At the Upper Jay Art Center in New York’s Adirondacks, performance isn’t about spectacle—it’s about presence. In this Purpose Full Art story, we follow an artist whose handmade puppets, vintage projection techniques, and quiet gestures invite something rare: collective attention.
Here, in a space that feels more like a friend’s living room than a formal stage, neighbors gather to experience live performance, reflect, and connect—sometimes with strangers. Especially in the dark winter months, the Upper Jay Art Center becomes more than a venue. It’s a place to show up, to feel something together, and to talk about it afterward.
Part of Purpose Full Art, a Mountain Lake PBS project exploring the intersection of creativity and civic life.