St. Lawrence County Museums & Galleries
FREDERIC REMINGTON ART MUSEUM, dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, preserving and interpreting the art and archives of Frederic Remington. The museum offers education in the visual arts and provides context for Remington’s life in Northern New York. 303 Washington St., Ogdensburg. Hours: Nov. 1 through April 30, Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.; May 1 through Oct. 31, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.; info: 393-2425. www.fredericremington.org
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION, Silas Wright House/Museum, 3 E. Main St., Canton; permanent and rotating exhibits; museum and its archives are open from noon-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat., Fri. ‘til 8. Museum admission is free; archives admission $5, $2 for students. Info: 386-8133, slcha.org
HAWKINS POINT VISITORS CENTER, operated by New York Power Authority, state-of-the-art exhibits and panoramic views of St. Lawrence River and NYPA's St. Lawrence-FDR Power Project, interactive dsplays and hands-on learning about energy, electricity and the North Country, Barnhart Island, Massena. Info: 764-0226, ext. 302; summer hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; winter hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, closed weekends, www.nypa.gov/vc/stlaw.htm
POTSDAM PUBLIC MUSEUM, Civic Center, 2 Park Street. Info: 265-6910, www.potsdampublicmuseum.org, permanent and featured exhibits on local history and decorative arts. Open 12 to 6 p.m. Wed.-Sat., Thursdays until 8 p.m. Admission free.
TAUNY GALLERY, (Traditional Arts in Upstate New York), a non-profit membership organization dedicated to documenting and presenting traditional culture and folk life of Northern New York, permanent and changing exhibits, workshops and demonstrations. 53 Main St., Canton, 386-4289, Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., www.tauny.org
RICHARD F. BRUSH GALLERY, St. Lawrence University, Canton. Info: 229-5174. Programs of rotating exhibitions during the academic year, representing regional, national and international artists in a variety of media. Also oversees the university’s permanent collection – strengths in 20th century American photography, prints, portfolios and artists’ books. Individuals and school groups are welcome for guided tours of exhibitions, during academic year open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, 12-5 p.m., free admission, www.stlawu.edu/gallery
ROLAND GIBSON GALLERY, SUNY Potsdam, Art museum with collection and exhibitions of 20th century and contemporary art. 267-3290, 267-2245, Monday and Friday noon - 5 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday noon to 7 p.m., Saturday noon - 4 p.m.; closed during school recesses and between exhibits. http://www.potsdam.edu/gibson
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY ART COUNCIL, 51 Market St., Potsdam. A not-for-profit organization of artists, educators, arts organizations, businesses and community members that works to promote the arts in St. Lawrence County through networking and referral services. 265-6860, weekdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Satuday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., www.slcartscouncil.org
CREATIVE SPIRIT ART CENTER, a unique resource for art and fine crafts by over 230 local artists - gift store and gallery. 6 Raymond St., Potsdam, 265-3949, Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ADIRONDACK ARTISANS, 3924 SH 56, South Colton, 262-2117, www.adirondackartisans.org. Over 100 artisans works displayed; unique and special items. Tues.-Sat. 6 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sun. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., closed Mon.
MASSENA MUSEUM, 200 E. Orvis St., Massena, 769-8571,massenaworks.com/museum/index.html, exhibits include general store, doctor's office, early street lights, musical instruments and others; open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
AKWESASNE CULTURAL CENTER, 321 Rt. 37, Hogansburg, on the St. Regis Indian Reservation. Historical & contemporary Mohawk artifacts, utilitarian & fancy ash splint & sweetgrass baskets, traditional crafts; open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon. and Fri.; info: 518-358-2461. www.akwesasneculturalcenter.org
GOUVERNEUR MUSEUM, 30 Church St., Gouverneur, 287-3193, free, check website for hours, includes historical items and mineral specimens, Wednesdays 1 to 4 p.m., also open Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. July through October, www.gouverneurmuseum.org
SUSAN C. LYMAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 39 Main St., Norwood, Victorian-era rooms, railroad, firefighting & school memorabilia. Info: 353-2751, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 to 4 p.m. May through October, www.norwoodny.org/museum.html.
