North Country ARTS

North Country ARTS A non-profit 501(c)3 cultural organization providing opportunities, encouragement and promotion for

Based in Glens Falls, New York, North Country Arts is a non-profit cultural organization established in 1971 for artists, artisans and people interested in the arts. North Country Arts is a volunteer run membership arts organization whose mission is to provide opportunities, encourage and promote artists in the North Country. North Country Arts currently manages three galleries in the Lower Adiro

ndack and Glens Falls area, providing our artist members with opportunities to show and sell work, as well as juried shows and other events.

Registration is now open for the Summer Show at the NCA Mezzanine Gallery inside The Queensbury HotelDue to limited gall...
06/13/2026

Registration is now open for the Summer Show at the NCA Mezzanine Gallery inside The Queensbury Hotel

Due to limited gallery space, only 25 pieces will be accepted. Artwork must be 2D, ready to hang, and no larger than 24" x 24". One piece per artist.

🖼️ Hanging fee: $20
📅 Registration deadline: June 26
✨ Drop-off: June 27, 12–1 PM

To reserve your spot, email your registration information to:
[email protected]

As a volunteer-run gallery, pre-registration helps us plan and continue offering exhibition opportunities for local artists. If the show fills, you'll have the option to be considered for the next exhibition.

Don't wait—space is limited!

Photos: StarflowerStudio NY

You already have hundreds of photos of your dog on your phone—why not print your favorite and enter it in North Country ...
06/12/2026

You already have hundreds of photos of your dog on your phone—why not print your favorite and enter it in North Country Arts' annual photography show? 🐾📸

Submit up to two framed and wired photos on June 27 at The Friends Gallery at Crandall Public Library. The exhibit runs July 1–31, with an opening reception on July 9.

Photographer Phil Merlino will be the selector this year.

We'd love to see your work off-screen and on the gallery wall.

📸: Phoebe Wells

06/09/2026

"Photography is about the decisive moment."

Photographer Alan Wiggins reflects on a lesson that stayed with him for decades. Inspired by the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson in the 1970s, Alan developed a fascination with photography—but didn't seriously pursue it until after retiring from a career in IT nearly nine years ago.

Today, that passion has led to award-winning images that capture fleeting moments and the stories hidden within them.

Watch the full interview to hear more about Alan's artistic journey, his approach to street photography, and why it's never too late to pursue a creative passion.

🎥 Full interview available now on our page.

Working on anything cool you want to share in our summer newsletter? You have until June 15! Email info@northcountryarts...
06/09/2026

Working on anything cool you want to share in our summer newsletter? You have until June 15! Email [email protected] to be featured.

📸Phoebe Wells at Keepers Consignments

The window into artist Heather Van Dyke's world will soon be closing. Be sure to stop by our 2nd Floor Gallery in City H...
06/06/2026

The window into artist Heather Van Dyke's world will soon be closing. Be sure to stop by our 2nd Floor Gallery in City Hall to experience Portals in person.

On view through June 26.

Next up: Work by Bell Zhdanova, exhibiting June 29 through September 26.

✨ Stars Colliding ✨North Country Arts invites artists to participate in Stars Colliding, a collaborative exhibition feat...
06/05/2026

✨ Stars Colliding ✨

North Country Arts invites artists to participate in Stars Colliding, a collaborative exhibition featuring work by regional artists alongside an exhibition by artist Ruth Ward in the Betty O'Brien Gallery at The Shirt Factory Gallery.

One piece per artist.

Artwork Drop-Off: June 20, 12–3 PM
Entry Fee: $20 for members | $35 for non-members

The exhibition will be on view from June 27 through August 15.

Join us for the opening reception on June 27 at 5 PM at The Shirt Factory Gallery, Suite 120

Don't miss this opportunity to share your work, connect with fellow artists, and celebrate a summer of creativity with the North Country Arts community.

06/04/2026

"Creativity is an iterative process."

In our first episode of North Country Artists, Queensbury-based photographer Alan Wiggins shares why submitting your work, receiving feedback, and continuing to experiment are essential parts of growing as an artist.

If you'd like to hear more about Alan's journey from a career in IT to becoming an award-winning photographer, the full interview is out on our feed.

And hey, if you're having dinner at The Shirt Factory tonight, come early and see the Expressions exhibition in person!

NCA Gallery Hours:
Thursday–Saturday | 12 PM – 5 PM

06/01/2026

🎨 Welcome to Episode 1 of North Country Artists!

In this first installment, we sit down with Queensbury-based photographer Alan Wiggins, an award-winning photographer (he took home Bronze in Expressions) and member of North Country Arts. He explores the stories behind some of his favorite images and the creative process that brings them to life.

From capturing a fleeting moment on a rainy New York City street to finding inspiration in everyday scenes, the former IT-professional shares how patience, persistence, and a willingness to keep learning have shaped his work.

Watch the full interview and get to know one of the artists part of this creative community here in the North Country.

05/31/2026

What makes an award-winning photograph?

For Queensbury-based photographer Alan Wiggins, it starts with patience, persistence, and recognizing the decisive moment.

Alan won Bronze in our current exhibit, Expressions. Alan shares his philosophy on creativity and the importance of putting your work out into the world in the first episode of our North Country Artists series.

Full interview drops Monday night! 🎨

05/28/2026

A glimpse into the artists behind the work 🎨✨

Coming soon: conversations with the winners of North Country Arts’ Expressions show — exploring inspiration, process, and the stories behind their pieces.

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42 Ridge St
Glens Falls, NY
12801

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Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm

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