Schedule of Events

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Friday, July 17th

Plein Air Show & Sale Opening Reception at the Old Stone Mill

Sponsored by the Keeseville Free Library

5:00pm – 8:00pm – Open to the public

See what artists have chosen to paint around Keeseville in the days leading up to the festival! View 120 newly created works of art by 40 talented artists, showing the beautiful landscapes and architecture of Keeseville. Paintings are available for purchase from Friday’s opening reception through Saturday afternoon. Admission to the reception and a portion of artwork sale proceeds benefit the Keeseville Free Library.

A suggested donation of $15 at the door includes a limited-edition Keeseville Community Arts Festival glass and complimentary beverage from Ausable Brewing Company.

Saturday, July 18th

5K Color Run to benefit the Keeseville Free Library

Keeseville Free Library1721 Front Street, Keeseville

Run begins at 9:00AM

Raku Workshop

Riverside Inn & Pottery Studio – 95 Ausable Street, Keeseville. Limited parking available

9:00am – 3:00pm

Raku is an old Japanese pottery technique that has been adapted to create blackened pottery with metallic and crackle glazes. Firing Raku pottery is an event to behold, it is a very smoky affair that has dramatic and unpredictable results.  Participants can glaze a piece (created by a local artist) for FREE, as this year the cost for materials has been provided through a grant!

  • 9:00am – 11:00am: Glaze a piece
  • Pick up finished work by 3:00pm
  • Potters can bring cone 5/6 bisqueware to glaze and fire
  • Raku glazes will be available on site

Local Artisan Fair and Music

Organized by the Keeseville Free Library

Location: The park behind the Library

10:00am – 2:00pm

Hands-on demonstrations and sales from local artisans. Music provided by Zip City.

Brunch with the Artists | Plein Air Show & Sale

Old Stone Mill – 126 Ausable Street, Keeseville

Sponsored by the Keeseville Free Library

Brunch available from 10:00am – 1:00pm

Show open from 10:00am – 2:00pm

Enjoy mimosas and light brunch fare while viewing 120 newly created works of art by 40 talented artists, showing the beautiful landscapes and architecture of Keeseville. 

Gallery admission is free, brunch is $10 at the door.

Tie Dye Workshop for Kids

by AdkAction and the Keeseville Free Library

Location: Stone Mill Lawn – 126 Ausable Street, Keeseville

10:00am – 2:00pm (or until supplies run out)

Includes all materials including a Keeseville Community Arts Festival tee to dye!

Keeseville Coloring Book

by Adirondack Architectural Heritage

Location: Stone Mill Lawn – 126 Ausable Street, Keeseville

10:00am – 2:00pm

Anderson Falls Heritage Society Activity for Kids

Location: Stone Mill Lawn – 126 Ausable Street, Keeseville

10:00am – 2:00pm

  • Free kids raffle
  • Photo board for picture taking
  • Historical building puzzles and games

Ceramics Workshop

Third Space Ceramic Studio – 92 Kent Street, Keeseville

11:00am – 1:00pm

Stop by Third Space Studios downtown for a FREE hands on ceramic activity. Children and adults can make their own trinket dishes using natural materials to create unique impressions and patterns. Pieces will be glazed and fired for folks to pick up in August.

Learn more about upcoming class offerings and get a studio tour.