Weaving connection between our deepest selves, our wise bodies, our neighbors, beautiful nature and back again.
Background: Ivan Kupala. Fortunetelling on the wreaths, by Simon Kozhin, 2009
We're happy to share that we're partnering with local artist Sophie Holmes to present an Open Studio of their work this coming Friday, 8/28, at The Mill in Van Hornesville. Not to be missed!
A message from the artist:
My name is Sophie Holmes, she/her, I am a queer trans woman and interdisciplinary artist recently relocated (back) to the area. You are invited to come and gather at The Mill in Van Hornesville as I host a small viewing of some of my artistic work and play! My work/play surrounds dance, music, performance, and somatic practices woven into sculptural forms. I am very lucky to be able to work for the week at The Mill via VHCC and explore the space as a studio for art and people. As such it felt right to OPEN the STUDIO up for others to experience the space and how (my) art/life might exist therein.
Opening is from 5-8 PM and will be a glimpse into what the week was like and include some works from the last 6+ years of creating. Lite snacks and beverages are available, please stop by as you feel and wander in! +all ages welcome+
Thank you to the Telegraph School in Cherry Valley for partnering with me to host this event!
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First Friday Open Mic
An evening of community and creative expression, every First Friday of the month.
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Cherry Valley Drum Circle & Potluck
4th Sunday of the month at 5pm, at the Cherry Valley Gazebo
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Red Tents
A safe and sacred place where self-identified women gather to experience, share, celebrate, and mourn the rhythms of the life of a woman.
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Koliada
Winter Village Magic For The Dark Times
Costumes, Masks, Caroling, and more!
Workshops November 2026.
Roving community performance December 2026. On Tour Jan-Feb 2027 -
The Cherry Valley Water Project
NYSCA-funded community performance art project, creating a sacred link between community and water.
Photos from Friday, July 3rd, 2026, featuring our Grand Re-Opening Party, Art Exhibition “Small Silly Things” by Anastasiia Starukhina, and the First Friday Open Mic.
Memories & Dreams!
We’ve accomplished so much together and now we’re at the precipice of the next chapter of the Telegraph School. We’re forming a nonprofit and have lots of programming coming this summer. We want to hear from you, as you’re an important part of this community and your voice will help guide us. Please fill out this brief form to share your memories and dreams for the Telegraph School and we’ll include them in our collective visioning.