named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adirondack Folk Music Festival
Annual free outdoor festival featuring folk musicians and storytellers, celebrating American cultural heritage with themes such as civil rights, the Underground Railroad, and Adirondack history.
Family & Children's Programs
Special events for families and children, including interactive folk sing-alongs with regional artists such as Peggy Lynn and Dan Berggren.
Open Jam Sessions
Weekly informal music gatherings at the Boathouse Theatre for musicians of all skill levels to play together, held Monday nights from June to October.
PorchFest
Community music event where local musicians perform on porches throughout Schroon Lake, encouraging residents to stroll and enjoy live performances.
Schroon Lake Live Art!
Annual plein air painting event where artists create works at locations around Schroon Lake, culminating in a public exhibition and reception.
Schroon Lake Live!
Summer concert series held at the town bandstand featuring live Americana, folk, and roots music on Tuesday evenings, free to the public.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 3 activities
- Hosting recurring open jam sessions for musicians and the publicOrganizes weekly open jam sessions every Monday night from June to October at the Boathouse, providing a space for local musicians and community members to perform and engage with live music in an informal setting.
- Hosting the Adirondack Folk Music Festival annuallyOrganizes and presents the annual Adirondack Folk Music Festival, a full-day outdoor event featuring free live music, artist meet-and-greets, food trucks, and kiosks at Town Park in Schroon Lake. The festival has been held for at least 36 years and includes performances by nationally recognized acts such as the Vanaver Caravan.
- Organizing and presenting free public music concerts and performance eventsProduces and hosts free live music concerts and performance events throughout the summer season in Schroon Lake, including regular performances at the town bandstand and Boathouse Theatre. Events include genres such as folk, reggae, and family-oriented sing-alongs, with multi-artist lineups and community participation.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Hosting cultural programs to promote music and visual arts appreciationProvides cultural programming designed to promote public understanding and appreciation of music and visual arts in the Schroon Lake region, including curated performances and multimedia events that combine photography and live music.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing Porch Fest for community music engagementPlans and runs Porch Fest, a community event where attendees walk between porches in Schroon Lake to enjoy live performances by local musicians, fostering local artistic expression and neighborhood-based cultural participation.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Producing community arts festivals featuring live art creation and artist engagementLaunches and manages arts festivals such as "Schroon Lake Live Art!" in which multiple artists create works en plein air at iconic local sites, culminating in a public finale with artist talks, art sales, and a wine and cheese reception. These events promote public engagement with visual arts and local culture.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$14K63%
Program service revenue$9K37%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$25K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -13.1%
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Art by the Lake Partner — Hosted the finale event for Schroon Lake Live Art at its store location.
- Carl Heilman II Partner — Presented photography in a multi-media performance sponsored by the council.
- Chamber of Commerce Partner — Works with the organization to support live music events in the community.
- Dan Berggren Partner — Local singer/songwriter collaborator in family programming
- Dan Berggren Partner — Provided live music for a multi-media performance sponsored by the council.
- Get Up Jack Partner — Local band sponsored to perform at the "Kick Off the Fourth" concert event.
- House of Hamill Partner — Performed a live music show sponsored by the council.
- Kathleen Parks Band Partner — Collaborates with the Kathleen Parks Band to present a live performance.
- Lodge at Schroon Partner — Hosted the "I AM THE ADIRONDACKS" multi-media show in its White Birches Room.
- Mixed Roots Partner — Local band performing at Schroon Lake Arts Council events.
- North Country Public Radio Partner — Media sponsor for the Adirondack Folk Music Festival and ongoing media partner.
- PayPal Government — Uses PayPal donation platform to receive contributions.
- Peggy Lynn Partner — Local singer/songwriter collaborator in family programming
- Reese Fulmer and the Carriage House Band Partner — Performed a live music debut at an event sponsored by the council.
- Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates on presenting free SCHROON LAKE LIVE concerts.
- The Lodge at Schroon Partner — Collaborated with The Lodge at Schroon to host outdoor concerts when the town bandstand was unavailable.
- Town of Schroon Government — Collaborates with the organization to support live music events.
- Town of Schroon Lake Government — Collaborates with the Town to utilize local resources for arts programming.
- Vanaver Caravan Partner — Collaborated with Vanaver Caravan to present a performance at the Adirondack Folk Festival.
strategies · 3
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.
- Community-Driven Programming Through Volunteer and Local Resource Leveragemethodology: community_driven_programmingBy utilizing volunteer labor and local government and business partnerships, the organization sustains and expands its cultural programming because community ownership and shared resources increase program resilience and local relevance.
- Culturally Inclusive and Participatory Music Programmingmethodology: culturally_inclusive_programmingBy featuring diverse musical traditions and encouraging non-competitive, skill-free participation, the organization fosters inclusive community engagement because shared artistic experiences build social cohesion across different backgrounds and experience levels.
- Free Community Access Modelmethodology: free_community_accessBy offering all arts programming free of charge, the organization increases community engagement and participation because removing financial barriers makes the arts accessible to all residents and visitors.