Museum of Art | Cardamone Gallery The Alexander Calder sculpture Three Arches, 1963, is the crown jewel of Munson's Genesee Street lawn, and it has been reinstalled as part of the handsome Genesee Street lawn re-landscaping project funded by the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initia...

June 27 through December 31, 2025 Celestial Bodies: Sculpture by Karen LaMonte features the extraordinary world of one of the most celebrated sculptors of our time. With her award-winning artworks in glass, porcelain, marble, and bronze, LaMonte has continually explored challenging media ...

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...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Teen Drawing + Painting Summer Intensive Ages 13 - 17 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 paintings from observation. The p...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Art Explorations II, Clay + Sculpture Ages 6 – 8 Kids create sculptures continuously with clay and glaze, recyclables, fibers, plaster, wire, and more. Students learn about famous sculptors and ceramists while making art in Munson’s historic Ceramics Studio. (Clay an...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Young Artists Clay + Sculpture Ages 9 – 12 | With Paula Caruana 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 popular and historic artists, sculpto...

Intro to Jewelry Making | Afternoons with Luke Towne | Beginners | Adults and 16+ In this summer course, students learn the fundamentals of jewelry making, including techniques such as sawing, piercing, texturing, riveting, soldering, and bezel-setting cabochon stones. It is designed for fir...

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 supporti...

Summer Studio Painting with Chris Cirillo | Intermediate | 18 + Embark on an artistic journey in the Summer Studio Painting class led by Pratt Munson Professor of Drawing and Painting, Chris Cirillo. Whether you're taking your first steps into painting or already possess a wealth of experien...

Intro to Jewelry Making | Evenings with Luke Towne | Beginners | Adults and 16+ In this summer course, students learn the fundamentals of jewelry making, including techniques such as sawing, piercing, texturing, riveting, soldering, and bezel-setting cabochon stones. It is designed for first...

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...

VISIBLE STUDIO | Munson Museum Master Copies With Yulia Levkovich | Intermediate | 18+ This class celebrates intensive technical study, problem solving, and dialogue with artists and artworks of the past. It builds on a long-standing tradition of working from close observation of a masterpiece...

MINI-COURSE | Figure Drawing | Afternoons With Chad Smith | All Levels | 18+ Drawing the human figure is an enjoyable and powerful exploration that serves as a universal link to the culture of artists and art. This class focuses on visual skills and analysis, investigating gestures, proporti...

Beginning Pottery | Evenings with Matt Saunders | Beginners | 18+ Tuesday and Thursday, July 8 - August 14 6PM-9PM 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. ...

OIL PAINTING PORTRAITURE with Yulia Levkovich | All Levels | 18 + Beginners and experienced painters delve into portrait painting by working from a live model, learning basic drawing techniques for a preparatory sketch, and essential transferring techniques. Explore a classical oil painting ...

We Weld! with Shannon Nisiewicz | Beginners | 18 + Discover the joys of welding and using metal-working equipment in a safe, friendly, and supportive environment. Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of all ideas, approaches, and abilities while learning in the Munson metal shop. Exp...

Summer Sewing Studio with Niki English | Intermediate Continue previous fashion sewing projects or work on an independent project with the guidance of a knowledgeable instructor and practicing designer. Learn techniques for sewing difficult fabrics, knits, and novelty stitches as well ...

MINI-COURSE | Painting En Plein Air With Chad Smith | All Levels | 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 a “step-by-...

Character Design With Sean Usyk | All Levels | Ages 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 everywhere fro...

Figure Drawing | Evenings With Yulia Levkovich | All Levels | 18+ Drawing the human figure is an enjoyable and powerful exploration that serves as a universal link to the culture of artists and art. This class focuses on visual skills and analysis, investigating gestures, proportions, and an...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Teen Sewing for Fashion Ages 13 - 17 | All Levels | With Niki English Learn to sew with a simple project and demonstrations alongside a professional fashion designer. Materials provided. JULY 10 - 31 Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 4 classes | 8 contact hours | Locat...

