Strand Arts Center transformed to serve more people
Nate Horn in the digital technology lab
Justin Collins holds an item manufactured by a 3-D printing machine
Music Studio
Visual Arts Studio
Multi-Media Lab
Digital Technology Lab
Nancy Armitage explains the pottery-making process
By John T. Ryan
Plattsburgh – The Strand Center For the Arts invited visitors to an Open House on Saturday, June 11th. The Strand wanted everyone to see what was new, especially inside the Arts Center. A Downtown Plattsburgh Revitalization grant enabled the Arts Center to transform what were second-floor offices into spacious high-tech labs and studios.
In the digital technology lab, instructor Nate Horn demonstrated the lab’s computer-controlled routers and lasers. A teacher at Beekmantown Central, Horn, teaches people how to use these high-tech machines. People were signing up for summer classes on Saturday.
Justin Collins demonstrated the lab’s 3-D printing machine capabilities in the nearby multi-media lab. People were also signing up for his summer classes.
The second floor is also home to a spacious visual arts studio and a music studio. Teachers will provide lessons in both studios.
Downstairs Nancy Armitage welcomed visitors to the clay studio. Next door at the Strand Theater, Mercedes Johnson brought visitors backstage for a beautiful view of the 800-seat facility.
Saturday’s Open House undoubtedly made more people aware of the Strand’s many offerings. Over the past several years, people have enjoyed its concerts, classes, gallery events and artisan markets. The Art Center’s second-floor improvements are another step forward.
Strand Theater’s broad expanse
Posted: June 15th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.