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Fenimore Art Museum Completes Major Acquisition

Fenimore Art Museum Completes a $33.8M Acquisition and Installation of 27 Major Artworks for Its American Art Collection.

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events: June 21-23

Featured weekend events, June 21-23, in the Mohawk Valley include Pride events, painting, workshops, theatre and so much more!

Weekend Featured Mohawk ValleY Today Events

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events: June 14-16

Featured weekend events, June 14-16, in the Mohawk Valley include concerts, photography, outdoor games, and so much more!

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events June 7-9

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events: June 7-9

This weekend, June 7-9, we’re happy to highlight events in Dolgeville, Little Falls, Clinton, Mohawk and more.

Mohawk Valley Today Featured Weekend Events for June 1-2

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events: May 31-June 2

Featured weekend events, May 31-June 2, in the Mohawk Valley include concerts, Art Display, open mic’s, and Farmers Markets!

FY 2025 Council on the Arts Grants Now Available

$82 Million Available for NYS Artists, Arts/Culture Organizations

New York State Council on the Arts grants are available for nonprofit arts and culture organizations and individual artists across the State.

The Insolent Willies at The Glove on Friday, May 3 at 7pm

The Glove Theatre’s “518 Concert Series” is proud to welcome The Insolent Willies to the stage at 42 N Main Street on Friday, May 3 at 7pm.

Caroga Lake Music Festival 2024 Summer Season

The 13th Annual Caroga Lake Music Festival will welcome over 150 world-class artists to the Southern Adirondacks.

Fenimore Art Museum Accepting Artist Submissions for Art by the Lake Event

Fenimore Art Museum is accepting artist submissions for its annual juried summer art invitational, Art by the Lake, taking place August 10.

Herkimer College Spring 2024

Twisted: The Untold Story of A Royal Vizier at Herkimer College

Herkimer College Hosts StarKid Production’s Twisted the Untold Story of a Royal Vizier April 11-13, 2024 at Sarkus Busch Theater, at Herkimer College.

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Makers of the Mohawk Valley Exhibit. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Herkimer College will present Makers of the Mohawk Valley beginning Friday, August 30, through September 30, 2024 at the Cogar Galley located in the Robert McLaughlin College Cen at Herkimer College located at 100 Resorvoir Road, Herkimer NY.

Spotlighting the expansive and diverse creativity of local artists and crafters alike, Makers of the Mohawk Valley has become a staple exhibit for the Mohawk Valley community and Herkimer College year after year. This inclusive exhibit coordinated by Associate Professor of Studio Art Justin Como creates a truly one-of-a-kind experience uniting the work of artists, crafters, creators and makers of all kinds in a magnificent and inspiring experience.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley debuted in 2022 with the goal to celebrate and shed light on the full spectrum of creative work by artists and makers of the local Mohawk Valley community. “There is no one theme” said Justin Como, “That’s the beauty of it. The pieces and themes come together naturally and vary from person to person. Its expressive, it really showcases the wide variety of work our community creates.” The exhibit will feature art and other fine crafted objects produced by individuals ages 18 and above who live or work in the Mohawk Valley.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. The opening will take place on Friday, August 30 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. in the Cogar Gallery. The show will conclude on Friday, September 27.

For questions and more information please visit Makers of the Mohawk Valley or contact Justin Como at

comojm@herkimer.edu

Glove Theatre Concert Series: TV Doctors

Glove Theatre Concert Series: TV Doctors

The Glove Theatre’s Concert Series continues today at 7:00 p.m. at the Glove Theatre located at Main Street, Gloversville, NY., with the TV Doctors, an experimental instrumental trio from Amsterdam, NY. Specializing in psychedelic rock, funk, surf, jazz, soul, dub, beats, and noises.

518 Concert Series: TV Doctors, image by the Glove Theatre

Joining the TV Doctors for this event will be special guest Evan Gavry.

Must be 21+ to drink with valid I.D.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley Exhibit. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Herkimer College will present Makers of the Mohawk Valley beginning Friday, August 30, through September 30, 2024 at the Cogar Galley located in the Robert McLaughlin College Cen at Herkimer College located at 100 Resorvoir Road, Herkimer NY.

Spotlighting the expansive and diverse creativity of local artists and crafters alike, Makers of the Mohawk Valley has become a staple exhibit for the Mohawk Valley community and Herkimer College year after year. This inclusive exhibit coordinated by Associate Professor of Studio Art Justin Como creates a truly one-of-a-kind experience uniting the work of artists, crafters, creators and makers of all kinds in a magnificent and inspiring experience.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley debuted in 2022 with the goal to celebrate and shed light on the full spectrum of creative work by artists and makers of the local Mohawk Valley community. “There is no one theme” said Justin Como, “That’s the beauty of it. The pieces and themes come together naturally and vary from person to person. Its expressive, it really showcases the wide variety of work our community creates.” The exhibit will feature art and other fine crafted objects produced by individuals ages 18 and above who live or work in the Mohawk Valley.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. The opening will take place on Friday, August 30 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. in the Cogar Gallery. The show will conclude on Friday, September 27.

