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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 18, 2021 -
September 18, 2021

Reception Date:

September 18, 2021 - 3:30 PM

Artists Included:

Ed Bouwmeester
Phyllis Bryce Ely
Victoria Brzustowicz
Maureen Church
Kathleen Connor
Kerry Dorn
Steve Duprey
Bill Finewood
Sam Fratto
Abby Gazley
Cindy Harris
Sarah Hyatt
Catherine Jones
Lois Luber
Geena Massaro
Lanna Pejovic
Jan Romeiser
Sandra tyler
Sky Vance
Margaret Vanek
Tina Yannotti

Plein Air in Clifton Springs 2021

Main Street Arts is hosting a plein air painting event in the historic and picturesque village of Clifton Springs on Saturday, September 18, 2021. The event includes 23 participating artists and an outdoor exhibition and sale will be held under the pavilion at John Brown Memorial Park (1 Spring Street, Clifton Springs). Artwork will be available for purchase both on-site and online during the event. Painting will happen rain or shine. Thank you to our event sponsor, Community Bank!

Event Details:
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. — Painting! (sites include downtown and surrounding areas)
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. —Ticketed Preview Event at John Brown memorial Park*
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. – Public exhibition and sale at John Brown memorial Park*

$500 in Cash Awards:
Best in Show: $250
Juror’s Choice: $125
Juror’s Choice: $125

*Rain location: Main Street Arts, 20 West Main Street, Clifton Springs

Exhibition Photos
Plein Air in Clifton Springs 2021

Award Recipients

Best in Show
Sky Vance "Clifton Springs"
Juror's Choice
Jan Romeiser "Next Stop Clifton Springs"
Juror's Choice
Cindy Harris "Warfields Gardens"
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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!

Opening Friday, August 4: Inspired by Nature