Canton, NY, Feb 26, 2010 — Poetry, music and hip-hop will merge tonight in a performance at St. Lawrence University. Urban Verbs co-creators Hakim Bellamy, Carlos Contreras and Colin Diles Hazelbaker, artists-in-residence this week, will lead the performance that, as they say, "blurs the lines between music, poetry and the daily grind." They joined Todd Moe in the studio to share their passion for hip-hop and a sample of tonight's performance.  Go to full article

Saranac Lake, NY, Dec 04, 2009 — Today and tomorrow, Saranac Lake artists will welcome visitors to check out their studios and galleries during the first Holiday Art Walk. Todd Moe talks with artist Georgeanne Gaffney about exploring art in downtown Saranac Lake this weekend. The regular "3rd Thursday" Art Walks have been going on in the village for over 10 years. Gaffney says the idea for a winter version was inspired by "Saranac Lake Art Works", a collaboration of artists dedicated to the community and art.  Go to full article

Potsdam, NY, Oct 16, 2009 — It's a busy season for artists. Todd Moe talks with St. Lawrence County Arts Council Director Hilary Oak for a preview of the upcoming Artists' Studio Tour. More than 30 local artists are participating this year.  Go to full article

Saranac Lake, NY, Sep 24, 2009 — NCPR is media sponsor for the third annual Tri-Lakes "Artist at Work" Studio Tour this weekend. The self-guided walking and driving tour starts Friday and features over 36 artists showing and selling their works at more than 30 locations across the Tri-Lakes region. It gives visitors an insider's view of the creative process. Todd Moe spoke with Lake Placid artist Jackie Altman about her art and the studio tour.  Go to full article

Jun 30, 2009 — A group of artisans, musicians and authors share their talents and celebrate creativity at the annual Mare's Wares Arts Fest Wednesday. More than 30 area artists will be displaying their unique works rain or shine. The event is organized by the Artisans of the River Valley. Todd Moe spoke with five of the artists, including Mary Ann Evans, who is opening her shop and property in Morristown for the daylong event.  Go to full article

Jun 24, 2009 — Dozens of Adirondack artists have donated their works to help fund a social services agency in the southern Adirondacks. The artwork will be exhibited and sold at a silent auction this Sunday at the Fern Lodge in Chester, NY. Event organizer Susan Murante says the Outreach Center helps those in need find jobs, clothing and food. She spoke with Todd Moe.  Go to full article

Feb 24, 2009 — Artists are invited to join a newly revived arts group in Jefferson County. The North Country Artists' Guild has held a couple of organizational meetings so far this year. A board meeting, open to all, will be held at the Flower Memorial Library in Watertown Thursday night. Todd Moe talks with NCAG president Kari Robertson about the group's broadened mission.  Go to full article

Nov 06, 2008 — Dozens of St. Lawrence County artists will open their studio doors this weekend to visitors. NCPR is media sponsor for the 21st Annual Artists' Studio Tour. St. Lawrence County Arts Council executive director Hilary Oak says it gives visitors a chance to talk with artists about their creative process.  Go to full article

Oct 31, 2007 — North Country Public radio is media sponsor for the St. Lawrence County Arts Council 20th Annual Artists' Studio Tour this weekend. Works by more than 40 artists will be on display in studios and galleries across the county. Todd Moe spoke with St. Lawrence County Arts Council director Hilary Oak about the annual tour.  Go to full article

Nov 15, 2006 — Teens in the High Peaks are taking part in a series of arts workshops this fall hosted by the Lake Placid/Wilmington Connecting Youth and Communities Coalition in Lake Placid and Wilmington. In Wilmington, the program will be held Tuesday afternoons in the basement of the Church of the Nazarene (3:30-5:30 pm). The Lake Placid workshops are held Wednesday evenings (6-8 pm) at the Shipman Youth Center. Doug Haney, a spokesman for the coalition, says the free afternoon-evening arts workshops are for teens in grades 7-12.  Go to full article