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Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge.

Museums·Jay, NY·44.34°N 73.78°W

A scrappy village hall turned year-round stage for Adirondack talent

Rated4.8 / 526 reviews · Google
Found inJay, NY
Charted at44.34°N 73.78°Won the Atlas
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Museums · KeeneEntry revised Aug 19, 2026
§ No. I · Field Notes

About Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge.

The Upper Jay Art Center, also known as the Recovery Lounge, offers a diverse calendar of cultural programming. It is a home for live music performances, theatrical productions, puppetry shows, and visual arts exhibitions. The center regularly hosts events such as story slams, concerts, dance parties, and art benefits, providing a dynamic space for artists and audiences alike. What began as an upholstery shop and antique store evolved into a gathering place for friends and neighbors, eventually growing into the robust arts center it is today. Its programs are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts and the Essex County Arts Council Cultural Assistance Program, highlighting its commitment to enriching the local arts scene.
§ No. II · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. II

The particulars.

Museums
AccessibilityWheelchair parking (per Google)
§ No. III · Getting Here

Where it sits.

Keene Region
The Address

12198 Old Rte 9n
Jay, NY

44.3364°N · 73.7755°W

Directions
Drive In From
New York City313 mi · 5h 45m
Albany145 mi · 2h 45m
Boston241 mi · 4h 30m
Montreal101 mi · 1h 45m
Syracuse185 mi · 3h 15m
Buffalo343 mi · 6h 15m

Approximate by-car estimates from the metros most visitors come from.

§ No. IV · The Plates

Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge, observed.

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Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge — plate IPlate I — the leaderPhotograph · Courtesy Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge / www.upperjayartcenter.org
Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge — plate IIPlate IIPhotograph · Gian Dodici · Google
Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge — plate IIIPlate IIIPhotograph · Courtesy Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge / www.upperjayartcenter.org
Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge — plate IVPlate IVPhotograph · Jess Grant · Google
Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge — plate VPlate VPhotograph · Courtesy Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge / www.upperjayartcenter.org
Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge — plate VIPlate VIPhotograph · Teesha Coolidge (Coolidge) · Google
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