New 2026 Member Exhibits Announced - See Below
Holiday Artist Showcase at Gallery 32
We invite our member artists to participate in this event.
Demo your art, sell items (no commission).
Enjoy the company of other artists.
Chair & table provided, bring your supplies. No fee.
Sat, Dec 13th, 12:00-3:00 or 3:00-6:00
Sun, Dec 14th, 2:00-4:00
Space is Limited. Register at ocartsny@gmail.com

Congratulations to Zach Abraham
2026 Scholarship Recipient
The Mariner Family Scholarship was presented to Zack, the FLCC Art Club President, at the October awards dinner at FLCC. Pictured with Zack are OCAC President Judi Cermak, and VP Diane Olivet.

Art by Elaine Liberio
New member show “Patterns”
Member Exhibit wil be on display
11/4 - 12/27
Ontario County Historical Society
North Gallery

Art by Kimberly Ferguson
Victor & Canandaigua High School Student Exhibit

Opening Reception Friday, Dec. 5th, 4:30-6:00
Art work on display through Dec 21st.

Mail Art Envelops still available at the Gallery.
Visit the Gallery 32 website


Join us for Open Art
Dec 13th 12:30-3:00
Gallery 32 32 N. Main St.
Bring your sketchbook, yarn, pastels, watercolors—whatever you love to create with (just no oils, please).
Take a fall walk and enjoy member art on the Ontario Pathways Art Trail

J. Kowba

E. Liberio
New juried art work will be installed 2026 at the trails at Ontario St,County Rd 46, and Stanley

Partnership Art Exhibition!
Peter Blackwood
Landscape and Nature Images
Show Dates: Oct 30-Dec 31
Sights & Shades Optometry
94 S. Main Street in Canandaigua



Kudos to Judi Cermak!!
As a founding member and President of the Ontario County Arts Council, she
has been awarded a NY State Senate Citation for outstanding lifelong contributions to the arts and her commitment to community service and leadership.

Announcing our 2025 grant awards:
$1,000 grants to:
Geneva Rising Arts Foundation (GRAF), Inc. for a mural in downtown Geneva.
Paints and Rec for a mural painting project on the Kershaw Park bathhouse
Friends of the Bristol Valley Playhouse Foundation Inc. for a production of The Cayuga Canal Girls
Cobblestone Arts Center for a new series celebrating cultural diversity through performances
$500 grants to:
Chamberfest Canandaigua and The Dove Block Project
Rotating Artist Exhibit Program

Local businesses host rotating collections of
member artists work at county locations
See where member artists are showing
OCAC members can exhibit for free.
A Business Host can participate for a
$150 yearly fee.
Member Exhibit Themes and Dates for 2026
Exhibit Theme
Purple
Motion
Inspiration
Glimmer
Submission Date
1/5/2026
4/6/2026
7/1/2026
10/1/2026
Reception Date
1/24/2026
4/25/2026
7/25/2026
10/24/2026
Up Coming Events - ArtSpace 36
See what’s happening for fall at artspace36.com

ArtSpace 36
36 S. Main Street, Canandaigua
Upcoming Events - Ontario County Historical Society
Current Exhibit: The Doctor is In
The History of Medicine in Ontario County
Ontario County Historical Society
55 N Main St, Canandaigua