CANTON TOWN & VILLAGE COLLECTION, second floor of the Canton Municipal Building, Main St., a mini-museum with town/village archives, photographs, maps/artifacts. Contact Linda Casserly, town & village historian, 386-1633, weekdays 8 - 9 a.m., noon - 1 p.m. and 4 - 5 p.m.
NORFOLK HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 39 Main St., Open Tues. & Thurs. Noon to 5 p.m., 384-4575, www.northnet.org/norfolkny/museum.htm
OLD MEETING HOUSE MUSEUM, 696 E. DeKalb Rd., DeKalb Junction,www.dekalbnyhistorian.org/historicalsocieties.html. Wednesdays 12:30 to 4 p.m., Thursdays 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. and by appointment. Info: DeKalb Historical Association, 347-1900 or 347-2178.
COLTON TOWN MUSEUM, Main St., across from the town hall, web.mac.com/clstph/iWeb/Historical%20%20Society/Welcome.html, open by appointment; call 262-2524.
HOPKINTON TOWN MUSEUM, 7 Church St., Nicholville, Info: 328-4113. Information on the Adirondacks on display, Sundays 1 - 3 p.m. July through Sept. 1.
WALKER HOUSE MUSEUM, 191 County Route 31, Madrid, operated by Madrid Historical Society, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of the month from June through October, info: 322-0605, www.francisadams.com.
PARISHVILLE MUSEUM, E. Main Street. Open weekends by appointment. Thirteen rooms in 19th century style. Info: 265-7619, 1 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August.
STOCKHOLM HISTORICAL CENTER/MUSEUM, in the Municipal Building, Winthrop. Info: 389-5171, 6 - 8 p.m., Tuesdays June - August.
HAMMOND MUSEUM, Main Street (NYS Hwy. 37), Hammond, 2 - 4 p.m. Tudsays and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays May through mid-September, 324-5208.
OGDENSBURG DIOCESE ARCHIVES, 622 Washington St., Ogdensburg, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays; closes at 4 p.m. during summer; 393-2920.
PIERREPONT MUSEUM, 5893 County Route 24, open second Wednsday and fourth Saturday of each month during summer.
THE GALLERY, 67 Main St., Canton. Info: 379-9526. Regional art, nationally known potters.
BLUE HERON ART GALLERY, 38 Park St., Norwood, Joan Upham, www.blue-heron-arts.com, 353-9971, www.blue-heron-arts.com/.
LADIES FIRST GALLERY, Rensselaer Falls, Sally White Hartman, 344-8882, open June - Oct., Sat. and Sun 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., or by appointment. www.northnet.org/ladiesfirst.
OSWEGATCHIE RIVER HOUSE MUSEUM, Rensselaer Falls, Open June through October, Sat & Sun 10-3 or by appointment, Priscilla A.T. Hartman, (315) 344-7247, www.northnet.org/orhmas
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY CHEEL CAMPUS CENTER LOBBY, Potsdam, features periodic art displays.
MOORE MUSEUM, Main St., Waddington, 388-5967, 400 family histories and about 50 house histories available for research, in conjunction with Waddington Historial Society; also memorabilia from Waddington history and diarama that shows what happened to land during construction of St.Lawrence Seaway/Power Project. Museum and historian's office at 79 St. Lawrence Ave. open during summer; between October and April, historian may be e-mailed at wadhist@northnet.org.
Regional Museums & Galleries
THE WILD CENTER, A 31-acre campus in Tupper Lake featuring live exhibits, hiking and naturalist guides. There are theaters with high definition films, hands-on nature, hundreds of live animals from rare native trout, to river otters, to turtles the size of walnuts and many other often hard-to-see residents of the woods and waters. Hours: Memorial Day - Columbus Day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week; Oct. 31 to Memorial Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. For more information, call 518-359-7800 or visit their website at www.wildcenter.org
ADIRONDACK PARK VISITOR INTERPRETIVE CENTER, Route 30, one mile of intersection with Route 86, Paul Smiths, www.adkvic.org , information on ecology, diversity of park, nature exhibits, interactive displays, theater program, interpretive trails, butterfly house. 518-327-3000.off Rt. 30, Paul Smiths, 12 mi. north of Saranac Lake, free admission. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Info: 518-327-3000.
