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MacKenzie-Childs, Ltd.


Route 90 Aurora, NY

Hand-painted ceramics, dinnerware, furniture, home decor, and gifts since 1983.
https://www.mackenzie-childs.com/home

Fair Haven Community Art Center
562 Main Street (P.O. Box 496)
Fair Haven, NY  13064
315-947-2144

Come enjoy multi-media exhibitions, classes, programs & performances to enhance and facilitate involvement in the arts for the community.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057708787965

Southern Cayuga Community Center at Northville Hall


999 State Route 34B
King Ferry, NY

A place for the community to learn & share through classes & gatherings. info@northvillearts.com https://www.facebook.com/NorthvilleArtsCenter/

Auburn Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)


NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center
25 South Street
315-252-7874

The BID is a membership organization of residents, business & property owners, not-for-profit organizations, and government entities. By means of research, advocacy, marketing, promotion, event planning and collaborative efforts, the BID is committed to enhancing the appearance, economic viability, and quality of life of the community. The organization partners with the City of Auburn to host summer concerts, parades, street festivals and public art installations.
https://www.auburndowntown.org/
https://www.facebook.com/AuburnDowntownBID

The Rev Theatre Co.


Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
6877 E. Lake Road
Auburn, NY 13021
315-255-1785

The REV Theatre Company presents classic and contemporary works, new musicals, and in-school arts education for a diverse audience, to spur social awareness and cultural development in the Finger Lakes region. https://therevtheatre.com/
https://www.facebook.com/therevtheatreco

Auburn Players


315-406-0211
The Auburn Players Community Theatre is a theater and arts organization in Auburn that present high quality, great experiences in dance, musicals, and plays. Performances are staged at Auburn Public Theater. https://auburnplayers.org/

https://www.facebook.com/auburnplayerscommunitytheatre

Nash’s Framing & Art


State Street
Auburn, NY  13021
315-252-3451

Downtown Auburn’s picture framing and art source since 1935. Find art supplies, unique cards, local art work & more. https://www.facebook.com/Nashs.Framing.and.Art

Artistic Impressions


17 Nelson Street
Auburn, NY  13021

Sandra Shutter’s fine art & design studio, retail boutique is a unique destination and shopping experience located at the Willard Memorial Chapel. Explore one of a kind original paintings, prints, greeting cards, hand crafted jewelry with semi-precious crystals and stones, quirky brooches, gifts and “gentlework.” Look for upcoming classes, events, and creative workshops. https://www.sandrashutterfineartanddesign.com/  https://www.facebook.com/Artistic-Impressions

Willard Memorial Chapel


17 Nelson Street
Auburn, NY  13021

Visit the “Tiffany Treasure of the Finger Lakes,” a National Historic Landmark. The interior, completed in 1894 was designed and hand-crafted by the Tiffany Glass & Decorating Co. It features stained glass windows and chandeliers and mosaic flooring. Come for a tour, concerts, and special events.

Seward House Museum


33 South Street
Auburn, NY  13021
315-252-1283
The Seward House Museum was the family home of Wiliam H. Seward, who served as NY Govenor, Senator and Secretary of State to Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. The elegant interior has been restored to feature a collection of political and travel souvenirs, decorative arts and photographs that span Seward’s political career. https://sewardhouse.org/ https://www.facebook.com/SewardHouseMuseum

Schweinfurth Art Center


205 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY  13021
315-255-1553

A multi-arts facility that hosts more than a dozen exhibitions a year, runs internationally known quilting & fiber arts workshops & conferences, and offers art classes & programs for all ages including art, music, film, folk arts, poetry, storytelling and more, along with a unique gift shop.
https://schweinfurthartcenter.org/
https://www.facebook.com/MyArtCenter

Harriet Tubman Home, Inc.
180 South Street
Auburn, NY  13021
315-237-7197 Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Auburn, NY in 1859, where she remained until she died in 1913. The story of Tubman’s continued fight for human rights and dignity as a free woman is shared through tours offered by the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. https://www.nps.gov/hart/index.htm

