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Arts Centers/Councils/Libraries |
Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts
Route 28, PO Box 205, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812
518-352-7715
www.adk-arts.org
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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. |
Adirondack
Folk School
91 Bay Road, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
518-352-7715
www.adirondackfolkschool.org
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Adirondack Folk School teaches traditional arts,
crafts and culture of the Adirondacks. Classes are small, hands-on
workshops where students make anything from rustic furniture, jewelry,
pack baskets, weaving, felting and more. AFS offers classes year
round, and special Saturday Evening programs are offered throughout the
summer. Registration and class schedules can be found on our
website. |
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
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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.
LARAC’s 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 Tuesdays-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. |
The Shirt Factory
71 Lawrence St., Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-824-1290
www.shirtfactorygf.com
shirtfactorygf@yahoo.com
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An eclectic gathering of artists' galleries and studios, retail shops,
and healing arts community. Our artists work in various mediums
including watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, monoprints, pottery,
sculpture, textiles, porcelain, glass, metal, wood and photography. Our
other shops include a quilt shop, a tea shop, an art supply shop.
Our healing arts community includes an acupuncture studio, massage
therapists, integrative bodywork therapists, an herbalist, and a yoga
studio. |
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Dance Organizations |
The Dance Center & Adirondack Ballet Theater
PO Box 652, 12 Maple St., Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-798-5058
www.dcqdance.com
www.adkballet.com |
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The studio/company offerings include ballet, pointe,
pirouette, partnering, jazz, tap, modern, acrobatics and preschool
ballet/tap programs. The Dance Center established the 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. |
Adirondack Repertory Dance Theatre
PO Box 2405, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-761-0873
www.glensfallsardt.com |
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ARDT was established in 1981 as a cultural 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
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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 Museum’s latest project is the School of the Arts
offering dance classes to the community in the Swyer Studios. |
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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 |
bjsartworks Framing, Gallery, and Studio
The Shirt Factory
71 Lawrence St., Suite 208, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-793-9350
bjsartworks@aol.com
www.bjsartworks.com |
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Visit bjsartworks Framing, Gallery and Studio in The Shirt
Factory, owned by artist Beverly Saunders. Her suite is located on
the second floor where you will find her pastel paintings as well as
work of other featured artists/artisans. The Frame shop is open
with new equipment, an extensive line of wood and metal moldings, and
the best available archival quality mattings. The selection is
huge! A small gift shop includes jewelry and spiritual-related
items which completes the gallery experience. Hours are:
Mon.- Fri. from 12noon-6 pm and Sat. 10 am-5 pm. |
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
peter@elementsofartny.com or
carol@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. |
FLUX Silver Gallery
The Shirt Factory
71 Lawrence Street #220, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-832-9881
info@fluxsilver.com
www.fluxsilver.com |
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Fine Art Jewelry in Silver and Gold ~ FLUX welcomes shoppers and
visitors: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am – 6 pm. |
Ivy Associates: Antiques and Discoveries
140 Broad St., Schuylerville, NY 12871
518-695-3440 or 518-854-7965
ivyassociates@gmail.com |
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Ivy Associates houses a new large space for artists of all media. Part
of the landscape will include a garden for large sculptures. There is
also a meeting space that can be used for artist slide shows and
discussions. Hours: Tues.-Sat. noon-5 pm; Sun. 1-4 pm and by
appointment. Contact for more information. |
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. |
Mays Gallery
63 Bay Street, Glens Falls, NY 12804
518-253-6464
emei@musicandarts.net
www.MusicAndArts.net |
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Mays Gallery offers Music instruments: Sales and Rental Services,
Fine Arts, Jewelry, Gift Shop, and Artist Special Events. Exhibitions.
Hours: Saturdays 1-4 pm or by appointment. |
North Main
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. |
Sweet Pea Farm Art Gallery
121 Federal Hill Road, Bolton Landing, NY 12814
518-644-3020
www.sweetpeafarmperennials.com |
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Sweet Pea Farm Art Gallery is part of the
breathtaking property that includes the Sweet Pea Farm Perennials, which
started growing their own perennials from bare root or plugs about 3
years ago, and now have become a wholesale and retail operation.
The new Art Gallery features work from many local artists who show their
work on a regular basis, as well as many special events with featured
artists and their work. They are located approximately one mile
outside of the Village of Bolton Landing. |
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Tom Myott Gallery--Tom Myott (owner)
71 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801-3777
518-798-8431
gallery@tmyottart.com
www.tmyottart.com |
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The Tom Myott Gallery is located in the historic Troy Shirt Factory
building on the corner of Lawrence & Curran Street in Glens Falls, New
York. A fine arts gallery that has showcased various artists,
including the owner’s artwork, who specializes in the Saratoga Springs
thoroughbred racing and equine imagery. In addition to the
gallery, we also offer framing services with hundreds of frame samples
to choose from in the Tom Myott Frame Shoppe. There’s no better
present than the gift of art. For more details on exhibits or
gallery hours, please visit our website or call the Gallery--see
information above. |
Galleria Transylvania
The Shirt Factory
71 Lawrence Street, Suite 206,
Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-832-1400
www.galleriatransylvania.com
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Galleria
Transylvania can be found on the second floor of "The Shirt Factory"- a
former textile mill which has been converted into retail and studio
space. The gallery has a dual purpose: as a venue for artists from
Romania to exhibit their works to the American public and as a studio
for the artist-owner of the gallery, Adela Tavares. |
Widlund Gallery
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Tannery Pond Community Center
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. |
Valley Artisans Market
25 East Main St., Cambridge, NY 12816
518-677-2765
www.valleyartisansmarket.com |
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Historical Societies |
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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The John Thurman Historical
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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The purpose of the Johnsburg
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. |
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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