Whitcomb’s Arts presents

Blood Hill Strings

Friday, April 24, 6:30 pm

An intimate acoustic show withBlood Hill Strings, the duo of Lewis residents Doug Furman and Paul Buehler, in the listening space at Whitcomb’s. Come hear their great instrumental and vocal blend!

More info HERE.

Whitcomb’s Arts, 1598 NYS Rt 22, Essex

Join the Magic at the Wild Center

Call For Volunteers 

The Wild Center is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us this season in Tupper Lake!

Beginning June 1st, we’ll be welcoming our incredible Trolls exhibit, and we need friendly, nature-loving volunteers to help bring the experience to life for our visitors.

Whether you enjoy interacting with guests, being outdoors, or supporting behind-the-scenes efforts, there’s a place for you on our team.

Interested in volunteering?
Email: rburnell@wildcenter.org
Call: 518-359-7800 x1110
Apply online HERE.

Be part of something special and help connect people with nature in a fun and inspiring way.

A Musical Fundraiser

The View Arts Center presents

Death Takes a Cruise: A Murder Mystery Dinner Experience

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 

5:30 pm

Pack your costume, grab your party hat, and step aboard our venerable riverboat, The Mississippi Mistress, as we prepare to set sail down the “Big Muddy” for New Orleans and Mardi Gras! Woooo-hooo! Death Takes a Cruise with mighty Captain, “Crawdaddy” Cretin at the helm, navigating the shoals, sand bars (and wet bars), while Scooter, the Porter, and your Cruise Director, Lucy Belle Juniper, see to your comfort and entertainment. A word of caution: Watch out for the other passengers! (They look pretty suspicious!) Someone might not make it to the “Big Easy” alive…

Full details and tickets HERE.

View Arts Center, 3273 State Route 28, Old Forge

Adirondack Center for Writing presents

Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency 

ACW’s two-week residency is open to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers—three from the Adirondack region and three from anywhere in the world.

The residency, located at a lodge on Twitchell Lake in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, is generously provided by the estate of Anne LaBastille, who wrote books capturing challenges of the region, including Woodswoman and Beyond Black Bear Lake from her cabin on Twitchell Lake. During the residency, writers will paddle to the site of her property and explore the lake with locals.

Application Period:April 13 – May 18, 2026
Residency Dates: September 20 – October 4, 2026

Find out more and apply HERE.

The Thrive Project and Downtown Artist Cellar present

Young Artists in Action

Wednesday, April 29 – Thursday, May 7

Closing reception May 7, 4 – 6 pm

A special exhibit celebrating the creativity of primary and elementary students from local schools. Featuring artwork from young artists in a professional gallery setting, this showcase highlights artistic expression while supporting children’s art experiences. Students may donate their work to be sold for $20, with proceeds benefiting future youth art programs. Join us in fostering creativity and community through the arts!

Additional info HERE.

Image: Barn, Harper Charland, Davis Elementary, Grade 5

Downtown Artist Cellar, 410 East Main Street, Malone

Arts Center Lake Placid presents

Think Big! Pottery Workshop with Peter Shrope

Saturday, April 25
Sunday, April 26
Saturday, May 2
Sunday, May 3

10 am – 12 pm

Peter Shrope will introduce and guide participants through the process of creating large-scale work on the potter’s wheel, from assembling smaller components into larger forms to gaining hands-on experience coiling and throwing a very large vessel.

This workshop is designed for those with experience on the potter’s wheel who are ready to push the boundaries of their wheel work and further develop their skills in pottery making.

More info HERE.

Annex Pottery Studio, 17 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid

Call for Art

A Little Birdie Told Me Takes Flight 

at the Paul Smith’s College VIC

The Heron Marsh Gallery at the Paul Smith’s College VIC is spreading its wings once again! After a brief hiatus, the gallery reopens this spring with a new exhibition hosted by Saranac Lake ArtWorks titled A Little Birdie Told Me. This open call invites all artists 18 and older to submit work that celebrates the wonder, mystery, and spirit of birds.

Broad interpretations of the theme are welcome: realistic or naturalist bird imagery, abstract or symbolic interpretations, mythical or folkloric birds, environmental or conservation-focused work, whimsical or narrative pieces, mixed-media explorations of flight, feathers, or sound. If a “little birdie” might whisper it, we want to see it.

All mediums welcome: painting, drawing, photography, fiber, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, and more. Work must be original and ready to display with proper framing and backing. Artists submitting 3D work must provide their own display/pedestal.

Artists may enter up to two pieces and should submit images of their work online in advance. The submission deadline is Monday, May 11, 2026. An opening reception will be held Saturday, May 30 from 5-7pm following the Great Adirondack Birding Celebration keynote speaker. The exhibit will be on display May 18-July 26, 2026 and will be open to the public 7 days a week, 9am-5pm.

Full details including how to submit work HERE.

The Strand Center for the Arts presents

Spring Artisan Market

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10 am – 3 pm

Join us for our Spring Artisan Market on the front lawn at The Strand Center for the Arts  to kick off the start of the market season!

This is the first of 6 outdoor markets where up to 40 vendors of all kinds will fill the lawn with dozens of wonderful handmade creations!

Participating Vendors:Designs by Renee, Half Moon Tarot Readings, Greg Badger Art, Sew Surprised ADK, Upstate Emporium, Molly’s Quilting Blocks, Original Oil Paintings by Brian Gokey, Black Heart Creations, Manis By Maddi, Red Clover Creations, Betty and Pat Hendrick Original Art and Cards, Stormy Nights Gifts and Prints, Adirondack Food Therapy, Beatrice Shutts Crafts, Crafted By Us, Fountain Family Maple Products, Elizabeth Marques, Kenny’s Tasty Treasures, By The Batch Bakery, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, MILA Studio, On the Road to Tiamat, Treats By Meesh, au Fer Cute, Naturally Abstract, and more!

Strand Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff St, Plattsburgh