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Arts & Culture

Discover the Art of the North Country

Whether you’re in the mood for a world-class art museum, live theater, or music, St. Lawrence County has it all, all year long. Art museums and art galleries can be found all across the region. Craft shows and gift shops featuring local art and artists are very popular. There are performing arts centers and music venues with events all throughout the year.

VISUAL AND FINE ARTS

St. Lawrence County offers a rich and unique visual and fine art experience to visitors, from galleries and museums to more experiential exhibits such as the cross-county Barn Quilt Trails. Shop local pieces by area artists or take time to appreciate more well-known works such as those you can find at the Frederic Remington Art Museum.

Check Out these Local Favorites

The Iva Smith Memorial Gallery of Fine Art

Hammond, NY

Home to the artwork of Paul Saphier as well as other artists whose work displays a sense of the sacred in nature or a love of sacred geometry.

TAUNY Center

Canton, NY

TAUNY is a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing the folk culture and living traditions of the North Country. The TAUNY Center features exhibits, programs, and The North Country Folkstore.

SLC Arts

Potsdam, NY

SLC Arts' mission is to enrich the vibrancy of the North Country community by cultivating art appreciation and inspiring creative expression.

PERFORMING ARTS

Crane Opera Ensemble in Potsdam, New York
Crane Opera Ensemble in Potsdam, New York

Theater, Concerts, and Plays

From touring companies to college performances and community theatre groups, there is no shortage of performing arts entertainment and opportunities. Opera fans will delight in the county's staged productions from the internationally renowned Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam to traveling theater, there’s always something going on.

Live Music in Potsdam, New York
Live Music in Potsdam, New York

Live Music

Find live music on a summer evening or enjoy a traveling performance.

Downtown in Canton, New York
Downtown in Canton, New York

On-Screen Cinema

Prefer to catch some on-screen performances? Check out our area cinemas for current showings.

BARN QUILT TRAIL

Currently, barn quilts hang in several towns with two barn quilt trails running through the county; Hammond's Barn Quilt Trail and Colton's Barn Quilt Trail.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

band playing at venue for hammond concert series
Iva Smith Memorial Gallery Yellow Barn Concert Series in Hammond, New York

Check Out More Upcoming Events

Browse our event calendar for more activities & entertainment, including festivals, parades & more.

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