ADK A&E Fundraising Appeal

Thank you to the ADK A&E subscribers who have responded to our fundraising appeal with both your donations and kind words. You do indeed inspire us.

If you haven’t yet made a donation, would you consider doing so now?

While the ADK A&E e-News is free to receive and the website’s Event calendar also costs nothing to upload to or to view, both cost significant time and money to produce. And those costs jumped up when we had to quickly change to a new email delivery company (read the sad story HERE).

Your donation helps us to defray our costs and to give us a modicum of compensation for the many hours of work we put into producing the ADK A&E e-News and maintaining the website, including the Event calendar, the Directory and the archived issues of the e-News.

You can make a secure online donation HERE. 

Or, if you prefer, you can send a check to ADK A&E, PO Box 422, Jay, NY 12941.

If your budget is tight these days, perhaps you might consider making a monthly donation of a modest amount; that’s an easy option to set up when donating online and spreads your donation out over any term you wish.

Whatever amount you can give, we appreciate your support—thank you!

All the best,

Beth and Tim 

The Chapman Museum Presents

Glen Street, 1880s

Through Sunday, December 1, 2024

When Seneca Ray Stoddard (1843-1917) moved to Glens Falls in the 1860s, the village was teeming with activity. Two decades later, this was still the case, with local industries shipping goods along the Feeder Canal and new commercial businesses springing up along both sides of Glen Street.

Glen Street has served as the heart of Glens Falls since the village was settled. In the early 1880s, the unpaved street was grooved by carriage travel, the first trolley tracks wouldn’t be laid until the 1890s. The photographs in this exhibit show local businesses, Crandall Block, the original Glens Falls Insurance Company building, the Rockwell House, the fire of 1884, and a glimpse of the day-to-day activities along the village thoroughfare.

Learn more HERE.

Chapman Museum, 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls

Featured Image: S.R. Stoddard (1843–1917), Rockwell House, Glens Falls, ca. 1885, Chapman Museum 1974.16.55

Salmon River Valley Plein Air Event Announces Winners

The Salmon River Valley Plein Air event has concluded, celebrating the artistic talents of painters from across New York State. Over the weekend, artists showcased their abilities by capturing the breathtaking local landscapes, with the community joining in to appreciate their work.

We are excited to announce the winners of this year’s event (left to right in photos):

1st Place: Patricia Bellerose from Binghamton NY, for her stunning piece depicting High Falls in Chateaugay, NY.

2nd Place: Catherine Lapointe Vollmer, from Potsdam NY, for her beautiful  depiction of Township 7.

3rd Place: Daniel Romlein from Potsdam, NY, for his captivating painting of a  barn in Parishville, NY.

We would also like to recognize our Honorable Mention winners:

Charles Atwood King – Malone, NY

Jerry Russell – Liverpool, NY

Patrick McPhee – Binghamton, NY

Sandra Hildreth – Saranac Lake, NY

Nancy Brossard – Lake Clear, NY

In addition, the Quick Draw Award was won by Patrick McPhee from Binghamton, NY, for his depiction of Horton Mill, with honorable mentions awarded to Jan Byington from Clayton, NY, for her artwork of Horton Mill and Sandra Hildreth for her piece inspired by Moody Road.

The People’s Choice Award was awarded to Erik Fasking from Lake Jackson, TX, for his beautiful depiction of apples from Prairie’s Orchard.

For more information, please contact info@downtownartistcellar.com.

The Strand Center for the Arts Presents

3rd Annual Fall Fest

Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12 – 5 pm

Join us at the Strand Center for the Arts  for our 3rd Annual Fall Fest!

Participate in art demos, including “Street” Printmaking with a 2-ton road roller! 

Create a unique art print to bring home with you using an introductory technique to relief printmaking!

Enter our pumpkin carving competition. Pumpkins and basic carving tools will be supplied. First come, first served. While supplies last. 

Get your face painted with fun designs by Sara Acors!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Frida Kahlo Story Time at 12:30 pm AND a portrait activity with Author Amy Guglielmo.

Outside Art: Plattsburgh Public Art Project will have activities at the Strand that include a “create your own poem” station and a poetry reading.More info HERE.

The Strand Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff St, Plattsburgh

The Adirondack Artists Guild Presents

Captured Moments

Exhibit of paintings by Kathy Ford

October 4 – October 29

Opening reception on Friday, October 4, 5 – 7 pm.  

October’s featured artist exhibit at the Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is by newest member, painter Kathy Ford. Kathy’s show offers an evocative blend of watercolors with a few acrylics that bring to life moments from her favorite travel adventures and the natural beauty of her Adirondack home. Her paintings are a testament to her keen attention to detail and her deep appreciation for her surroundings. Each piece captures a moment in time, preserved to evoke the original ambiance and sentiment that moved her to paint.

Kathy is an Adirondack artist with a passion for painting realistic natural and urban scenes with watercolors and acrylics. With a background as a graphic designer spanning four decades, Kathy brings her refined eye and deep sense of composition to each of her pieces. Kathy signs her paintings with “Kass,” capturing her childhood nickname. Follow her painting journey on Instagram @artistKass22.

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery, 52 Main St, Saranac Lake

Top: Let the Good Times Roll

Lower right: Mesmerized in Blue

Tannery Pond Center Presents 

Seagle’s The Musical World of Disney

Friday, October 4, 7:30 pm

Join the 2024 Seagle Festival Fall Artists in celebrating 100 years of Disney in this revue of music from many of the Disney movies and musicals. Perfect for the whole family, and including songs from Cinderella, Snow White, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Moana, Frozen and many, many more. 

Learn more purchase tickets HERE

Tannery Pond Community Center,228 Main Street, North Creek

TAUNY Presents

Woodworking Wall Art  Youth Workshop

Saturday, October 5, 10 am – noon

Led by Kate Schuler, featuring simple hand tools, and adaptable challenge levels, the Lath Wall Art class is designed to make woodworking safe, accessible, and enjoyable for artists of a variety of abilities. Includes wall art to take home after workshop.

Reserve your spot HERE.

Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY), 53 Main Street, Canton