Cayuga Museum & Case Research Lab & Carriage House Theater


203 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY  13021
315-253-8051 Housed in the Willard-Case mansion built in 1836, the Cayuga Museum of History and Art engages the community to appreciate local history, promotes the arts, and educates individuals about the invention of sound on film through the operation of the Museum, Case Research Laboratory, and Carriage House Theater. https://cayugamuseum.org/

Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission


Administered by the NYS ERHC, the Commission’s partner sites include theAuburn Enlarged City School District; Auburn Public Theater; Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce; Cayuga County Historian’s Office; Cayuga County Office of Tourism; Cayuga Museum & Case Research Laboratory; Downtown Auburn Business Improvement District; Fort Hill Cemetery; Historic South Street National Historical Park & Harriet Tubman Home, Inc.; NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center; Schweinfurth Art Center; Seward House Museum; Seymour Library; and Willard Memorial Chapel.

The Commission’s mission is to support its designated organizations to achieve their missions through collaborative marketing programming and tourism strategies. The vision is to position Auburn as the destination of choice in the Finger Lakes through support and promotion of its history and culture. https://equalrightsheritage.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057708787965

NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center


25 South Street
Auburn, NY  13021
315-258-9820

The City of Auburn’s Welcome Center features a state-of-the-art exhibition titled “Seeing Equal Rights in NYS” where New York State’s progressive history supporting equality comes to life through interactive displays. The center also showcases the work of local artists and schedules themed programs, lectures, National Park Service walking tours and special events. The Downtown Saturday Market offers artists the opportunity to show and sell their work, with live music performed by regional musicians. https://equalrightsheritage.com/

https://www.facebook.com/equalrightsheritage

NYSCA Grant @ Auburn Public Theater


Annually apply for Statewide Community Regrants administrated by Auburn Public Theater to support arts organizations, artists & programs. Direct grants up to $5000. https://auburnpublictheater.org/grants/

Auburn Public Theater


8 Exchange Street
Auburn, NY  13021
315-253-6669

Auburn Public Theater is a multi-venue performing arts center in downtown Auburn that enriches the social, cultural, and economic growth of our region by bringing people together through affordable access to live performance, cinema, arts education, and community events. Dine at the adjacent Café 108 to support APT’s mission. https://auburnpublictheater.org/https://www.facebook.com/auburnpublictheater

First Fridays


From March through December
Get out and about for free art, exhibits, activities, culture & live entertainment, plus food & beverage specials and merchandise discounts. Make rounds to the businesses & organizations participating in this monthly community event. Hosted by the Auburn Downtown BID and Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission. https://www.facebook.com/AuburnDowntownBID

Monroe County

Visual Studies Workshop


31 Prince Street

Rochester, NY 14607  

vsw.org 

1-585-442-86

Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester


artsrochester.org 

Rochester Museum & Science Center


657 East Ave.

Rochester, NY 14607

1-585-318-2734 

rmsc.org

Genesee Country Village & Museum


1410 Flint Hill Rd.

Mumford, NY 14511  

1-585-538-6822  

gcv.org

Eastman School of Music


26 Gibbs Street  

1-585-274-1000  

esm.rochester.edu

The Arc of Monroe, Community Arts Connection


985 Elmwood Ave

Rochester, NY 14620  

1-585-672-2210  

arcmonroe.org 

Memorial Art Gallery


500 University Ave. Rochester, NY  

1-585-276-8900  

mag.rochester.edu

Rochester Contemporary Art


137 East Ave Rochester, NY 14604

rochestercontemporary.org

School of the Arts

SOTAinfo@RCSDK12.ORG

585-242-7682

onondaga County

New York State Fair


https://nysfair.ny.gov/your-visit/events-calendar/

Symphoria


Professional orchestra of Central New York.

