Arts Center Lake Placid

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Adirondack Park while taking in some of the highest caliber arts programming around. Since 1972, the Arts Center has presented programming of the highest caliber amidst the stunning backdrop of the Adirondack Park. We’re currently renovating our Theatre Building as well as our name and look – Lake Placid Center for the Arts is becoming Arts Center Lake Placid!

Be awed by world-class artists in our intimate 355-seat theatre, nestled in the Adirondack mountains. We’re here to bring you closer to the best performers, whether that’s music or comedy, contemporary circus or dance. Our theatre hosts the Arts Center’s year-round presenting series as well as events from partners in the community like Adirondack Film, Lake Placid Sinfonietta, Lake Placid Historical Society and more!

La Sonnambula: Met Opera Live On-Screen – October 25, 2025
https://lakeplacidarts.org/event/metsonnambula
This opera will be captured live on the Met Opera stage on October 18 and screened at the Arts Center on October 25.
Following triumphant Live in HD performances in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, Verdi’s La Traviata, and Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found. In his new production, Rolando Villazón—the tenor who has embarked on a brilliant second career as a director—retains the opera’s original setting in the Swiss Alps but uses its somnambulant plot to explore the emotional and psychological valleys of the mind. Tenor Xabier Anduaga co-stars as Amina’s fiancé, Elvino, alongside soprano Sydney Mancasola as her rival, Lisa, and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Count Rodolfo. Riccardo Frizza takes the podium for one of opera’s most ravishing works, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas on October 18. Part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

2025 Lake Placid Film Festival – October 30 – November 2, 2025
https://lakeplacidarts.org/event/lakeplacidfilmfestival/
A tradition of film excellence in an authentic Adirondack mountain town. With 30+ short films, 30+ special guests, and over 15 award-winning feature films (many of them Upstate NY premieres), this year’s festival offers something for everyone. From riveting screenings to informative panels and engaging parties, there are countless ways to make your festival experience your own.

Find your creative outlet, whether you’re 6 or 86! Arts Center Lake Placid has workshops for students of all ages and skill levels, both in-person and online. From pottery, to hula hoops, to painting, you’ll be sure to discover a class that excites you!

Fall into Tumbling! – October 21 – November 15
https://lakeplacidarts.org/tumbling/?_class_type=tumbling

Special Topics: Getting a Handle on Handles! – November 3-19
https://lakeplacidarts.org/class/handleonhandles/

Special Topics: Throwing Big(ger)! November 4-25*
https://lakeplacidarts.org/class/throwingbigger/

The Art of the Latte: Barista 101 with Capisce Coffee – November 13, 2025
https://lakeplacidarts.org/class/barista101nov/

The Art of the Latte: Barista 101 with Capisce Coffee – December 14, 2025
https://lakeplacidarts.org/class/barista101dec/

The Arts Center is committed to hosting a myriad of outstanding visual arts exhibits each season. Since its inception as an Art School in the early 70s, the Arts Center provides a home for the visual arts in the Adirondacks through a rotating schedule of exhibits by national and regional artists.

Elementary School Art Show – February 20 – March 7, 2026
https://lakeplacidarts.org/exhibit/elementaryschool/
The Annual Elementary School Art Show features a wide variety of student pieces selected for display at the Arts Center! The public is invited to tour the Gallery to view and appreciate the diverse arts curriculum offered in our area. Showcased among the student submitted pieces is a range of work done in a variety of mediums.

Middle/High School Juried Art Show – March 13 – April 4, 2026
https://lakeplacidarts.org/exhibit/highschool/
Arts Center Lake Placid presents the Annual Middle/High School Juried Art Show to recognize the artistic talents of middle and high school students throughout the North Country! Two local artists serve as jurors to put together an exhibit highlighting some of the best young local talent.

Arts Center Lake Placid supports working artists in an array of disciplines from visual art to contemporary dance. By sharing opportunities for local gallery representation, professional development, funding and residency space, the Arts Center offers resources to help local artists create a lasting impact on the field and in our communities.

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