LAKE PLACID CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 17 Algonquin Dr., Lake Placid, fall and spring gallery hours Tuesday through Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m., winter hours Tuesday through0a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 - 5 p.m., free admission; www.LakekPlacidArts.org, North Gallery open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., located in the Adirondack Crafts Store. Info: (518) 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org
ADIRONDACK MUSEUM, Six million acres of Adirondack Park surround the museum and form the basis of the museum’s exhibits and programs telling the stories of how people have lived, worked, played and traveled in the Adirondack region since the early 1800s. Twenty buildings on 32 acres of grounds and gardens, house exhibits on logging, boats and boating, mining, outdoor recreation, transportation, rustic furniture, and on-going programs and special events Blue Mountain Lake, 518-352-7311, www.adkmuseum.org, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily May 22 through Oct. 18.
HANDWEAVING MUSEUM & ART CENTER, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional handcrafts through educational programs, classes, lectures, exhibits and by maintaining a library and permanent weaving collection, 314 John St., Clayton, 686-4123, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends, www.hm-ac.org.
ADIRONDACK LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Blue Mountain Lake, www.adk-arts.org, Concerts, theatre, art exhibits, workshops and classes for children and adults. Info: 518-352-7715, summer hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m.; fall-winter-spring hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WINTER OLYMPIC MUSEUM, 218 Main St., at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, exhibits, displays, memorabilia of the Winter Olympic Games; open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $5, $3 juniors and seniors, 518-523-1655 ext. 226, www.orda.org/newsite/togo/museum.php.
JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 228 Washington St., Watertown. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. year round, Saturdays from May to November, Info: 782-3491, jeffersoncountyhistory.homestead.com.
ADIRONDACK ARTWORKS, artists’ cooperative, 43956 NYS Hwy. 3 (Main Street), Natural Bridge, featured artist, Gerald Borland, the Black River artist, whose works include ash splint baskets, handmade snowshoes, whistles, gun racks & coat racks made from antlers, & more. Info: 644-4645.
ADIRONDACK ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY, 52 Main St., Saranac Lake, 518-891-2615, www.adirondackartistsguild.com, summer hours: Monday - Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday noon - 3 p.m.; winter hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday noon - 3 p.m.
Local artists & craftspeople
THE METAL ARTWORKS, Gouverneur, www.themetalartworks.com artwork, gateways, iron tables, arbors, hummingbirds and more.
PICKENS GENERAL STORE, 83 State St., Heuvelton, 344-7950, pickensgeneral.org, Amish furniture, quilts, baskets and leather goods; wall hangings; carvings; hand-crafted items.
CRARY MILLS POTTERY, wide variety of quality functional stoneware pottery. Ronald Larsen, East on Crary Mills-Eben Rd., (off Rt. 68) at Langdon Corners, Canton, 386-4721.
WILSON BICKFORD, multi-certified instructor in oil, watercolor, pen & ink classes. Commission work available. 3592 State Hwy. 58, Gouverneur. 287-4514. www.wilsonbickford.com
MARBLE HILL DESIGNS, Angela Quant, custom embroidery and longarm quilting, 487 Adams Rd., Norwood, 384-4825, www.marblehilldesigns.com
TIRED IRON SCULPTURES, metalwork sculptures from old farm machinery and found objects, Wayne Brown, 227 Cline Rd., Heuvelton, 394-0812, www.tiredironsculptures.com.
VERN MAUK, art instruction, drawing and water color. Painting and drawings available. 9 Old Farm Circle, Massena, 7699-8691.
