Plein Air in Clifton Springs

September 16, 2023
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Main Street Arts, 20 West Main Street
Clifton Springs, 14432 United States

The 3rd annual Plein Air in Clifton Springs event will feature artists painting in the historic and picturesque village of Clifton Springs, a free art-making event for kids, and an exhibition and sale of the paintings made during the event. Artwork will be available for purchase both on-site and online during the event.

Event Details:
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Artists paint (in and around 14432 zip code)
10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. — Free children’s art making event (at Main Street Arts)
1:00 p.m.–2 p.m. — Artist lunch at Warfield’s
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. — Public exhibition and sale at Main Street Arts
2:30 p.m. — Award announcements made by executive director Bradley Butler

Awards
(1) Best in Show Award: $500
(2) MSA Director’s Choice Award: $150 each
(1) Mayor’s Choice Award: $100
(1)People’s Choice Award: $100

A special thank you to our Sponsors:
New York State Council on the Arts
Ontario County Arts Council
Warfield’s Restaurant and Bakery
Leuchtturm1917

Closed between exhibitions

We are currently closed as we install a new exhibition Last Impressions, rare and rarely seen etchings by Robert Ernst Marx. Join us for the reception on Saturday, September 23 from 3 to 6 p.m.

You can also view our current online exhibition of paintings made during the third annual Plein Air in Clifton Springs event through 5 p.m. on Friday, September 22.

Closed 7/28 through 8/3:

We will be closed to the public Friday, July 28 through Thursday, August 4 as we install our next exhibition, Inspired By Nature. Please join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 4 from 5 to 8pm!