Historic Saranac Lake Presents:
THE ART OF THE CURE
This exhibit highlights the origins of Saranac Lake’s rich history in the arts. The Trudeau Sanatorium and the Study and Craft Guild offered groundbreaking occupational therapy programs to tuberculosis patients, many of whom went on to become accomplished artists, writers, and craftspeople. Art of the Cure will remain on display until late Fall 2021.
Click the buttons below to jump to different parts of the exhibit, and use the slideshows to learn more!
Click the buttons below to jump to different parts of the exhibit, and use the slideshows to learn more!
The Art of the Cure exhibit is made possible by Humanities New York
and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. |
WELCOME TO THE WORKSHOP
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Saranac Lake's thriving arts community is rooted in its history as a health resort. Many talented artists came to Saranac Lake as tuberculosis patients. Here they refined their skills. Some shared their talents as teachers. Occupational therapy offered thousands of patients the opportunity to learn new skills in arts and crafts. Saranac Lake boasted a cosmopolitan arts community which still flourishes today.
Download the Art of the Cure Catalog and Map (above) to learn more about the arts in Saranac Lake today.
Download the Art of the Cure Catalog and Map (above) to learn more about the arts in Saranac Lake today.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
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TRY IT YOURSELF: Draw Dr. Brown!Use the photos to sketch Dr. Brown, founder of the occupational therapy program at Trudeau Sanatorium! Email your sketch to mail@historicsaranaclake.org.
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THE STUDY AND CRAFT GUILD
THE ART LEAGUE
THE PAINTERS
THE ARCHITECTS
Faced with their own mortality, many TB patients dove fully into life. William Scopes became interested in architecture while watching construction at the Sanatorium. A correspondence class in architecture unlocked a skill and helped him discover a new passion. What new skill would you like to learn?
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