BetterArts

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

08/24/2026

HUGE, HUGE THANK YOU to the Northern New York Community Foundation for selecting us as a recipient of the Wilcox Community Fund for Theresa. The grant supported materials, snacks, and marketing for the tuition-free Forest Art Studio for Saplings kids camp. We hit max capacity with 25 littles (and a few siblings!) ages 3 to 10 who got to spend a weekend exploring the outdoors, collecting natural elements to create with, and making a whole lot of truly beautiful art.

We are extremely grateful to all the kiddos who joined us; the grown-ups who stayed and helped facilitate (and created many stunning pieces of their own); our volunteers; and this incredible North Country community. Be sure to pop into the Art Barn gallery at this week's Better Festival 2026 to check out some of the masterpieces created by these amazing children!

08/17/2026

08/14/2026

Only a few spots left, last call for signups!

08/10/2026

08/09/2026

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Tune in a little after 10 a.m. this morning for a live performance from Fiddler's Three, featuring Kathy Sommer! 88.5 FM locally, and online betterradio.airtime.pro.

08/06/2026

Hello, friends and neighbors! We're looking for sponsors for Better Festival 2026 on August 29. If you or a business you know would like to support this event, please send us a message or email [email protected]! All donations are tax-deductible. We are also actively seeking donations for our silent auction—please help spread the word!

We are so grateful to this wonderful community as we work to increase access to the arts in the North Country.

06/03/2026

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THANK YOU, REDWOOD!! This year's An Evening With Better Radio event brought in enough funds to cover our operating costs for a full year. We are immensely grateful to everyone who showed up, donated, contributed art, and listened in. Your support ensures the continuation of this weird and wonderful project.

The whole cultural phenomenon that is Better Radio depends on a brilliant ensemble of volunteer DJs and the unwavering commitment of the BetterArts board. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS.

05/09/2026

Thrilled to announce a free Forest Art Studio Summer Camp for Saplings, held at our Better Farm campus from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23. This program for children ages 3-10 is made possible with the support of the Northern New York Community Foundation's Wilcox Community Fund for Theresa.

We will spend two one-day sessions (10 a.m.-1 p.m. each day) exploring nature, gathering materials (leaves, sticks, plants, rocks, clay, and other found objects), and making art. Learn more and sign up here! https://www.betterfarm.org/upcoming-events/2026/8/22/forest-art-studio-for-saplings