Exhibits

Experience Art in the North Country! Visit various museums and galleries in the Lake George/ Adirondack region to find unique & varied art presentations include drawings, paintings, prints, photographs, jewelry, master craftsmanships, textile collections, rustic furniture, historical artifacts, and assortments of collections by local artists, internationally recognized artists, and museum curators.

A collection of 2011 regional art exhibits have been compiled for you. They include a mixture of permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts

This art center serves over 2,000 square miles of the Adirondack Park!  Exhibitions are presented in the AC Gallery at the Adirondack. Lakes Center for the Arts, Route 28, Blue Mountain Lake. (518) 352-7715.adirondackarts.org

• “2nd Annual National Juried Photography Show – Diversity: Through Many Lenses” – view diverse photographs from around the nation (exhibits through September 24, 2011).

• “Dreamscapes Prints” – new artwork from Martha Ives that blends colors & playful graphics (exhibits September 30 – October 29).

• “Contemporary Fiber Artist” – Rebecca Mustare & Hisami Taniguchi Mustare use plastic bags and needlework to create unique quilted images (exhibits September 30 – October 29).

• “Video Performance Art Type 3 Toy” – artist Laura Kim utilizes graphics blended with performance (exhibits September 30 – October 29).

• “Expressions Inside” – selected artwork collected from summer programs (exhibits November 4 – December 17).

• “Dreamscapes Paintings” – water media paintings by Darcy Scott (exhibits November 4 – December 17).

• “This Beautiful World” – photographs from around the world by Robert Radin (exhibits November 4 – December 17).

Adirondack Museum

The Adirondack Museum is located on Routes 28N & 30, Blue Mountain Lake. (518) 352-7311. All exhibits are displayed through October 17, 2011.  adirondackmuseum.org

• “Common Threads: 250 Years of Adirondack Quilts & Comforters” – historical quilts from the museum’s textile collection, contemporary quilts, comforters, and pieced wall hangings on loan from regional quilters.

• “Let’s Eat! Adirondack Food Traditions” – examines the universal experience of preparing, presenting, and eating a meal while focusing on Adirondack culinary stories and traditions, as well as conveying the story of food in the Adirondacks to the present day.

• “The Adirondack World of A.F. Tait” – 38 works of arts, prints and paintings by classic artist Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait gives visitors a chance to understand life during the mid-19th century. The clothing, customs, weapons and modes of transportation viewed in Tait’s images, depict accurate details of life in the woods and on the water of the Adirondacks.

• “Night Vision: The Wildlife Photographs of Hobart Vosburg Roberts”- discover 35 original large-format photographs of Adirondack wildlife by Roberts, wildlife photography pioneer. He developed ingenious techniques for doing what no one had done before. View his published works, techniques, & equipment. 5. “Permanent Exhibits” – celebrating over 50 years dedicated to regional history and the Adirondack wilderness. In these exhibits, explore outdoor recreation, transportation, the fine arts, work and industry, tourism, community life and more

Art in the Public Eye

This exhibition is showcased at “Vantage” – a fine art gallery that displays primarily under-represent and experimental works by emerging and established artists. 176 Glen Street, Glens Falls. Vantage is operated by Art in the Public Eye. artinthepubliceye.com

• “Tom Myott & Jeffrey Anderson” (exhibits through October 9)
• “Jason Henderson & Russell Serrianne” (exhibits October 20 – November 27, 2011).

Bolton Historical Museum

Photographs and exhibits feature hotels, old tools, boats, ice harvesting equipment, local businesses, steamboats, camping, ice boats, vintage clothing, lakeside mansions, farm implements, schools and families. Many historic photographs were taken by Seneca Ray Stoddard and Fred Thatcher. A 1900 Smith-Granger rowboat and a steel sculpture by local artist David Smith are also on display/ Bolton Historical Museum, 4924 Main St., Bolton Landing. (518) 644-2444.  boltonhistorical.org

Chapman Historical Museum

Remembering the history of Glens Falls, Queensbury & the Southern Adirondacks. Chapman Historical Museum, 348 Glen St., Glens Falls. (518) 793-2826.    chapmanmuseum.org

• “S.R. Stoddard’s Photos of New York Bay” – view photographs of New York City’s waterfront including boats on the river, docks, bathers and fishermen by famous Adirondack Photographer, Seneca Ray Stoddard (exhibits through September 18, 2011).

• “Harnessing the Hudson” – explores the history of waterpower from sawmills to hydroelectric dams, including the history of how people in the Glens Falls region harnessed the renewable energy of the Hudson River, featuring archival materials and artifacts (exhibits through September 25, 2011).

• “Steamboat Travel on Lake George: S.R. Stoddard Photographs” – featuring a recently acquired collection of rare 19th century views (exhibits September 30 – December 31, 2011).

