The Finer Part of Our Nature Helen Munson Williams and The Utica Art Association On view through fall 2026 Museum of Art | 1 South Gallery Free Some of the greatest American paintings in the Munson collection once belonged to Helen Munson Williams, including Frederic Edwin Church’s Sunset...

Exhibition Watercolor Stories: Art of Charles E. Burchfield Location: Museum of Art | Boyle Gallery Opening Reception: June 11, 2026 Show Dates: June 12 – Sept. 13, 2026 Watercolor Stories: Art of Charles E. Burchfield presents the fascinating artistic relationship between renowned pa...

Each class offers a 15-minute introduction to art in the gallery followed by an hour of yoga. All levels of ability are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own yoga mat. Art discussion by Mary E. Murray, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Yoga by Lisa Gallagher and Jerylann George...

Each class offers a 15-minute introduction to art in the gallery followed by an hour of yoga. All levels of ability are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own yoga mat. Art discussion by Mary E. Murray, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Yoga by Lisa Gallagher and Jerylann George...

Throwing + Handbuilding | Afternoon with Veronica Byun | Intermediate | 18+ Focus on creating functional, sculptural, decorative pieces. Explore form, size, refinement, and surface both on the wheel and through hand building techniques like slab, extruding, using hump/slump molds, and more. Sp...

Beginning Pottery | Evening with Veronica byun | Beginners | 18+ Learn skill, dexterity, and coordination using the potter’s wheel as a tool of the ceramic-forming process as you are introduced to hand-building and throwing techniques. Develop aesthetics in a contemporary, social, and historic...

MINI-COURSE | Painting En Plein Air with Chad Smith | All Levels | Adults and Ages 18+ This four-session course focuses on a systematic approach to outdoor painting. Classes center around how to interpret the outdoor subject in an artistic way. Students are introduced to a formula that allows ...

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Directed by Erige Sehiri, 2025, Tunisia/France/Qatar, Not Rated, 92 minutes, Subtitled Set in contemporary Tunis, Promised Sky follows Marie, an Ivorian pastor and former journalist who has built a fragile life for herself while caring for two young women also navigating the uncertainties of migr...

Directed by Erige Sehiri, 2025, Tunisia/France/Qatar, Not Rated, 92 minutes, Subtitled Set in contemporary Tunis, Promised Sky follows Marie, an Ivorian pastor and former journalist who has built a fragile life for herself while caring for two young women also navigating the uncertainties of migr...

Festival Art Show July 11 through July 19 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily except Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Location: Museum of Art Root Court Is the centerpiece of the area’s longest-running summertime celebration of arts and community. This juried, week-long art exhibition has long been a part of the...

Mohawk Valley Bonsai Club During the Festival– Saturday July 11, and Sunday July 12 Saturday, July 11 at 2 p.m. Demonstration in the Sculpture Grove Saturday, July 11 at 10 a.m.–5 p.m. in the Easton Pribble Room Sunday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Demonstration in the Sculpture ...

Alumni Exhibition: Holly Heckler Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11, 4 to 6 p.m. Show Dates: July 11 to Aug. 7 Location: Pratt Munson Gallery Exhibition Statement Paradigm/Delusion/Chaos/Luck This body of work illustrates some of the most painful experiences I've endured, deli...

Free summer class! Young Artists Drawing + Painting Week 1 with Sarah Kilian | Ages 9–12 | All Levels Develop and improve drawing and painting skills while working alongside other young artists. Perspective, proportion, and color theory are utilized to create realistic drawings and paintin...

Ages 4+5 | Art Explorations I Week 1 with Terra Zook | All Levels | Ages 4-5 This hands-on exploration of art processes helps our youngest artists discover vibrant compositions through a playful understanding of color, collage, painting, and sculpture. Kids enjoy social interactions through a...

Free summer class! Teen Drawing + Painting Intensive WEEKS 1 + 2 with Ashley Kennedy | Ages 13–18 | Rising Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Develop and improve drawing and painting skills while working alongside other young artists. Perspective, proportion, and color theory are utilized to cre...