450 South Salina Street #100

Syracuse, NY 13202

info@experiencesymphoria.org

Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra


https://www.onondagaorchestra.org

CNYAlive.com


Central New York’s Entertainment Calendar.

Syracuse-Theater.com


Guide to Broadway shows, plays, comedy and concerts.

(844) 765-8432

https://www.syracuse-theater.com

email: updates@syracuse-theater.com

Onondaga Community College Art Gallery


Ann Felton Center, Ferrante Hall, Onondaga Community College

4585 West Seneca Turnpike

Syracuse, NY 13215

(315) 498-7220

https://www.sunyocc.edu>gallery

Arts and Crafts Society of Central New York


https://artscraftscny.org

email: artscraftscny@gmail.com

Dalton’s American Decorative Arts, LLC


1931 James Street

Syracuse, NY

(315) 463-1568

https://www.Daltons.com

email: rudd@daltons.com

Delevan Studios


509 West Fayette Street

Syracuse, NY 13204

(315) 412-0972

https://delavanstudios.com/

Delavan Studios is a historic multi-use, multi-story, multi-building complex on Syracuse’s Near West Side. The studios are flexible for many uses. Photographers, graphic designers, painters, sculptors, printers, jewelers, churches, small businesses, and more call the Delavan home.

Taskale Sculpture and Design Studio


1101 Erie Boulevard West

Syracuse, NY 13210

(315) 395-9438

https://www.taskale.com/

Lipe Art Park


Public art project and outdoor art venue.

1003 West Fayette Street

Syracuse, NY 13204

(315) 443- 0320

https://www.facebook.com/LipeArtPark/

Environmental Storytelling Central New York


Annual series coordinated through Syracuse University’s Engaged Humanities Network and SUNY College of Environmental Science’s Writing, Rhetoric and Communication Program.

https://envirostorycny.com/about

Email: envirostorycny@gmail.com

Strathmore Speaker Series


Platform for experts from a wide range of disciplines to share ideas through intellectually stimulating, thought provoking, and enlightening conversations on the arts, literature, politics, history, the environment, science, philosophy, theology, and business. In partnership with Onondaga Free Library.

4840 West Seneca Turnpike

Syracuse, NY 13215

(315) 492-1727

www.strathmorespeakers.com Email: info@oflibrary.org

Onondaga County Public Library


Consolidation of 32 libraries in Onondaga County providing many art and craft-related programs.

447 South Salina Street

Syracuse, NY 13202

(315) 435-1900

https://www.onlib.org/

email: reference@onlib.org

The McCarthy Mercantile & Wildflowers Armory


217 S. Salina Street & Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY
315-552-1627

We promote the independent makers, collectors, and artists of Central New York and foster creative collaborations, as well as provide the most unique underground shopping experience available in the heART of downtown Syracuse. https://www.mccarthymercantile.com/

https://wildflowersarmory.com/

Redhouse Arts Center


Independent arts complex presenting year-round programming in theater, film, music and fine art.

400 South Salina Street

Syracuse, NY 13202

(315) 362-2785

https://theredhouse.org

email: info@theredhouse.org

Landmark Theatre


Historic landmark in the heart of downtown Syracuse, presenting top-level national professional acts including comedy, live music, Broadway tours & more.

362 South Salina Street

Syracuse, NY 13202

(315) 475-7979

https://landmarktheatre.org/

email: info@landmarktheatre.org

Syracuse City Ballet


932 Spencer Street

Syracuse, NY 13204

(315) 883-0327

https://www.syracusecityballet.com

email: info@syracusecityballet.com

Syracuse Stage


Syracuse Stage is Central New York’s premier professional theatre. Founded in 1974, Stage has produced more than 300 plays in 48 seasons including a number of world, American, and East Coast premieres. Each season 70,000 patrons enjoy an adventurous mix of new plays and bold interpretations of classics and musicals featuring the finest theatre artists. In addition, Stage maintains a vital educational outreach program that annually serves over 30,000 students from 24 counties.

