TIAC Staff Update
CLAYTON – The Thousand Islands Arts Center is pleased to welcome Sarah Riddoch as interim executive director and to announce Marina Loew as the new assistant director, effective immediately. Sarah is a real estate professional, having been in the industry for 18 years. She also worked as editor of the Thousand Islands Sun, holding that […]
Thousand Islands Arts Center welcomes trustees, chairwoman, vice-chair
The Thousand Islands Arts Center has welcomed Meghan Caddick, Caroline Holt Larson and Robin Gedney Lucas to its Board of Trustees. The board will also have a new board chairwoman, Sarah Riddoch, and vice chairwoman, Jan Hampton, Jan. 1.For more information, check out the NNY 360 article below.
Thousand Islands Arts Center Awarded $2 million by the New York State Council on the Arts for New Arts Facility Construction
Clayton, NY (June 8, 2023) – The Thousand Islands Arts Center (TI Arts Center) announced a grant award totaling $2 million from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the organization’s new arts facility construction. This grant is part of a record large capital project funding announcement by NYSCA, which totals […]
FINDERS KEEPERS, THOUSAND ISLANDS ARTS CENTER’S RESALE SHOP OPENS MAY 24
CLAYTON, NY (May 22, 2023) – Finders Keepers, the popular resale store located at 314 John Street in Clayton, will open for its fourth season on Wednesday, May 24. All merchandise is donated and 100% of the proceeds from Finders Keepers benefit the Thousand Islands Arts Center (TIAC).The shop carries an eclectic array of new […]
THOUSAND ISLANDS ARTS CENTER TO HOST VOLUNTEER GATHERING
CLAYTON, NY (May 22,2023) – The Thousand Islands Arts Center (TIAC) is hosting a Volunteer Gathering on Thursday, May 25 th from 10am to 11am at 314 John Street in Clayton. Interested volunteers of all ages are welcome to attend and learn more about TIAC, meet the staff, and connect with other volunteers. Refreshments will […]
FRANK TAYLOR: 19th CENTURY HARPER’S WEEKLY ARTIST’S ILLUSTRATIONS ON DISPLAY
CLAYTON, NY (May 16, 2023) – The Thousand Islands Arts Center (TIAC) is pleased to announce the opening of Among the Thousand Islands: The Work of Frank Taylor on June 7. Taylor (1846-1927), both an illustrator and reporter, was assigned by Harper’s Weekly to cover the Thousand Islands in 1881.The exhibit features Taylor’s engravings and […]
MILLINERY EXHIBITION OPENS AT THOUSAND ISLANDS ARTS CENTER
CLAYTON, NY (April 26, 2023) – The Thousand Islands Arts Center (TIAC) is pleased to announce the opening of the Art of Millinery: Hats by Sally Caswell. The exhibition is on display now through July 1. Milliner Sally Caswell, a Watertown native now living in New York City, has brought a stunning collection of her […]
ARTS CENTER NAMES NEW EVENTS COORDINATOR
CLAYTON, NY (April 19, 2023) – The Thousand Islands Arts Center (TIAC) is pleased to announce that Katherine C. Lake has been named TIAC’s new events coordinator, effective immediately.Leslie Rowland, TIAC’s Executive Director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Katherine to the TIAC Team. As a recent college graduate, Katherine comes to TIAC with the […]
Arts Center Names New Executive Director
The Thousand Islands Arts Center (TIAC) announced today that Kathleen M. Ferguson has been named the new executive director succeeding Leslie W. Rowland who will retire at the end of May. Most recently Ms. Ferguson was an independent contractor working in event planning and marketing. She also was an emergency services worker for the City […]
TIAC Announces Spring After School Arts Program
CLAYTON, NY (February 1, 2023) – The Thousand Islands Arts Center ~ Home of the Handweaving Museum (TIAC) is excited to announce several new curriculums and collaborations for its After School Arts program starting on Tuesday, February 28, and running through Thursday, April 27. After School Arts (ASA) is an eight-week art and craft educational […]
TIAC Awarded $30,000 by the New York State Council on the Arts
Clayton, NY (February 1, 2023) – The Thousand Islands Arts Center ~ Home of the Handweaving Museum (TIAC) recently announced a grant award totaling $30,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Following New York State’s historic investment for the arts, […]
TIAC Announces New Elves Fair
The Thousand Islands Arts Center ~ Home of the Handweaving Museum (TIAC) is excited to announce The Elves’ Fair, a new holiday event for the community that will be added to the many other fun festivities in Clayton on December 3rd.TIAC’s galleries and classrooms will be transformed into a festive, family-friendly experience full of artisans […]