Community Calendar

The Norman Rockwell Museum is honored to present a rare series of early twentieth century lighting advertisements by Norman Rockwell and fellow Golden Age illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Dean Cornwell, Stanley Arthurs, Worth Brehm, and Charles Chambers created for Edison Mazda Lamps, a division of the General Electric Company. These luminous, richly painted works were widely circulated in published advertisements through the 1920s and are on loan to the Museum for the first time through the generosity of GE Aerospace.

Norman Rockwell: Illustrating Humor highlights selections from Rockwell’s most amusing artworks drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection.

Norman Rockwell: Illustrating Humor runs concurrently with What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine, this summer’s landmark exhibition of original art from one of America’s oldest humor publications. These thematically linked exhibitions juxtapose and illuminate two strikingly different veins of American humor, from the gently comical to the outrageously satirical. The underlying unity, however, is apparent in the brilliance of the illustrations and the successful intent to prompt viewers’ laughter and, perhaps, invite rueful self-recognition.

“Once a Tree: Continuity, Creativity, and Connection” explores the deep-rooted significance of trees in Haudenosaunee culture, tradition, and creative expression. Featuring the work of 42 artists and more than 100 objects—including decorative and utilitarian baskets, cradleboards, snowshoes, ladles, lacrosse sticks, toys, instruments, carvings, and sleds—this exhibition highlights the important relationship between nature and artistry. Selected from the Museum’s permanent collection, the exhibition was created with guidance from curatorial consultants Terry Chrisjohn III (Oneida), Preston Jacobs (Mohawk), and Sheila Ransom (Mohawk).

"Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience" explores the lasting impact of the Thomas Indian School, once located on the Cattaraugus Reservation south of Buffalo, NY, and The Mohawk Institute near Branford, Ontario. These institutions, which enrolled a significant number of Haudenosaunee students, were part of a larger system that sought to erase Indigenous identities while deeply shaping the lives of those who endured them. Co-curated by Erin Keaton (Mohawk), the exhibition sheds light on Haudenosaunee resilience.

6 Wednesdays
May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11
10:00 - 11:15 am

Ages 18+

By creating art, we spend time connecting to our present mind & self and reach a state of mindful "flow". In this process-based class we will be finding a state of wellbeing through the use of different art materials and prompts. Through different guided meditative & projective art prompts you will strengthen your "Vagus Nerve", responsible for stress reduction in the brain and body. The prompts and activities will change weekly. Participants will leave the sessions with a sense of tranquility.

*This class does not serve as a replacement for formal therapy.*

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot.

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We believe in access to art education for all. It takes the whole community to generate the equity our pay-what-you-can tuition generates. Behind the scenes, we work to bridge the financial gap between what our students can pay and what we need to sustain our programs. Please consider carefully before you use our discount codes.

Scholarship Codes:
For 25% discount use code "25OFF" = $113
For 50% discount use code "50OFF" = $75
For 75% discount use code "75OFF" = $38

This economic justice map from The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice by Alexis J. Cunningfolk is useful to assess where you may fall on the financial spectrum of pay what you can.

To request 100% off tuition, please contact chris@mkad.art

Join us on May 14 at 2 pm in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library for a genealogy meet-up. This is an informal gathering for those working on genealogy and family history research where people can share ideas, resources and get questions answered. It is also a space for those just starting out that need advice and assistance. All are welcome. Bring a laptop or tablet if you have one. If not, there are a few laptops that can be borrowed.

This is a free program for adults.

For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext 113 or email info@arkellmuseum.org 

Join us each Wednesday afternoon at High Rock Park from 3-6 PM for the Saratoga Farmers' Market!

Enjoy live music, restock your kitchen with fresh and local goods, or grab dinner from our ready-to-eat vendors!

Let's make Wednesdays local and lively - see you at the market!

Woodstock's weekly farmer's market bursting at the seams with local produce, live music, artisan producers and events for all ages - don't forget to bring the kids!

GREEN DRINKS WEDNESDAY MAY 14!
Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability.
WHEN: Wednesday May 14, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
WHERE: Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs
DETAILS: Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.

Join us for the 2025 CoveCare Center Team Spelling Bee! Show off your spelling skills and make a difference in the lives of people affected by mental health and substance use issues. Proceeds benefit the community programs & services of CoveCare Center.

Compete for bragging rights and the 1st Place trophy in this fun team event! Trophies also awarded for 2nd Place Team and Most Enthusiastic Team. Teams consist of up to 10 players and are eliminated after 3 misspelled words. Stay in the game with a mulligan ($25 each in advance/$30 each at the event – max of 5 per team).

Event cost is $55 per person and includes game entry, buffet dinner, desserts & coffee/tea/soda – Cash bar available.

Sponsorship opportunities available!

For more information or to register, please visit www.covecarecenter.org/2025-spelling-bee or email development@covecarecenter.org

Space limited, please register by Monday, May 5th.

6 Tuesdays
May 7, 14, 21, 28, Jun 4, 11
6 - 8 pm

Ages 18 and Up

Join us in this 6-week course where you will learn about eco-safe methods within the intaglio etching process’ using BIG ground. Students will have an in-depth overview of hard and soft ground etching methods. Artist Dilara Miller will guide students through preparing their plates, applying and curing their BIG ground, mark making, incorporating textures to be etched, and printing their copper plates. Hardground is a method within intaglio to achieve detailed marks to be printed. In contrast, soft ground lends the ability to achieve soft marks and varying textures to be etched. Dilara will guide students in the Neighborhood Print Studio's non-toxic methods. This class is open to all intermediate levels.

All materials will be provided, including a 4” x 6” copper plate.

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot.