Ticonderoga Arts

ESSEX COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (ECAC) SEEKS AN ARTS ADMINISTRATOR (AA) The AA works with the ECAC Board of Directors (BOD) in its mission to promote and advocate for a culture of arts throughout Essex County. The AA reports directly to the ECAC President. He or she attends monthly meetings and performs tasks for the BOD. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:... GRANT ADMINISTRATION With input and assistance from the Grants Committee, the AA administers the grant process for ECAC’s two primary granting programs: Cultural Assistance Program and the Artist Career Development; publicizes grant opportunities in Essex County (via email blasts, press releases, social media, direct contact, and other methods). Reviews grant applications, organizes a review panel, and reports the panel’s recommendations to the BOD. Facilitates communication for those applying for grants and provides technical assistance. Finalizes grant requirements, compiles the year-end reports, and distributes award letters/checks. Grant writing experience is a plus to assist in proper review. MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS The AA assists with maintenance of the website and regularly reports website analytics to the BOD. Manages email, social media, and the online newsletter. Builds and manages lists and data files (donor mailings, cultural organizations, artists in the county, and memberships). Compiles information for the printed brochure. Coordinates appeal letters and other mailings. EVENT MANAGEMENT The AA coordinates and manages one or more annual events sponsored by ECAC. HOURS & START DATE The AA is expected to work 375 hours per year. The average, 31.25 hours a month, varies based on monthly assignments. The position will be filled immediately upon selection of the right candidate. DEADLINE Application receipt deadline is Monday, November 16, 2020. Application should be made to Essex County Arts Council, c/o Tony Kostecki, President and may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Essex County Arts Council, PO Box 187, Westport, NY 12993. Include a cover letter, brief resume, and three references with contact information. More about ECAC can be found on our website http://essexcountyarts.org

Adirondack Harvest Plein Air 2020 Please join us in welcoming our visiting artists at the 7th Annual Adirondack Plein Air Art Show Reception... Sunday, September 27th, 2020 11am to 2 pm Due to COVID face masks and social distancing will be in effect Admission open and free to the public The show will close on October 31st. Gallery Open: Thursday-Saturday 10-4 Sponsored by the Charles R. Wood Foundation

Adirondack Harvest Plein Air Please join us in welcoming our... visiting artists at the 7th Annual Adirondack Plein Air Art Show Reception Sunday, Septmber 27th 11am to 2 pm Due to Covid face masks and social distancing will be in effect Admission open and free to the public Show will close October 31st. Gallery Open Thursday-Saturday 10-4 Sponsored by the Charles R. Wood Foundation

The judge for Ti Arts' 2019 Adirondack Harvest Plein Air festival was Pieter Broucke, Professor of History of Art and Architecture and Director of the Arts at Middlebury College. He is explaining why he chose Lisa David's painting "Up to Chilson" to be the promotional art image for the 2020 Adirondack Harvest Plein Air festival. Ti Arts: Downtown Gallery at 119 Montcalm St. is open year-round Thurs-Sat 10-4 pm. Credit: Nancy A. Carter, September 29, 2019.