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  • Programming

    Programming

    View our exhibition calendar which highlights local and regional artists in solo shows and group invitationals, in addition to annual national juried exhibitions and check out an archive of our exhibition history since we opened in 2013.

    Our residency program offers artists time and space to focus on their work.  View information about the program, check out current  and past residents, FAQs, testimonials, and apply to become an artist in residence.

    In addition to visual arts, Main Street Arts also focuses on literary arts and literacy through our bookstore, Sulfur Books. You’ll find new and used books for all ages—adults, young adults, middle readers, and children.

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  • Submissions

    Submissions

    In addition to invitational exhibitions, Main Street Arts offers national and regional juried exhibition opportunities each year. Juried exhibitions include a thematic or media-specific exhibition in the spring, as well as our annual Small Works and The Cup, The Mug exhibitions in the fall.

    Artist opportunities also include our artist residency program and our open call for work which is reviewed twice per year for consideration in invitational exhibitions.
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  • About

    About Main Street Arts

    Main Street Arts is a nonprofit arts organization and art gallery specializing in showcasing contemporary art and fine craft from emerging and established Upstate New York artists. Located in the historic, picturesque village of Clifton Springs, NY, the 3,600-square-foot space has two floors offering exhibitions, an artist residency program, workshops, literary arts programming, and youth programs.

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We can't wait to see you!

At this time, Main Street Arts is allowing 6 visitors in the gallery at one time. To ensure you are able to see the exhibitions at the time you’d like to, we are strongly encouraging appointments be made. You can reserve an appointment below or by calling 315-462-0210 or emailing contact@mainstreetartscs.org.

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Current Exhibition:

November 7, 2020 -
December 4, 2020
Small Works 2020
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November 7, 2020 -
December 4, 2020
The Cup, The Mug 2020
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For more information, check our exhibitions page.

Upcoming Exhibition:

December 12, 2020 -
January 8, 2021
Heavy Metal
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We are doing all that we can to ensure the safety of our guests and our employees. By making an appointment to visit Main Street Arts you are agreeing that you will:

  • Wear a face covering that entirely covers your nose and mouth, and keep the face covering on through the entire duration of your visit.
  • Sanitize your hands upon entering the gallery (either using the hand sanitizer at the entrance or immediately washing your hands in the restroom)
  • Practice physical distancing of 6 feet from others including gallery staff

Please take a moment to read all that we are doing to keep you safe during your visit.

  • 20 W Main St
    Clifton Springs, NY 14432
  • (315) 462-0210

We are in the process of updating the Main Street Arts website to make it accessible to all 
due in part to a grant funded by the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection’s Visitor Experience Fund.

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We are in the process of updating the Main Street Arts website to make it accessible to all 
due in part to a grant funded by the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection’s Visitor Experience Fund.

Copyright 2020 Main Street Arts.  All Rights Reserved.  |  Website by Lil Redhead Studio.

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Please note that our website is under construction and we are working hard on this masterpiece to get it to its finished state. Links may be broken and pages may not be complete. If you have any questions about current or upcoming exhibitions, please email contact@mainstreetartscs.org.

We are in the process of updating the Main Street Arts website to make it accessible to all 
due in part to a grant funded by the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection’s Visitor Experience Fund.

Main Street Arts is open by appointment only
Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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