For questions and more information please visit Makers of the Mohawk Valley or contact Justin Como at

comojm@herkimer.edu

First Allies Craft Fair

First Allies Craft Fair

The First Allies Craft Fair, takes place from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Fort Stanwix National Monument located at 100 N. James Street, Rome, NY.

First Allies Craft Fair, image by Oneida Indian NationThe Oneida Indian Nation, in partnership with Fort Stanwix National Monument and the Rome Historical Society, announces the return of the First Allies Craft Fair at Fort Stanwix in Rome on Saturday, September 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The family-friendly free to attend event will feature Oneida and Haudenosaunee arts, crafts and social dance exhibitions.

Visitors can peruse various authentic, handmade Haudenosaunee items outdoors on the Fort’s lawn leading to the main entrance. One-of-a-kind jewelry, beadwork, wood carvings, textiles, ceramics, and much more will be available for sale by crafters. Corn soup and the popular strawberry drink also will be for sale.

The beauty and complexity of Haudenosaunee social dance will be on full display with three separate social dance presentations at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. With these presentations, visitors will be able to learn more about Oneida traditions and culture.

Fort Stanwix National Monument is located at 100 N. James Street in Rome. Parking is available in the lot across from the Fort on 121 N. James Street. This is the third year the event has been hosted at Fort Stanwix National Monument. The First Allies name is a nod to the Oneida Indian Nation’s rich history as America’s First Allies, which included defending Fort Stanwix from a British siege during the Revolutionary War.

 

Makers of the Mohawk Valley Exhibit. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Herkimer College will present Makers of the Mohawk Valley beginning Friday, August 30, through September 30, 2024 at the Cogar Galley located in the Robert McLaughlin College Cen at Herkimer College located at 100 Resorvoir Road, Herkimer NY.

Spotlighting the expansive and diverse creativity of local artists and crafters alike, Makers of the Mohawk Valley has become a staple exhibit for the Mohawk Valley community and Herkimer College year after year. This inclusive exhibit coordinated by Associate Professor of Studio Art Justin Como creates a truly one-of-a-kind experience uniting the work of artists, crafters, creators and makers of all kinds in a magnificent and inspiring experience.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley debuted in 2022 with the goal to celebrate and shed light on the full spectrum of creative work by artists and makers of the local Mohawk Valley community. “There is no one theme” said Justin Como, “That’s the beauty of it. The pieces and themes come together naturally and vary from person to person. Its expressive, it really showcases the wide variety of work our community creates.” The exhibit will feature art and other fine crafted objects produced by individuals ages 18 and above who live or work in the Mohawk Valley.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. The opening will take place on Friday, August 30 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. in the Cogar Gallery. The show will conclude on Friday, September 27.

For questions and more information please visit Makers of the Mohawk Valley or contact Justin Como at

comojm@herkimer.edu
Makers of the Mohawk Valley Exhibit. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Herkimer College will present Makers of the Mohawk Valley beginning Friday, August 30, through September 30, 2024 at the Cogar Galley located in the Robert McLaughlin College Cen at Herkimer College located at 100 Resorvoir Road, Herkimer NY.

Spotlighting the expansive and diverse creativity of local artists and crafters alike, Makers of the Mohawk Valley has become a staple exhibit for the Mohawk Valley community and Herkimer College year after year. This inclusive exhibit coordinated by Associate Professor of Studio Art Justin Como creates a truly one-of-a-kind experience uniting the work of artists, crafters, creators and makers of all kinds in a magnificent and inspiring experience.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley debuted in 2022 with the goal to celebrate and shed light on the full spectrum of creative work by artists and makers of the local Mohawk Valley community. “There is no one theme” said Justin Como, “That’s the beauty of it. The pieces and themes come together naturally and vary from person to person. Its expressive, it really showcases the wide variety of work our community creates.” The exhibit will feature art and other fine crafted objects produced by individuals ages 18 and above who live or work in the Mohawk Valley.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. The opening will take place on Friday, August 30 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. in the Cogar Gallery. The show will conclude on Friday, September 27.

For questions and more information please visit Makers of the Mohawk Valley or contact Justin Como at

comojm@herkimer.edu
Makers of the Mohawk Valley Exhibit. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Herkimer College will present Makers of the Mohawk Valley beginning Friday, August 30, through September 30, 2024 at the Cogar Galley located in the Robert McLaughlin College Cen at Herkimer College located at 100 Resorvoir Road, Herkimer NY.

Spotlighting the expansive and diverse creativity of local artists and crafters alike, Makers of the Mohawk Valley has become a staple exhibit for the Mohawk Valley community and Herkimer College year after year. This inclusive exhibit coordinated by Associate Professor of Studio Art Justin Como creates a truly one-of-a-kind experience uniting the work of artists, crafters, creators and makers of all kinds in a magnificent and inspiring experience.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley debuted in 2022 with the goal to celebrate and shed light on the full spectrum of creative work by artists and makers of the local Mohawk Valley community. “There is no one theme” said Justin Como, “That’s the beauty of it. The pieces and themes come together naturally and vary from person to person. Its expressive, it really showcases the wide variety of work our community creates.” The exhibit will feature art and other fine crafted objects produced by individuals ages 18 and above who live or work in the Mohawk Valley.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. The opening will take place on Friday, August 30 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. in the Cogar Gallery. The show will conclude on Friday, September 27.