Free summer class! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting Week 1 with Katie Farkas | Ages 6–8 | All Levels Kids learn to work from observation, memory, and imagination while experimenting with forms of drawing and painting with a variety of media and tools. While also discoveri...

Free summer class! Ages 9-12 | Young Artists Clay + Sculpture Weeks 1 + 2 with Desiree Zalepeski | All Levels | Ages 9-12 In this clay exploration for the creative preteen, projects range from hand-built functional pottery to ceramic sculpture inspired by famous artists. Lessons focus on p...

Free summer class! Teen Portfolio Development (Photo) - Week 1 with Christina Hopkins | Ages 13–18 A strong portfolio is essential for art students applying to colleges. Learn the magic of film processing and darkroom development of your own photos. Preparation for a college portfolio re...

Free summer class! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II Clay + Sculpture Weeks 1 + 2 with Shelley Stys | All Levels | Ages 6-8 Kids create sculptures using clay and glaze, recyclables, fibers, plaster, wire, and more. Students learn about famous sculptors and ceramists while making art. July ...

Free summer class! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II Clay + Sculpture Weeks 1 + 2: Afternoon with Shelley Stys | All Levels | Ages 6-8 Kids create sculptures using clay and glaze, recyclables, fibers, plaster, wire, and more. Students learn about famous sculptors and ceramists while making ar...

Painting + Drawing Open Studio Self-Directed | All Levels | Ages 18+ This self-directed studio is the perfect opportunity for artists of all levels who have previously taken a painting or drawing class at Munson to hone their skills, explore their creativity, and work in a supportive gro...

Intro to Jewelry Making | Afternoon with Luke Towne | Beginners | Adults and 16+ Learn creative fine metalworking through demonstrations and projects geared toward the beginning jeweler. Techniques include sawing, piercing, texturing, riveting, chain making, soldering, and bezel-setting caboch...

Free summer class! Young Artists Drawing + Painting Week 1: Afternoon with Sarah Kilian | Ages 9–12 | All Levels Develop and improve drawing and painting skills while working alongside other young artists. Perspective, proportion, and color theory are utilized to create realistic drawings ...

Ages 4+5 | Art Explorations I Week 1: Afternoon with Terra Zook | All Levels | Ages 4-5 This hands-on exploration of art processes helps our youngest artists discover vibrant compositions through a playful understanding of color, collage, painting, and sculpture. Kids enjoy social interaction...

Free summer class! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting Week 1: Afternoon with Katie Farkas | Ages 6–8 | All Levels Kids learn to work from observation, memory, and imagination while experimenting with forms of drawing and painting with a variety of media and tools. While als...

Free summer class! Teen Portfolio Development (Drawing/Painting/3D) - Week 1 Ages 15–18 | Rising Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors A strong portfolio is essential for art students applying to colleges. In this comprehensive studio class, students will explore drawing, painting, and 3D design to...

Intro to Jewelry Making | Evening with Luke Towne | Beginners | Adults and 16+ Learn creative fine metalworking through demonstrations and projects geared toward the beginning jeweler. Techniques include sawing, piercing, texturing, riveting, chain making, soldering, and bezel-setting cabochon...

MINI-COURSE | Intro to Watercolor with Annette Gurdo | Beginners | 18 + Beginners gain a foundation in watercolor painting through step-by-step techniques including washes, wet-on-wet, dry brush, blotting, lifting, glazing, and more in a full semester format and a welcoming group studio. Requi...

Studio Landscape Painting with Annette Gurdo | All Levels | 18 + Celebrate the outdoors....indoors! Paint landscapes this fall in a group studio setting. Students work from landscape photos and studies in the studio. Painting demonstrations and individualized instruction in acrylic or watercol...

Intro to Digital Animation with Ashley Peretin | Beginners | Adults and Ages 16+ Bring characters to life by learning the fundamental principles of basic 2D animation. Students become familiar with programs such as Adobe Animate and Photoshop to create short, personalized animations and transl...

Just a moment while we redirect you to the film page, The Currents... ...

