Monthly Programs/Meetings
Monthly meetings are typically held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30.The doors will open at 6:00pm on meeting nights. We will have some light refreshments and people will have an opportunity to talk with their fellow artists, exchange ideas and get to know each other. We may even have a fun art challenge for those who want to participate! The regular meeting will start at 6:30pm. Please plan to arrive at 6:00pm if you'd like to socialize and share your ideas! Meetings are held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, located at 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, NY 12065. (There are no meetings held in January and February.)
Please note:
Any cancellations of a meeting will be announced through an email. Please check for messages in the event of inclement weather. Members without email will be contacted by phone.
2026
Programs/Meetings/
Demos
"Gene Snowdyn"
Art of Framing
Held at the Blooming Artist
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
Art of Framing
Held at the Blooming Artist
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
Join us at the Blooming Artist Gallery frame shop
where Gene will demonstrate proper matting and framing techniques using a variety of materials.
where Gene will demonstrate proper matting and framing techniques using a variety of materials.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
AUTUMN JEWELS RECEPTION
OCTOBER 26, 2026
OCTOBER 26, 2026
Autumn Jewels Reception. The annual SSAS Autumn Jewels Art Show and reception are both open to the
public. This is a judged show with cash prizes!
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER
The theme this year is "THING WITH WINGS"
Be creative, there are so many directions that you can go with this theme.
DROP OFF TIME - FRIDAY OCTOBER 30TH FROM 3.30 TO 5:00.
Be creative, there are so many directions that you can go with this theme.
DROP OFF TIME - FRIDAY OCTOBER 30TH FROM 3.30 TO 5:00.
COMPLETED 2021 PROGRAMS.
September 27th at 6:30
"LISA DAVID"
"LISA DAVID"
Award winning artist Lisa David was born in Upstate New York and still enjoys the Adirondacks, painting from her cabin in the woods. She revisits vintage subjects with a strong use of color, focusing on bringing everyday objects to life realistically, inspiring us to look more closely at the simple items around us.
To learn more, visit her website: https://www.lisadavidart.com
To learn more, visit her website: https://www.lisadavidart.com
Register in advance for this demo:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tf-Cqrj4sGtOViQAR2AE2t1o0RoMXPYC6
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tf-Cqrj4sGtOViQAR2AE2t1o0RoMXPYC6
Saratoga Arts makes this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council of the Arts with support Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
July 26th at 6:30
VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING
"Mark Tarabula"
Mark Tarabula, will demonstrate how to throw a vase, mug, bowl and plate and describe the basic forms of throwing and how to do the process on Monday July 26th, at 6:30 via Zoom from the Saratoga Clay Arts Center where he is a 2021 Artist in Residence. Saratoga Clay Arts Center (SCAC) promotes the ceramics arts, provides a place for people to explore the medium of clay, hone their skills and be part of a community.
For more information visit: www.saratogaclayarts.org
For more information visit: www.saratogaclayarts.org
Saratoga Arts makes this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council of the Arts with support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and The New York State Legislature.
June 28th at 6:30
"Takeyce Walter"
FINAL PICTURE OF TAKEYCE WALTER'S PAINTING FROM THE PROGRAM.
Free demonstration with Takeyce Walter. SSAS is hosting a free and open to the public
artist demo with Takeyce Walter on June 28th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Space is limited, so please sign up soon. To register click on the link below:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdO2qqT8oGNMAx6MZyAUUx1yF8WThtKQo
Takeyce Walter is an award winning contemporary American painter focusing on the natural landscapes of the Northeast, working primarily with oil paint and soft pastels. She is especially inspired by bodies of water, and there is a great sense of familiarity, tranquility, and reverence in each piece of her artwork. For more information, visit her website: https://takeyceart.com/home/ and https://www.facebook.com/takeycewalter/
Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State
Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
artist demo with Takeyce Walter on June 28th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Space is limited, so please sign up soon. To register click on the link below:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdO2qqT8oGNMAx6MZyAUUx1yF8WThtKQo
Takeyce Walter is an award winning contemporary American painter focusing on the natural landscapes of the Northeast, working primarily with oil paint and soft pastels. She is especially inspired by bodies of water, and there is a great sense of familiarity, tranquility, and reverence in each piece of her artwork. For more information, visit her website: https://takeyceart.com/home/ and https://www.facebook.com/takeycewalter/
Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State
Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
May 24th at 6:30
"Robert O'Brien"
Free water color demonstration with Robert O'Brien. SSAS is hosting a free and open to the public
artist demo with Robert O'Brien on May 24th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Space is limited, so please sign up soon. To register click on the link below:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvf-yopzsjEtbzZ-4J5qI4bhiVK4i5Ek9A
Robert O’Brien is a watercolor artist focused primarily on landscapes and architectural studies. He finds beauty in the ordinary, subtle reminders of everyday life in rural New England, and is an expert at creating light through the use of shadow. To learn more, visit his website: http://robertjobrien.com/
Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State
Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
artist demo with Robert O'Brien on May 24th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Space is limited, so please sign up soon. To register click on the link below:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvf-yopzsjEtbzZ-4J5qI4bhiVK4i5Ek9A
Robert O’Brien is a watercolor artist focused primarily on landscapes and architectural studies. He finds beauty in the ordinary, subtle reminders of everyday life in rural New England, and is an expert at creating light through the use of shadow. To learn more, visit his website: http://robertjobrien.com/
Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State
Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
April 26th at 6:30
"COREY PITKIN"
The Southern Saratoga Art Society is hosting a free charcoal portrait demonstration with Corey Pitkin on April 26, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. To register, please visit: http://www.southernsaratogaartist.com/
Corey Pitkin’s beautiful and memorable artwork features the precision of the old masters paired with uniquely emotional subjects. His award-winning work has been featured in both national and international publications, and he is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America. For more information, please visit his website: https://www.coreypitkin.com/
Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State
Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
"COREY PITKIN"
The Southern Saratoga Art Society is hosting a free charcoal portrait demonstration with Corey Pitkin on April 26, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. To register, please visit: http://www.southernsaratogaartist.com/
Corey Pitkin’s beautiful and memorable artwork features the precision of the old masters paired with uniquely emotional subjects. His award-winning work has been featured in both national and international publications, and he is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America. For more information, please visit his website: https://www.coreypitkin.com/
Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State
Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
FINAL HIGH RESOLUTION PICTURE OF COREY PITKIN'S SKETCH.
