Arts Center Of Yates County

Arts Center Of Yates County The Arts Center is a nonprofit partnership of artists, friends and supporters of the arts in Yates County. Visit us at www.artscenteryatescounty.org.
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The Arts Center supports and promotes the arts in Yates County through activities such as exhibits, events, studio tours, art sales, performances, plays, workshops, and activities for residents and visitors of all ages. The Arts Center of Yates County is not for profit and is supported in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts State and Local Partnerships program, with

the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Visit us at www.artscenteryatescounty.org or call 315.536.8226

Ten years of remarkable artwork, artists, and exhibitions — and this year’s show is shaping up to be another inspiring o...
05/18/2026

Ten years of remarkable artwork, artists, and exhibitions — and this year’s show is shaping up to be another inspiring one.

Submissions for our National Juried Show are open through June 30. Thank you to Artist George Van Hook for joining us as this year’s juror.

Featured here is last year’s award-winning work "Spring Walk" by Elizabeth Strouth.

Artists across the country are invited to apply. We can't wait to see what's submitted!

Learn more, find the prospectus, and submit your artwork at https://artscenteryatescounty.org/exhibits/juried-show-the-10th-anniversary/

Some photos of our amazing class today. The same but so different! Love them!!
05/17/2026

Some photos of our amazing class today. The same but so different! Love them!!

We are saddened by the recent passing of longtime Arts Center and Penn Yan Art Guild member, Sally Thomas.Sally loved to...
05/13/2026

We are saddened by the recent passing of longtime Arts Center and Penn Yan Art Guild member, Sally Thomas.

Sally loved to paint scenes from her beloved Elk Lake in the Adirondack Park. She was a terrific artist and always a joyful presence.

We share a few of her paintings here in remembrance, along with a Bill Anderson song she loved to quote the past few years:

“It’s a good day to have a good day.”

She will be greatly missed.

05/08/2026

Here at the Arts Center, it’s Almost Summer.

Join us for the opening reception Saturday, May 9 from 4 to 6 pm to chat with exhibiting artists and for wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment with Sonja Wagner.

Featuring the work of Arena Art Group, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and digital art, enjoy the show anytime from May 5 to June 20.

Stop by and warm up with us!

05/06/2026

Treat your mom to something special this weekend at the Arts Center of Yates County! 💐 Whether you take a stroll through our new exhibit, take a "Mini & Me" painting class, or browse our "Mother's Day Art Sale", there is plenty to do here with mom, grandma, and kiddos on Saturday, May 9th. Dads and grandpas are welcome too, so bring the whole family!! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The "Mini & Me" painting class will be upstairs in our classroom from 12-2pm with our wonderful instructor, Crissy Matter McGinness from The Art Studio 126 Main. Paint in pairs to create a joint work of art with you and your "mini"! 🎨🪷 To register, you can visit our website, give us a call or stop by in person.

The "Mother's Day Art Sale" is up now, and will go until all paintings are sold! Buy 1 painting for $35 or 2 for $50. These paintings were generously donated, which means all proceeds go directly into supporting the Arts Center. 🖼💖

We hope to see you on Saturday, and wish you all a very Happy Mother's Day! 💗☺️

Take a look at these great mats painted today during class! Love them.
04/30/2026

Take a look at these great mats painted today during class! Love them.

A meticulously created ceramic vase by a Penn Yan Academy junior took Best in Show honors at the Arts Center of Yates Co...
04/28/2026

A meticulously created ceramic vase by a Penn Yan Academy junior took Best in Show honors at the Arts Center of Yates County’s annual student show this year. Judge Michael Monahan noted that Kalliope Fingar’s creatively constructed vase “was without a doubt a college-level piece of work.”

Fingar’s work was not the only piece to shine in this year’s student show, which features artwork from Penn Yan Academy, Dundee Middle and High School students and middle and high school students from Marcus Whitman. This year’s show also included artwork from students in the Arts Center’s Homeschool Art Program – seven five-week sessions of weekly classes created with a grant from the Lisk Morris Foundation.

