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The Cultural Connection |
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Arts Centers/Councils/Libraries |
Arts Council for the Northern Adirondacks
23 North Main St., PO Box 187, Westport, NY 12993
518-962-8778
www.artsnorth.org |
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The Arts Council for the
Northern Adirondacks is a cultural organization whose primary goals are
to encourage, develop, promote and sustain the cultural life of our
local and regional communities. It is our belief that the arts help
build stronger communities and enrich personal experience. By promoting
education and history, encouraging creation and interaction, the
knowledge of work and spirit, both past and present, art promotes and
celebrates the richness of creative expression and human endeavor. Our
efforts are varied and far reaching and provide support and services,
not only to artists and organizations, but individuals, constituents and
tourists alike. |
Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts
Route 28, PO Box 205, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812
518-352-7715
www.adk-arts.org
alca@telenet.net |
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The Adirondack Lakes Center for
the Arts presents performances in music, theatre and dance. The Arts
Center also offers a wide range of classes for children and adults, such
as painting, photography, writing, basketry, music and dance. Three
galleries regularly exhibit the work of regionally and nationally known
artists and are open year-round 10:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays
and during all public performances. In July and August the galleries are
also open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturdays and noon to 4:00 pm Sundays.
Contact the Arts Center for more information. |
The Bolton League of Fine Arts
Box 1055, Bolton Landing, NY 12814-1055 |
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The Bolton League of Fine Arts is a community of professional artists,
students, and supporters. All funds raised are invested in a
scholarship trust for any Bolton Central School graduate majoring in art
in college or who will attend a three year art school. |
Crandall Public Library
251 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-792-6508
info@CrandallLibrary.org
www.CrandallLibrary.org |
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Crandall Public Library provides resources, services and programs
necessary to meet the informational, educational, cultural and
entertainment needs of the public to enhance individual and community
life. In addition to the many resources provided by libraries,
Crandall offers special events for children, a gallery, film series, and
more. The Folklife, History & Cultural Programs celebrate living
and historical cultural heritage of the upper Hudson Valley and
Adirondacks of upstate New York. |
Hubbard Hall
25 E. Main Street, Cambridge, NY 12816
518-677-2495
www.HubbardHall.org |
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We're a community
arts center, dedicated to bringing the best of theatre, music, dance and
the visual arts to our region. Founded as a not-for-profit corporation
in 1978, Hubbard Hall has become a buzzing hub of cultural activity in
our area, with dozens of programs and workshops , a critically-acclaimed
theatre company and dance program, a co-op, village store, and art
gallery, and much much more. |
Lake George Arts Project
1 Amherst St., Lake George, NY 12845
518-668-2616
www.lakegeorgearts.org
mail@lakegeorgearts.org |
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The Lake George Arts Project is
a multi-arts presenting organization. Major programs include a
year-round gallery exhibition series, the Summer Concert Series held in
Shepard Park in Lake George, and the Lake George Jazz Weekend. The
Arts Project also hosts a variety of arts workshops, readings, and
occasional outdoor sculpture shows. The Arts Project is also known
for its lively and off-beat annual fund raisers, which include Bands &
Beans, a chili and music fest held in March, the Micro Brews Cruise in
June, and the Black Velvet Art Party in November. The Lake George
Arts Project is located in the Old County Courthouse on Canada St.
(Amherst St. entrance) in Lake George Village. |
Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council
7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-798-1144
www.larac.org
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LARAC is an arts service organization, founded in 1972, which serves Warren,
Washington, and northern Saratoga Counties. LARACs mission is to lead in the improvement of the quality
of life in the lower Adirondack region by supporting arts and culture. Its goal is to coordinate, develop, sponsor, improve,
encourage, and provide arts-related activities in the above-defined
region. In addition, our facility houses the Lapham Gallery,
which is open Mondays-Fridays from 10 am-3 pm. |
North Country Arts Center
65 Ridge St., Room 207, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-792-4649
ncac1@roadrunner.com
www.northcountryartscenter.org |
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North Country Arts Center is a non-profit cultural
organization for artists, artisans, and people interested in the Arts.