SNOWLINE DESIGN, graphic design and artwork by Susan Langelier Lebeda, 63 Bay Road, South Colton, 262-3150, www.snowlinedesign.com
IMAGES IN STAINED GLASS, 10995 NYS Hwy 37, Lisbon, 388-4636, Sharon Cook, custom stained glass windows, doors and one-of-a-kind designs, including angels, lamps, panels, jewelry boxes, picture frames and kaleidoscopes. www.c360.ca/ny/lisbon/images
MIA HOULE PHOTOGRAPHY, Located in Potsdam, 244-8100, www.miahoule.com.
CAIT THROOP, traditional and contemporary fine weaving including clothing, table linens, baby blankets and towels. Custom orders available. 1850 CR 35, Potsdam, 265-3707.
RED SQUIRREL PHOTOGRAPHY, Jane W. Lammers, fine art photography, photographic note cards, custom frame prints; works available at The Pear Tree in Canton and Northern Interiors and St. Lawrence County Arts Council, Potsdam; 244-8100, www.redsquirrelphoto.com.
MEMORY LANE, 6022 St. Lawrence Centre Mall, Massena, 764-0167. Selling Antiques of all eras, shabby chic, collectibles and various reproduction items. Also sell fresh flowers by the stem along with arrangements in fresh, dried, and silk flowers. They consist of consignors along with many vendors/antique dealers. They also specialize in wedding planning, from full decorating of location of wedding and reception to the production of floral arrangements for the wedding party and everything in between.
NORTH COUNTRY NEIGHBORS, 6 Main St., Potsdam, downstairs, www.discoverpotsdam.com/ncn. Antiques, Amish products, rocking chairs, baskets, knick knacks, candles, soaps, wooden projects, shelves, other items created by North Country crafters, 265-1055.
THE FRAME MILL, 13 Maple St., Potsdam, 265-2424. Custom picture framing, shadow boxes, custom mirrors, sports memorabilia, needlework & collectibles framed. Ashley House gifts, handmade baskets, Sunfeather soap, Robert Plumb prints available.
MILL STREET GALLERY, paintings, drawings, Adirondack photographs, pottery, ornaments, art supplies & instruction, frames & glass, wooden toys. 25 Mill St., Parishville, 268-9055.
ASHLEY HOUSE, 1 Park St., Norwood, antiques, gifts and florals, 353-4609; www.ashleyhouseny.com.
UNLIMITED DESIGN, operated by Debra Scott, Route 11B, Potsdam, 265-3742, wooden hand-painted signs, home décor accessories, wood items and more.
LEATHER ARTISANS, wide variety of designer leather accessories, Rt. 3, Childwold, 518-359-3102.
OLD MARKET GIFT SHOP, 24 Main St., Norwood, North Country arts and crafts, 353-4633.
RIDGE GALLERY, 187 N. Main St., Massena, 769-2588.
MISTY HOLLOW, 22 Market St., Potsdam, 265-1660. Beads, candles, gifts, craft supplies, basket-making classes, 265-1660; www.mistyhollowcraftsandhobbies.com/
NORWOOD HOBBY SHOP, 2 South Main St., Norwood, 353-6621, hobby and model railroad supplies. norwoodhobbyshop.com
OSTRANDER’S SHEEPSKIN SHOP, 1675 SH 68, Langdon Corners, Canton, 386-2124, items made from sheepskins, including vests, mittens, gloves and hats. www.ostranders.com/hfarm.html.
FRIENDSHIP QUILTS, Amish quilts, Betsy Tisdale, Potsdam, 265-4721.
HEART AND HEARTH GIFTS, 14 S. Main St., Norwood, 353-6624; www.heartandhearthflorals.com . Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, locally made jewelry, carved items, art, floral arrangements and more.
JIM BENVENUTO, letterpress printing and relief printmaking. 92 Sissonville Rd., Potsdam, 268-9100.
TINA WARREN, , Massena, 296-4647, www.myspace.com/northcountryartist;artistic interpretations on canvas, tables, sawblades, tables, tree mushrooms.
ANNE L. BURNHAM, wheel and hand-formed pottery, black and white portraits. Parishville. 265-9218.
