SLC Arts awarded $80,000 by the New York State Council on the Arts

The St. Lawrence County Arts Council (SLC Arts) announced grant awards totaling $80,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector.

Following New York State’s historic investment for the arts, NYSCA has awarded $90 million since Spring 2022 to a record number of artists and organizations across the state.

Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, NYSCA is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit HERE and follow NYSCA’s Facebook page, Twitter @NYSCArts and Instagram @NYSCouncilontheArts.

Adult Ballet Barre Class series resumes January 10

Tuesday, 5-6 pm class series, starts again Jan 10 in the Cloudsplitter Dance Studio, Au Sable Forks

Give yourself the gift of dance!

Men, women, dance beginners, and dance returnees, all are welcome! Small classes, supportive, fun environment. New participants can email for registration/info: TahawusCenter@gmail.com.

Ti Arts Presents

SpeakEazy Storytelling Open Mic

Wednesday, January 11 from 7-9 pm
. Sign up list opens at 6:45.
Whitcomb’s at the Grange in Whallonsburg

Everyone has a story to tell, and we want to hear yours. Come and share or just listen as community members and visitors from all walks of life, backgrounds and orientations come together and connect through the sharing of personal stories in a safe, supportive environment free from pressure or judgment. No experience necessary.

Any story is perfect: from your life story to what you saw on the bus last week. Family stories, funny stories, heartbreaking stories—anything you want to share. Participants are welcome to tell from the head and heart, or to bring paper up with them if they need it.
When your name is called, the stage is yours for seven minutes .The Open Mic is hosted by Isabelle Smith, Chris Locke, and Mac MacDevitt.

Whitcomb’s at the Grange, 1610 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg

Isadora Duncan & The Essence of Art

Sunday, January 15, 3 – 4 pm

Isadora Duncan International Institute presents Jeanne Bresciani & The Isadora Duncan International Institute Dancers with guest artist, Mary DiSanto-Rose. Presenting masterpieces from the treasury of Isadora Duncan’s original dances and new works to old masters in solo, duet, and group performance.

Register HERE.

The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St, Glens Falls

Bead ‘n Sip Class

Friday, January 13, 6 – 8 pm, $15/person

Just Bead It! Join local jewelers Karen Greiner and Sarah Pratt for an adult-only Bead n’ Sip class. Participants will be creating the earrings pictured, with all necessary materials provided.

​Please reserve your spot and register HERE. Registration is FREE; participants will be required to pay the $15 participation cost at the door on Friday, January 13. Cash and checks made out to Tupper Arts are gladly accepted.

​Non-alcoholic beverages and some snack items will be provided, and feel free to bring your own alcoholic beverages as well!

Tupper Arts, 106 Park Street, Tupper Lake