Our purpose is to encourage creative endeavors and to provide suitable
and accessible locations for works to be exhibited. NCAC oversees
exhibition space at Glens Falls City Hall, Glens Falls Post Office, The
Glen at Hiland Meadows, and Stanton Healthcare. Support for NCAC
comes from contributions and dues from individuals and companies
interested in the arts. Benefits of membership: quarterly
newsletters, participation in Members Only Exhibit, Invitation to annual
meeting, art exhibits & receptions, and opportunities to serve on the
Board of Directions and NCAC committees; for membership information, call
518-747-2707 |
Salem Art Works
19 Cary Lane Salem, New York 12865
518-854-7674
acafritz@salemartworks.com
www.salemartworks.com |
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Salem Art Works (SAW) is an independent artists'
community situated on 120 acres of rolling hillside and pasture in
Salem, NY, which hosts a community of diverse artists, providing
residencies, workshops, community programs, and lectures. The
driving vision of SAW is the belief that community fosters growth in all
endeavors, particularly artistic development and expression, and that
the best liberal and fine arts education requires not only classroom
instruction, but also interaction with the world outside. SAW's mission
is to facilitate individual and group learning across all disciplines
among practicing artists and the general public. The idea that all
of the arts share common moments of inspiration and expression is
central to SAW's philosophy. SAW encourages young or developing
artists to take part in its instructor-led classes and also encourages
the public to visit its grounds to observe artists at work or simply to
enjoy the day reflecting in our sculpture park. |
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Community Organizations |
Friends of St. George
St. George Orthodox Church
55 Main St., S. Glens Falls, NY 12803
www.stgeorgesglensfalls.org |
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The Friends of St. George is a fundraising organization to support St.
George Orthodox Church, South Glens Falls, and its ministries. The
Friends will conduct cultural events, such as concerts, art festivals,
theatrical presentations and dances, as well as the typical barbecues,
breakfasts, dinners, etc. |
Glens Falls Figure Skating Club
PO Box 500, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-747-6571
gffigureskating@yahoo.com
glensfallsfigureskating.com |
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The Glens Falls Figure Skating Club was formed in
1979. Our purpose is to promote participation and enjoyment in the
sport of figure skating to children and adults of all ages and skill
levels. We provide a positive program which encourages a life long
love of skating. |
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Dance Organizations |
Adirondack Ballet Theater
PO Box 652, 12 Maple St., Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-798-5058
www.adkballet.com
info@adkballet.com |
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The Dance Center of Queensbury established Adirondack Ballet Theater in 1992; our
philosophy is
to provide an excellent standard in dance education to children and
young adults in our community. ABT produces two performances annually,
(The Nutcracker and Spring Repertory Concert) in addition to The Dance
Center's annual performances. ABT class offerings include ballet, pointe,
pirouette, partnering, jazz, tap, modern, acrobatics and preschool
ballet/tap program. |
Adirondack Repertory Dance Theatre
PO Box 2405, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-761-0873
www.glensfallsardt.com |
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resource for the Glens Falls area. ARDT promotes dance and other
performing arts through a unique program of education, performance and
community involvement. ARDT schedules year-round dance workshops
for children and adults. Ballet, the cornerstone of all dance
training is emphasized, but Jazz, Hip-Hop, Irish Step and Yoga are
also offered. |
The National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame
99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-584-2225
www.dancemuseum.org |
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Opening its doors in 1986, The National Museum of Dance is the only
museum in the nation dedicated to American professional dance and is an
all-inclusive institution, dedicated to diversity and resolute in
representing dance forms from a variety of cultural, religious, and
class backgrounds of American society. The museum holds a firm
belief that the arts should be accessible to everyone. A
non-profit organization with three major goals: communicating and
dramatizing America's brilliant heritage in dance with a "living
museum," increasing our community and school outreach, and restoring a
registered National Historic Landmark to appropriate public use.