For questions and more information please visit Makers of the Mohawk Valley or contact Justin Como at

comojm@herkimer.edu
Makers of the Mohawk Valley Exhibit. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Herkimer College will present Makers of the Mohawk Valley beginning Friday, August 30, through September 30, 2024 at the Cogar Galley located in the Robert McLaughlin College Cen at Herkimer College located at 100 Resorvoir Road, Herkimer NY.

Spotlighting the expansive and diverse creativity of local artists and crafters alike, Makers of the Mohawk Valley has become a staple exhibit for the Mohawk Valley community and Herkimer College year after year. This inclusive exhibit coordinated by Associate Professor of Studio Art Justin Como creates a truly one-of-a-kind experience uniting the work of artists, crafters, creators and makers of all kinds in a magnificent and inspiring experience.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley debuted in 2022 with the goal to celebrate and shed light on the full spectrum of creative work by artists and makers of the local Mohawk Valley community. “There is no one theme” said Justin Como, “That’s the beauty of it. The pieces and themes come together naturally and vary from person to person. Its expressive, it really showcases the wide variety of work our community creates.” The exhibit will feature art and other fine crafted objects produced by individuals ages 18 and above who live or work in the Mohawk Valley.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. The opening will take place on Friday, August 30 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. in the Cogar Gallery. The show will conclude on Friday, September 27.

For questions and more information please visit Makers of the Mohawk Valley or contact Justin Como at

comojm@herkimer.edu

Writers Workshop at the Old Forge Library

Writers Workshop at the Old Forge Library

A Writers Workshop at the Old Forge Library Takes place from 5:45pm until 7:45 pm beginning on Wednesday July 3, 2024 at the Old Forge Library located at 220 Crosby Road, Old Forge, NY.

Writing Workshop Old Forge Library, Image provided by Old Forge Library.Star Livingstone will lead the Old Forge Library’s 2024 Summer Writers Workshop. The 5-session workshop will take place on Wednesdays, July 3 through July 31 at 5:45 pm. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. Participants are asked to attend all 4 sessions. Each year there is a full class, please call or email to reserve your spot.

This 42 year tradition is a summer favorite. The workshop welcomes all levels of writing experience and all genres. The workshop title is “Playing with Words”, in keeping with the Old Forge Library’s summer themes of lightness and fun. Registrants are requested to come to the first meeting bringing a brief sample of a favorite piece of writing by any author.

About Star Livingstone

Livingstone, writer, naturalist, and educator has enjoyed an eclectic career sharing the challenge and mystery of language through teaching, tutoring, editing, leading writing groups, and creating poetry workshops for both adults and children. She has directed the West Falmouth library summer science school, the Easton Day Camp in Massachusetts, and shared her tree stories with the combined Falmouth schools’ Arbor Day assembly. Star has long been involved with the Old Forge Library Poetry Contest both as a poetry judge and as the leader, for several years, of the pre-contest adult workshop.

Star finds inspiration from both the natural world and human nature and, personally, finds poetry the most useful way to express the experience of being.
She is the author of Harley, an early reader book and true story. She practices the principles of permaculture and poetry on a two-acre homestead in Woodgate, New York.

Weekly Workshops

Weekly workshops will culminate in a public open mic where participants and others can share polished work. The Open Mic Night is scheduled for Wednesday August 7 at 6 pm. The public is invited to come and listen to our local writers. Registrants are asked to attend all sessions. Please call the library at 315 369-6008 or e-mail oldforge@midyork.org to register.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley Exhibit. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Makers of the Mohawk Valley

Herkimer College will present Makers of the Mohawk Valley beginning Friday, August 30, through September 30, 2024 at the Cogar Galley located in the Robert McLaughlin College Cen at Herkimer College located at 100 Resorvoir Road, Herkimer NY.

Spotlighting the expansive and diverse creativity of local artists and crafters alike, Makers of the Mohawk Valley has become a staple exhibit for the Mohawk Valley community and Herkimer College year after year. This inclusive exhibit coordinated by Associate Professor of Studio Art Justin Como creates a truly one-of-a-kind experience uniting the work of artists, crafters, creators and makers of all kinds in a magnificent and inspiring experience.

Makers of the Mohawk Valley debuted in 2022 with the goal to celebrate and shed light on the full spectrum of creative work by artists and makers of the local Mohawk Valley community. “There is no one theme” said Justin Como, “That’s the beauty of it. The pieces and themes come together naturally and vary from person to person. Its expressive, it really showcases the wide variety of work our community creates.” The exhibit will feature art and other fine crafted objects produced by individuals ages 18 and above who live or work in the Mohawk Valley.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. The opening will take place on Friday, August 30 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. in the Cogar Gallery. The show will conclude on Friday, September 27.

For questions and more information please visit Makers of the Mohawk Valley or contact Justin Como at

comojm@herkimer.edu