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WINDOWS GALLERY above MAIN is where art and education and the village community engage with innovative projects; a flexible, entertaining, gathering place, while opening a window to the best talent and culture of the region - and beyond. Located right between the AusableTheater and the Bridge over the west branch of the Ausable River.
WATCH the VIDEOS - "BEAUTIFUL ADIRONDACK TOWN, II" |
PAST EXHIBITS |
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Highlight on CVACC group exhibition, “Challenging the Topic of Nature,”
by Champlain Valley Arts and Crafts Club:
Paintings by Bryan Briscoe (Saranac), Brendan Bush (Burlington), Photographs by Kt Falzetta (Plattsburgh)
August 5-September 5, 2023, Open to Public for walk-ins:
Also open by Appointment: Bryan Briscoe
518-572-2337 be-art@wcclass.com |
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ROME UNDAMMED
July 25-September 1, 2019
Photographs and artifacts
by Stephen Longmire and Elsa Voelcker.
An exhibition documenting the Rome Dam, built in 1893-94, rebuilt in 1936, and which provided water and power to the J+J Rogers Co. pulp mill, until it closed in 1971. After extreme flooding during Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, the dam was scheduled for removal in 2018.
OPEN weekends,12-4pm,
& by appointment: 518-637-6859. |
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TAHAWUS WINDOWS GALLERY
announces the exhibit of INHABITED PLACES
over 3 weekends, April 6-28
Urban photography by Brian French
Rural photography by Dan Hausner
Photographers Brian French and Dan Hausner have been friends for nearly two decades. They reside in very different parts of New York State. Brian in Schenectady; Dan in Saranac Lake, in the Adirondack Mountains. Each artist’s work is a reflection of the place where they reside. Together these images show two very different views of the places where people live.
Celebrate an unusual day of lively events:
Saturday, April 27
Kidding Day at Asgaard Farm 10-2pm
Hollywood Movie, The Avengers at 2pm and 7pm,
Gallery Reception 12-5 "Inhabited Places"
A sneak peak at the Classical Variations Workshop
at Cloudsplitter Dance Studio, 3-5pm |
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A weekend of art.
Follow the trail! of the Ausable River Valley Studio Tour,
July 14 and 15, 2018,
Tahawus Galleries presents THREE artists.
Come see the work of our regional artists:
Kyle Gero from Fern Lake,
portraits and landscapes in realist/ impressionist style
Heidi Gero from Au Sable Forks
deeply felt viewpoints of the Adirondacks captured
in oils and mixed media
Gilles Lamarche from Au Sable Forks,
works in oils, acrylics, and watercolors, ranging from
traditional
landscapes to modern abstracts
WHY IS ART IMPORTANT?
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ROCKWELL KENT illustrations for
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. A unique view of the 40-piece illustration set, rarely seen in its entirety.
The Windows Gallery of Tahawus Center opens June 23rd with a celebration of the 134th birthday of artist Rockwell Kent and 400th aniversary of the death of William Shakspeare. Collector Ralf Clyde Nemec offers a rare 10-day exhibit and sale, June 23-July 2. 10% of sales benefit the Tahawus Fund.
There will be birthday cake to celebrate!
GALLERY HOURS for this exhibit are:
12-5pm daily, and by appointment.
Opening Reception: Friday, June 24, 5-8pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, July 2, 5-8pm
Press Release About Rockwell Kent |
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Tahawus first ADIRONDACK PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP,
5 days instruction, plus exhibit. All levels are welcome.
Field work in drawing, pastels, acrylics, with Brooklyn artist,
ENID BRAUN, Aug 8-12, 2016.
This will be followed by August exhibit of resulting works at Tahawus Center Windows Gallery, Au Sable Forks, NY.
Where to Stay
Find out more: TahawusCenter@gmail.com.
Visit: www.EnidBraun.com
Print out a Plein Air Poster (left)
Enid Braun, "Gihon River" |
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(Click on image for postcard and see page 2).
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EVERGLADES IN THE ADIRONDACKS and THE ARTFUL BUTTERFLY, August 7-29, 2015
28 pieces by 28 artists whose works were created as Artists in Residence in Everglades (AIRIE), bringing attention through art, to our magnificent and environmentally endangered national parks. The exhibit also features Marxer's hanging scrolls and paintings, - delicate and delightful - stresses the importance of butterflies as indicators of ecologicaj health as well as aesthetics. Additional In-The-Gallery events Include:
Panel with artists discussing The Power of Place, Art Residency programs, Aug 9, 2-4:30 AND,
Poetry reading by Roger Mitchell (Jay),Aug 9, 2pm, FREE
MUSIC in the Gallery - Alex and Eydon, acoustic guitar and vocals, 7pm
Butterfliy Talk, Sue Grimm Hanley, of Paul Smiths VIC Native Species Butterfly House, Aug 15, 6pm
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3 POP UP EXHIBITS
Porcelain, Terracotta, Prayer Beads
Thurs, July 10, 17, 31, 2014
curated by Karla Oehler. The new pop-up series at Tahawus Center bridges the gap between museum and arts community, with a "hands on" event that comes and goes very quickly, and is characterized by a really surprising quality.
