Shawndel N. Fraser: Environmental Psychologist & Artist

Exhibition of Sculpture, photography and storytelling about remarkable North Country and Adirondack tradesmen. Public Programs will cover topics about the trades, society, masculinity and manhood.

June 1- 27, 2026

Exhibition with Opening Reception, Artist talks, Craftsmen’s Gathering, and Closing Reception.

Downtown Artist Cellar, Malone, NY

August 2026 (Dates TBA)

Keene Arts, Keene, NY (New and Selected Works)

October 20 - December 4, 2026

Exhibition with Interdisciplinary Discussions

SUNY Plattsburgh, Slatkin Gallery, Plattsburgh, NY

Public Programs

Downtown Artist Cellar, Malone NY

Reception and Artist Talks: attend one or both!
June 6, 2026, 2-4pm AND
June 7, 2026 2-4pm

Tradesman’s Evening Gathering (Bring your friends. Trades and Craftsmen Only)
Wednesday June 17, 6-8pm

Unveiling of Sculptures of North Country Tradesmen (from Malone and Beyond) & Closing Reception
Friday, June 26, 2026, 6-8pm

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SUNY Plattsburgh, Slatkin Gallery Plattsburgh, NY

Opening Reception
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2026, 4-6pm (location TBA)

Intermittent Public Programs:
Artist Talks
Blacksmithing Demo
Panel discussion on Masculinity, the Trades, and more. TBA
Tradesmen’s Forum

Apprentice ←→ Tradesmen Meet and Greet, Date TBA

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Craigardan, Elizabethtown, NY

Men’s Field School: Craftsman’s Immersion Experience (2027, Date TBA)

Blacksmithing Instruction
Zero Balancing Bodywork
Swimming or Paddling
Cycling
Hiking
Fireside Chats
Group cooking and meals using farm fresh ingredients from Craigardan’s farm
Farm Service Work: Sheep, Chickens, Planting and Harvesting, etc.

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Public Programs

Downtown Artist Cellar, Malone NYReception and Artist Talks: attend one or both!June 6, 2026, 2-4pm AND June 7, 2026 2-4pm

SUNY Plattsburgh, Slatkin Gallery Plattsburgh, NY

Craigardan, Elizabethtown, NY

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Artful Transcendence©

Downtown Artist Cellar, Malone NY

Reception and Artist Talks: attend one or both!
June 6, 2026, 2-4pm AND
June 7, 2026 2-4pm

Artful Transcendence^©