ADK Talks
ADK Talks brings you the stories behind the people, places, and things to do in the Adirondack Park of New York State. With 6 million acres, the Adirondacks are the ultimate playground.
We take you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of one of America's most breathtaking regions. Just like we do on our website, adktaste.com, our podcast uncovers the hidden gems of the Adirondacks, offering hand-picked recommendations for the best places to stay, eat, shop and do in the Adirondack Park.
But this isn't just about places. It's about the people who make the Adirondacks so special and unique. In each episode, we talk to people from all walks of life—restauranteurs, farmers, innkeepers, historians, artists, local leaders, writers, hikers, and more. Hear real stories about what they do, their passions, and how they found their way here.
And they'll share their insider tips on the best things to see and do in the Adirondacks – insights you won't find anywhere else.
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ADK Talks
Walls Between Waters: Art, History, and Transformation in Ticonderoga
What happens when history, art, and community transformation converge on six brick walls in Ticonderoga, NY? In this episode of ADK Talks, we sit down with Nicole Justice Green, Executive Director of the Essex County Land Bank, to explore the story behind Walls Between Waters—a bold new mural project and public event that’s turning once-vacant buildings into landmarks.
Nicole shares the inspiration behind the project, how world-renowned artists and community voices came together to tell Ticonderoga’s story through paint, and what this kind of creative revitalization means for the future of Essex County towns. Is it public art? Is it place-making? Is it a love letter to a region steeped in natural beauty and layered history? Yes, yes, and yes.
Whether you're a mural lover, a curious traveler, or someone passionate about breathing new life into old spaces, this episode has something for you.
What You’ll Hear About:
- What Walls Between Waters is and why it matters
- The story behind the name
- How the community came together and shaped the initiative
- The Essex County Land Bank’s role in creative revitalization
- Why transformation through art isn’t just possible—it’s powerful
- A look ahead at what’s next for art and engagement in the Adirondacks
Tune in and be inspired by how a wall can become a window into a community’s soul.
Mural Artists
Also mentioned in this podcast:
- Walls Between Waters
- Essex County Land Bank
- Rubblebucket
- Alex Hal, Public Art Consultant
- North Country Rural Development Corporation
- The Original Star Trek Series Store Museum
- Fort Ticonderoga
- Ticonderoga Arts
- Depot Theatre in Westport
- Essex County Arts
- The Mill
- Sylvano
- Jay Covered Bridge
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