The Lake George Arts Project, established in 1977, is a local organization that provides art programs and exhibits. Their Mission is to “provide exposure and income opportunities to professional and emerging artists and to provide quality arts programming for the residents and visitors of the Lake George Region.”
Many of these art programs include the following:
Summer Concert Series
Weekly Wednesday night summer concerts at 7:30PM in July & August by various musicians performing in the Amphitheather in Shepard Park, Lake George Village.
Lake George Jazz Weekend: Sept. 17-18, 2011
Enjoy Jazz on the Lake! A popular annual weekend event in September with internationally acclaimed Jazz artists performing at Shepard Park’s Amphitheater in Lake George Village. The 2011 Lake George Jazz Weekend is Saturday, Sept. 17 & Sunday, Sept. 18.
Exhibits at the Courthouse Gallery
Works of emerging and professional regional and national contemporary artists (solo or small groups) in all media are exhibited at the Courthouse Gallery (the historic Old County Courthouse) in Lake George Village.
Special Programs
Other programs, presentations and concerts are presented throughout the year comprising of: jazz chamber music concerts, visual/writing/musical workshops, readings, and video presentations (including the “Peoples Pixel Project”)
“Peoples Pixel Project” – a video contest available to anyone within a 100 miles radius of Lake George. Categories include: music video, 14 years and younger, documentary, animated, experimental, narrative, and short shorts.
Fundraising Events
In order to continue the Lake George Art’s Project’s programs, including the Summer Concert Series and the Jazz Festival Weekend, there are several popular and creative annual fundraising events scheduled throughout the year. Be sure to attend the following events: “Black Velvet Art Party” at the Roaring Brook in November; “Bands and Beans” at the Roaring Brook in March; “Spring Fling” at the Adirondack Pub & Brewery in late April/early May; “Summer Sunset Cruise” aboard The Adirondac in June; “Lake George Arts Project Golf Tournament” at Top of the World Golf Course in late September/early October.
Nov. 5, 2011… Black Velvet Art Party – a celebration of black velvet art! This fundraiser event includes: original works of art donated by area artists, live music by 7 piece dance band “Groove Therapy,” dancing, games & more.
Visit Lake George Arts Project’s website for more information on these wonderful programs and events.
Lake George Arts Project and the Courthouse Gallery are located at:
1 Amerherst Drive,
Lake George Village, NY 12845
(518) 668-2616
www.lakegeorgearts.org
