Join us on Saturday, April 20, from 10am-2pm and help us spruce up our front lawn! Bring your gardening gloves and tools if you have them.

Sa - Lon

Noun

an artful conversation held monthly where artists, writers, and arts professionals come together to bond, network and get out of their heads for a little while. It is a conversation; A support group; always a networking extravaganza; an experimental lab for new ideas; a place to learn and grow by leaps and bounds as an artist and a professional.

The evening's highlight will include a talk or other short production by an invited Artist, followed by conversation and critique of current works in progress.

This event is FREE and open to the public!

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

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.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Learn more >>

Sa - Lon
Noun
an artful conversation held monthly where artists, writers, and arts professionals come together to bond, network and get out of their heads for a little while. It is a conversation; A support Group; always a networking extravaganza; an experimental lab for new ideas; a place to learn and grow by leaps and bounds as an artist and a professional.

The evening's highlight will include a talk or other short production by an invited Artist, followed by conversation and critique of current works in progress.

FREE and open to the public

Please join us for a screening of the Contemporary Art Film, Beautiful Losers, at the Strand Center Theatre.

The film focuses on the careers and work of a collective group of artists who since the 1990s began a movement in the art world using D.I.Y. aesthetics from skateboarding, graffiti and underground music such as punk rock and hip-hop.

The film will be followed by an invited guest panel of Artists: artist Julia Devine, Punk Artist Liz Allen & Hip Hop Artist Benn Rymon. Following the Panel discussion will be a Q&A.

$10 Non-Members | $8.50 Members

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Please join us Thursday January 25, 2024 at 6:30 to hear artist Diane Fine speak at the Strand Center for the Art’s monthly Salon Series: Salons at the Strand.

Sa-Lon

Noun

an artful conversation held monthly where artists, writers, and arts professionals come together to bond, network and get out of their heads for a little while. It is a conversation; A support Group; always a networking extravaganza; an experimental lab for new ideas; a place to learn and grow by leaps and bounds as an artist and a professional.

The evening's highlight will include a talk or other short production by an invited Artist, followed by conversation and critique of current works in progress.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Join us in the Strand Center Gallery on Wednesday, January 24th from 5-9pm to support the Clinton County Office for the Aging’s Valentine's for Older Adults initiative to create Valentine’s Day cards for older adults in our community. Let’s help bring more joy to our neighbors!

We will collect all of the cards and deliver them to the Clinton County Office for the Aging to be distributed to older adults in our community.

Event is FREE and open to the public. Drop-in style event. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us to celebrate the start of the Christmas weekend with an evening of caroling. At 5pm we will meet in the historic Strand Center Theatre to learn and rehearse Christmas carols. Then, take the show on the road! We will be walking around Downtown Plattsburgh to spread holiday cheer to local businesses and community members with a culmination at the Christmas tree on the front lawn of Strand Center for the Arts.

Music Instructor: Chris Sarkis

This event is FREE. Donations are appreciated.

Join us in our gallery while we host 16 of our talented members! These incredible local artisans will have their booths setup with a ton of different items perfect for gift giving - or, treating yourself. 

Vendors include:
Anxiously Handmade, Bit Sized Builds, C & P Photography, Cedar + Sole, Designs by Renee, Just Wandering Co., Keramik, Lola, Look at This Stuff, Luria & Co., Marilyn Kretser, Maple Lane Collections, Mossbrook Roots Flower Farm, Northern Forest Silver, Ryelyn by Design, and Upstate Emporium

Join us for an important film and a discussion with one of the film’s subjects, Linda, the mother of the family. “Our American Family” is an intimate portrait of one family, examining how substance use disorder affects not only individuals, but their loved ones as well.

Tickets are free, but please reserve yours online: https://mountainlake.org/oaf

Stop by the Strand Center for the Arts on December 2nd at 3pm—6pm, during Miracle on Margaret St., to purchase a mug in support of our Clay Studio.

There will be a wide variety of mugs to choose from, and they will be first-come-first-serve.

Merry Mugs is a holiday fundraiser benefiting the Clay Studio at the Strand Center fort the Arts.

Something magical is coming back to Margaret Street!
1pm, The Nutcracker Ballet in the Strand Center Theatre, purchase tickets here >>
3-6pm, Holiday Art Activities in the Strand Center Gallery
3-6pm, Merry Mug Fundraiser in the Strand Center Gallery, mugs are $20/each, coffee & hot chocolate free w/ $20 mug donation
5pm, Pre-Parade Holiday Warm Up Show
5:30pm, 9th Annual Holiday Parade in Downtown Plattsburgh
~6pm (following the parade), Tree Lighting on The Strand Center front lawn

Sa - Lon
Noun
An artful conversation held monthly where artists, writers, and arts professionals come together to bond, network and get out of their heads for a little while. It is a conversation; A support Group; always a networking extravaganza; an experimental lab for new ideas; a place to learn and grow by leaps and bounds as an artist and a professional.

