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.

Exhibitions

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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.

Open Call for Work

Exhibition Opportunities

Artist Residency Program
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, workshops, youth programs, and an art resource library.

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SHOP

The Main Street Arts online gallery shop features a unique selection of artwork made by artists living and working in the Finger Lakes region and western New York. Along with artwork that is included in our current exhibition, you can also browse works in ceramic, jewelry, glass, and more.

Current Exhibition

Robert Ernst Marx

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Diner's Club Show

Diner's Club Show

Exhibition Dates:

March 6, 2021 -

April 16, 2021

Reception Date:

March 6, 2021 - 5:00 PM

Other Exhibition Events:

Virtual Walkthrough Event on Facebook Live:
3/6/2021 at 5 p.m. EST

Artists Included:

Christina Bang
Paul Brandwein
Edward Buscemi
Tarrant Clements
Bob Conge
Kurt Feuerherm
Bill Hand
William Keyser
Susan Mandl
Peter Monacelli
George Wegman

For more information:

Diner's Club Show

The Diner's Club Show features the work of 11 artists, who collectively call themselves The Diner's Club. For years, the group has met weekly at a diner or restaurant in Rochester, NY to talk shop, exchange information on shows, bring articles to swap, trade ideas and share frustrations.

Exhibition Photos

Diner's Club Show

Virtual Exhibition Walkthrough

Interactive Virtual Exhibition

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