WCAX3

October 12, 2024

“Both of us [Erin Dorney & Megan Charland], we’re really active in the arts community in the North Country, so people have gotten used to seeing our zines, but that’s very surface level of what is out there. We’ve got to be able to expose the community to more diverse voices than just ours,” Megan Charland with the Strand Center said.

Sun Community News

September 6, 2024

"Founded by Kiwanis Club member Kimberly Davis, this is the third annual Stuff the Strand drive. Food pantry collection has exceeded goals set each year, and Davis hopes they will have a repeat performance in 2024.

'It continues to grow every year,' she said. 'The first year we hoped for two pounds for each seat, and we got three. Last year we raised it to four and received six pounds per seat. So this year we set the goal at seven pounds. That would be 6,307 pounds of non-perishable food and baby items for the JCEO Food Services Programs and the Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Pantry.'

Three-plus tons of non-perishables would go a long way to help feed people who need supplemental food supplies this winter.

The official drop-off date is set for Oct. 11 at the Strand Center for the Arts, 25 Brinkerhoff Street from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m."

NBC5

August 23, 2024

"The exhibit features more than 50 different art pieces, all crafted from scraps and recyclable materials, transformed into stunning works of art by local artist Suzanne Hokanson.

Hokanson, who is well-known in the community for her creative use of unconventional materials, expressed her enthusiasm for the project.

'What I wanted to do, especially, was to celebrate the workers, to celebrate the makers like I'm a maker, and make something from their scrap,' Hokanson said."

Press Republican

July 20, 2024

“Assemblyman Billy Jones showed up to our Arts Center and said to me, “I heard you need money” and then shared he was able to secure the full $175,000 in funds needed to repair our elevator. I was shocked and completely overwhelmed with gratitude,” said Megan Charland, artistic programming director.

Press Republican

June 24, 2024

This year’s Pride event was hosted by The Strand Center for the Arts on their front lawn with music, games, tie dye, cotton candy and more for everyone to enjoy. Games included cornhole, giant dartballs, giant Trouble, giant Connect Four and chalk to decorate the walkway with.

“The pride fest was looking for a new home, and we knew we could so we did. I’m glad we did, so we can take care of it as best we can. We have some fun performances planned for tonight.”

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. —

In a celebration of identity and inclusivity, the Strand Center for the Arts is unveiling its latest exhibit, "Hues of Identity: Pride Exhibition," on Friday.

NBC5

June 15, 2024

The Strand Center for the Arts was the place to be Friday evening as early Juneteenth celebrations took over downtown Plattsburgh. The second annual Juneteenth festivities brought together the community for a vibrant evening of cultural celebration.

MyChamplainValley.com

June 14, 2024

Jerrod Olsen, director of operations at the Strand Center, said, “This evening from 5 to 8, on the front lawn of the Strand Center for the Arts, is our celebrating Juneteenth event. We’re putting on this event to celebrate black culture and liberation. Its going to include live performances, visual arts demos, community organizations, and fun activities for all ages.”

Press-Republican

May 2, 2024

“It started because of the Youth Arts Bash,” Sara Acors, youth program coordinator and arts educator, said.

“I really wanted to be able to provide a youth-focused celebration for the community. Since the theater is celebrating its 100 birthday this year, I thought it would be fun to kind of tie in the 100 years into the youth exhibition. So, that’s where we got the theme from, and then the conversations have just been really entertaining and interesting to have with kids about where they think we’re going to be in 100 years.”

Press Republican

April 11, 2024

“All of the Darkness themed artworks are displayed here at the Strand, and then Light pieces are displayed at the Feinberg Library at SUNY Plattsburgh,” Megan Charland, artistic programming director, said.

“If you come and see the work, it’s really interesting because it’s kind of how artists interpret the word darkness, right, or the word light. Some of it is celestial themed, but some of it is also dark, disturbing images, too.”

Mountain Lake PBS

March 8, 2024

The Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh is showcasing the work of seven black artists, its gallery hosting an exhibit titled Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry.  This group exhibition features pieces by artists from New York State and Vermont. 

The show aims to recognize black artists who excel in various media including painting, sculpture, 2D work, and mixed media.

NBC5

November 21, 2023

The Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh decorates a Christmas tree each year for folks in the Lake City to enjoy during the holidays. But this year, there's a new twist to the tradition after a local social media group decided to give back to the community to make that celebration all the more special.

Press Republican

June 14 2023

The Strand Center for the Arts is first out the gate with diverse “What is Juneteenth?” programming on Friday, June 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Plattsburgh.

The Strand will be honoring Black culture and liberation on its front lawn with live performances, art displays, activities, food and more.

Press Republican

December 23, 2021

Three of her works, “Ulcerative Geodes,” “Midnight” and “Fluctuating Blues” can be viewed through December 31 at the Annual Holidays Members Show in the Strand Center Gallery, 23 Brinkerhoff St., Plattsburgh.

The exhibition features painting, drawing, photography, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, stained glass, bead weaving, printmaking, mixed media and woodwork.