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<title>Arts Council seeks new director</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20718/20121024/arts-council-seeks-new-director</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Oct 24, 2012) After more than ten years at its helm, the executive director of the St. Lawrence County Arts Council says she&apos;s stepping down, as soon as a replacement is found.  Hilary Oak made the announcement earlier this season, and will stay on until her replacement is properly trained. Oak joined the Arts Council in 2001 as board president and was named executive director in 2005.  She, board members and volunteers have revived the group over the last decade.  Under her leadership, the Arts Council has grown to include a gallery and gift shop in Potsdam and dozens of art education classes on the second floor of downtown Snell Hall.Hilary Oak says it&apos;s time for someone with new energy, skills and creative ideas to lead the organization.  She spoke with Todd Moe about the joys and challenges of helping to rebuild and strengthen the arts community in the North Country. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20718/20121024/arts-council-seeks-new-director">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After more than ten years at its helm, the executive director of the St. Lawrence County Arts Council says she&apos;s stepping down, as soon as a replacement is found.  Hilary Oak made the announcement earlier this season, and will stay on until her replacement is properly trained. Oak joined the Arts Council in 2001 as board president and was named executive director in 2005.  She, board members and volunteers have revived the group over the last decade.  Under her leadership, the Arts Council has grown to include a gallery and gift shop in Potsdam and dozens of art education classes on the second floor of downtown Snell Hall.Hilary Oak says it&apos;s time for someone with new energy, skills and creative ideas to lead the organization.  She spoke with Todd Moe about the joys and challenges of helping to rebuild and strengthen the arts community in the North Country. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20718/20121024/arts-council-seeks-new-director">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:keywords>arts, art, potsdam, st. lawrence county arts council, oak, [loc:44.6697805 -74.9813084], topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Preview: 24th annual Artists&apos; Studio Tour</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18687/20111101/preview-24th-annual-artists-apos-studio-tour</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 1, 2011) We are media sponsor for the 24th annual Artists&apos; Studio Tour in St. Lawrence County this weekend.  Works by artists and craftspeople will be on display in studios and galleries across the county on Saturday and Sunday.   The St. Lawrence County Arts Council is also celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. Todd Moe talks with Executive Director Hilary Oak about some of the challenges and successes in the local arts community, and goals for the next decade.  Oak helped rebuild the arts council in 2001. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18687/20111101/preview-24th-annual-artists-apos-studio-tour">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are media sponsor for the 24th annual Artists&apos; Studio Tour in St. Lawrence County this weekend.  Works by artists and craftspeople will be on display in studios and galleries across the county on Saturday and Sunday.   The St. Lawrence County Arts Council is also celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. Todd Moe talks with Executive Director Hilary Oak about some of the challenges and successes in the local arts community, and goals for the next decade.  Oak helped rebuild the arts council in 2001. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18687/20111101/preview-24th-annual-artists-apos-studio-tour">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>ArtStart: inspiring artists of all ages</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17970/20110707/artstart-inspiring-artists-of-all-ages</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jul 7, 2011) The St. Lawrence County Arts Council and the State Council on the Arts are offering grants to artists and schools for the coming academic year.  St. Lawrence County Arts Council Executive Director Hilary Oak says the new “ArtStart” program is designed to get artists and teachers to develop art programs with their students, and get local artists into classrooms on a regular basis.  She spoke with Todd Moe about the new grant opportunity and previews some of this summer&apos;s events. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17970/20110707/artstart-inspiring-artists-of-all-ages">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The St. Lawrence County Arts Council and the State Council on the Arts are offering grants to artists and schools for the coming academic year.  St. Lawrence County Arts Council Executive Director Hilary Oak says the new “ArtStart” program is designed to get artists and teachers to develop art programs with their students, and get local artists into classrooms on a regular basis.  She spoke with Todd Moe about the new grant opportunity and previews some of this summer&apos;s events. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17970/20110707/artstart-inspiring-artists-of-all-ages">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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