Sand Lake Center for the Arts

UPCOMING AT SAND LAKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Comic Potential

Comic Potential is a seriously funny love story, a romantic sci-fi lesson in comedy set in a not-too-distant future when actors are replaced by robots—or, rather, “actoids.” One of these androids develops emotions, and an aspiring writer falls in love with her. But, where he sees potential, others see only a malfunction—leading to the question: What makes us human?
Directed by Gary Hoffman.
Nov. 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 17, 24 at 2:30 p.m.

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Paint and Party

A fundraiser to benefit the Sand Lake Town Library. Join friends for an evening of fun, and paint a wintry evergreen under the guidance of an experienced artist. Canvas, paint, snacks and beverages will be provided!
$30 donation. Limited to 15 registrants. Sponsored by Sand Lake Town Library Friends.
Nov. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.

CALL 518-674-5050 TO REGISTER
The McKrells' 2024 Christmas Kickoff

Get your tickets for the first stop in The McKrells' annual Christmas tour! SLCA is honored to host this event every year, and we can't wait for you to join us yet again for another holiday season kickoff!
Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

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Cookies With the Clauses

Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be taking time out of their busy schedules to once again make an early stop at SLCA!
Cookies and refreshments will be provided for youngsters.
Dec. 8 from noon to 3 p.m.

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2025 Season Passes Available

We’re excited to announce our 2025 theatre season!
• A Raisin in the Sun directed by Aaron Moore
• Brighton Beach Memoirs directed by Peter Quinones
• At the Wedding directed by Chris Foster
• Puffs directed by Eric Shovah
• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee directed by Brian Avery
Get your season pass now, and see all five SLCA shows for just $75!

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Transformation Project Art Exhibition

Opening this December, the Transformation Project Art Exhibition seeks to combat the stigma associated with substance use disorder by showcasing the artistic talents of those affected.
Dec. 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. (opening event)
Dec. 15, 16, 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. (exhibition open)
Arts Letters & Numbers, 1543 Burden Lake Road

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Friends, Family and Community,

If you’ve attended any of our stellar arts programming over the past seven years, you’ve heard me say, “You could’ve been anywhere tonight, but you chose to be here.” I’ve relished this remark and have seen some truly amazing things over my time here at Sand Lake Center for the Arts. I believe we have collectively built something we can all be proud of. Whether you have performed on stage, helped backstage, put up walls, ran sound for a concert or volunteered at a table during one of our community events... you have touched my heart and solidified my belief in what community means and I thank you for that.

However, the time has come where I need to make decisions that will ultimately better not only me, but my family as well. I have been offered and have accepted a position with New York State that will begin later this month. While my time with SLCA as executive director is coming to an end, rest assured that I will continue to be an avid supporter of the Center in different capacities. Please do not think that this decision comes lightly. My love for the Center remains and I believe in its mission.

I thank you for your trust, guidance, friendship and collaborative energy. My departure should not change your relationship with SLCA. It is a not-for-profit organization and needs all of you to ensure its success. I urge you to take a chance on yourself and get out to an audition, take a crafting workshop, or submit your art for display in the gallery. I believe that we really start to understand ourselves and what we have to offer to this wonderful community by creating art within it.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you! I'll see you at the Center.

Sincerely,

Brian Sheldon
Executive Director

NEWS

A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The SLCA Board of Directors has received notice from our executive director, Brian Sheldon, that he will be departing from his position in the coming weeks.

We are so grateful to Brian for his outstanding leadership of SLCA over these past seven years. During his tenure, SLCA has offered even greater opportunities for the Sand Lake community and the region to experience and explore arts of all kinds.

While we are indeed sorry that Brian is leaving us, we wish him the very best in pursuing a new opportunity.

Today, SLCA is a vibrant contributor to improving the lives of Capital Region residents through the arts. The Board is committed to ensuring the continuation of its high-quality programming. We will soon be formally announcing a search for a new executive director who will continue SLCA’s artistic excellence.

We know we can count on our great community to support this effort.

SLCA RECEIVES “ARTS THRIVE AND GROW” GRANT

We are proud to announce that Sand Lake Center for the Arts has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 Arts Thrive and Grow regrant program through The Arts Center of the Capital Region! This grant will help continue SLCA’s mission of bringing quality, affordable arts programming to the area! Arts Thrive and Grow has been funded by New York State (Kathy Hochul, Governor). We thank Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins for her extraordinary commitment and leadership and our elected officials who represent our grantmaking region: Senators Jake Ashby and Neil D. Breslin; Assemblymembers Scott H. Bendett, Patricia Fahy, John T. McDonald III, Angelo Santabarbara, Phil Steck, and Mary Beth Walsh.