Pop Up Press Republican:
Art out of the Woods and on Main St
SYMPOSIUM, A Few Degrees. A Profound Change 8/21 - John Johanson is a designer and natural resource manager focused on sustainable architecture, historic rehabilitation, and stewardship of forest resources, particularly in the Adirondack Park. |
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Double Visions (Community Arts Exhibit)
Poet, illustrator, and photographer Nadine McLaughlin
resides in Jay, NY. Her photo art has been exhibited
extensively in the High Peaks area of the Adirondacks.
She is the author of several books of poetry, including
Sunrise, Sunset: Poetry ... just for the joy of it.
Lake Champlain Weekly Press for Community Arts
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Japanese Scrolls (Community Arts Exhibit)
Hans Laverge (Lake Placid, New York City) shares his collection of avian and floral representations in computer enhanced simulation of flat painted, high detailed, large scale images, mounted with the traditional cylinder wooden rollers and fastening ribbons and showcases this new form of traditional Japanese art. Spanning a great variety of subject matter, from political commentary to epic romances to religious tales, Japanese illustrated hands scrolls bring stories to life in a vivid, engaging manner. Community Arts Press Release
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MOHAWK OF THE ADIRONDACKS- Sept 21-
Oct 12
curated by Margaret Horn. PRESS RELEASE,
REVIEW! by Kathleen Recchia
ARTICLE by Robin Caudell, Press Republican
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"THROUGH THE YEARS" 9/6 -10/6, 2013
Photographs of works spanning each
decade
of the career of JERI WRIGHT (Wilmington)
Read the Lake Champlain Weekly article
"Doing the Gallery Hop" |
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Press Release - REVIEW
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Here Come the Trains December 15-January 5
G-Scale Model Trains -
Serious Fun for the Young
at Heart!
Trains are Coming Flyer
The TLC Windows Galleries are transformed by
the wonderland of G-Model trains.
Collectors Carl Koke (Peru) and Lou Scavo (Jay)
PRESS RELEASE
Press Article Boys and their Toys
Home Town Cable Show on TLC / Exhibit
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Mark Hobson - ART convey / transport / reflect
April -July, Release
The Forks: there's no place
like home"
Jan- March, 2011; Release
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ROCKWELL KENT
130th Birthday Celbration and Sale
June 21-23, 2012
About Rockwell Kent |
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Todd Bissonette - Photographs
"Through the Looking Glass, Captured Moments"
Rebecca Kelly Ballet
in performance
Oct-Dec 2011, Press Release
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Imagining Makebelieve:
an Exhibition Honoring Arto Monaco-
July-Oct 2011
About the Exhibit, Lake Placid News article
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SHORT TERM RENTALS
Open Space for: Events, Rehearsals,
Classes,
Exhibits,
Fundraising events,
Conferences, Workshops, Gatherings.
Ask for current rates, policies, guidelines:
STUDIO RENTAL SPACE DESCRIPTION
and contact us.
The Tahawus vision to reclaim the 110-year
old building as a center for a vibrant expression
of activity led by the arts, began in 2009.
The Center is a
not-for-profit entity (Appleby Foundation) with a small
staff
assisted
by voluteers. To carry out
so large a vision -
plenty of help
is always welcome. We hope
you'll support Tahawus by becoming
a member or with a contribution.
Just click on Donate Now.
And THANK YOU!
WHERE TO STAY
Jay, NY. is 12-min from Tahawus;
32-min from Lake Placid, Plattsburgh
and Lake Champlain Ferries.
1900 House, Au Sable Forks
John Dobridge: Authentic charm on
N. Main St,
1 minute from
the Tahawus Center
The Windows Gallery is located on the 2nd floor.
Use double doors located at:
14234 Rt 9N (on Main St. at the bridge),
Au Sable Forks,
New York, 12912
.Many thanks to the Puffin Foundation for their support of Tahawus and Native Content, and the Mural Project.
Click to enter GALLERY: A Touch of Whimsy:
Drawings by Johannes A. Gaertner
FOR SALE
The Drawings of Johannes A. Gaertner
Click for Press Release
For information:
Susgaert@aol.com
or TahawusCenter@gmail.com |