Ontario County Arts Council provides diverse opportunities for arts participation, understanding and appreciation.
Join us for the 2026 ANNUAL OCAC MEMBERS MEETING and BOARD ELECTIONS
Sat. Oct 24th at 12:00pm
followed by:
“Glisten & Glimmer” exhibit opening reception 1:00pm
Ontario County Historical Society Museum (55 North Main Street, Canandaigua)
New Fall Talks & Classes at Gallery 32
Book Talks at Gallery 32: Insights to Freda Kahlo
with Judi Cermak and Kathy Ann Morris
Tina Blackwood: Creating Art with Pebbles Class
To register, click here
Stop at the Gibson Street Park
See the new sculpture
"From Where We Land"
Judi Cermak, OCAC, Barron Naegel, sculptor, Thomas Lyons, Canandaigua Mayor
Tiny Hands Art Studio at Gallery 32
1 hour hands-on Saturday classes lead by artist co-teachers
Oct: 3, 17, 24
Nov: 7, 14, 21
$5.00 per session, ages 3-5 (accompanied by an adult)
For more info: Diane Olivet, 607-759-7511 or 14424galley32@gmail.com
To register, click here
This program is made possible through the generous support of
Canandaigua National Bank.
For more information and registration, click here
K.Smith
Enjoy Member Art during your Autumn Walks
on Ontario Pathways
County Rd 46 Trailhead, Stanley NY
(parking at the near-by Pathways Church)
See the artists on the trail, click here
for more information see: ontariopathways.org
D.Miranda
OCAC announces 2026 Community Grant Awards
Paints & Rec, Canandaigua, $1000
Friends of Bristol Valley Playhouse, $1000
The Finger Lakes Film Festival, $1000
Marcus Whitman Band & Guard Boosters, $500
The Dove Block Project, Geneva, $500
Events at Artspace 36
Cobblestone Film Series
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
Submission Date
Purple
Motion
Wood Library Member Show
Inspiration
Glimmer
1/5/2026
4/6/2026
5/16/2026
6/26/2026
10/1/2026
Reception Date
1/24/2026
4/25/2026
5/17/2026
7/25/2026
10/24/2026
Upcoming Events - Ontario County Historical Society
Current Exhibit: America 250: Changemakers of Ontario County
For more events and information, see our calendar!
Ontario County Historical Society
55 N Main St, Canandaigua
We sincerely appreciate the donation of our business members