820 East Genesee Street

Syracuse, NY 13210

(315) 443-3275

https://www.syracusestage.org

email: info@syracusestage.org

Gazella Dance Studio


3986 Jordan Road

Skaneateles, NY

(315) 706-8716

https://www.gazelladancestudio.com

Syracuse Country Dancers


Contra dances and English country dancing.

United Church of Fayetteville, 310 East Genesee Street

Fayetteville, NY 13066

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Syracuse School of Dance


920 Euclid Avenue

Syracuse, NY

(315) 472-0235

https://syracuseschoolofdance.com

email: syracuseschoolofdance@yahoo.com

CNY Performing Arts Studio


527 Charles Avenue

Syracuse, NY

(315) 427-1505

https://cnypas.com

email: cnyperforms@gmail.com

Light Work


Photography center at Syracuse University.

316 Waverly Avenue

Syracuse, NY 13210

315-443-1300

https://www.lightwork.org/

Everson Museum of Art


401 Harrison Street

Syracuse, NY

(315) 474-6064

https://everson.org

email: everson@everson.org

The Everson is a museum of firsts. It was the first museum to dedicate itself to the collection of American art, to create a permanent collection of ceramics, to collect video art, to create a docent program and to hire the now internationally known architect I.M. Pei to design its building, a sculptural work of art in its own right. The Everson is home to more than 10,000 works of art: American paintings, sculpture, drawings, video, graphics and one of the largest holdings of international ceramics in the nation.

Famous Artist Series/Broadway


374 South Salina Street

Syracuse, NY 13202

(315) 424-8210

https://www.broadwayinsyracuse.com

email: info@broadwayinsyracuse.com

Syracuse Arts


Comprehensive resource for information about the wealth of performances, exhibits, and visual and performing arts in Syracuse and Onondaga County.

https://syracusearts.net

The Point of Contact Gallery


The Warehouse Building, 350 West Fayette Street

Syracuse, NY 13202

(315) 443-2169

email: pointofcontactgallery@gmail.com

Kelly J. Cook Institute of the Arts and Education


Syracuse, NY

(315) 552-0445

Email: jclarke@zoho.com

CNY Community Arts Center


121 Cayuga Street

Fulton, NY 13069

315-598-2787

https://www.cnyartscenter.com

CNY Art Guild (CNYAG)


Grace Episcopal Church, 110 Oswego Road

Baldwinsville, NY 13027

315-457-1049

https://cnyartguild.org

Comstock Art Facility (ComArt)

Syracuse University, 1055 Comstock Avenue

Syracuse, NY 13210

Houses various art programs, such as metalsmithing, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics.

https://library.syracuse.edu>buildings>comstock-art

CNY Jazz Arts Foundation


441 East Washington Street

Syracuse, NY 13201

(315) 479-5299

email: info@cnyjazz.org

ArtRage Gallery


505 Hawley Avenue

Syracuse, NY 13203

(315) 218-5711

https://artragegallery.org email: info@artragegallery.org

Syracuse Poster Project


Commonspace Work, 201 East Jefferson Street

Syracuse, NY 13202

315-937-7123

Brings together community poets and artists to create an annual series of poetry/posters.

https://www.posterproject.org

Community Folk Arts Center


805 East Genesee Street

Syracuse, NY 13210

(315) 442-2230

Committed to the promotion and development of artists of the African Diaspora.

https://www.communityfolkartcenter.org

CNY Arts, Inc.