As in past years, the student work was “juried” – judged by community members with some arts experience. In addition to Monahan, this year’s judges included Mark Collier from Waxpax Records and Stefan Drobel from Inkpoetry. Collier was “blown away” by the passion and “bravery” of the students in putting their work out for everyone to see. Awards were given to students from each art program in drawing, painting and collage, digital art and photography, and three-dimensional work. Thanks to generous donations from the districts and a couple anonymous donors, student “winners” received cash prizes – enhanced this year by another anonymous donor who matched the school funds.

The student art exhibit will be on display at the Arts Center until Friday, May 1st. Stop by and see the explosion of creativity and talent evident in the work created by these young artists.

Congratulations to all the entrants in this year’s show! Scroll through for a list of this year’s awardees.

The Arts Center at Sunny Point is getting ready for our Annual Ice Cream Social on August 2!We like to serve every scoop...
04/20/2026

The Arts Center at Sunny Point is getting ready for our Annual Ice Cream Social on August 2!

We like to serve every scoop in a fancy bowl, and we’d love your help.

Have extra bowls to donate? Bring them to the Arts Center anytime after June 15.

Thanks for supporting this sweet community tradition!

Sunrise, stillness, and a glimpse of winter-- where water, ice, and sky meet on Keuka Lake. Congratulations to Arts Cent...
11/20/2025

Sunrise, stillness, and a glimpse of winter-- where water, ice, and sky meet on Keuka Lake.

Congratulations to Arts Center member Nancy Peeke, winner of first prize for the the 2026 KLA calendar! Look for her beautifully reflective photo featured in February 2026.

Nancy, thank you for sharing this moment of tranquility with us! A reminder of the beauty still waiting for us in the months ahead.

Moments like this remind us how fortunate we are to live near such beauty—and how vital it is to both protect it and share it through art.

Learn more and do your part to:
Help keep Keuka Lake beautiful: keukalakeassociation.org 💧
Support the artists such as Nancy who capture the magic of our area and so much more: artscenteryatescounty.org/donate 🎨

This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Janis Long!An artist and volunteer, Janis has contributed to the Arts Cen...
10/30/2025

This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Janis Long!

An artist and volunteer, Janis has contributed to the Arts Center for over a decade, and her support has been integral to our growth and continuing success. A talented jewelry artist, she’s served as a board and committee member, workshop instructor, and our top volunteer events coordinator and organizer.

Although Janis recently moved back to Pennsylvania, you can still find her beautiful jewelry at the Arts Center and in our online shop!

Remember, your membership makes a difference. Keep local art and creativity thriving and be part of what keeps the Arts Center growing and inspiring.💛

Congratulations Janis!

Our volunteers mean the world to us! A big thank you to this year's Volunteers of the Year! (Yes, there are two this yea...
10/23/2025

Our volunteers mean the world to us!

A big thank you to this year's Volunteers of the Year! (Yes, there are two this year!)

Karen Alden Is the steady heart of our docent desk!

After retiring from the VA and FAA in Oklahoma in 2022, Karen began volunteering at the Arts Center shorty after she and her daughter Jessica moved to Penn Yan. Now, she's the friendly face you'll see at least once a week at our front desk. Karen has a quiet competence and cheerful willingness to lend a hand whenever extra help is needed. Thank you, Karen!

Chris Mays makes kbehind the scenes magic at the Keuka Arts Festival!

Chris Mays is a furniture designer with a studio in Middlesex—Vine Valley Rustics, where he brings his love of the outdoors to his creations, from Adirondack rustic designs to ones with more formal elegance. A featured artist in 2023, Chris jumped on board at the Keuka Arts Festival, tackling site organization and preparation. You'll see him at buzzing about the Festival grounds in a staff cart with his canine co-volunteer, Meg. His help has been integral to the growth and success of the last three festivals. Thank you, Chris!

Join us in appreciating the contributions of Karen and Chris in supporting the mission of the Arts Center: to enrich the lives of Yates County artists, residents, and visitors by providing opportunities to engage with and actively participate in the arts. Comment below, and offer your thanks the next time you see them!

Want to join our family of volunteers? Learn more about the many ways you can make a difference at https://artscenteryatescounty.org/volunteer/

Stop in the Arts Center anytime, from 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday, to experience all our volunteers create!

Address

127 Main Street
Penn Yan, NY
14527

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+13155368226

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