BARBARA DAY, quilting, custom orders and classes. 49 School St., Madrid, 322-5777.
GREG GLEASON, designs and builds structures and furniture. 29 Riverside Dr., Colton. 262-2502.
HARTMAN & COMPANY, Sally E. White, owner of Ladies First, gallery of art, in Morrison Mill. Painter, printmaker, director of workshops – pottery, photography, drawing and painting. River House, 317 Front St., Rensselaer Falls, 344-7247, 344-8882 www.northnet.org/ghetto.studios.
THE HOP CLOVER HILL, Rosemary Kriescher, Herzlappen rabbits, photographs and writings. 823 Old Parishville Rd., Potsdam. 265-3264.
KLARA LOVASS-NAGY, batiks, drawing, pastels, watercolors. 8 Division St., Potsdam, 265-9366.
MARY GWYNETH HOLLAND, wearable art, garments, 365 Hanson Rd., Colton, www.marygwyneth.com.
ELLEN MACMASTER, handmade stuffed bears, bunnies, lambs, penguins, baby-safe animals, outfits. 23 Underhill Dr., P.O. Box 402, Hannawa Falls, 268-1227, www.embears.com.
ISIS MELHADO, works in fiber – spin, weave, knit. 1196 County Route 25, Canton. 386-1272.
ROSANNA ROSSE, photography, weaving, drawing and painting. 122 Leroy St., Potsdam, 265-8355.
RON RILEY, woodcarving of all varieties, children’s workshops carving soap, sweet potato and wood (depending on age). 61 Bridges Ave., Massena, 769-7736.
ART AND PAT SENNET, pottery, prints and paintings, instruction offered through institutions, privately arranged. 22 Garden St., Potsdam, 265-4214.
STUDIO L, Leon LeBeau, producing wheel-thrown earthenware, stoneware, porcelain pottery, original watercolors, drawings, photography. Studio open by appointment only. 15 Arbuckle Lane, Colton, 262-2030, www.studiolebeau.com.
SYMBIOTIC EXPRESSIONS, Carrie Fonda Ross, distinctive black and white photographs, professionally framed. 114B Smith Rd., Potsdam, 265-4865.
JOSH MCLEAR PHOTOGRAPHY, weddings, sports, portraits, events, based in Ogdensburg, 315-323-5038. www.joshmclear.com.
THE CORNER STUDIO, Jeff Davis, 17 Fischer St., Canton, 386-1319. Antique boat art, landscapes, classic auto art, www.jeffdavisartwork.com.
BRAVURA PHOTOGRAPHY, Suzann McDermot, www.BravuraPhotography.com.
THE STORYTELLER'S HOUSE, artwork by Natasha Smoke Santiago, who lives and works from the Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation, PO Box 1365, Hogansburg, 13655. www.storytellershouse.com.
NATASHA GUIMOND, digital imaging, graphic design, illustration, painting, sculpture, photography, PO Box 1365, Hogansburg, 13655. www.natashaguimond.com.
TEXTURAL DESIGNS, Hilary Oak, mosaic designs with broken dishes, table tops, boxes, frames, mirrors and wall designs. 2682 White Hill Rd., Parishville, 265-1433.
BETSY TISDALE PHOTOGRAPHY, slide talks about Adirondack wildflowers, hiking in the Eastern Adirondacks. 83 Elm St., Potsdam, 265-4721.
WILD IRISH ROSE FARM, Robert and Nancy Ames, specializing in handcrafted goat milk soap. 4805 County Route 27, Canton, 386-1678.
WINGED CAMEL METALWORKS, Mary Ann and Malcolm Owen, limited edition and one-of-a-kind sculptures, clocks, candle holders, banks and silver jewelry. 145 Irish Settlement Rd., Colton, 386-4129, www.wingedcamelmetalworks.com
BLUEBIRD GALLERY Beverly J. Patchin, photography, 45 Dennis Road, Lisbon, 869-3895, www.bbcreativeimages.com
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