2025 Schedule
Welcome to Tupper Arts' 2025 lineup. Thank you for your support throughout the 2024 season, we are thrilled to present our 2025 schedule as we celebrate another year of bringing the arts to the community of Tupper Lake.
May 28-June 23
Celebrate the creativity and talent of local and regional artists at the 52nd Annual Tupper Lake Art Show at Tupper Arts! This exciting exhibition features a diverse range of mediums, from painting and sculpture to photography and mixed media. With works from both established and emerging artists, the show provides a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant artistic community of the Adirondacks. Whether you're a longtime art lover or new to the scene, this year's show is sure to inspire and captivate. Don’t miss the chance to support and discover incredible works of art—Join us at Tupper Arts for this must-see event!
June 25-July 14
Reception: June 25 @ 5:00PM
Reflections on Nature: Wings, Water, and Wilderness
Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on the works of a talented local artist while also supporting the programs and projects of Tupper Arts. Linda Riordan’s stunning landscapes and endearing wildlife images will become treasured memories to sparkle on your wall all year long. These iconic Adirondack oil paintings invoke the magic of the natural world we all treasure.
All proceeds from the sales of the artwork will go directly to Tupper Arts.
July 6 @ 7:00PM
Hosted At The Adirondack State Theater
$15.00/Ticket
Join us when we present three hilarious classic comedies starring Charlie Chaplin, with live piano accompaniment by Ben Model. Before establishing his infamous and beloved “little tramp” screen person, Chaplin made a few dozen slapstick shorts that set his antics in different workplaces and social situations. Our program features some of the best from his 1916-17 series for the Mutual Company. In THE RINK (1916), Charlie is a waiter who makes a mess of his orders and a wild roller-skating party, in THE IMMIGRANT (1917) he "comes across" looking for a better life in America, and Charlie is tailor's assistant who impersonates a nobleman at a society party in THE COUNT (1916). Renowned silent film accompanist-historian Ben Model will introduce the films and will accompany them with his own scores on piano. Model will also be selling and signing copies of his new book The Silent Film Universe.
July 11 @ 1:00PM
Hosted At The Adirondack State Theater
FREE ADMISSION
Experience the legendary 1987 Metropolitan Opera production of Puccini's magnificent Turandot – a breathtaking spectacle of love, riddles, and redemption set in ancient China. This acclaimed production features stunning vocal performances, lavish costumes, and Franco Zeffirelli's opulent staging that transforms the stage into an imperial palace of wonder. Witness the ice-cold Princess Turandot's deadly game of riddles, Prince Calàf's passionate pursuit, and the heart-wrenching sacrifice of the devoted Liu. With Puccini's soaring melodies including the immortal "Nessun Dorma" this timeless tale of love conquering cruelty remains one of opera's most powerful and visually spectacular masterpieces.
July 15 @ 7:00PM
Hosted At The Adirondack State Theater
Presale: $25.00
At The Door: $30.00
21+ Event
Jimmy McCartney is an Adirondack native stand up comedian, and the McCartney's are Tupper natives. Jimmy wants you to see the absurdity of what we all do on a daily basis. Jimmy rants like George Carlin, and tells stories like a Navy sailor back from port. Currently based in Florida, Jimmy went viral several times on social media; amassing over 34 million views. Jimmy now tours the United States headlining at comedy clubs, performance halls, colleges, local venues, and military bases. If you want to laugh at the misfortune of being human while relating to your own struggles, then Jimmy McCartney is the comedian you need to check out; especially if you want some laughs about life in the Adirondacks. Come on out for the return of Plattsburgh's own Jimmy McCartney.
July 17-20
Reception: July 17 @ 5:00PM
Back by popular demand, again!
Tupper Arts will proudly showcase the much-admired talents of the Stitchin’ Bees.
With over 100 quilts on display, a textile wares boutique, and a variety of educational demonstrations, this is an unmissable event for quilters and quilt- lovers alike.
The show will conclude with the quilt raffle drawing at 4PM July 20th at Tupper Arts.
Shapeshifters
July 23-August 18
Reception: July 23 @ 5:00PM
Join Annoel Krider and Judy Scammell at Tupper Arts for Shapeshifters, an art show that celebrates the transformative power of nature and the creatures that inhabit it. Krider’s mixed-media paintings, inspired by her love of texture and form, combine elements of her diverse artistic journey. Scammell’s works, deeply rooted in her Adirondack upbringing and the wild landscapes of Montana and Wyoming, capture the spirit and personality of animals and birds. Together, they invite viewers to explore the ever-changing beauty of the natural world.
Seeking beauty from behind the brush; Showcasing wildlife and the landscape.
August 20-September 29
Reception: August 20 @ 5:00PM
Join Tarryl Gabel at Tupper Arts for Seeking Beauty from Behind the Brush, an exhibit showcasing her captivating wildlife, landscape, and still-life paintings. Born and raised on a cattle ranch in North Dakota, Gabel’s work is deeply influenced by her roots and her love for plein air painting. A five-time Best Artist winner from Hudson Valley Magazine, her award-winning oil paintings are known for their serene, peaceful qualities. Gabel’s work is a celebration of the natural world, capturing light, mood, and the quiet beauty that surrounds us.
September 30-October 5
Reception: October 3 @ 5:00PM
The 2025 Plein Air Festival in Tupper Lake, hosted by Tupper Arts, brings together talented artists to paint the breathtaking landscapes of the Adirondacks. Over the course of the event, artists will set up their easels in scenic locations around Tupper Lake, capturing the essence of the region’s natural beauty.
The festival also offers opportunities for visitors to watch live demonstrations, interact with the artists and experience the creative process up close. The event culminates in a reception where artists and community members come together for a judging, mingling and celebrating the incredible artwork created throughout the festival.
"Sollitude"
October 18 @ 5:00PM
$5.00/Person
Tickets at the door