named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
24 Hours: A Photographic Interpretation of Life in the Adirondacks
An annual photography contest for high school students in grades 9–12 within the Adirondack Park, culminating in a juried exhibition at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts.
Art Book Group
A monthly discussion group meeting at the Lake Placid Library, focusing on books related to visual and performing arts, with occasional museum excursions.
Chamber Music Seminar
A weeklong music program that brings together student musicians and coaches for performance and instruction, resumed after a two-year hiatus.
John C. Bogle Adirondack Roundtables
A summer speaker series featuring world-class presenters on topics in politics, economics, philosophy, and the arts, held as breakfast events in Lake Placid.
Words from the Woods
The Great Adirondack Young People’s Poetry Contest for students in grades 1–12, featuring submissions from public, private, and home schools, with selected poems published and recited at a public ceremony.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
- Develops and presents arts and humanities programsCreates and delivers innovative public programs in the arts and humanities across the Adirondack region, utilizing venues such as schools, libraries, galleries, and nonprofit spaces to enhance cultural life for residents and visitors.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosts the John C. Bogle Adirondack RoundtablesOrganizes an annual summer series featuring world-class speakers who present on global issues in the arts and humanities, including topics such as politics, foreign policy, economics, and philosophy; resumed in 2022 after a two-year hiatus with multiple speakers.
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Photography and Creative Arts Competitions 1 activity
- Operates a high school photography contest and exhibitionRuns an annual photography contest for high school students within the Adirondack Park, now in its sixteenth year, selects approximately 20 winning photographs each year, provides personal feedback to winners, and exhibits selected works in a public art show at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Runs the Great Adirondack Young People's Poetry ShowcaseAdministers an annual poetry contest for students in grades 1–12 from public, private, and home schools across the Adirondack Park, receiving hundreds of submissions each year, publishing selected poems in the booklet Words from the Woods, and hosting a public awards ceremony where student poets recite their work; program has operated since 1998.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Organizes arts and cultural discussion groups and excursionsHosts a monthly art book discussion group from September through June at the Lake Placid Library and organizes periodic one-day museum trips to regional institutions including the Hyde Collection, Remington Museum, and Shelburne Museum.
- Resumes Chamber Music SeminarReinstated the Chamber Music Seminar in August 2022 after a two-year hiatus, hosting 22 participants and 9 coaches for the event.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$705
Contributions & grants$5K731%
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Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$7K
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balance sheet
Total assets$90K
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Net assets$90K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -97.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Catherine McGraw — Director
- Debbie Heidecorn — Director
- Joan Gignoux — Director
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts Government — Administers the Statewide Community Regrants Program funding from the New York State Council on the Arts, which supports the photography showcase.
- Arts Center Lake Placid Partner — Co-presents the John C. Bogle Adirondack Roundtable Series with The Lake Placid Institute.
- Arts Center Lake Placid Partner — Hosts the Spring 2026 awards ceremony for the poetry showcase.
- Arts Center Lake Placid Partner — Presents the 24 Hours Photography Showcase in partnership with Arts Center Lake Placid.
- Bookstore Plus Partner — Collaborates with the Art Book Group by posting reading schedules and ordering books for participants.
- Kara Richardson Whitely Partner — Speaker participating in the 2026 John C. Bogle Adirondack Roundtables conversation series.
- Lake Placid Library Partner — Hosts the monthly Art Book Group meetings on Main Street in Lake Placid.
- Mountain Lakes PBS Partner — Partnered with Mountain Lakes PBS as Lead Sponsor of the 4th Annual “Beyond the Peaks Student Film Festival” in 2023.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding support for the photography showcase through the Statewide Community Regrants Program.
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports the Statewide Community Regrants Program that funds the photography showcase.
- North Elba Town Hall Government — Hosts the organization's office within its building on Main Street, Lake Placid.
- Office of the Governor Government — Supports the Statewide Community Regrants Program that funds the photography showcase.
- Steve Thomas Partner — Speaker participating in the 2026 John C. Bogle Adirondack Roundtables lecture series.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts-Integrated Career Pathway Developmentmethodology: arts-and-career-pathway-integrationBy connecting student creativity in the arts with fields like tech, design, and new media through partnerships, the organization supports post-secondary and economic opportunities, because integrating arts education with real-world career contexts increases relevance and motivates sustained engagement.
- Community-Engaged Learning in Place-Based Contextsmethodology: community-engaged_learningBy creating learning and cultural sharing opportunities rooted in the Adirondacks, the organization strengthens regional identity and participation, because place-based engagement fosters deeper personal and communal investment in the arts and humanities.
- Idea-Incubation Modelmethodology: idea_incubatorBy starting programs from open-ended questions posed by stakeholders, the organization fosters community ownership and relevance, because initiatives that emerge from authentic local inquiry are more likely to engage participants and address meaningful cultural needs.
- Interdisciplinary Access to the Arts & Humanitiesmethodology: interdisciplinary_programmingBy designing programs through an expansive, interdisciplinary lens, the organization increases accessibility and resonance across diverse audiences, because framing the arts and humanities broadly enables more inclusive participation and deeper connections across fields of knowledge and experience.