2024 Solar Eclipse

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE ART

It’s a TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE ART.* On April 8, 2024, at 3:25 pm, Plattsburgh, NY, will be on the path of totality for the total solar eclipse! For nearly four minutes the moon will block out the sun and plunge us into darkness, a phenomenon that those of us in New York State will not see again for decades. To celebrate this once in a lifetime moment, we’ve curated a few special FREE community events:

*Bad “dad joke” brought to you by our Director of Operations, Jerrod Olsen. 😂

  • Darkness & Light Exhibition

    April 5-27
    Strand Center Gallery (1st Floor)

    Darkness & Light is a two part collaborative exhibition between the Strand Center for the Arts and SUNY Plattsburgh to celebrate the 2024 eclipse. The Darkness theme will be exhibited at the Strand Center Gallery and the Light theme will be exhibited in the Feinberg Library at SUNY Plattsburgh.

    Strand Center Gallery Hours
    Tuesday: 10am-5pm
    Wednesday: 10am - 9pm
    Thursday: 10am - 5pm
    Friday: 10am - 5pm
    Saturday: 10am - 3pm
    Closed Sunday-Monday

  • Eclipse Artisan Market

    Saturday, April 6, 10am-3pm
    Front Lawn

    Join us for our Eclipse Artisan Market on the front lawn at The Strand Center for the Arts on April 6th featuring over 35 different vendors!

    Participating vendors:

    Designs by Renee, Sew Surprised!ADK, Bit Sized Builds, Ye Old Phat Dragon Bakery, MotleyArtist, Half Moon Tarot Readings, As you Wish Signs & Gifts by Dina, Upstate Emporium, Chaos Coven, Melted Moon Creations, Artistic Visions, Melscakes, GD Turning, Rachel Eagar, Sugaree Tie Dye, M-T Design, Carley’s Cookie Jar, Betty and Pat Hendrick Original Art and Cards, kismet made, Look At This Stuff, KOKOTALLOW, Solitude Soapworks, LLC, Free Spirit Creations, Chasing Grace Herbal & Apiary, Living Free Moments, Tranquil Treasures, Earth Wear, Vikki's Suds and Such, MontanaFancy Jewelry, Janice Snider, Maria's Homemade, C&P Photography, sparksahazard, Paolina Emerson, Alyssa Fessette, and Jordace’s Crocheted Creations.

  • Community Poetry Event

    Saturday, April 13, 12-3pm
    Printmaking Studio (Basement Level)

    Let's commemorate the solar eclipse through poems. Stop by the Strand with your family and friends to write a poem about your eclipse experience. The poems will then be collected to be published in a chapbook that all attendees will receive a copy of.

    Suggested Donation: $5