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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 16, 2023 -
September 22, 2023

Reception Date:

September 16, 2023 - 2:00 PM

Artists Included:

Bev Abplanalp
Kathleen Armstrong
David Austin
Sherry Blanco
Marvin Borst
Victoria Brzustowicz
Maureen Church
Madeline Corsaro
B. Cuyler
Kerry Dorn
Jacqueline Fegan
Sam Fratto
Geena Fratto
Jennifer Gibson
Melissa Gillette
Lana Grauer
Cindy Harris
Mary Ann Hochman
Leslie Ihde
Randy Kennard
Nina Koski
Elaine Liberio
Darrell Licata
Lois Luber
Dee Lucitte
Mary Marks
Stacy Mayou
Anne McCune
Alicia McGloon
Siobhan McQueen
Patricia Miskell
Suzanne Onodera
Patricia Pauly
Steve Piotrowski
Andy Reddout
Jan Romeiser
Penny Santy
Jessica Serrett
Marybeth Sorber
Aster Topolski
Tim Valich
Sky Vance
Margaret Vanek
Sara M Zak

Third Annual Plein Air in Clifton Springs

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. The in-person exhibition has come to an end, but you can still see—and purchase!—artwork in our online store through 5 p.m. on Friday, September 22


Congratulations to our Award Winners!
Best in Show Award: Kathy Armstrong
MSA Director’s Choice Award: B. Cuyler
MSA Director’s Choice Award: Penny Santy
Mayor’s Choice Award: Jan Romeiser
People’s Choice Award: Sam Fratto

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

Programming at Main Street Arts is Supported by

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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