Carnegie Building, 335 Montgomery Street

Syracuse, NY 13202

315-435-2155

We provide support and assistance to individual artists and arts and cultural organizations through access to grants, capacity-building assistance, education and training, and promotional services. We serve the counties of Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego. Our goal is to enhance a greater appreciation for the arts and cultural vibrancy of the region. https://cnyarts.org/

The Downtown Writers Center


YMCA of Central New York, 340 Montgomery Street

Syracuse, NY 13202

315-474-6851 https://www.ymcacny.org>programs>arts>creative

SKARTS


SKARTS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate the visual and performing arts by creating an environment where community and cultural activity thrive. Since 2006, we have issued over 100 grants, contributing to the pursuit of artistic and cultural endeavors in the area. Any individual artist or non-profit arts or cultural organization located within a 15-mile radius of the Village of Skaneateles area are invited to apply for a grant of up to $1,000. Our grants have supported community events, museums, gallery projects, educational programs, local arts groups, and individual artists. Visit our website to learn more about our application process, who can apply, and our past grantees.
https://www.art4skarts.org/

seneca County

Geneva History Museum


543 South Main Street, Geneva, NY 14456

historicgeneva.org

315-789-5151

info@historicgeneva.org

Founded in 1883, the Geneva Historical Society received a provisional charter in 1905 and a permanent charter from the New York State Department of Education fifty-two years later. The Historical Society first established a museum in 1942 and moved its location several times.  A permanent location was acquired in 1960 when Beverly and Edith Chew deeded their home at 543 South Main Street to the Historical Society. In 2021 the Historical Society created a new public identity for itself as Historic Geneva, which operates as the institutional public presence under the auspices and legal oversight of the Historical Society.

Historic Geneva shares and preserves Geneva’s stories through crafted educational experiences that engage the community and visitors with its diverse history, while bringing Geneva together through shared stories.

Geneva Business Improvement District (BID)


1 Franklin St Suite 211, Geneva, NY 14456

Genevadowntown.com

infor@genevabid.com

(315) 789-0102

The Geneva Business Improvement District was formed to promote an attractive and economically
viable 18.5 acre area in downtown Geneva. The BID office works to ensure that the District maintains
its high standards in appearance, quality, and design, while remaining safe and attractive to property
owners, tenants, patrons, and visitors. The Geneva BID’s key programs focus on architectural design
and preservation, economic planning and development, business recruitment and retention,
promotion, and unification. We also plan and coordinate events, promote and market businesses, and
provide support to merchants.

St. Peter’s Community Art Academy


149 Genesee Street, Geneva, NY 14456

stpetersarts.org

SPCCA Office

151 Genesee Street, Geneva, NY 14456

315-789-0106

The St. Peter’s Community Arts Academy is a non-profit organization serving the greater Geneva area with enrichment programs, lessons, and instruction in music and dance for all ages and abilities since 2005. Through the dedication of its administrators, instructors, and support board, the Arts Academy offers lessons and instruction to over 200 students each week. Students can follow their artistic interests in such areas as the community children’s choirs, piano, violin, cello, guitar, organ, and voice. In addition, within the past three years, the Arts Academy has added dance classes for all ages to its repertoire and Musical Beginnings classes for children from birth through six years old.

Theater 444


395 S Main St, Geneva, NY 14456

Theater444.com

(585) 737-6754

At Theatre 444 we create high quality theatre that honors the messages, impacts others, and inspires our work. Share with the public through innovative experiences and ongoing opportunities to connect people with art. Participate in philanthropic giving and sharing to organizations serving our community and public arts access.

Cultivate a network of funders, sponsors, partners, and community artists in order to acquire collaborative support. Strive to challenge ourselves to think differently about ways to serve our community and move their thinking forward. Uplift the narrative of the importance of universal creativity. Inspire change and growth in others and in ourselves, as well as developing artistic values and purpose.

The Smith Opera House


82 Seneca Street, Geneva, NY 14456

315-781-5483

thesmith.org

boxoffice@thesmith.org

Since 1894 the Smith Opera House has thrived as the center stage of the Finger Lakes, offering quality performing arts and cultural art opportunities for area residents and regional visitors. With events open to the public, the theater is an ongoing symbol of historic preservation, nonprofit perseverance, and artistic excellence. It has a beautiful interior that was carefully restored in the early 1990s.

