, and consultancy in most areas of American art.