The evening's highlight will include a talk or other short production by an invited Artist, followed by conversation and critique of current works in progress by artists and pro-artist members.

Join us in our gallery while we host 17 of our talented members! These incredible local artisans will have their booths setup with a ton of different items perfect for gift giving - or, treating yourself. 

Participating Vendors:
Mossbrook Roots Flower Farm, Luria & Co., Bit Sized Builds, Designs by Renée, Lola, Northern Forest Silver, Marilyn Kretser, Just Wandering Co., Anxiously Handmade, Keramik, Sew Surprised! ADK, M-T Designs, Look at This Stuff, Til Tuesday Tissue Boxes, C & P Photography, Lange’s Abstract Art, and Molly’s Quilting Block.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Learn more >>

Join us in our historic theatre for an evening of film screenings and networking with fellow filmmakers and film enthusiasts!

Call for Work!
Interested in screening your film?
Scripts/films/finished/unfinished/ - All filmmakers will have 10 minutes to share/pitch their project. No clips over 10 minutes.
SUBMIT you film here >>
Contact Lauren Zito lzito002@plattsburgh.edu for further submission details!

This event is FREE and part of First Friday Plattsburgh festivities.

Join us for our Halloween Artisan Market on the front lawn of the Strand Center for the Arts on October 28th!

List of participating vendors coming soon! Interested in becoming a vendor? Learn more >>

In conjunction with the exhibition, Fleurs d’archives, artist Ève K. Tremblay will be hosting a French Club/performance in the gallery on October 25th at 6pm dedicated to spoken translation of her titles in the exhibition, entitled Réveille tes arrière-grands-parents (Wake up your great grand parents). Ève hopes that historians and Québécois descendants, who vaguely remember their grandmothers swearing in Québécois, will show up and exchange stories.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Sa•lon
Noun
An artful conversation held monthly where artists, writers, and arts professionals come together to bond, network and get out of their heads for a little while. It is a conversation; A support group; always a networking extravaganza; an experimental lab for new ideas; a place to learn and grow by leaps and bounds as an artist and a professional.
The evening's highlight will include a talk or other short production by an invited Artist, followed by conversation and critique of current works in progress by our artist and pro-artist members.

Bring your own artwork to participate in critique from your fellow creatives!

This event is FREE to the public!

Join us at Strand Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 14th from Noon-5pm for our Fall Fest! Participate in art demos, including “Street” Printmaking with a 2-ton road roller, and tours of the Arts Center including our MakerSpace and Printmaking Studio.

Road Roller generously donated by:

Help our neighbors in need!

We want to fill all 901 seats in the Strand Center Theatre with 4 lbs of food! All food collected will be distributed throughout Clinton County by JCEO and through the Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Shelf.

Join us on Wednesday, October 11th from 5-8pm for an evening with New York-based Dominican artist Joel Tineo! Joel will be discussing the powerful sculptures from his Product of My Environment series and will provide a sculpture demo - and you can try your hand!

Event is FREE and open to the public. This event is in conjunction with our Hispanic Heritage Month festivities.

Sa•lon

Noun

An artful conversation held monthly where artists, writers, and arts professionals come together to bond, network and get out of their heads for a little while. It is a conversation; A support group; always a networking extravaganza; an experimental lab for new ideas; a place to learn and grow by leaps and bounds as an artist and a professional.

The evening's highlight will include a talk or other short production by an invited Artist, followed by conversation and critique of current works in progress by our artist and pro-artist members.

Bring your own artwork to participate in critique from your fellow creatives!

This event is FREE to the public!

Join us for our Battle of Plattsburgh Artisan Market on the front lawn at The Strand Center for the Arts on September 9th!

List of participating vendors coming soon! Interested in becoming a vendor? Learn more >>

SAVE THE DATE! Our Artist community is once again taking over Downtown Plattsburgh... music and art in the streets, art for kids, local food and drink and much much more...

Lake City Arts Fest is co-produced by the City of Plattsburgh and the Plattsburgh Arts Coalition. Strand Center for the Arts is proud to be a member of the coalition and will once again be bringing interactive art experiences to the festival this year. Stay tuned for more details!

Want to learn more? Check out the event website: www.lakecityartsfest.com