POTSDAM — A new podcast celebrating the rich visual arts scene across St. Lawrence County is launching this month. The project features in-depth interviews with local artists, exploring their creative processes, inspirations, and contributions to the North Country community. To mark the launch, a public community release event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Potsdam Community Room (located above the Potsdam Police Department, 38 Main St. Members of the public, local artists, and media are invited to attend. The event will include a brief introduction to the series, excerpts from released and upcoming episodes, and an open reception with participating artists with a few artists sharing their experience about their interview and the podcast.