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    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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Plein Air in Clifton Springs

Plein Air in Clifton Springs

Exhibition Dates:

September 17, 2022 -
September 17, 2022

Reception Date:

September 17, 2022 - 2:00 PM

Artists Included:

Kathy Armstrong
Marvin Borst
Ed Bouwmeester
Victoria Brzustowicz
Guy Chiazza
B. Cuyler
Madeline Corsaro
Kerry Dorn
Bill Finewood
Sam Fratto
Jennifer Gibson
Cindy Harris
Barbara Jablonski
Catherine Jones
Elaine Liberio
Lois Luber
Mary Marks
Geena Massaro
Stacy Mayou
Alicia McGloon
Suzanne Onodera
Lanna Pejovic
Steven Piotrowski
Andy Reddout
Myung Urso
Sky Vance
Jacob Van Langeveld
Margaret Vanek
Timothy Winter

Second Annual Plein Air in Clifton Springs

The 2nd annual Plein Air in Clifton Springs event featured artists painting in the historic and picturesque village of Clifton Springs, a free art-making event for kids, and ended with an outdoor exhibition and sale under the pavilion at John Brown Memorial Park. Artists painted in and around the historic and picturesque village of Clifton Springs from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Artwork was available for purchase both on-site and online during the event.

Event Details:
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. — Painting
10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. — Children’s art making event in the park (free)
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. — Exhibition under the pavilion at John Brown memorial Park

Thank you to our Sponsors!
Event Sponsor: Community Bank NA

Best in Show Award: Warfield’s
MSA Director’s Choice Award: Sandy’s Floral Gallery
MSA Director’s Choice Award: Sulfur Books
Mayor’s Choice Award: Clifton Springs Hardware
People’s Choice Award: Peirce and Main

A special thank you to:
Leuchtturm1917
Clifton Springs Chamber of Commerce
Checkmates
The Finger Lakes Radio Group

 [Pictured: Guy Chiazza painting in the garden at Warfield's Restaurant, Main Street Arts in the background]
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Plein Air in Clifton Springs 2022

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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!

Opening Friday, August 4: Inspired by Nature