The Board of Directors of Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) have announced the appointment of Joshua Vink as the new Executive Director. He replaces Jill Breit, who served in several capacities during her 30-year career with TAUNY, most recently as Executive Director. [Read more…] about TAUNY Names New Executive Director
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‘Fiddling With Traditions’ Exhibit in Canton
Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) has announced “Fiddling with Traditions: The Exhibit,” set to open on Saturday, November 5th, with an opening reception from 2 to 4 pm. [Read more…] about ‘Fiddling With Traditions’ Exhibit in Canton
TAUNY Executive Director Announces Retirement
Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) Executive Director Jill Breit has announced that she will retire from the position June 1, 2023.
TAUNY’s Board of Directors is forming a search committee to identify the organization’s next leader. Breit has served with the organization since 1993. [Read more…] about TAUNY Executive Director Announces Retirement
New TAUNY Research Project: Camp!
Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) has announced a new multi-year research project, Camp!, focusing on camps owned by year-round residents of the North Country. [Read more…] about New TAUNY Research Project: Camp!
A Hornbeck Boat Exhibit Opens in Canton
Hornbeck Boats was founded by Peter Hornbeck in 1971. The company is known for producing light-weight canoes of Kevlar and carbon fiber that enable paddlers to make carries to remote bodies of water. The light weight also means they are easy to load onto vehicles, making them good choices for solo paddlers and individuals with physical limitations.
Hornbeck was initially inspired by the small, light, wooden canoes built by 19th century builder J. Henry Rushton, Canton, NY.
Hornbeck died in December 2020; the company is now run by his son-in-law Josh Trombley. [Read more…] about A Hornbeck Boat Exhibit Opens in Canton
TAUNY’s Annual Gingerbread Event Getting Underway
The TAUNY Center has announced the theme for this years Sugar & Spice Gingerbread House event is Maker’s Choice. This year there will be no competition or categories, all who enter will receive a prize. [Read more…] about TAUNY’s Annual Gingerbread Event Getting Underway
Public Information Meeting About TAUNY’s New Strategic Plan
TAUNY (Traditional Arts in Upstate New York) will host a virtual public information meeting about their new strategic plan and how individuals can be part of making that plan a reality, on Saturday, October 16th. During the event, TAUNY board members and staff will present a summary of the plan, describe different ways people can participate, welcome feedback and answer questions from the public. [Read more…] about Public Information Meeting About TAUNY’s New Strategic Plan
Fiber Arts ‘Wool and Water’ Exhibit Opens In Canton
The TAUNY Center has announced the new exhibit “Wool and Water” will open to the public on Wednesday, September 8th. The “Wool and Water” project by scientist Michale Glennon (Ray Brook, NY) is a data art project that blends fiber art with scientific data to create visual representations of changing water quality conditions in the Adirondacks. [Read more…] about Fiber Arts ‘Wool and Water’ Exhibit Opens In Canton
TAUNY Invites Participation in New Strategic Plan
The Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) Board of Directors recently adopted a new strategic plan developed in collaboration with the organization’s staff.
The planning was guided by best practices to periodically review plans and update goals as well as the urgency to address challenges made clearer by the pandemic. The new plan emphasizes goals for greater diversity and inclusion in leadership and staffing as well as program delivery and audience development across the region. It also highlights expanded use of technology, improvements to The TAUNY Center, ways to strengthen TAUNY’s financial well-being, and more. [Read more…] about TAUNY Invites Participation in New Strategic Plan
Blue Mountain Lake Garden Tour August 17th
TAUNY in Blue Mountain Lake will host a Grow and Tell Project garden tour, highlighting the local food and food traditions that help sustain us, through a series of garden tours, kitchen demonstrations, video and digital features, and more, on Tuesday, August 17th. [Read more…] about Blue Mountain Lake Garden Tour August 17th