Vines of New York Art Gallery


772 S. Main Street

Geneva, New York 14456

During Open Hours: 315-719-4612  (Thurs-Sun 10-4)

vinesofny.com

vinesofny@gmail.com

Vines of New York is a women-run art gallery in the heart of the Finger Lakes in upstate New
York. Our facility houses a fresh and unique modern collection of art inspired by nature’s basic
elements. We have several constant artists and a new featured local artist each month, displaying
work in many areas of art, all of which are for sale.

The Dove Block Project


465 Exchange Street, Geneva, NY 14456

thedoveblockproject.org

315-325-3160

The Dove Block Project is a catalytic, community-based cultural center in historic downtown Geneva
inspired by the creativity and originality of the modernist artist Arthur Dove devoted to fostering the
arts in the Finger Lakes region through exciting and innovative exhibitions, events, and programs.
Open to all members of the community.

Seneca Falls Performing Arts Center


PO Box 126 

35 State Street, Seneca Falls NY 13148

Senecafallsspac.org

info@senecafallpac.org

The Seneca Falls Performing Arts Center provides an intimate gathering space to showcase the
cultural arts and is dedicated to fostering powerful, inclusive artistic experiences, and the creative
exchange of ideas that reflect the diversity of our region.

Seneca County Arts Council/ArtWorks Gallery


109 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148

artsinseneca.org

315-257-0201

artworks@artsinseneca.org

The ArtWorks Gallery displays and sells original art, photography, handcrafted jewelry, as well as knit
and fabric goods. All products are by local artists. The Seneca County Arts Council (SCAC) supports
the arts through and annual scholarship and offers a wide variety of classes and workshops.

Seneca Community Players


PO Box 45 Seneca Falls, NY 13148

senecacommunityplayers.org

info@senecacommunityplayers.org

Established in 1972 Seneca Community Players have offered more than a half century of high quality theatrical productions for Seneca Falls and the surrounding communities. At Seneca Community Players we strive to foster, arouse, and help broaden the interest, availability, and appreciation of the theatre arts in Seneca and the surrounding counties.

Tompkins County

Howl Studios


1607A Trumansburg Rd Ithaca, NY 14850

rudy@howlstudios.com.

Ithaca Media Arts


1458 Slaterville Road Ithaca, NY 14850  

info@media.com

Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts


Cornell University 430 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850

Community School of Music and Arts


330 E State St. Ithaca, NY 14850

info@csma-ithaca.org

Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts


5 McLallen St. Trumansburg, NY 14886  

Droman@tburgconservatory.org

Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts


435 Ellis Hollow Creek Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850

residency@saltonstall.org

The Cherry Arts


102 Cherry St. Ithaca, NY 14850

https://thecherry.org/about/

info@thecherry.org

The Cherry Arts is a multi-arts hub that creates spaces for collaboration and experimentation across artistic and cultural boundaries. Forms to date have included dance, music, puppetry, chamber opera, storytelling, burlesque, cabaret, installation, folk arts, and many more.

In the fall of 2021, the Cherry expanded into two new arts spaces. The Cherry Gallery and Camilla Studio are located in the new Ithaca Arthaus, at 130 Cherry Street just across the parking lot from the Artspace. The Gallery will house visual arts exhibitions, and the Studio will be home to rehearsals, classes, and more. Both spaces are also suitable for small-scale performance.

The Art Trail


https://www.arttrail.com/join-the-trail/

programs@artspartner.org

For 25+ years, the Art Trail is a consolidated marketing & publicity program that includes 50 artists.

Community Arts Partnership


110 N Tioga St., Ithaca, NY 14850  

artspartner.org

info@artspartner.org

Providing grants, programs, and services to the artists and audiences of Tompkins County for 30 years.

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