The Museums latest project is the School of the Arts offering dance
classes to the community in the Swyer Studios. |
Glens Falls Family YMCA Dance Program
600 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-793-3878 ext. 154
bosborn@glensfallsymca.org
www.glensfallsymca.org |
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The YMCA Dance Department offers a wide variety of classes from a
group of dance professionals that have a love of dance and want to
share it with you. The classes offered are for 3 year olds up to
adults in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, and theatre dance. Please call Bethany Osborn at 518-793-3878 ext. 154. |
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Environmental |
Adirondack Mountain Club
814 Goggins Rd., Lake George, NY 12845
518-668-4447
www.adk.org |
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ADK is a nonprofit membership organization that brings together people
with interests in outdoor recreation, conservation, and environmental
education--offering a wide range of recreational activities from
hiking and paddling to skiing and snowshoeing. ADK hosts
rotating art exhitibs with Adirondack themes and is open to the public
Mon.-Sat., 8:30 am-5 pm. Come and glimpse the beauty of the
Adirondacks through the yes of local artists. |
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Galleries |
Crandall Public Library
251 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-792-6508
info@CrandallLibrary.org
www.CrandallLibrary.org |
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Crandall Public Library provides resources, services and programs
necessary to meet the informational, educational, cultural and
entertainment needs of the public to enhance individual and community
life. In addition to the many resources provided by libraries,
Crandall hosts two galleries: one upstairs with new exhibits
on display each month and the Folklife, History & Cultural Gallery
in the lower level of the library celebrating cultural heritage of the upper Hudson Valley and
Adirondacks of upstate New York. |
Elements of Art
Troy Shirt Factory, 21 Cooper St., Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-615-0550
www.ElementsOfArtNY.com
info@ElementsOfArtNY.com |
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Located in the former Troy Shirt Factory, Elements of Art's goal is to
celebrate and promote local and regional artists by providing a place
where the public can see and purchase a variety of artworks produced by
these artists. Elements of Art operates as a Gift Shop, Gallery, Studio,
and Art Supply Shop. T he Gift Shop and Gallery stocks a selection of
fine art gifts for all occasions. Many are one-of-a-kind items. We are
always looking for new talent and artworks. Artists are welcome to
contact us about submitting work for consideration. The selection of Art
Supplies will grow with the demands and needs of the artist community
and the public. We currently stock sketching/drawing materials and
painting supplies, and can arrange for special orders. Art instructors
please contact us about creating student kits for your classes. We also
have a Studio space for short-term rental for workspace, classroom
instruction, or meetings. Elements of Art's hours change with the
seasons, so please visit our website or call for current hours or to
arrange an appointment. |
Lakeshore Gallery of Bolton Landing
PO Box 1903,
4985 Lakeshore Dr., Bolton Landing, NY 12814
518-644-9480
www.LakeshoreGalleryBoltonLanding.com |
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Lakeshore Gallery will open in May 2003 as
one of the Adirondack's premier showplaces for Fine Art and Hand Crafted
Objects and will exhibit nature inspired art from both new and
established artists. As artists ourselves, we seek to enhance the
cultural richness of Bolton Landing and the Adirondacks by promoting the
fine art of this unique area. We have fallen in love with the town
and the people of Bolton Landing and hope you will share in our
excitement to bring this work to you. Send inquiries about the
gallery via the above address or phone. |
Lapham Gallery at LARAC
7 Lapham Place,
Glens Falls, NY 12801
www.larac.org/gallery |
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Lapham Gallery is opened from 10 a.m.-3
p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Currently on exhibit are works of
painters, Janet Sorensen, Judy Rozell, Dick Graham, and potter, Donald
Polunci. Price lists of artists' work are available in Lapham Gallery. |
North Main (formerly Arts 220)
196 N. Main St., Salem, NY 12865
518-854-3406
www.artinsalem.com |
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At North Main, formerly Arts 220, we believe that "
art always changes", whether a person is making the art or looking at
and becoming involved with it. For example, we might have a
definite idea and image in mind when we begin, but then, as the actual
art-making progresses, the work develops its own way, moving in
directions and necessitating changes that are challenging to us.
ARTS 220 Gallery features the works of its two
founding artists, Caroline Hooke of Cambridge and Ruth Sauer of
Salem. Both artists have studio space on site that provides visitors a
chance to see works in progress along with many
art projects by students. Art instruction is an integral part of the Gallery and
Studio.
