Public Programs
the power of collective creativity
Collective creativity harnesses the diverse experiences, skills, and insights of individuals in the service of collaboration, learning, and open-minded engagement with materials, projects, and issues.
By developing interdependent connections within our local Adirondack community, we nurture a deep sense of place through people, culture, food, stories, and the exchange of ideas and skills. With a built-in focus on equitable exchange across a wide range of disciplines, Craigardan offers experiences that tie the creative process to larger contexts. This experience leads to new questions and new initiatives; and it generates positive social change through collective creativity.
THE GARDAN JOURNAL
The Gardan is intended to foster conversations about creativity and its processes among and across all disciplines. We welcome contributions from artists and thinkers, activists and farmers, and environmentalists and chefs at any and all stages of creative development. LEARN MORE
FOOD JUSTICE SUMMITS
Food and social justice summits that convene systems experts and participants to work together annually toward lasting social change. LEARN MORE
BOOKGARDAN
Year-long mentorship for women writers, bookended by two week-long residencies that serve to inspire, teach, and build community. LEARN MORE
A series of free public talks that highlight a broad range of voices and expertise while responding to current cultural and social topics. Talks will be listed on the events page as scheduled. VIEW UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY Applebarn SERIES
A variety of courses that respond to community and cultural needs, span concepts, and cross disciplines. These courses create space for learning that surprises and delights, challenges norms, and inspires new ways of thinking. VIEW UPCOMING COURSES
COURSES
Craigardan’s public arts programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.