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The House of Image Gallery: Creating a Crossroads for the Arts

by Todd Moe

Dec 21, 2001 — Todd Moe visits the House of Image Gallery—a new art and craft gallery in Potsdam.

See work from the current and previous exhibitions at the House of Image Gallery at the link below. Go to full article

Meet the Masters: Beaver Camp Auction, Mennonite Traditions, Lowville

by Meet the Masters

Jun 12, 2000 — Each June since 1973, The Adirondack Mennonite Camping Association has presented the Beaver Camp Auction at the Lewis County fairgrounds, featuring traditional quilts made by local sewing circles. Handmade furniture and crafts, antiques, plants, and even firewood are auctioned all day. In addition, the event offers a vast array of traditional foods. Go to full article

Meet the Masters: Big Moose Community Church Balsam Bee

by Meet the Masters

Apr 03, 2000 — As long as 100 years ago, balsam pillows were made and marketed in the Adirondacks to tourists who wanted to take an aromatic reminder of their vacation home with them. This Adirondack tradition is still alive in Big Moose Lake. The Big Moose Community Chapel began holding balsam bees in the 1930s. Go to full article

Meet the Masters: Akwesasne Basketmakers

by Meet the Masters

Hogansburg, NY, Jan 24, 2000 — The traditional basketmakers of the Mohawk nation at Akwesasne are known for fine ash splint and sweetgrass work. Some travel to colleges, museums and international pow-wows to teach and show their craft. Samples of their work are owned by major museums, including the Smithsonian Institution and the Vatican. Go to full article

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