The program previously took part on the first Thursday of every month, but has been changed to try to accommodate more people checking out the galleries involved.
Leigh Ollman, regrant administrator at the Art Council, said the First Saturday program is a nice way to start your Saturday night. Doors at the participating galleries open at 5 p.m. and give an opportunity for artists to have receptions, performances or other events.
“It’s a time for people to come enjoy all the culture and art the city has to offer,” Ollman said.
On Saturday, Dec. 1 the Saratoga County Arts Council is hosting an “After First Saturday” event featuring a special performance called Improve at The Arts Center. The show is going to be hosted by Jed Mills, according to Ollman. The show begins at 8 p.m. at The Dee Sarno Theater and tickets cost $12.
The National Museum of Dance and other galleries have joined the program. One gallery – Feast Gallery - is having it’s grand opening for the event with photographs by Harry Wirtz.
Ollman said there was a month or so hiatus of the program when it was transitioning into the First Saturday Arts Night.
“We are steadily building a buzz about it,” she said. “Our goal is to have it be a regular thing for families to do.”
She said visitors of the program can participate in a raffle to win two free passes to Proctor’s Theater too. She said if you visit each site, your name is entered in the raffle.
Ollman said most galleries in Saratoga participate in the program.
“People should come experience art in all its forms,” she said. “It’s a great way to spend time with the family.”
Participating venues addresses, contact information and artist:
ARTS CENTER GALLERY
320 Broadway, 584-4132
Winter Solstice
work by Arts Council members
ARTWORX FINE ART GALLERY
79 Beekman Street, 257-2775
Adirondack Images
Sculptures & paintings by various artists
BEEKMAN STREET STUDIOS
79 Beekman Street, 584-1036
A Gift of Art is a Joy Forever!
Small works by 15 Co-op artists
CRAFTERS GALLERY
427 Broadway, 583-2435
Paintings by Karin Vollkommer
FEAST GALLERY
142 Grand Ave., 2nd Fl., 718-344-6310
Photographs by Harry Wirtz
FLORES STUDIO
73 Beekman St, 232-1017
and at 468 Broadway
Frankie Flores, Landscape & Jazz Art
GALLERY 100
462 Broadway, 580-0818
SIGNIFICANTLY small: Gallery 100's Third Annual Show of Very Small Artwork
MIMOSA
70C Beekman Street, 583-1163
Wind & Water - Fire & Earth
Feng Shui art by Leah McCloskey
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE
99 South Broadway, 584-2225
Choreo-Motion: A Children’s Journey Through Space, Time & Energy
70 BEEKMAN STREET GALLERY
70 Beekman Street, 542-6688
Oil paintings and ceramics by R. Ashley Kromal
The following exhibition sites are open late Saturday evening:
CIRCUS CAFÉ
392 Broadway, 583-1106
A-Man Karaoke
STARBUCKS
351 Broadway, 583-1831
Artwork Created by Starbuck’s Partners
UNCOMMON GROUNDS
402 Broadway, 581-0656
Paintings by Chris Lewis, Ceramics by Sandy Schwartz
rst Saturday Arts Night Program:
Over six years ago the Saratoga County Arts Council worked with galleries and businesses in downtown Saratoga Springs to launch the First Thursday gallery exhibition program. The goal was to coordinate artist receptions and gallery openings on the same evening, so that art lovers could sample the local offerings in one concentrated event.
In the intervening period, the arts scene has grown exponentially in Saratoga Springs. Broadway, once the sole site of exhibition space, is now sandwiched between a vibrant Beekman Street Arts District, and the Spring Street Gallery. Additionally, there is a greater awareness now of the importance of local galleries to the overall cultural scene in Saratoga Springs, and of the role the arts play in the local economy as well.
In light of these changes, artists and gallery managers felt it was important to revitalize the art-walk program. Following a series of meetings that included gallerists, business-owners, media professionals, and arts advocates, Saratoga Springs’ First Thursday was re-launched and has evolved into what is now the First Saturday Arts Night.
Over six years ago the Saratoga County Arts Council worked with galleries and businesses in downtown Saratoga Springs to launch the First Thursday gallery exhibition program. The goal was to coordinate artist receptions and gallery openings on the same evening, so that art lovers could sample the local offerings in one concentrated event.
In the intervening period, the arts scene has grown exponentially in Saratoga Springs. Broadway, once the sole site of exhibition space, is now sandwiched between a vibrant Beekman Street Arts District, and the Spring Street Gallery. Additionally, there is a greater awareness now of the importance of local galleries to the overall cultural scene in Saratoga Springs, and of the role the arts play in the local economy as well.
In light of these changes, artists and gallery managers felt it was important to revitalize the art-walk program. Following a series of meetings that included gallerists, business-owners, media professionals, and arts advocates, Saratoga Springs’ First Thursday was re-launched and has evolved into what is now the First Saturday Arts Night.
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