Events

Welcome to the Essex County Arts Council events page!

Please use the search fields below to find arts events in your part of Essex County and the surrounding areas.  You can also search our events by date.  

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March 23, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

Ti Arts New Exhibit Ti Arts Downtown Gallery is showcasing universal faces and figures stripped down to elemental forms or abstractions.  The exhibit will run March 2 - 25 A reception will be held March 3 from 5:00-7:00 pm.  
March 24, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
March 24, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

Ti Arts New Exhibit Ti Arts Downtown Gallery is showcasing universal faces and figures stripped down to elemental forms or abstractions.  The exhibit will run March 2 - 25 A reception will be held March 3 from 5:00-7:00 pm.  
March 24, 2023
ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios

Spring into art with classes at both ADK ArtRrise & BluSeed Studios! ADK ArtRise offers a variety of art classes, many of which are drop-in. To check out the full events calendar, visit: https://www.adkartrise.com/events-calendar Classes include:...
March 25, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
March 25, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

Ti Arts New Exhibit Ti Arts Downtown Gallery is showcasing universal faces and figures stripped down to elemental forms or abstractions.  The exhibit will run March 2 - 25 A reception will be held March 3 from 5:00-7:00 pm.  
March 25, 2023

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March 26, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
March 26, 2023
ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios

Spring into art with classes at both ADK ArtRrise & BluSeed Studios! ADK ArtRise offers a variety of art classes, many of which are drop-in. To check out the full events calendar, visit: https://www.adkartrise.com/events-calendar Classes include:...
March 26, 2023
The Whallonsburg Grange

Winter 2023 Lyceum Series Uncovering African-American History in the Adirondacks   In this talk, Paul Smith’s professor Curt Stager shares the research and writing he has been doing on the history of African Americans in the North Country,...
March 29, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
March 29, 2023
ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios

Spring into art with classes at both ADK ArtRrise & BluSeed Studios! ADK ArtRise offers a variety of art classes, many of which are drop-in. To check out the full events calendar, visit: https://www.adkartrise.com/events-calendar Classes include:...
March 30, 2023
ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios

Spring into art with classes at both ADK ArtRrise & BluSeed Studios! ADK ArtRise offers a variety of art classes, many of which are drop-in. To check out the full events calendar, visit: https://www.adkartrise.com/events-calendar Classes include:...
March 30, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
March 30, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

The Adirondack Pastel Society presents: The Art of Pastels  Twenty members of The Adirondack Pastel Society will be showing their work at Ti Art’s Downtown Gallery located at 119 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY from March 30 until April 22....
March 31, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
March 31, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

The Adirondack Pastel Society presents: The Art of Pastels  Twenty members of The Adirondack Pastel Society will be showing their work at Ti Art’s Downtown Gallery located at 119 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY from March 30 until April 22....
April 1, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
April 1, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

The Adirondack Pastel Society presents: The Art of Pastels  Twenty members of The Adirondack Pastel Society will be showing their work at Ti Art’s Downtown Gallery located at 119 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY from March 30 until April 22....
April 1, 2023
The Whallonsburg Grange

Champlain Valley Film Society presents The Fabelmans Shown on the big screen at the Grange! Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. This is Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical love letter to filmmaking. His most...
April 1, 2023
Upper Jay Art Center

Time & Location Apr 01, 8:00 PM Upper Jay, 12198 State Hwy 9N, Upper Jay, NY 12987, USA About the Event ABOUT THE BAND The Rollin' Rust is an indie/folk group from the foothills of Central New York. Being led by singer-songwriter James...
April 2, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
April 4, 2023
ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios

Spring into art with classes at both ADK ArtRrise & BluSeed Studios! ADK ArtRise offers a variety of art classes, many of which are drop-in. To check out the full events calendar, visit: https://www.adkartrise.com/events-calendar Classes include:...
April 5, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
April 5, 2023
ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios

Spring into art with classes at both ADK ArtRrise & BluSeed Studios! ADK ArtRise offers a variety of art classes, many of which are drop-in. To check out the full events calendar, visit: https://www.adkartrise.com/events-calendar Classes include:...
April 6, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
April 6, 2023
ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios

Spring into art with classes at both ADK ArtRrise & BluSeed Studios! ADK ArtRise offers a variety of art classes, many of which are drop-in. To check out the full events calendar, visit: https://www.adkartrise.com/events-calendar Classes include:...
April 6, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

The Adirondack Pastel Society presents: The Art of Pastels  Twenty members of The Adirondack Pastel Society will be showing their work at Ti Art’s Downtown Gallery located at 119 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY from March 30 until April 22....
April 7, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
April 7, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

The Adirondack Pastel Society presents: The Art of Pastels  Twenty members of The Adirondack Pastel Society will be showing their work at Ti Art’s Downtown Gallery located at 119 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY from March 30 until April 22....
April 8, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
April 8, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

The Adirondack Pastel Society presents: The Art of Pastels  Twenty members of The Adirondack Pastel Society will be showing their work at Ti Art’s Downtown Gallery located at 119 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY from March 30 until April 22....
April 8, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