Click here for information on classes. In January 2002, guest
artists began to exhibit at ARTS 220, and the Gallery expects to display
the works of three or four artists per year. |
6 Pine Street Gallery
6 Pine Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-793-7453
maggeo@capital.net
www.sixpinestreetgallery.com |
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6 Pine Street Gallery exhibits paintings and artwork by Local Artists,
with a new featured artist each month. Opening Receptions are held
every Third Thursday 5-7 pm. |
Tannery Pond Community Center--
Widlund Gallery
228 Main St., North Creek, NY 12853
518-251-2421
www.TPCCA.org
tpcca@frontiernet.net |
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Tannery Pond Community Center serves as the
cultural and meeting hub for North Creek. Tannery Pond Community
Center provides a venue for public and private events, meetings and
programs. Reservation contact is Cherie Ferguson, Town of Johnsburg 518-251-2421. The TPCC Gallery hosts rotating exhibits each month and is open
Monday-Saturday 9 am-4 pm and on Sundays when the "open" flag is out. |
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Historical Societies |
Feeder Canal Alliance
PO Box 2414,
Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-792-5363
www.feedercanal.com
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serves to preserve the physical structure of this local landmark; to
promote awareness of the historical significance of the canal system
to the region; to complete research geared toward the restoration of
the canal; and to develop Feeder Canal Park as part of the New York
State Canal Recreationway. |
Historic Salem Courthouse
Preservation Association, Inc.
58 E. Broadway, PO Box 140, Salem, NY 12865
518-854-7053 or 518-854-7247
salemcourthouse@verizon.net |
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The mission of the Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Association is
to restore and manage the courthouse properties for the benefit of the
region. The Old Washington County Courthouse in Salem, a landmark
building with a well-preserved 19th century courtroom seating
approximately 300, has the potential to host performing and fine arts
programs, art gallery, community meetings, genealogical center, and
youth programs. It is a resource for cultural development and economic
revitalization. Membership is open to all. |
Historical Society of Moreau & South Glens Falls
53 Ferry Blvd., PO Box 1187
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
518-745-7741
parksbentley@yahoo.com |
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The mission of the Historical Society of
Moreau and South Glens Falls is to function as a community heritage
center to promote local, regional, and state history. The society
oversees the Parks-Bentley Place which is listed on the State and
National Registry of Historic Homes and is a nicely restored house with
architecture representing two historic time periods. The property
also contains an original post and beam one-room school house, circa
1812. The Parks-Bentley Place and school house are open for tours
on Thursday from 1-3 pm or by appointment. |
John Thurman Historical Society
PO Box 7,
Athol, NY 12810
518-743-9419
ThurmanInfo@aol.com. |
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Society seeks to preserve and promote the history of the Town of
Thurman through projects and programs throughout the year. The
society meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month except
November and January, in the Thurman Town Hall in Athol. Visitors and membership is open to all. |
Johnsburg Historical Society
PO Box 144, Wevertown, NY 12886
518-251-0131
lyledye@frontiernet.net |
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Historical Society is to acquire, preserve, display, interpret, develop
and make available for individual research and enjoyment a collection of
artifacts and information that relates to the history of the Town of
Johnsburg and to its major industries: Railroad, Garnet Mining,
Lumber and Recreation - especially skiing. Most recently (2002)
Johnsburg Historical Society has been noted for its successful project
of the restoration and preservation of the century-old stage curtain
from O'Keeffe's Opera House in North Creek. The beautifully
preserved curtain is on permanent display in its magnificent home,
Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek. |
Warren County Historical Society
195 Sunnyside Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804
518-743-0734
www.warrencountyhistoricalsociety.org
mail@warrencountyhistoricalsociety.org |
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The mission of the Warren
County Historical Society is to promote the history of Warren County, NY
and its environs by supporting research and preservation efforts and
encouraging public participation in historical activities. The society
is a non-profit membership organization, located at the site of the
historic McMullen and Leavens (Old Troy) Shirt Factory at 71 Lawrence
Street, Glens Falls. The society operates a research library and
houses a collections room and a large meeting and work room with
exhibits of interest. The facility is open every Tuesday from 9
a.m. 5 p.m. or by appointment; the gift shop offers
collectibles, maps, books, and tote bags. |
Washington County Historical Society
167 Broadway Fort Edward, NY 12828
518-747-9108
www.wchs-ny.org
wchs@wchs-ny.org |
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The mission of the Washington County Historical Society is to promote
the heritage of Washington County, to bring together parties interested
in the area, and to collect materials for the Heritage Research Library. The public is invited to join, attend programs, do research, and check
the bookshop. WCHS headquarters, the Wing-Northup house, is located at
167 Broadway, Fort Edward, across from St. Joseph's, and is open on
Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to four or by appointment. |
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