Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

With great sadness, we are officially announcing that we will be closing our doors at the end of June 2025. Since our founding, ADK ArtRise has been dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic growth in the Saranac Lake community. However, as our five-year lease draws to a close, we’ve made the difficult decision to conclude this chapter and pursue other personal goals.

We are incredibly proud of the impact we have made and grateful for the support we have received from our students, their families, and the wider community. We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has been a part of this adventure. Your support and encouragement have made this a beautiful and inspiring journey. While we may be closing our physical location, we hope the spirit of creativity and learning that we have nurtured will live on in the community.

Julia Csanko will be continuing the ArtRise legacy with pop-up events out in the community as well as offering private events and lessons. You can contact her at julia@adkartrise.com.

More information is HERE.

Saranac Lake Hootenanny

The Hootenanny is a weekly gathering of musicians at The Garagery in Saranac Lake, New York. Hosted and produced by Charlie Reinertsen of Twolined Studio, musicians and listeners are welcome every Monday at The Garagery from 6:30-9:30 pm for a night of featured artists, open mic performances, and the SL’oo Line. 

Every Featured Artist performance is filmed and available for streaming, and the Open Mic is filmed on the first Monday of the month.

Schedule note: we are taking a break from March 31 until June 6.

Learn more HERE.

The Garagery, 53 Main Street, Rear, Saranac Lake

Tuesday, March 25, 7 pm

Join us for Hops & History—the perfect chance to unwind and learn something new!

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re putting your knowledge to the test with a fun and lively women’s history trivia night. Grab your favorite brew, enjoy great company, and discover something new along the way!

Participants must be 21 or older, and drinks are not included.

This program is $10/person.Payment is required at the time of registration.

To register, call (518) 793-2826.

Mean Max Brew Works, 193 Glen Street, Glens Falls

Adirondack Artists Guild presents

Juried Show Winners Announced

The 27^th annual juried show at the Adirondack Artists Guild opened on March 14 with a gale reception at the gallery. The show’s juror, Betsy Krebs, chose 77 works by 55 artists from the area to make up the show, which runs through April 19.

The first prize, donated by the Artists Guild, went to Leigh Ann Smith of Saranac Lake for her oil painting, Mountain Lake. Russ Hartung of Morrisonville, won second prize for his photograph, Poko Reflection, donated by the Harris family, and Sylva Gaspar of Lake Placid won third prize for her oil painting, Birthday Tulips, donated and presented by Gear-to-Go Tandems.

A special award in memory of Thomas Glannon, donated by his wife, Claudia Buckholz, went to James Van Hoven’s watercolor painting, Logpile. Glannon visited family in Saranac Lake frequently and always enjoyed stopping in at the gallery to see the art and talk with the artists. His sister, Pat Wiley, presented the award.

Honorable mentions went to Nip Rogers, Lynda Mussen, and Vincent Grey.

The Artists Guild invites all visitors to the gallery to vote for their favorite work. At the end of the show, the votes will be tallied and the artwork with the most votes will receive the People’s Choice award, donated by a local friend of the arts.

Image: Juror Betsy Krebs addresses the crowd at the reception at the Artists Guild Gallery.

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery, 52 Main St, Saranac Lake

Upper Jay Art Center presents

Susie Tarnowicz, Residency Open Studio

Open Studio Show Hours:
Opening Reception March 21, 5:30-8:30 pm 
March 22, 1-4 pm

Join us for a show of new oil paintings by local artist Susie Tarnowicz! Susie is our current visual artist in residence and has been working in the 3rd Floor Gallery of the Upper Jay Art Center building as part of our New Work in the North Country initiative.

More info HERE.

Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge, 12198 Rte 9N, Upper Jay

Old Forge Library presents

Zoom Writer’s Workshop

Sundays, March 23- April 13, 11:30 am to 1 pm

The Old Forge Library will hold a “Write Your Own Way” Writer’s Workshop via Zoom, with Gabrielle Esposito leading the 4-session workshop.

Each class lasts 1.5 hours, and there is always ample time for participants to share their work and receive constructive feedback. All the necessary educational materials for each session will be provided.  
 

Course offerings will be:

·       March 23: Unlock Your Memory

·       March 30: Generative Writing Workshop

·       April 6: Find Your Writing Voice

·       April 13: Writing from Life

Gabrielle Esposito holds a degree in Creative Writing from SUNY Geneseo. Her short stories have appeared in esteemed publications such as The Manhattanville Review, 34TH Parallel, and Gandy Dancer, among others. Notably, her story “The Way Home” earned second place in the 2023 Doro Boehme Fiction Editors’ Prize and was nominated for the 2024 Best American Short Stories anthology.

Registration is required and enrollment is limited. Please call 315 369-6008 or email oldforge@midyork.org to register. The workshop is free and open to all. 

Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge

SLC Arts presents

Murder Mystery Dinner – New Date: March 29

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of mystery, intrigue, and delicious food! Join the Grasse River Players for a one-of-a-kind interactive Murder Mystery Dinner, where you’ll step into a thrilling storyline that pays tribute to former building owner and artist Otto Czerepak. Enjoy a fantastic meal prepared by Big Spoon Kitchen as you unravel the clues!

Find out more and get tickets HERE.

The Creative Spirit Community Center, 6-8 Raymond Street, Potsdam