Ti Arts Downtown Gallery: Pastel Class The Ti Arts Downtown Gallery will host a Pastel Class taught by Joann Quinlivan, a member of the Adirondack Pastel Society, on Saturday, April 8 from 1:00 until 3:00 pm. To sign up email seddon@thejbeatys.com.  The...
April 8, 2023
The Whallonsburg Grange

FERN MADDIE Winter/Spring 2023 Music Series Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 $15 / under 18, $5 In order to best experience the intimacy of Fern’s music, this all be an in-the-round performance on the main hall floor.  Fern Maddie is a balladeer-...
April 9, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
April 10, 2023
ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios

Spring into art with classes at both ADK ArtRrise & BluSeed Studios! ADK ArtRise offers a variety of art classes, many of which are drop-in. To check out the full events calendar, visit: https://www.adkartrise.com/events-calendar Classes include:...
April 11, 2023
ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios

Spring into art with classes at both ADK ArtRrise & BluSeed Studios! ADK ArtRise offers a variety of art classes, many of which are drop-in. To check out the full events calendar, visit: https://www.adkartrise.com/events-calendar Classes include:...
April 12, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
April 12, 2023
ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios

Spring into art with classes at both ADK ArtRrise & BluSeed Studios! ADK ArtRise offers a variety of art classes, many of which are drop-in. To check out the full events calendar, visit: https://www.adkartrise.com/events-calendar Classes include:...
April 13, 2023
ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios

Spring into art with classes at both ADK ArtRrise & BluSeed Studios! ADK ArtRise offers a variety of art classes, many of which are drop-in. To check out the full events calendar, visit: https://www.adkartrise.com/events-calendar Classes include:...
April 13, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
April 13, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

The Adirondack Pastel Society presents: The Art of Pastels  Twenty members of The Adirondack Pastel Society will be showing their work at Ti Art’s Downtown Gallery located at 119 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY from March 30 until April 22....
April 14, 2023
ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios

Spring into art with classes at both ADK ArtRrise & BluSeed Studios! ADK ArtRise offers a variety of art classes, many of which are drop-in. To check out the full events calendar, visit: https://www.adkartrise.com/events-calendar Classes include:...
April 14, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
April 14, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

The Adirondack Pastel Society presents: The Art of Pastels  Twenty members of The Adirondack Pastel Society will be showing their work at Ti Art’s Downtown Gallery located at 119 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY from March 30 until April 22....
April 15, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
April 15, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

The Adirondack Pastel Society presents: The Art of Pastels  Twenty members of The Adirondack Pastel Society will be showing their work at Ti Art’s Downtown Gallery located at 119 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY from March 30 until April 22....
April 15, 2023
Upper Jay Art Center

Time & Location Apr 15, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Upper Jay Art Center, 12198 State Hwy 9N, Upper Jay, NY 12987, USA   About the Event Perfromed by Michael Galligan Directed by Bailey Nassetta   Is it man? Or is it banana? In this solo...
April 15, 2023

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April 15, 2023
The Whallonsburg Grange

Champlain Valley Film Series presents: Women Talking  Nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. This is a powerful, riveting film about a group of Mennonite women who debate what they should do about the sexual abuse by the men in their...
April 16, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
April 16, 2023
Upper Jay Art Center

Time & Location Apr 16, 3:00 PM – Apr 17, 4:30 PM Upper Jay, 12198 Rte 9N, Upper Jay, NY 12987, USA About the Event GUEST ARTIST WORKSHOP: Class of Games Sunday, April 16th (time TBD) *suggested donation of $15 to the teaching artists at time...
April 17, 2023
Upper Jay Art Center

Time & Location Apr 16, 3:00 PM – Apr 17, 4:30 PM Upper Jay, 12198 Rte 9N, Upper Jay, NY 12987, USA About the Event GUEST ARTIST WORKSHOP: Class of Games Sunday, April 16th (time TBD) *suggested donation of $15 to the teaching artists at time...
April 19, 2023
Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery

Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery Featured Artist Exhibit is the Annual Juried Art Show! The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery is celebrated its 25th year on Main St., Saranac Lake, in 2022, with the 2023 show marking it's 25th year! The Gallery...
April 20, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

The Adirondack Pastel Society presents: The Art of Pastels  Twenty members of The Adirondack Pastel Society will be showing their work at Ti Art’s Downtown Gallery located at 119 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY from March 30 until April 22....
April 21, 2023
ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios

Spring into art with classes at both ADK ArtRrise & BluSeed Studios! ADK ArtRise offers a variety of art classes, many of which are drop-in. To check out the full events calendar, visit: https://www.adkartrise.com/events-calendar Classes include:...
April 21, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

The Adirondack Pastel Society presents: The Art of Pastels  Twenty members of The Adirondack Pastel Society will be showing their work at Ti Art’s Downtown Gallery located at 119 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY from March 30 until April 22....
April 22, 2023
Ti Arts Downtown Gallery

The Adirondack Pastel Society presents: The Art of Pastels  Twenty members of The Adirondack Pastel Society will be showing their work at Ti Art’s Downtown Gallery located at 119 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY from March 30 until April 22....
April 23, 2023
The Whallonsburg Grange

