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Main Street Arts

CURRENT EXHIBITION

Small Works 2021

November 13, 2021 -
December 23, 2021
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Exhibitions

Find out about our current and upcoming exhibitions and see our entire exhibition history, which dates back to 2013.
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Youth Programs

Do you have a young artist in the family? Find out about our After School Art Experience and Art Saturdays programs.
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Residency

Established in 2016, this program allows artists the time and space to focus on making their work.
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Shop

A unique selection of artwork made by artists living and working in the Finger Lakes and western New York.
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Interactive Exhibitions

Experience our exhibitions in an interactive format and “walk through” each exhibition held at Main Street Arts since March, 2020.
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Workshops & Events

Learn more about upcoming in-person opening receptions, artist talks, workshops, film screenings, as well as online exhibition walkthrough events.

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Recent Posts

Take a peek inside the creative process of artists included in our exhibitions by reading Inside the Artist’s Studio posts on our blog! You’ll also find posts from past artists in residence and from our director.

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  • Inside the Artist's Studio

Nancy Holowka

I have been taking pictures since my first Black & White Darkroom class in Art School many decades ago. Currently, I make both inkjet
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  • Exhibitions

Rowan Walton

As an artist-in-residence back in April of 2019, I found myself feeling rather kindred to the tall magnolia tree stationed across the road from
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  • Exhibitions

Geena Massaro

I was an artist in residence at Main Street Arts during the summer of 2019. I stayed there from the beginning of July to
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Recent Posts

Take a peek inside the creative process of artists included in our exhibitions by reading Inside the Artist’s Studio posts on our blog! You’ll also find posts from past artists in residence and from our director.

See all posts
  • Inside the Artist's Studio

Nancy Holowka

I have been taking pictures since my first Black & White Darkroom class in Art School many decades ago. Currently, I make both inkjet
Read More
  • Exhibitions

Rowan Walton

As an artist-in-residence back in April of 2019, I found myself feeling rather kindred to the tall magnolia tree stationed across the road from
Read More

Recent Posts

Take a peek inside the creative process of artists included in our exhibitions by reading Inside the Artist’s Studio posts on our blog! You’ll also find posts from past artists in residence and from our director.

See all posts
  • Inside the Artist's Studio

Nancy Holowka

I have been taking pictures since my first Black & White Darkroom class in Art School many decades ago. Currently, I make both inkjet
Read More

Cultivating a creative community

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, Main Street Arts’ mission is to promote the work of artists, encourage the creation of art, foster art education, and to increase community outreach through the arts.
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