For more information visit: www.improvspaces.org

Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

The Long Jam: A live improvisational performance to benefit INARA

Tuesday, October 22nd 7:30-9:00 PM 

Saratoga Arts Theatre at 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY

Suggested Donation $20 at the door for INARA

12+ regional musicians come together one night for a live improvisational session cycling in and out of a long jam. Embracing collaboration and a range of textures and tones, this evening will be one of listening and feeling collectively beyond ourselves.

INARA was founded in 2015 by Arwa Damon, CNN’s Senior International Correspondent, to fill in the gaps in access to life-altering services for children in communities impacted by human-induced and natural disasters. With the many events happening globally affecting children, this concert will benefit INARA with a suggested donation at the door.  

Featuring on

vocals | guitar | electric harp | double bass | sax | clarinet | percussion | multi-instrument

Adam Elabd, Max Caulkins, Alex Chang, Adam Forman, Jaha Orande, Jason Handron, Jason King, Nicholas Kopp aka djdrummernk, Justin Holden, Eddie Jowels, Adam Tinkle, Matt Weston

Pint 'N Print

Friday, October 25th, 2024 6:00-8:00 PM

with Christian Wechgelaer

Come enjoy a fun evening where you can try out printmaking! We will be making Halloween themed prints through monotyping. What is a monotype? Monotype creates unique one of a one-of-a-kind prints! We will have Halloween stencils and images for you to work with. Bring a friend and learn something new! Saratoga Arts will be supplying beverages, supported by Walt Whitman, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. 

All materials and tools will be provided for the class.  

Must be 21+ to register.

$32 member/$40 non-member

Register here!

'Til Death: A Cinematic Study of Dying Love

Wednesday, October 30th films start at 7:30 PM

A Halloween bash for the benefit of regional filmmaking, and screening of locally produced short films - curated by Skidmore student Ryan Thompson.

$50 VIP tickets/$20 tickets screening only

Get tickets here!

Grantee Ceremony

Friday, November 1st 6:00-8:00 PM

An open-house reception to celebrate another year of Saratoga Arts' participation in NYSCA's Statewide Community Regrant Program, in which $250,000 have been distributed to local arts in Saratoga, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties.

RSVP here!

Pint 'N Print

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 6:00-8:00 PM

with Christian Wechgelaer

Hosted at Walt Whitman Brewery located at 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Come enjoy a fun evening where you can try out printmaking! This event is an informal activity where you will learn how to carve and print a block print! What is a block print? Block prints or linocuts are a type of relief printmaking. Using carving tools you cut away the linoleum to create your design, what is carved away will be white and the remaining areas will be inked! A brayer is used to roll ink onto the block and can be printed by hand or with a printing press. 

All materials and tools will be provided for the class.  

Must be 21+ to register.

$32 member/$40 non-member

Register here!

Live Painting: Performance Storytime

Saturday, November 16th 10:00-11:00 AM

Bring your young children to the front gallery of Saratoga Arts on Saturday, November 16th from 10:00-11:00am for an engaging experience of fun storytelling combined with watching a large painting being created in real time! Think Bob Ross meets story time! Geared toward little ones (ages 2-6). $10 per family (please pay with cash at the door). Parents must remain with their children on-site at all times. No pre-registration required and walk-ins are welcome! 

November Soap 'N Sip

Thursday, November 21st, 2024 6:00-8:00 PM

taught by Christina Briggs

Hosted at Walt Whitman Brewery located at 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Come enjoy a fun evening where you can try out cold-pressed soap making! The 8 two oz. soap bars can be given as gifts or kept for yourself. 

All materials and tools will be provided for the class. Cold Process Soap requires 3-4 weeks of curing time and will be ready for pick up at Saratoga Arts in December 2024.

Must be 21+ to register.

$62 member/$68 non-member

Price breakdown:

$30 member/$36 non-member plus $32 materials fee

Register here!

Winter Wonderland Art Market

Saturday, November 30th, 2024 10:00-4:00 PM

Apply to vend at the Winter Wonderland Art Market this holiday season! Artists working in all art genres are encouraged to apply, regardless of membership status at Saratoga Arts. All applicants are required to submit 5 images of their merchandise in this application. Accepted artists will be notified by November 1st, 2024. Booths will be 8 x 8 ft. Please make sure to review all guidelines.

Apply by October 18th, 2024

Member booth fee: $50

Non-member booth fee: $75

Art in the Park 2025

Saturday, May 24th, 2025 (rain date Saturday, May 31st, 2025)

Artists working in all art genres are encouraged to apply, regardless of membership status at Saratoga Arts. All applicants are required to submit 5 images of their merchandise in this application. Artists will be notified of their booth placement by May 2nd, 2025. Booths are 12 x 12 ft. Please make sure to review all guidelines.

Apply by April 11th, 2025

Member booth fee: $125

Non-member booth fee: $175

Register here!