Kate E. Austin of Glens Falls, New York, was named a 2023 Woman of Distinction by New York State Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner. A brunch honoring this year’s 15 Women of Distinction, also including Donnah Digan-Lewis of Glens Falls among other inspiring women from the region,...
We have to thank Brené Choppa, the Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Early College Career Academy & PTECH at WSWHE BOCES' SUNY Campus, for hooking us up with three savvy, creative interns this week: Leigh, Elizabeth, and Cole. Here is what they wrote about their experience,...
This month our featured client is Art in the Public Eye! We asked APE's Artistic Director Erin Coon some questions to give us insights into this amazing community arts organization. Please read more about Erin, APE and all they do in the blog below. 1. What...
This is the presentation that Advokate gave to members and guests of NorthCountryARTS on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Betty O'Brien's studio. Social media for artists 2017 from Kate Austin-Avon...
Here is the presentation on marketing, social media and branding that Kate Austin-Avon delivered to the MicroEnterprise Assistance Program at SUNY Adirondack on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Marketing for the 21st century from Kate Austin-Avon...
We're excited to announce the return of The Advokate Boutique! The Advokate Boutique is a pop-up shop featuring locally-crafted gifts and accessories. It will be opening for the months of November and December as a temporary store, upstairs at 16c Exchange Street in Downtown Glens Falls. The Boutique is located upstairs in...
I'm honored that Diane Swanson asked me to be a panelist at this year's American Women Artists Symposium on Women in the Arts. The event is free and open to the public, with an all-star list of speakers, including Erin Coe, Executive Director of The Hyde...
The Creativity Coaching Association is planning its third International Creativity Conference right here in our backyard! It's happening in Lake George from September 25 to 27. Find the press release below with all of the details: Creativity Coaching Association Announces 3rd International Creativity Conference September 25 - 27,...
Here's what I said during the 8/19/15 Warren County Town Hall to the Upstate Revitalization Initiative representatives, with a summary of the best ideas that I've heard in my work as a Creative Advocate for the Regional Alliance for a Creative Economy: We need to strengthen, connect and brand...
The Arts District of Glens Falls plans the second annual Paint Out on Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! Paint Out Families and artists of all skill levels are invited to Glens Falls City Park for two coinciding outdoor art events taking place...
