Call for Art!

 Play FULL: Petite Galerie Juried Exhibition

For our first ever juried exhibition in the Petite Galerie, we’re highlighting work that is Play FULL.

The micro gallery project was driven by joy and playfulness and we’re excited to showcase local artist’s work that engages with this theme. Maybe that looks like lots of color or silly subject matter! Let the theme Play FULL inspire you to create tiny works of art.

Submitted artwork can be 2D or 3D! The gallery space is 18”x 18” so work should be proportional. Submitted artwork must be finished upon submission. Juror Mollie Ward will select 3-5 pieces (depending on size) to be shown June 6- July 30th.

Deadline to submit is Friday May 23, 2025. Jurying will take place the week of May 26th and artists will be notified by Friday May 30th. Artwork will need to be delivered to the Strand Center for the Arts (Art Center) May 31 or June 3 – June 5.

Learn more and submit HERE.

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

Tupper Lake Presents

Party on Park

Saturday, May 24, 12 – 4 pm

Come join us for the kickoff of summer 2025 on Park Street! Whether you’re a regular at our well-established spots, eager to check out the latest additions, or just seeking some Memorial Day Weekend fun, everyone’s invited to celebrate with us. Park Street will be transformed into a lively hub of activity as we shut down traffic for the day. You can expect to find a vibrant atmosphere filled with vendors, food, music, entertainment, and a variety of engaging activities.

Throughout the day, both the stores on Park Street and the lined-up vendors will be open, offering a diverse range of experiences. From tantalizing food options to beer tastings and musical performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your loved ones along and embrace the summer vibes in Tupper Lake!

And don’t forget to keep the energy up! The Altered Tones will be performing in the street, bringing a mix of 90s hits and more. Shop, dance, and celebrate the start of summer in Tupper Lake!

Learn more and the se the list of vendors and activities HERE.

Great Adirondack Yard Sale

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 23 – 25, 2025

Over 200+ miles of garage sales with treasures to behold Cranberry Lake to Speculator and everywhere in between! With offerings of vintage antiques, rustic furniture, jewelry, kitchen items, toys, clothing and more—there is always something for everyone.

Towns located along NYS Routes 28, 30 & 3, including: Old Forge, Inlet, Raquette Lake, Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Long Lake, Tupper Lake, Cranberry Lake, Piercefield, Newcomb & Speculator.

See the full list of participants HERE.

The Chapman Museum Presents

Competitive Spirit

Stoddard Photographs Capture Friendly Competition

Through Sunday, August 10, 2025

Competitive Spirit explores the intertwined nature of social and recreational

activities for Adirondack vacationers during the Gilded Age.

From manicured croquet lawns at hotels like Kattskill House and Crosbyside on Lake George, to tennis courts at Loon Lake House and St. Hubert’s Inn, the photographs reveal how competitive games were more than just pastimes—they were social rituals that reflected broader cultural trends of the time. Croquet, introduced in England in the 1850s, offered an easygoing and accessible activity. Meanwhile, lawn tennis, which gained popularity in the 1870s and 1880s, was seen as both athletic and refined, allowing men and women to compete together in mixed doubles.

Learn more about the Chapman HERE.

Image: S.R. Stoddard (1843–1917), Tennis Court at Childwold Park, 1893, Chapman Museum 1977.218.3426

Chapman Museum, 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls

Auction Open Online

Bid on your favorite picture and support Tupper Arts

Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on the works by talented local artist Linda Riordan while also supporting the programs and projects of Tupper Arts.

Linda’s show, Reflections on Nature: Wings, Water, and Wilderness, will be June 25-July 14, with an Opening Reception June 25, from 5 – 7 pm, and the Closing Reception July 13, from 5 – 7 pm. 

Her stunning landscapes and endearing wildlife images will become treasured memories to sparkle on your wall all year long. 

You can view her paintings and place your bid HERE.

On-line bidding is open May 15 to June 24. Send an e-mail with your bid and the title of the painting in the subject line to: auction@tupperarts.org 

After June 24, online bidding is closed. Continue to bid by visiting the Tupper Arts gallery and register or update your bid in-person. Bidding will close at 6 pm on July 13th and winners will be announced at the closing reception. You do not have to be present to win if you have placed a winning bid.

Tupper Arts, 106 Park Street, Tupper Lake

In Case You Missed It

“Where every performance becomes a shared experience”

From Purpose Full Art, a Mountain Lake PBS project exploring the intersection of creativity and civic life comes this piece on Upper Jay Art Center and the fascinating puppetry work of Andrew Murdock.

See the piece HERE.

And, 

“Lean in to hear from the North Country’s growing artists and writers”

North Country Public Radio’s Monica Sandreczki profiles some of the region’s young creatives featured in the Hyde Collection’s 34th annual High School Juried Show, and the Adirondack Center for Writing’s 2025 Wild Words anthology, edited by Emilie Allen, ACW program manager.

Listen in and view and read a sampling of their work HERE.