Upcoming Events at TAUNY
Dan Berggren Concert
Friday, April 25, 2025 | 7:00 PM
“Eddies” Hall of Fame inductee Dan Berggren takes us on a musical guided tour through the back roads of North Country folklife. $10 Tickets. Free preview from 1-1:30 p.m. during Newberry Cafe on 4/25!
Introductory Barn Quilting Workshop Series
Saturdays & Sundays | May 3 – May 25, 2025
Join TAUNY for a Creative Aging Series with teaching artist Shelli Weston for four consecutive weekends to learn Barn Quilting! $25 includes all 8 sessions. Open to all 55+
Sugaring Off Party
Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
This event includes a free interactive concert and dancing presented by the Madstop Fiddlers under the guidance of Gretchen Koehler, family favorite Sugar on Snow, and crepes served in the Newberry Cafe!
Musical Storytime
Multiple Days | April 3 – 24, 2025
Pre-schoolers and their caregivers are invited to join fiddler Gretchen Koehler for a special musical storytime.
Folk Songwriting Workshop
Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Folk songwriter and musician Robin Dow Hopper will lead a 3 hour workshop featuring songwriting prompts and activities with the students.
Fiberistas Annual Exhibit
Open through April 30, 2025 | Upper Gallery
The Fiberistas are a North Country group who explore the boundaries of fiber arts by creating textiles made with both traditional and innovative skills and fibers.
THE TAUNY CENTER
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and part of Canton’s downtown Historic District, The TAUNY Center is an anchor space for local residents, tourists, artists, and artisans. As a central arts and cultural organization, TAUNY attracts thousands of local and regional audiences to experience live music, workshops, exhibits, and to purchase local artwork. The facility is a hub of activity which contributes to the foot traffic in the historic downtown district and generates economic activity, adding to the vibrancy of the region.
CURRENT CAPITAL PROJECT
TAUNY is undertaking the final phase of its capital campaign at its Center to address several deficiencies at the facility. This project includes the addition of an automatic door opener, replacement of all windows, updating the TAUNY sign, awning, doors, and full front facade to be more historically accurate, functional, and which will enhance the streetscape.
FOLKSTORE: NEW & NOTEWORTHY
Folkstore Friday features a new artisan each week whose work is displayed and sold in The TAUNY Center. This week we are featuring the works of Jennifer Sampson, whose plein air oil paintings are now available at The TAUNY Center Folkstore.
Shop Jennifer’s online store collection at https://tauny-folkstore.myshopify.com/
ARTS EDUCATION
TAUNY’s Arts Education programs offer a series of educational workshops, residencies, and accompanying performances in traditional art forms for all ages at The TAUNY Center, schools, and other community based organizations in the North Country.
PLACEMAKING - ARCHWAY PROJECT
A new public art project entitled the Archway at Prentice Lane is being planned in partnership with the Village of Canton, which features the installation of a freestanding decorative archway on Main Street. The piece will be made by professional artist James Gonzalez, a metalworker who creates large-scale works which feature distinctive attributes of the areas he serves.
RESEARCH - FOLK STUDIES/ARCHIVES
TAUNY’s presentations of the customs and traditions of the North Country begin with research. Our staff and a network of scholars with whom we work travel around the region to study and document ongoing cultural practices in our communities. Read about our current research projects here.
NEWS & CONNECT
Mission Statement
TAUNY explores, honors, and celebrates the diverse cultures, skills, and crafts of everyday life in New York’s North Country to bring people together across our region and beyond.
FEATURED PRACTICING ARTIST & EDUCATOR: KATE SCHULER
Katherine Schuler is an art educator, woodworker and owner of Schuler Woodworks in Potsdam, NY. In her thirteen years of teaching, Katie has had a variety of experiences and the opportunity to teach students at every grade level. She finds immense joy in the ingenuity of students at every age level and works to facilitate a safe space for them to continue their creative work. As a woodworker, she has been creating pieces for the last decade. Her hope is to share her love for woodworking with others through custom furniture, artworks, jewelry and functional household items.
Support TAUNY
Your support creates direct positive change within the TAUNY community. Every donation, regardless of size, is essential for bringing our programs to life, from educational workshops to performances that highlight New York’s North Country folk culture. By contributing, you help foster an inclusive space that celebrates traditions, supports artists, and strengthens community bonds. Together, we can ensure our cultural identity and practices thrive for future generations.