Garnet Rogers will perform at the Whallonsburg Grange on Sunday, April 23, 4:00 pm.  He has established himself as an acclaimed songwriter and musician, and a writer. Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “charismatic performer and singer”, Garnet...
April 29, 2023

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April 29, 2023
The Whallonsburg Grange

Champlain Valley Film Series presents: Living BEST ACTOR Nominee, Academy Awards Living is the story of an ordinary man, reduced by years of oppressive office routine to a shadow existence, who decides to turn his dull life into something wonderful. Bill...
April 30, 2023
The Whallonsburg Grange

Sydney Lee: A Gurrena Fellowship Concert Sydney Lee, cellist, with Noreen Cassidy-Polera, pianist Presented by Meadowmount School of Music Sunday, April 30 at 3:00. Reception at Whitcomb’s Arts will follow the performance $10 donation requested.
May 6, 2023
BluSeed Studios

Live music at BluSeed Studios! Saturday, May 6, doors open at 6:30, show at 7pm.  Learn more about the band at: www.annieandthehedonists.com
May 6, 2023
Fort Ticonderoga

Opening Day at Fort Ticonderoga. Please visit their website for all information!
May 12, 2023
Upper Jay Art Center

Time & Location 4 Shows: May 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th Upper Jay Art Center, 12198 Rte 9n, Upper Jay, NY 12987, USA   About the Event The Monarch Report Directed by Gabrielle Schutz Created by Andrew Murdock Two humans in lockdown...
May 13, 2023
Upper Jay Art Center

Time & Location 4 Shows: May 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th Upper Jay Art Center, 12198 Rte 9n, Upper Jay, NY 12987, USA   About the Event The Monarch Report Directed by Gabrielle Schutz Created by Andrew Murdock Two humans in lockdown...
May 13, 2023
The Whallonsburg Grange

Champlain Valley Film Series presents: The Whale  BEST ACTOR Nominee, Academy Awards This a deeply moving story about a reclusive, severely obese man who attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter for one last chance at redemption. It’s...
May 14, 2023
Upper Jay Art Center

Time & Location 4 Shows: May 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th Upper Jay Art Center, 12198 Rte 9n, Upper Jay, NY 12987, USA   About the Event The Monarch Report Directed by Gabrielle Schutz Created by Andrew Murdock Two humans in lockdown...
May 20, 2023
Upper Jay Art Center

Time & Location 4 Shows: May 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th Upper Jay Art Center, 12198 Rte 9n, Upper Jay, NY 12987, USA   About the Event The Monarch Report Directed by Gabrielle Schutz Created by Andrew Murdock Two humans in lockdown...
June 3, 2023
The Whallonsburg Grange

The Rough and Tumble will perform at the Whallonsburg Grange on Saturday, June 3, 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $15, $ for those under 18.
June 10, 2023
,Penfield Homestead Museum

Penfield Homestead Museum will once again offer their famous Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 10 from 8:00-11:00 am.  Enjoy pancakes, sausage, assorted beverages and locally made maple syrup.  $7.00 per person.  
June 17, 2023
Fort Ticonderoga

Celebrate Scots Day at Fort Ticonderoga  For the first time since 2019, this family favorite event is back! Fort Ticonderoga invites you to explore Scottish history during our Scots Day Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023. The celebration of Scottish...
July 1, 2023
Ballard Park

Studio Two is a headlining Beatles tribute band, comprised of Berklee Alumni who focus on the most exciting, energetic period of The Beatles -- the early  years. Choosing from a catalog of songs from their club and touring performances, Studio Two...
July 13, 2023
Ballard Park

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July 27, 2023
Ballard Park

Bronx-born renowned trumpeter, percussionist, composer, and arranger Ray Vega presents Jazz from a refreshingly original and contemporary perspective and is a veteran of numerous great Latin bands, including Tito Puente, and has performed with artists such as...
August 3, 2023
Ballard Park

Meadowmount, a world-renowned summer strings school in Westport, joins Ballard Park for its annual student concert and in recognition of the generosity of Petey Cerf, founder of the Park and a long-time friend to Meadowmount.  
August 17, 2023
Ballard Park

Ryan Clark is a Nashville recording artist (originally from Lake George), independently making a name for himself in the music industry. He released his first original EP titled Take a Chance and has a new popular single called Show Me How has almost a half a...
August 19, 2023
Lake Placid Center for the Arts 17 Algonquin Drive Lake Placid New York 12946

The LPCA presents the 2023 Open Sky Arts Festival  The 3rd Annual Open Sky Arts Festival is a multidisciplinary festival for music lovers of every age. Experience fun, food, and music featuring everything from bluegrass to rock, pop, and...
August 19, 2023
Adirondack History Museum

A fun family-oriented event in the heart of the Adirondacks. Come in costume as either a fairy or another of your favorite magickal creatures. Walk through the Colonial Gardens and see all the fairy houses. Meet the Fairy Queen. A variety of vendors and food...
September 30, 2023
Fort Ticonderoga

Fort Ticonderoga, surrounded by magnificent autumn backdrops of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains will present the Annual Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival on September 30, 2023.  The full day of autumn fun will be set in the midst of the King...