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Nate Horn in the digital technology lab

Justin Collins holds an item manufactured by a 3-D printing machine

Music Studio

Visual Arts Studio

Multi-Media Lab

Digital Technology Lab

Nancy Armitage explains the pottery-making process

By John T. Ryan 

Plattsburgh – The Strand Center For the Arts invited visitors to an Open House on Saturday, June 11th. The Strand wanted everyone to see what was new, especially inside the Arts Center. A Downtown Plattsburgh Revitalization grant enabled the Arts Center to transform what were second-floor offices into spacious high-tech labs and studios. 

In the digital technology lab, instructor Nate Horn demonstrated the lab’s computer-controlled routers and lasers. A teacher at Beekmantown Central, Horn, teaches people how to use these high-tech machines. People were signing up for summer classes on Saturday. 

Justin Collins demonstrated the lab’s 3-D printing machine capabilities in the nearby multi-media lab. People were also signing up for his summer classes. 

The second floor is also home to a spacious visual arts studio and a music studio. Teachers will provide lessons in both studios. 

Downstairs Nancy Armitage welcomed visitors to the clay studio. Next door at the Strand Theater, Mercedes Johnson brought visitors backstage for a beautiful view of the 800-seat facility. 

Saturday’s Open House undoubtedly made more people aware of the Strand’s many offerings. Over the past several years, people have enjoyed its concerts, classes, gallery events and artisan markets. The Art Center’s second-floor improvements are another step forward.

Strand Theater’s broad expanse

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• Aug. 25 at 8 p.m.: The Art of Rap featuring Ice-T at Chevy Park
• Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.: Niko Moon at Chevy Court
• Aug. 27 at 6 p.m.: Tesla at Chevy Court
• Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.: Foreigner at Chevy Park
• Aug. 29 at 8 p.m.: Boyz II Men at Chevy Park
• Aug. 31 at 8 p.m.: Nelly at Chevy Park
• Sept. 1 at 8 p.m.: Riley Green at Chevy Park
• Sept. 2 at 1 p.m.: Tai Verdes at Chevy Court
• Sept. 2 at 6 p.m.: Gin Blossoms at Chevy Court
• Sept. 2 at 8 p.m.: 24KGoldn at Chevy Park
• Sept. 3 at 2 p.m.: COIN at Chevy Park
• Sept. 3 at 8 p.m.: Dropkick Murphys at Chevy Park
• Sept. 4 at 8 p.m.: City Girls at Chevy Park
• Sept. 5 at 4 p.m.: Night Ranger at Chevy Court

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By John T. Ryan

Plattsburgh – Last Saturday afternoon at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Burke Gallery, Peru, NY native Joe Remillard narrated a gallery walkthrough of his solo art exhibition Adirondack Visions. Many people attended, including several Peru residents and members of his family. The previous evening almost 200 people enjoyed the opening reception.

A June 9th Press-Republican story headline read – “Joe Remillard paints his way home.” In many respects, it’s the perfect headline. While Remillard lives in and works in Atlanta, Georgia, the works on display depict Adirondack scenes, especially at the Remillard family farm here in Peru, along the shores of Lake Champlain and the nearby Adirondacks.

After graduating from Peru High School (74), Siena College, and Albany Law School, Joe Remillard didn’t envision himself having a solo art exhibition at a state university. It was only after practicing law that he decided to pursue his first love – the world of art. Today, Remillard possesses a master of fine arts in painting and drawing from the University of Georgia and a full professorship at the 40,000-student Kennesaw State University in Atlanta. He has won significant international awards and major magazines have recognized his talent on covers and feature articles.

Anyone who loves realistic art, farm life, the Adirondacks or knows the Remillard family should enjoy this exhibition. It’s unique. It’s personal. It should appeal to anyone who loves North Country life. Even if you’ve never attended an art exhibition in your life, give this a try. 

Joe Remillard’s works are displayed Tuesday – Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m. until August 5, 2022, at the Burke Gallery, Plattsburgh State Art Museum, Myers Fine Arts, 101 Broad St., Plattsburgh.

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