POTSDAM – The North Country Art Teachers Association (NCATA) is celebrating the 2024/2025 cohort of NCATA Scholars Program, designed to inspire and empower high school artists across the North Country, a press release from SLC Arts said.  

Building on the success of last year’s pilot program, the 2024/2025 session will offer expanded opportunities for emerging young creatives to learn, collaborate, and showcase their talent.

The NCATA Scholars Program brings together high school art students for two immersive workshop days, where they will work alongside local professional artists in a rigorous and supportive setting.

Participants explore various artistic techniques and mediums, fostering both technical skills and creative expression.

The program will culminate in a public exhibition, providing students with an invaluable platform to share their work with the community.

“The NCATA Scholars Program is about more than art—it’s about connection, growth, and inspiration,” said Jason Hubbard, NCATA President. “We’re excited to see these young artists thrive in this unique collaborative environment.”

The program’s inaugural session in May and June 2024 welcomed 18 students to the Creative Spirit Community Arts Center, culminating in a powerful exhibition that highlighted their diverse talents, SLC Arts said.

This year, the program has expanded to include 24 students from across the North Country.

NCATA officials credited the support of the St. Lawrence County Arts Council, Adirondack Kids Foundation, Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund, and SAGE Scholars in making this opportunity possible.

The Scholars’ opening exhibition will take place on May 28, and to ensure a successful showcase, and organizers are accepting donations to support scholarships, artist instruction, and essential supplies.

For more information about the NCATA Scholars Program or to make a scholarship donation, contact Jason Hubbard at secretary@slcartscouncil.org .