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Clayton – The Thousand Islands Arts Center is pleased to announce a call for wearable art for the upcoming juried exhibition, Wear Art Thou! The exhibit will run May 28-July 5.Wearable art is one-of-a-kind, handmade fashion items designed to be worn – from belts, hats, shoes, and purses, to pants, dresses, shirts,  jewelry, and glasses. […]

The Thousand Islands Arts Center is currently exhibiting local student art. This is the second annual collaboration with the art teachers from Thousand Islands Middle and High School showcasing work from their students. It’s on display through Apr. 11, with a reception Thursday, Apr. 3, 6-8 pm. There will also be a musical performance from […]

Clayton, NY (February 19, 2025) – The Thousand Islands Arts Center ~ Home of the Handweaving Museum (TIAC), announced today that it has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Northern New York Community Foundation. The grant will be used to support the Arts Center Campus Project, which includes construction of a new museum and […]

CLAYTON – The Thousand islands Arts Center is holding an art of the year contest. Anyone age 16 or older can submit artwork with the hope of being chosen to be their “Art of the Year.”The winner will receive a $200 commission award, stickers of their piece, and recognition in all marketing/social media materials and […]

On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Thousand Islands Arts Center invites the community to join its third annual Elves’ Fair! The family-friendly Elves’ Fair is free to the public and features over 15 regional artisans, a special holiday-themed cocktail bar, and children’s activities. Visitors can meet local artists, do a little holiday shopping, and visit the […]

CLAYTON – The Thousand Islands Arts Center ~ Home of the Handweaving Museum, is pleased to welcome Mary Jo Champion and Alex Hazard to its Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 1, 2025.   Mary Jo Champion retired in 2010 from nearly 40 years working in, or closely related, businesses in the legal community. She spent 30 years with […]

Clayton – Thousand Islands Arts Center is pleased to announce Sarah Riddoch has been hired as its executive director as of Sept. 1. She has been working as the interim executive director for the past eight months. Robin Lucas, search committee chairperson and trustee, says, “Sarah’s knowledge, positive and practical thinking, local connections, enthusiasm, and […]

Clayton – The annual juried exhibition “Along the River’s Edge” will open and be on display from Wednesday, Aug. 28-Nov. 15. There will be an opening reception Aug. 28 from 5-7 pm and all are welcome to attend. Along the River’s Edge has long been a highlight of the summer season and promises to showcase […]

CLAYTON – The Thousand Islands Arts Center is excited to announce that it is hosting the 1000 Islands Art & Craft & Antique Festival on Saturday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, Aug. 11, at Cerow Recreation Park, 615 E. Line Road in Clayton.The festival will have more than 70 vendors specializing in a wide-range of handmade […]

Clayton – Tasmanian artist Nathaniel Hiller will be exhibiting his work at the Thousand Islands Arts Center July 17 – August 17. There is an opening reception Wednesday, July 17, 5-7 pm. There is a gallery talk at the arts center Tuesday, July 16, at 2 pm. The show is open to the public.Nathaniel Hiller, […]