June/July 2010


There are lots of great arts events going on in all of the neighboring communities of the North Country. Check
the website for more information. Send your arts information to webmaster@nnyart.org for inclusion on the Arts
Calendar. Feel free to contact me or any board member with questions or suggestions for ways to promote
growth in and through THE ARTS.

Here are some things that have been going on in the North Country Arts Council:
       

•        Welcome to summer intern, SUNY Purchase Arts Administration student, Dalton Burns
•        Floating Art Gallery in Bistro 108, Paddock Coffee House, Samaritan Medical Center, rotation at end of
June, open to all members
•        Lachenauer Fountain creative redesign, seeking entries by June 11.
•        Summer Arts Festival, August 14, 2010 on Public Square “See it! Do it! Take it Home!”
o        Still open to artists who want to sell work, vendor spaces available
•        “WORD”, open forum for sharing original spoken and musical word, May 7 and June 4. Coming again in
the fall of 2010.
•        Arts Education programs starting, beginning “Screenwriters Bootcamp” July 17 with Craig Thornton, and
“Drawing for the Absolute Beginner” with Penny Flick July 30/31.
•        Community Arts Space in the remodeled Franklin Building, Public Square slated for completion late fall 2010
•        Muses, a multi-media exhibit with a twist, October at the JCC Gallery
•        Plans for a new and improved Fall Art Show in the works, November 3-17
•        Board meetings coming up on June 17, July 15 and all meetings are open to the public.
•        “Business After Hours” event partnership with our friends at the airport (ART) September 15
•        Your idea here:____________. Community members are invited to suggest arts related projects and
events through the “Artbox” program. Email president@nnyart.org for more information.

Thank you for your support!

Kari Robertson
President, North Country Arts Council
PO Box 32
Watertown, NY   13601
www.nnyart.org
president@nnyart.org
785-9238

Working to promote growth in and through all art forms.