Directed by Milagros Mumenthaler, 2025, Argentina/Switzerland, Not Rated, 101 minutes, Subtitled This evocative drama follows Lina, a woman whose return to her childhood home awakens long-buried memories and unresolved family tensions. As she reconnects with relatives and revisits familiar landsc...

Character Design with Sean Uysk | All Levels | Adults and 16+ Do you have a passion for drawing or storytelling, a desire to create custom characters, or want to improve current character design skills? If the answer is "yes!" then this course is for you. Character design can be seen everywher...

Directed by Milagros Mumenthaler, 2025, Argentina/Switzerland, Not Rated, 101 minutes, Subtitled This evocative drama follows Lina, a woman whose return to her childhood home awakens long-buried memories and unresolved family tensions. As she reconnects with relatives and revisits familiar landsc...

Munson Steamrollin’ Prints Thursday, July 16 Free Event | Out Front Museum of Art on Genesee St. Rain Date: Friday, July 17 | 10 a.m. (in the Parking lot) Parking Reminder: Due to the Genesee Street closure on July 16 (6 a.m.–5 p.m.), please park in the Munson parking lot off State Street. ...

Free summer class! Teen Sewing with Niki English | Ages 13–18 | All Levels Learn to sew with a simple project and demonstrations alongside a professional fashion designer. Materials provided. July 16 to August 6 Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 4 classes | 8 contact hours | Location: 503 Wi...

MINI COURSE | Sit & Knit for Beginners / Intermediate with Rebecca Robbins | Beginner - Intermediate | 16+ The Sit 'n Knit Mini-Course is offering two separate knitting projects, based on skill level: Are you a Total Beginner to knitting? Do you have no knitting knowledge, but want t...

Puppy Parade Friday July 17, 1 p.m. Museum of Art | Genesee Street Lawn Join us for a dog-gone good time at the 2nd Annual Puppy Parade, in partnership with Anita's Stevens Swan Humane Society! All leashed dogs are welcome—bring your own pup or just come enjoy the show. We'll be collecting ...

Directed by Milagros Mumenthaler, 2025, Argentina/Switzerland, Not Rated, 101 minutes, Subtitled This evocative drama follows Lina, a woman whose return to her childhood home awakens long-buried memories and unresolved family tensions. As she reconnects with relatives and revisits familiar landsc...

DJ Night and Karaoke With DJ Bizznez and Amos Donnell DJ Night and Karaoke Cash Bar Available 6:30 p.m. | Front Lawn Tent/Stage Join us for an unforgettable night of music, singing, and good vibes! DJ Bizznez keeps the beats flowing while Amos Donnell hosts open mic karaoke—your chance to t...

Directed by Milagros Mumenthaler, 2025, Argentina/Switzerland, Not Rated, 101 minutes, Subtitled This evocative drama follows Lina, a woman whose return to her childhood home awakens long-buried memories and unresolved family tensions. As she reconnects with relatives and revisits familiar landsc...

Each class offers a 15-minute introduction to art in the gallery followed by an hour of yoga. All levels of ability are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own yoga mat. Art discussion by Mary E. Murray, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Yoga by Lisa Gallagher and Jerylann George...

Latin Dance Party 7 p.m. | Front Lawn Tent/Stage | Cash Bar Available Enjoy a welcoming, bilingual atmosphere—and come dressed to dance. ...

Free summer class! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting Week 2 with Katie Farkas | Ages 6–8 | All Levels Kids learn to work from observation, memory, and imagination while experimenting with forms of drawing and painting with a variety of media and tools. While also discoveri...

Free summer class! Young Artists Drawing + Painting Week 2 with Sarah Kilian | Ages 9–12 | All Levels Develop and improve drawing and painting skills while working alongside other young artists. Perspective, proportion, and color theory are utilized to create realistic drawings and paintin...

Free summer class! Teen Portfolio Development (Photo) - Week 2 with Christina Hopkins | Ages 13–18 | Rising Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors A strong portfolio is essential for art students applying to colleges. Learn the magic of film processing and darkroom development of your own photos. P...

