Salons at the Strand

Salons at the Strand is a series of artist talks that are free and open to the public. Launched in Spring of 2022, the Artist Salons are 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.

We look forward to seeing you at an Artist Salon soon!

Upcoming Salons

Please join us September 19, 2024 at 6:30 to hear guest artist Suzanne Hokanson speak at the Strand Center for the Art’s monthly Salon Series: Salons at the Strand.

In September, we’re thrilled to feature master folk artist Suzanne Hokanson, who has over 40 years of experience in weaving and fiber arts. Her work, including garments and sculptural pieces, has been exhibited widely, and she has taught art across various regions. Suzanne's passion for cultural weaving traditions, inspired by her time as a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar in Japan, led to the publication of her book, Woven: A Bauhaus Memoir.

Please join us August 22, 2024 at 6:30 to hear guest artist Doug Smith speak at the Strand Center for the Art’s monthly Salon Series: Salons at the Strand.

In August, we’re thrilled to feature Doug Smith, an Artificial Intelligence artist from Vermont. His Instagram feed, ADK Legends (@adklegends), offers captivating and humorous depictions of Adirondack folklore, blending art and technology to bring North Country legends to life.

Please join us July 25, 2024 at 5:00 to hear guest artist Stephen Dicerbo speak at the Strand Center for the Art’s monthly Salon Series: Salons at the Strand.

Please join us June 27, 2024 at 6:30 to hear guest artist Zach Buzzell speak at the Strand Center for the Art’s monthly Salon Series: Salons at the Strand.

Amanda Dagley interviews Kailey Maher, the Strand’s Community Engagement & Development Manager, about the Salons at the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh New York, her own upcoming Artist Salon as well as her recent 2023 artist residency in Italy with the Digital Stone Project.

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