The Festival Art Show, 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 Munson Arts Festival for 85 years. ...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Ages 4 + 5 | Art Explorations I 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 activities surrounding ...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Young Artists Drawing + Painting Ages 9 – 12 | With Sarah Kilian Preteen develop and expand their drawing and painting skills using a wide variety of media while working from observation, memory, and imagination. Visits to the Museum of Art provide the opportunity to ...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting 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 discovering famous artists. Sessions include trips to the ...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Teen Portfolio Development (Photography) 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. Preparation for a colleg...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting 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 discovering famous artists. Sessions include trips to the...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! AFTERNOON Art Journal - WEEK 2 With Tina Mitchell | Ages 9 - 14 Spend afternoons in the art studio! Young artists traverse color, texture, and imagination through art projects that culminate into a unique art journal in this limited edition 1-week course offered by ...

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

Library Book Sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Friday, July 16 to 18 | Root Court near the Cardamone Gallery Hundreds of books from the Pratt Munson Library, ranging in various art periods, topics, and mediums. $0.92 ($1 after tax) for paperbacks, $2.76 ($3 after tax) for hardcover ...

Directed by Laura Piani, 2025, France, Rated R, 94 minutes, subtitled This romantic-comedy follows Agathe (Camille Rutherford), a clumsy yet endearing bookseller at Paris’s famous Shakespeare & Co., who dreams of living a life worthy of her beloved Jane Austen novels. Struggling to finish her...

Just a moment while we redirect you to the film page, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life... ...

Directed by Laura Piani, 2025, France, Rated R, 94 minutes, subtitled This romantic-comedy follows Agathe (Camille Rutherford), a clumsy yet endearing bookseller at Paris’s famous Shakespeare & Co., who dreams of living a life worthy of her beloved Jane Austen novels. Struggling to finish her...

Thursday, July 17 | 10 a.m. Rain Date: Friday, July 18 | 10 a.m. Free Event | New location! Front of the Museum on Genesee Street Munson's 2025 Big Ol' Steamrollin’ Print Invitational marks the 10th annual steamroller printmaking event hosted by the School of Art. This lively and creative c...

15th Annual Oneida County Youth Bureau Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition Free | Ages 5–18 Palmer Park, Utica 10 a.m. – Registration 10:30 a.m. – Competition 11:15 a.m. – Awards and Photos Rain date: Friday, July 18 ...

Pride Party and Concert Thursday, July 17, 7 p.m. Museum of Art | Genesee Street Lawn Cash Bar Available Celebrate love, community, and creativity at Munson’s Pride Party! Enjoy live music from Pat Tato and the Baked Potatoes, plus a festive lineup featuring face painting by AuraGlow Art, ...

Puppy Parade Saturday July 18, 1 p.m. Museum of Art | Genesee Street LawnJo Join us for a dog-gone good time at the 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 donatio...

Directed by Laura Piani, 2025, France, Rated R, 94 minutes, subtitled This romantic-comedy follows Agathe (Camille Rutherford), a clumsy yet endearing bookseller at Paris’s famous Shakespeare & Co., who dreams of living a life worthy of her beloved Jane Austen novels. Struggling to finish her...

Concert: The D King and Amos Donnell Experience 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 D King keeps the beats flowing while Amos Donnell hosts open mic karaoke—your chance to take the...

Directed by Laura Piani, 2025, France, Rated R, 94 minutes, subtitled This romantic-comedy follows Agathe (Camille Rutherford), a clumsy yet endearing bookseller at Paris’s famous Shakespeare & Co., who dreams of living a life worthy of her beloved Jane Austen novels. Struggling to finish her...

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 crea...

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...

Concert and Beer Garden: Our Common Roots Friday July 19, at 7 p.m. | Front Lawn Tent & Stage Beer Garden and Cash Bar Available Join us for an evening of powerful melodies and laid-back vibes with Our Common Roots, bringing their signature blend of alt-folk rock to the Front Lawn sta...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting 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 discovering famous artists. Sessions include trips to the ...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Young Artists Clay + Sculpture Ages 9 – 12 | With Paula Caruana 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 popular and historic artists, sculpto...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Stop-Motion Animation Ages 9-12 | With Meghan Pagano Action! Create your own stop-motion animations while learning a wide range of skills including operating a camera and tripod, how the stop-motion process works, creating characters, props, scenery and sound effects....

