Call for Artists

Public Art Mural

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board of the Village of Saranac Lake is seeking proposals for a small mural in Downtown Saranac Lake. 

Artwork may reflect the Village’s “Decidedly Different” brand, the culture and/or history of Saranac Lake or the Adirondacks, but it is not required.

Learn more HERE.

Application Deadline: April 15

Whitcomb’s Arts presents

Jay Fiegl in Concert & Songwriter’s Workshop

Whitcomb’s Arts presents two unique musical events with local sweet-sounding songwriter, Jay Fiegl.

March 28th – Join Jay for a solo show at 6:30 pm. Suggested donation of $5

March 29th – Jay will host an intimate songwriter’s workshop at Whitcomb’s.from 10 am – Noon. $25 and only open to 10 people. Go HERE  to sign up.

Reflections: Intimate Portraits of Iconic African Americans 

by Terrence Reese

Wednesday, March 26,  6 – 7:30 pm, Yokum Hall, Room 202, Artist lecture 

Reception Thursday, March 27, 4 -6 pm,  Burke Gallery, Myers Building 

In his series Reflections, Terrence A. Reese, also known as TAR, depicts pioneers from a variety of fields who have shaped American culture and history. A reflection of each subject resides within the composition. Featured subjects’ lives and careers have addressed fundamental political, economic and social realities of the 20th Century and beyond. Accompanying each photograph is a text by Reese that describes both the contributions of the sitters and his own anecdotal reflections about making the photograph. 

Some of the noted sitters include the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Gordon Parks, Lois Mailou Jones, Russell Simmons, Charles Rangel, B.B. King and Eleanor Holmes Norton. Intimate and expansive, Reese’s sixty black and white photographs made throughout the past two decades serve to memorialize and document his iconic sitters.

Plattsburgh State Art Museum, 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh

Viewpoints

Now through Saturday, May 10, 2025

Viewpoints showcases works created by the Mountain Air Painters and Independent Potters, two artist communities at View.

The Mountain Air Painters (MAP) is an eclectic group of artists from Old Forge and beyond who meet weekly to paint. From May to October, the MAP group can be found painting outdoors, capturing the beauty of the Adirondacks. In the winter, they continue their weekly paint sessions at View. 

View’s Independent Potters have demonstrated both skill in ceramics and a commitment to the success of View’s community pottery studio. These potters learn from one another and through classes at View. They also collaborate on multiple pottery events each year. 

This exhibition unites the work of the two groups, offering a dynamic display of local talent.

Learn more HERE.

Image: Beth’s Buck by Meg Harris

View Arts Center, 3273 State Route 28, Old Forge

The Waterhole presents

Festival of the Local 

7 Nights of Local Live Music, 

Art, and Entertainment Featuring Over 50 Local Musicians and Exciting Additional Events!

Thursday, March 27 – Wednesday,  April 2, 2025

The vibrant heart of our community

 will come alive as the Festival of the  Local kicks off on March 27th at the Waterhole Music Lounge! 

The festival is a celebration by the local, for the local, offering a space where the community can come together to enjoy the diverse and dynamic arts scene that thrives right here at home.

For seven unforgettable nights, this unique festival will showcase the incredible talent of local musicians, artists, and entertainers. This is the very first event of its kind, and promises to be an extraordinary week of entertainment, culture, and community support, bringing together the best local talent all in one place!

Spanning a week of performances and interactive art experiences, the 

festival will feature over 50 local performers, with genres ranging from folk to rock, jazz to alternative, country, and beyond.

Whether you’re a longtime local or a first-time visitor, the festival promises something for everyone.

More info and tickets are HERE.

Waterhole Music Lounge, 48 Main Street, Saranac Lake

The Strand Center for the Arts presents

Yesterday – The Beatles Tribute

Saturday, March 22, 2025, 7:30 pm

Back by popular demand, with an entirely new show focusing on later works by the Beatles—Sgt. Pepper and more!

Performing the Beatles since 2001, Yesterday-A Tribute to The Beatles founded by Don Bellezzo, tours not only in the U.S. but Internationally. With seven tours of Japan, dozens more to Canada, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Bahamas, and United States military bases throughout the World, these entertainers have performed on five continents.

Additional details and tickets HERE.

Strand Center for the Arts, 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh

Thurman Maple Days

Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23

Saturday & Sunday, March 29 & 30

Experience the Sweetest Time of the Year!

Every spring, the sap flows, and Thurman comes alive with the sweet scent of maple syrup. Join us for three weekends of family-friendly fun, delicious maple treats, and unique Adirondack experiences.

Watch a trailer HERE.

Get all the info HERE.

The Whallonsburg Grange Winter Lyceum Series