(PLATTSBURGH, NY - March 23rd 2022) - On Thursday March 17th the Common Council approved the City of Plattsburgh to officially partner with The Link Arts Center to co-produce First Friday Plattsburgh.
The City of Plattsburgh has been a supporter of the downtown initiative since the Summer of 2021, and will continue to promote and market the event as well as work with downtown businesses who would like to hold special events on city property during First Fridays. With the launch of an official partnership, The City and The Link Arts Center also hope that it encourages more downtown businesses to become members of First Friday Plattsburgh and join in on the fun and festivities every first friday of the month year-round.
“I’m so excited to have the City of Plattsburgh co-producing First Friday Plattsburgh with us. We kicked-off First Friday Plattsburgh May 2021 and since then we’ve grown to having nearly 20 downtown businesses participating. Partnering with the City will only further energize this monthly downtown celebration.” — Megan Charland, Creative Director & CEO, The Link Arts Center.
“When you look at any community of our size, art and artists play a major role in improving quality of life and growing the local economy. Whether it be the number of murals that have gone up over the last several years or the arts events that have happened. We will continue to support the arts in our community,” added Mayor Rosenquest.
April’s First Friday is no joke - even though it’s being held on April 1st - April Fool’s Day! Join participating downtown businesses from 5:00PM-8:00PM for fun events like the opening reception of the Nook Gallery @ The Link at The Link Arts Center, the launch of Medusa Prime (and a deep discount on board games and miniatures) at Medusa Gaming, spring crafts for the family at Adirondack Art House, and a Pop-up Star Party with EphemerADK in Betty Little Arts Park.
About First Friday Plattsburgh
The First Friday Plattsburgh initiative is administered by The Link Arts Center, LLC and co-produced by The Link Arts Center and the City of Plattsburgh. Businesses pay a small annual membership fee to be included in marketing, promotion efforts and advertising. There are currently 19 businesses downtown that are members and businesses can become a member at any time.
More information on venues, sponsorships and upcoming events can be found at www.firstfridayplattsburgh.com.
About The Link Arts Center
The Link Arts Center brings people together through the visual arts. The Link provides community visual arts programming for all ages and experience levels. Services include classes and workshops, studio workspace, Zine Lab, artist support, and youth programs.
For more information, contact The Link Arts Center at 518-310-3547, or visit our website at www.thelinkartscenter.com.
