BetterArts

10/08/2026

Reminder to catch a free dance performance at Better Farm this evening at 6, featuring a dance troupe led by Mark Bankin at the conclusion of the group's micro residency this week! The project is supported by a New York State Choreographers Initiative to help choreographers develop their skills by providing resources to advance their creative practice. Bring a dish to pass if you’d like to stay on for a dinner with the performers following the live rehearsal. We'll be in the event barn across from the farmhouse!

10/06/2026

Check out the dancers in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0jLamTnVKbw&ra=m

BetterArts is pleased as punch to welcome Mark Bankin and fellow dancers to Better Farm for a micro residency this week as they work on their latest project, supported by a New York State Choreographers Initiative designed to help choreographers develop their choreographic skills by providing them with resources to advance their creative practice. The 10 dancers will be practicing on the Better Farm campus through Friday, and will offer a free “live rehearsal” this Thursday at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to pass if you’d like to stay on for a dinner with the performers following the event.

09/04/2026

**EDIT: TWO LEFT!!**

We have FOUR general admission, one-day passes to the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, courtesy of our friends at Tunes Ninetytwofive!! First person to claim them can come pick them up at Better Farm today—fair runs until September 7! FREE FREE FREE

https://nysfair.ny.gov/your-visit/daily-schedules/

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

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.