Ages 4+5 | Art Explorations I Week 2 with Terra Zook | All Levels | Ages 4-5 This hands-on exploration of art processes helps our youngest artists discover vibrant compositions through a playful understanding of color, collage, painting, and sculpture. Kids enjoy social interactions through a...

Free summer class! Young Artists Drawing + Painting Week 2: Afternoon with Sarah Kilian | Ages 9–12 | All Levels Develop and improve drawing and painting skills while working alongside other young artists. Perspective, proportion, and color theory are utilized to create realistic drawings ...

Ages 4+5 | Art Explorations I Week 2: Afternoon with Terra Zook | All Levels | Ages 4-5 This hands-on exploration of art processes helps our youngest artists discover vibrant compositions through a playful understanding of color, collage, painting, and sculpture. Kids enjoy social interaction...

Free summer class! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting Week 2: Afternoon with Katie Farkas | Ages 6–8 | All Levels Kids learn to work from observation, memory, and imagination while experimenting with forms of drawing and painting with a variety of media and tools. While als...

Cornell Cooperative Extension: Creating a Shade Garden Linda Sturtevant and Rosanne Loparco, Master Gardener Volunteers Wednesday, July 22, 11 a.m. to noon Location: Pribble Room $10 Members | $15 General Public Shade gardens can be beautiful, provided you understand the different degr...

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Directed by Cole Webley, 2025, United States, Rated PG-13, 83 minutes After a devastating family tragedy, a father (John Magaro) and his two children set out on an unexpected road trip across the American Midwest. What begins as a journey toward an uncertain destination gradually becomes an explo...

WORKSHOP | Bezel-set Pendant with Shannon Stockbridge | All Levels | 18+ Craft a bezel setting for a cabochon - a smooth, convex, oval stone - to create a super cool pendant necklace! Learn how to select a cabochon, size and shape a bezel, and then solder the bezel to a flat piece of sheet met...

Watercolor Stories After-Hours Experiences: Calligraphy Café Rachel Bartunek, artist and designer Wednesday, July 22, 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Root Court $45 Members | $55 General Public Charles E. Burchfield wrote over 10,000 pages in his lifetime. Discover the meditative art of calligra...

Directed by Cole Webley, 2025, United States, Rated PG-13, 83 minutes After a devastating family tragedy, a father (John Magaro) and his two children set out on an unexpected road trip across the American Midwest. What begins as a journey toward an uncertain destination gradually becomes an explo...

Directed by Cole Webley, 2025, United States, Rated PG-13, 83 minutes After a devastating family tragedy, a father (John Magaro) and his two children set out on an unexpected road trip across the American Midwest. What begins as a journey toward an uncertain destination gradually becomes an explo...

Directed by Cole Webley, 2025, United States, Rated PG-13, 83 minutes After a devastating family tragedy, a father (John Magaro) and his two children set out on an unexpected road trip across the American Midwest. What begins as a journey toward an uncertain destination gradually becomes an explo...

WORKSHOP | Eco Fabric Dyeing with Niki English | All Levels | 16 + Celebrate summer and learn to how to dye with easy-to-find plants! This workshop teaches you the basics of bundle dyeing using foraged or homegrown plant materials as well as plant-based kitchen remnants. Learn about creati...

Each class offers a 15-minute introduction to art in the gallery followed by an hour of yoga. All levels of ability are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own yoga mat. Art discussion by Mary E. Murray, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Yoga by Lisa Gallagher and Jerylann George...

Free summer class! Young Artists Drawing + Painting Week 3 with Sarah Kilian | Ages 9–12 | All Levels Develop and improve drawing and painting skills while working alongside other young artists. Perspective, proportion, and color theory are utilized to create realistic drawings and paintin...

Free summer class! Digital Photography for Teens Week 3 with Christine Miller | Ages 13–18 | All Levels An engaging, hands-on class for teens to explore the essentials of photographic composition, lighting, and creative image‑making. Each day includes a short project, group discussion, and...