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Teen Drawing + Painting Summer Intensive Ages 13 - 18 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 paintings from observation. The p...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Art Explorations II, Clay + Sculpture Ages 6 – 8 Kids create sculptures continuously with clay and glaze, recyclables, fibers, plaster, wire, and more. Students learn about famous sculptors and ceramists while making art in Munson’s historic Ceramics Studio. (Clay an...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Ages 4 + 5 | Art Explorations I 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 activities surrounding ...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Young Artists Drawing + Painting Ages 9 – 12 | With Sarah Kilian Preteen develop and expand their drawing and painting skills using a wide variety of media while working from observation, memory, and imagination. Visits to the Museum of Art provide the opportunity to...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting 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 discovering famous artists. Sessions include trips to the ...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! AFTERNOON Art Journal - WEEK 3 With Tina Mitchell | Ages 9 - 14 Spend afternoons in the art studio! Young artists traverse color, texture, and imagination through art projects that culminate into a unique art journal in this limited edition 1-week course offered by ...

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...

Directed by Wes Anderson, 2025, United States, Rated PG-13, 105 min. Wes Anderson’s ensemble espionage dark comedy The Phoenician Scheme unfolds in an alternate‑1950s Middle Eastern setting named “Modern Greater Independent Phoenicia.” Benicio del Toro stars as Anatole “Zsa‑Zsa” Korda, an empire-...

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

Directed by Wes Anderson, 2025, United States, Rated PG-13, 105 min. Wes Anderson’s ensemble espionage dark comedy The Phoenician Scheme unfolds in an alternate‑1950s Middle Eastern setting named “Modern Greater Independent Phoenicia.” Benicio del Toro stars as Anatole “Zsa‑Zsa” Korda, an empire-...

Intro to Digital Illustration with Ashley Peretin | Beginners | Adults and Ages 16+ This intro course builds on students' natural skills by teaching how to create images in a digital environment. Using programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and In-Design, students learn how to ...

Directed by Wes Anderson, 2025, United States, Rated PG-13, 105 min. Wes Anderson’s ensemble espionage dark comedy The Phoenician Scheme unfolds in an alternate‑1950s Middle Eastern setting named “Modern Greater Independent Phoenicia.” Benicio del Toro stars as Anatole “Zsa‑Zsa” Korda, an empire-...

Directed by Wes Anderson, 2025, United States, Rated PG-13, 105 min. Wes Anderson’s ensemble espionage dark comedy The Phoenician Scheme unfolds in an alternate‑1950s Middle Eastern setting named “Modern Greater Independent Phoenicia.” Benicio del Toro stars as Anatole “Zsa‑Zsa” Korda, an empire-...

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 ART CLASS! Lil' Woodworkers Ages 6-8 | With Jon Taylor Create cool projects and sculptures while learning about tools and safety in the woodshop! WEEK 4: JULY 28 - AUGUST 1 Monday - Friday, 9 - 11:30 a.m. 5 classes | 12.5 contact hours | Location: Sculpture Studios,1209 St...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Ages 4 + 5 | Art Explorations I 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 activities surrounding ...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Young Artists Drawing + Painting Ages 9 – 12 | With Sarah Kilian Preteen develop and expand their drawing and painting skills using a wide variety of media while working from observation, memory, and imagination. Visits to the Museum of Art provide the opportunity to ...

FREE SUMMER ART CLASS! Ages 6-8 | Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting 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 discovering famous artists. Sessions include trips to the ...

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 m...

Directed by François Ozon, 2025, France, Not Rated, 102 min., subtitled François Ozon’s French drama When Fall Is Coming (Quand vient l’automne) takes place in rural Burgundy and centers on Michelle (Hélène Vincent), a retired woman whose peaceful summer plans are disrupted when she accidentally ...

Just a moment while we redirect you to the film page, When Fall is Coming... ...

Directed by François Ozon, 2025, France, Not Rated, 102 min., subtitled François Ozon’s French drama When Fall Is Coming (Quand vient l’automne) takes place in rural Burgundy and centers on Michelle (Hélène Vincent), a retired woman whose peaceful summer plans are disrupted when she accidentally ...

Bus Trip to Corning Museum of Glass Thursday, July 31, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. $132 Members | $152 General Public Travel to the Corning Museum of Glass with Museum Director and Chief Curator Stephen Harrison. The trip includes admission, a guided tour, and a special session about the cast-glass ...