Crandall Public Library

Crandall Library is located at 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls. (518) 792-6508.   crandalllibrary.org

• “Foodways: Documenting the Local” – the public can also add their own memories, recipes, menus and experiences to this exhibition – presented in the Folklife Center & Gallery at Crandall Public Library (exhibits through October 2011).

• “Birds in Nature Juried Art Show” – view paintings, photography and other 2D media of birds in nature; 1st Annual Friends of the IBA (Washington County Grasslands Important Bird Area) Juried Art Show (a Winter Raptor Fest event www.WinterRaptorFest.com) hosted by Crandall Library (exhibits through September 30, 2011).

Fort Ticonderoga

“New Exhibit! The Art of War: Ticonderoga as Experienced Through the Eyes of America’s Great Artists” – this exhibit brings together for the first time fifty of the museum’s most important artworks to present a visual history of Fort Ticonderoga. There will be exhibit-related education programs and a gallery-focused family activity to challenge visitors to explore the art both in the gallery and through the 2,000 acres of Fort Ticonderoga’s landscape. At the museum, visitors can discover the objects that helped shape the nations of North America. Historic weapons, engraved powder horns and everyday objects used by soldiers help tell the story of how history was made at Ticonderoga/ Fort Ticonderoga, 30 Fort Ti Rd., Ticonderoga. (518) 585-2821. (Exhibits through October 20, 2011.)   fort-ticonderoga.org

Have a Seat in Glens Falls

“Outdoor Public Art Exhibition” – various whimsical, wacky, fanciful, edgy, and beautifully detailed Adirondack chairs made by local and regional fine artists, are uniquely designed reflecting why Glens Fall is a special place. Stroll throughout Downtown Glens Falls to view them all (exhibits through early Sept. 2011. Chairs will be auctioned off on Wed., Sept. 14 at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls 6:30-9PM). haveaseatglensfalls.com

Lake George Arts Project

This Two Person Exhibition will be displayed September 17 – October 21, 2011 in the Courthouse Gallery at the Lake George Arts Project, 1 Amherst Street, Lake George. (518) 668-2616.  lakegeorgearts.org

• “Two Person Exhibition of New Work by Diane Banks and Deanna Lee” – artist Diane Banks uses discarded materials, including plastic bottles & other landfill debris, to create “mysterious, elegant & animated” objects, which she refers to as “one person’s trash is another’s treasure.” Deanna Lee develops paintings of which she calls “controlled doodling.” The gallery states that Lee’s paintings “develop from clusters of lines that accumulate into masses that evoke organic forms like hair, muscles, fungi, waves, or wind currents” (exhibits September 17 – October 21, 2011).

• “Mary Gaynier and David Greenberger” – the work of art by Mary Gaynier includes very intricate scissor cutting that yields beautiful, delicate & detailed folk art designs that maintain a basic “snowflake” or circular form. It is a “complex mix of abstract patterns and identifiable images of everyday life”; David Greenberger’s art includes small square drawings with patterned fields that are made of small marks & words. “They give the appearance of being abstract but reveal themselves to be quite specific and sometimes autobiographical” (exhibits November 12 – December 16, 2011). All exhibits are displayed in the Courthouse Gallery at the Lake George Arts Project, 1 Amherst Street, Lake George. (518) 668-2616. lakegeorgearts.org

Lake George Historical Association Museum

View Native American artifacts, The Lake George Monster, stories in pictures of historic boats found in Lake George, 1756 powder horn, Diorama, map, flags & books of the 1777 Battle at Saratoga, early 20th Century American Ephemera, old photographs of Lake George lives in history, 15th Century dugout canoe, antique tools, 1930′s hand crafted Lake George rowboat, and more. Special Exhibits: A room dedicated to “Her Story” – celebrating the lives of several women in history from the Lake George area – includes memorabilia and photos from the Ervien family, the Leffingwell mansion, the Moon family, and a dollhouse built by their Grandfather in the early 1900′s for sisters Mildred and Marion Eldridge.  A new exhibit with information about “The Grace” – a Naptha engine powered boat from the 1890′s owned by Robert Ervien. Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of American Heritage Magazine because the Lake George Historical Association is a Museum Member!!!/ Lake George Historical Association Museum and Bookstore, 290 Canada St., Lake George. (518) 668-5044.  lakegeorgehistorical.org

Lower Adirondack Regional Area Council (LARAC)

Exhibits are displayed in the Lapham Gallery at LARAC, 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls. (518) 798-1144. larac.org

• “New York Narratives Juried Exhibit” – complimentary to the “New York, New York! The 20th Century” exhibition at the Hyde Collection (exhibits through September 23, 2011).

