The Peru Gazette

News from the Strand

PLATTSBURGH, NY- The last few weeks dedicated staff members and volunteers have been working hard to repaint The Strand Center for the Arts Gallery. The Strand Center for the Arts has gained local notoriety for restoring The Strand Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh, but also houses administrative offices, a clay studio, artist studios, classrooms, and a gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street as well.

This painting project would not have been possible without generous donations from community businesses. The Strand would like to thank Denise Duprey from Precious Moments Photography and Meron Properties for their charitable donation of paint and supplies. Gratitude is also extended to Katie Benway and the United Way for helping coordinate volunteers for the project at short notice. Additionally, The Strand deeply appreciates the abundance of support it received from numerous volunteers who dedicated their time and efforts prepping, painting, and cleaning.

As local non-profit, some of the projects and programs held at The Strand Center for the Arts would not be possible without the support of community members and businesses. Repainting the Gallery has not only improved its appearance, but also enables staff to curate a wider variety of exhibitions and provides greater accessibility to both patrons and artists. Since 2000, when it was previously known as the North Country Center for the Arts, The Strand Center for the Arts has always sought to unite the arts and the community; projects such as repainting the Gallery continue to reinforce and strengthen these efforts.

Everyone is encouraged to stop into The Strand Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street and see the improvements. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5 pm and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays.