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  • 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 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.

    Exhibitions
    Art Resource Library
    Youth Programs
    Workshops & Events
    Robert Ernst Marx
    Past Programming
  • Opportunities

    Opportunities

    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!

    Open Call for Work
    Exhibition, Workshop & Other Opportunities
  • 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.

    Who We Are
    Media & Press
    Blog
    Contact Us
  • Shop

    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
    Jewelry
    Ceramics
    Fiber & Leather
    Stairwell Gallery
    Glass
    Woodwork
    Catalogs
    Paintings & Prints
    Art Books
    Ornaments
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Youth Programs

Youth Programs

Youth programs at Main Street Arts include our After School Art Experience program for students in grades 1–6 and quarterly Art Saturdays series for children ages 5–12. Plans are in the works for an after school art program for students in grades 7–10

A large part of our mission at Main Street Arts is increasing community outreach and relationship building as related to the arts through offering artistic workshops. We are proud to offer these opportunities to kids in our community who may otherwise not have access to these types of programs.

  • Grades 7-10

Art Lab

Art Lab is an art program for students in grades 7 through 10 exploring art 
materials and techniques. Classes take place on Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. 
Two 12-weeks sessions are offered during the academic year. 2023-2024 ClassesSession 1: Sept. 27 – Dec. 13, 2023Session 2: Feb. 7…
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  • Grades 1–6

After School Art Experience

Does your child love art? Give them the unique opportunity to create art in an art gallery! The After School art experience at Main Street Arts is an immersive art experience for kids in grades 1–6. The After School Art Experience is a series of six separate 4-week sessions…
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  • Age 5 – 12

Art Saturdays

A Saturday morning youth workshop series offered quarterly for kids ages 5–12. During our Art Saturdays sessions, young artists will complete one project each Saturday. Children will learn various art techniques including painting, drawing, and printmaking, collage, mixed media, and sculpture. Sign your child up for one session, or…
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  • 20 W Main St
    Clifton Springs, NY 14432
  • (315) 462-0210
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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