• “Input/Output” – painting exhibition with artists John Hampshire, Peter Russom, and Michael Marks (exhibits October 7 – November 4, 2011).

North Country Arts Center

A non-profit cultural organization. Exhibits change on a monthly basis and is available to local artists year round. northcountryartscenter.org

The following exhibits are displayed in the City Hall Gallery at City Hall on Ridge Street, Glens Falls:

• “Figurative Painting & Photography” by Carolyn Kibbe & G.J. Bradley (exhibits September 4 – 30, 2011)
• “All Media Open Members Show” (exhibits Oct. 2 – 28, 2011)
• “Mixed Media” by Kate Austin-Avon (exhibits Nov. 6-30, 2011)

The following exhibits are displayed in the Art in Chestertown Gallery on Route 9, Chestertown

• “Fall Show” (exhibits through October 8, 2011)
• “Halloween Show” (exhibits October 20 – November 19, 2011).

Old Fort House Museum

Campus of historic buildings make up multiple permanent exhibits for visitors to enjoy including: The Old Fort House Museum, 1840 Tollhouse, Riverside School House, 1853 A. Dallas Wait Law Office, Cronkhite Pavilion, Water Works Barn, Doctors Apothecary Garden and Schoolhouse’s Privy. Temporary featured 2011 exhibit: “Hats Off!” – a collection of hats throughout several rooms of the museum (exhibited through October 11, 2011)/ Old Fort House Museum, 29 Broadway – Route 4, Fort Edward.  ftedward.com

Railroads on Parade

A 5,000 square foot magical miniature world of model trains including “The Station,” The Hell Gate Bridge,” “Park Avenue,” and the “1939-40 World Fair” exhibits. View 50 trains & trolleys, animation, neon signs, computerized day-night lighting, amazing scenery, and backdrops in this world-class million dollar exhibit/ Railroads on Parade, 7903 State Route 9, Pottersville. (518) 623-0100. railroadsonparade.com

Salem Art Works

Exhibits are displayed within two galleries that are located at Salem Art Works, 19 Cary Lane, Salem. (518) 854-7674 salemartworks.com

Displayed in the Barn 2 Gallery (a converted dairy barn that shows various experimental contemporary art on a monthly basis). 

• “Alexis Grabowski” and “Intern & Emerging Artist Exhibition” (exhibits through Oct. 2)

Displayed in the Cary House Gallery (newest exhibition space in a restored rustic farmhouse that houses avant-garde imagery of contemporary art).

• “Emma Copley” (exhibits through October 2, 2011)

Slate Valley Museum

“From Ellis Island to Kennedy’s Inauguration: “Rivals in Slate, Brothers in War” – discover the story of how the Slate Valley community reacted to the war in ways that reflected both where they lived and their native culture (Exhibits through December 30, 2011). Slate Valley Museum, 17 Water St., Granville. (518) 642-1417. slatevalleymuseum.org

Tannery Pond Community Center

Call for an any upcoming exhibits. Art is exhibited in the Widlund Gallery at the Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main St., North Creek. (518) 251-2733.  tpcca.org

Town of Chester Library

Various artists’ works are exhibited on a monthly basis in both the Ruplin Gallery and in the Display Case. Town of Chester Library, Main St. (Route 9), Chestertown. (518) 494-5384. chesterlibrary.org   chesterlibrary.org

World Awareness Children’s Museum

Official grand opening of museum’s NEW permanent interactive hands-on exhibitions “Go! Where Children Discover the World” on July 5th. These fun, educational & interactive exhibits focus on home and family life, music, world fashion, money and marketplaces, art and artifacts from around the world. Kids will be able to immerse themselves in other cultures through hands-on multi cultural activities and connect with other international kids through art, costumes, traditions, and face-to-face via computers. Discovery guides and special activities & programs are offered. World Awareness Children’s Museum, 89 Warren Street, Glens Falls. (518) 793-2773.  worldchildrensmuseum.org

The following are additional World Awareness Children’s Museum exhibits:

• “Reflections on 9/11: NYC Through the Eyes of American Youth” – view 20 moving pieces of art created by youth from around the country in 2001-2002, reflecting their impressions of the September 11, 2001 event (exhibits through October 2, 2011).

• “Power of Masks” – view artifacts and artwork from Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the South Pacific, and explore the meaning of masks in cultures around the world (exhibits through November 13, 2011).

• “Annual All-Country Show: Selections from the International Youth Art Exchange (ArtEx)” – award-winning youth artwork from the United States. Presented by the World Awareness Children’s Museum and hosted at Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls (exhibits through Oct. 31).

• “World Winter Traditions” – youth artwork of winter scenes & holiday traditions from around the world (exhibits November 14 – December 31, 2011).