The Next Act in Lake Placid
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As we look ahead to the new year, the Adirondack arts landscape is expanding to meet the needs of an evolving population, and this is happening in several prominent cultural venues. For now, we'll turn our attention to Lake Placid in Essex County. Early in 2025, we showcased the "Metamorphosis" exhibit at Lake Placid Center for the Arts, pointing to a great transformation they had planned. We announced how the building housing the theater, gallery and education spaces would undergo a complete renovation.
Since 1972, the arts center in Lake Placid has brought people together through performances, exhibitions, and opportunities to create. The major renovation broke ground in September 2025, and the organization formerly known as Lake Placid Center for the Arts has a new name: Arts Center Lake Placid.
The renovated Arts Center Lake Placid is expected to reopen in late summer of 2027, with programs continuing during construction. To explore upcoming performances, classes, and exhibitions, or to follow the renovation, visit lakeplacidarts.org.
Enjoy our archival Spotlight segment on the "Metamorphosis" exhibit here.
Photos: Arts Center Lake Placid
Artist Renderings by Marc Colomer, courtesy of Marvel
Community Contributor LeeAnne Ruff
LeeAnne Ruff is a leadership speaker, coach, and author who has spent decades helping individuals and organizations build stronger communication, healthier culture, and more courageous leadership. She is the founder of ADKWoman, a growing network designed to connect and uplift professional women across the Adirondack region through community, mentorship, and meaningful relationships. Through Brightside Leadership Group LLC, she delivers keynotes, workshops, and coaching focused on practical tools that create real change. She is also the author of My Personal Best and host of the Open For Higher podcast. As a community contributor with Mountain Lake PBS, LeeAnne is committed to telling stories that celebrate local leadership and the everyday people who are building a stronger North Country.