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 art resource library houses a collection of over 1,500 books and ranges from historical to contemporary and collectively illuminates the impact of the arts on culture, society, and the human experience.
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.
Main Street Arts offers opportunities for artists in invitational thematic or media-specific exhibitions throughout the year.
Our open call for work, a general submission for us to consider your work, is also reviewed twice per year for consideration in upcoming exhibitions. Artists also have opportunities to teach workshops or take part in community events.
In addition to artist opportunities, we also have various opportunities for volunteers to help cultivate a creative community through 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, workshops, youth programs, and an art resource library.
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
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.
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!