Free summer class! Teen Drawing + Painting Intensive WEEKS 3 + 4 with Ashley Kennedy | Ages 13–18 | Rising Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Develop and improve drawing and painting skills while working alongside other young artists. Perspective, proportion, and color theory are utilized to cre...

Ages 4+5 | Art Explorations I Week 3 with Terra Zook | All Levels | Ages 4-5 This hands-on exploration of art processes helps our youngest artists discover vibrant compositions through a playful understanding of color, collage, painting, and sculpture. Kids enjoy social interactions through a...

Free summer class! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting Week 3 with Katie Farkas | Ages 6–8 | All Levels Kids learn to work from observation, memory, and imagination while experimenting with forms of drawing and painting with a variety of media and tools. While also discoveri...

Free summer class! Ages 9-12 | Young Artists Clay + Sculpture Weeks 3 + 4 with Desiree Zalepeski | All Levels | Ages 9-12 In this clay exploration for the creative preteen, projects range from hand-built functional pottery to ceramic sculpture inspired by famous artists. Lessons focus on p...

Free summer class! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II Clay + Sculpture Weeks 3 + 4 with Shelley Stys | All Levels | Ages 6-8 Kids create sculptures using clay and glaze, recyclables, fibers, plaster, wire, and more. Students learn about famous sculptors and ceramists while making art. July ...

Ages 4+5 | Art Explorations I Week 3: Afternoon with Terra Zook | All Levels | Ages 4-5 This hands-on exploration of art processes helps our youngest artists discover vibrant compositions through a playful understanding of color, collage, painting, and sculpture. Kids enjoy social interaction...

Free summer class! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting Week 3: Afternoon with Katie Farkas | Ages 6–8 | All Levels Kids learn to work from observation, memory, and imagination while experimenting with forms of drawing and painting with a variety of media and tools. While als...

Free summer class! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II Clay + Sculpture Weeks 3 + 4: Afternoon with Shelley Stys | All Levels | Ages 6-8 Kids create sculptures using clay and glaze, recyclables, fibers, plaster, wire, and more. Students learn about famous sculptors and ceramists while making ar...

Free summer class! Young Artists Drawing + Painting Week 3: Afternoon with Sarah Kilian | Ages 9–12 | All Levels Develop and improve drawing and painting skills while working alongside other young artists. Perspective, proportion, and color theory are utilized to create realistic drawings ...

Free summer class! Digital Photography for Teens Week 3: Afternoon with Christine Miller | Ages 13–18 | All Levels An engaging, hands-on class for teens to explore the essentials of photographic composition, lighting, and creative image‑making. Each day includes a short project, group disc...

Bus Trip to Ganondagan and Sonnenberg Gardens Wednesday, July 29, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. $155 Members | $175 General Public Take a magical botanical tour to western New York! We’ll begin the day at the Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor and explore Hau...

Directed by Hlynur Pálmason, 2025, Iceland/Denmark/Sweden/France, Not Rated, 109 minutes, Subtitled Set against the striking landscapes of Iceland, The Love That Remains follows a separated couple as they attempt to navigate the practical and emotional realities of moving forward while raising th...

Just a moment while we redirect you to the film page, The Love That Remains... ...

Directed by Hlynur Pálmason, 2025, Iceland/Denmark/Sweden/France, Not Rated, 109 minutes, Subtitled Set against the striking landscapes of Iceland, The Love That Remains follows a separated couple as they attempt to navigate the practical and emotional realities of moving forward while raising th...

Directed by Hlynur Pálmason, 2025, Iceland/Denmark/Sweden/France, Not Rated, 109 minutes, Subtitled Set against the striking landscapes of Iceland, The Love That Remains follows a separated couple as they attempt to navigate the practical and emotional realities of moving forward while raising th...

Directed by Hlynur Pálmason, 2025, Iceland/Denmark/Sweden/France, Not Rated, 109 minutes, Subtitled Set against the striking landscapes of Iceland, The Love That Remains follows a separated couple as they attempt to navigate the practical and emotional realities of moving forward while raising th...