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CLAYTON – The Thousand Islands Arts Center is excited to announce its Fall After School Arts Program,running Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., beginning October 14 through December 11.Designed for children ages 5–12, the program will be held at the Arts Center, 314 John Street, Clayton. Each week features a new creative project, […]

CLAYTON, NY (September 15, 2025) – The Thousand Islands Arts Center ~ Home of the Handweaving Museum is thrilled to announce that they have been selected to receive $227,626 in federal funding through the Save America’s Treasures (SAT) Grant Program. Funds are being awarded in support of the conservation of their Handweaving Collection. The federal […]

CLAYTON, NY (September 10, 2025) – The Thousand Islands Arts Center ~ Home of the Handweaving Museum has selected Mia Ramseier as its new Executive Director, effective October 6, 2025.  Ms. Ramseier brings years of community engagement, development and brand management to the organization and will guide the Arts Center through a pivotal period of […]

CLAYTON – The Thousand Islands Arts Center’s annual juried exhibition Along the River’sEdge was its best-ever opening reception Aug. 20. Attendance and sales reached new heightsas the artwork of the community’s talent was celebrated.The evening was festive and vibrant as more than 250 members, creatives, exhibiting artists,their friends and family, and the area’s community participated […]

CLAYTON, NY, 08/28/25 — Thousand Island Arts Center ~ Home of the Handweaving Museum is one of this year’s Preserve New York grantees. Their grant of $3,480 will fund a Building Condition Report for the historic Tetrault House, located at 313 John Street in Clayton, NY. The Preservation League of NYS and their program partners […]

CLAYTON – The Thousand Islands Arts Center has made significant progress in support of its planned campus expansion, a project that stakeholders say will strengthen community bonds and act as an economic catalyst for the region. The project includes a new facility on James Street, the creation of a small Art Park, and enhancements to […]

Clayton – The Thousand Islands Arts Center ~ Home of the Handweaving Museum is pleased to share several important staff updates, highlighting new beginnings, exciting growth, and a well-earned farewell. Marcia Rogers to Retire After Over a Decade of ServiceThe Arts Center announces the upcoming retirement of Marcia Rogers, the museum’s longtime Education and Membership […]

Clayton, NY – The Thousand Islands Arts Center ~ Home of the Handweaving Museum is pleased to announce the return of the juried art exhibition and sale, Along the River’s Edge, on display from Aug. 20-Nov. 14. There will be an opening reception Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 5-7 pm and all are welcome to attend. […]

Clayton – The Thousand Islands Arts Center is pleased to announce the return of its annual1000 Islands Art & Craft & Antique Festival, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10, atthe Cerow Arena, located at 615 East Line Road in Clayton. Event hours are 10-5 on Saturday,and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. This […]

CLAYTON – The Thousand Islands Arts Center ~ Home of the Handweaving Museum is proudto announce it has received a programming grant from the Northern New York CommunityFoundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council. This generous support will directly fund the ArtsCenter's youth summer camps, providing invaluable artistic experiences for children aged 5 to14 in Clayton. This grant […]

CLAYTON – The Thousand Islands Arts Center ~ Home of the Handweaving Museum will be hosting a series of seven kids’ camps for children ages 5 – 10 this summer. Be a part of the creative fun! The Youth Summer Art Camps will kick off the week of July 7 – 11 and run for […]