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OCAC Announces 2024 Grant Applications
We are accepting grant applications through April 1 from local nonprofit and government organizations for small projects to enhance the visual and performing arts in the county.
The arts council has established a budget of $4,000 for 2024. Grants of up to $1,000 will be announced by May 15. Projects must benefit the Ontario County community and
enhance the arts as a whole.
Click here for award criteria and application form
Meet the Media Workshops
Back by popular demand, a unique, cost-effective workshop series designed for artists to explore new mediums, taught by OCAC artists
Basic Origami, Apr 4; Rubber Stamp Carving, Apr 11;
Beginning Soap Carving Apr 18; Needle Felting Apr 25
Each workshop $25, all for $85, Materials Included
Register early, seating limited
Find out more and register here
The Sky's the Limit New Exhibit
Opening Reception Sat Mar 30, 1-3pm
All new art work and light refreshments.
The OCAC Players’ perform “Total Eclipse Hotline” at 1:30,
a short skit written by OCAC member Kathy Morris.
How did ancient civilizations explain the eclipse?
And how close were they to the true reason for it?
Be sure to be there 1:30 – 1:45 to find out the answers to those questions!
And more!
Photo courtesy of Peter Blackwood
Colorful Clothing from Around the World
Stop in and enjoy a colorful array of clothing from around the world, collected by OCAC members.
Clothing items are from Japan, Korea, Holland,
Russia, Egypt, & Poland.
Some items are hand-made, and each has a story about how they were acquired.
Opening reception is free to the public, light refreshments available.
Exhibit runs from March 22-April 26 at the Cobblestone Arts Center, 1622 Route 332, Farmington.
Join us for the
New Fort Hill Exhibit
Kathleen Connor
“Seasons”
Oil Paintings
Jan 29-Mar 24
OCAC Gallery at the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center
2 Fort Hill Ave, Canandaiguia
Please see www.fhpac.org for gallery hours
Photo by - Peter Blackwood
Join us for our new "Blue" themed
art exhibit
Show runs Jan 13-Mar 22
Sponsored by Ontario County Arts Council
at the Ontario County Historical Museum
55 N. Main, Canandaigua
Photo by - Dana Besaw
Join us for Drop-In and Draw:
Bring your favorite art supplies (no oils, please) and draw a historical artifact or photograph from the OCHS collection in a friendly, small group setting.
Mar 16
11:30am - 2:30pm
Sponsored by Ontario County Arts Council at the Ontario County Historical Museum, 55 N. Main, Canandaiguia.
OCAC and Ontario Pathways are sponsoring “Ontario Art Trails.”
June 1, National Trails Day, is the planned opening of the Ontario Art Trails.
13 weather-proof paintings & photos will be installed on the Ontario Street trail behind the Lisk buildings.
Blue Hour Canandaigua Lake - Dana Besaw
Blue Bird - Neal Allen
Cattails - Peter Blackwood
OCAC is pleased to announce the Ontario Art Trails Project was awarded a project grant from
the Ontario County American Rescue Plan for Arts, Culture and Recreation Grant Support Program.
OCAC is pleased to announce the "Ghost of Roseland" Sculpture Project was awarded a project grant from the Ontario County American Rescue Plan for Arts, Culture and Recreation Grant Support Program.
Meet the Artist
Meet Artist Benji Carr, sculptor of “Ghost of Roseland”
View a model of the sculpture & talk with Benji about his design & process
Mar 23, 1-3pm Ontario County Historical Society, 55 N. Main, Canandaigua
Visit the exhibit "Let’s go Have Fun, Glimpses of Recreation in Ontario County 1900-1965” with artifacts from Roseland Park
Bring your own Roseland Park photos to share!
Support the creation of the sculpture:
Mail a check to Lakeside Sculpture, P.O. Box 449, Canandaigua, NY 14424,
OR
Visit Finger Lakes Area Community Endowment at https://www.cnbank.com/flace/, go to Direct your funds: select an organization
and
choose “Ghost of Roseland Sculpture.”
To find more about this project see https://www.visitfingerlakes.com/revive-our-history/
Congratulations to Andrew K. Schoenfelder
Finger Lakes Community College music major
Recipient of the $2,000 Ontario County Arts Council Mariner Family Scholarship
for the 2023-24 academic year
Click here to see a thank-you video from Andrew.
We couldn’t do it without you!!
Many thanks to our member volunteers for their event support:
Victoria Connor
Debbie Massey
Carol Henshaw
Darlene Rayburn
Priscilla Ortlip
We sincerely thank our recent donors:
Elaine Liberio
Suzanne Winslow
Special thanks to all who generously donated at the READERS THEATER performances
We sincerely thank the Max and Marion Farash Charitable Foundation for their generous grant:
Rotating Artist Exhibit Program
Local businesses host rotating collections of
member artists work at county locations
Participating business fee is $150 yearly per location
OCAC member artists can participate in the program
without any fee!
See which member artists are showing where!
If you are interested in becoming a Member Exhibiting Artist, or a Business Host
click here more information
Proceeds from this program help fund the grants and scholarships OCAC awards
OCAC Upcoming Exhibits
1/29 - 3/24 Fort Hill Perforning Arts Center
Exhibit: Kathleen Connor
Members Juried Exhibit
March 30, “The Sky’s the Limit” opening
March 14 Submissions due
Drop off/Pick up March 22-23
Select here for Submission Guidelines
Members Juried Exhibit
June 29 “Have a Ball” opening
June 13th Submissions due
Drop off/Pick up June 21-22
Select here for Submission Guidelines
Members Juried Exhibit
Oct 19 “Gatherings” opening
Sept 26 Submissions due
Drop off/Pick up Oct. 4-5
Select here for Submission Guidelines
May 11 Wood Library Photography Show opening
Drop off: May 4th 12 - 300 pm
Submission Guidelines to come
OCAC Upcoming Workshops
Acrylics 101 with Peggy Heissenberger, 5/4, 5/17 & 5/25
Drawing 101 with Howard VanBuren, 5/11 & 5/18
More information coming soon!
Upcoming Events - Ontario County Historical Society
March 15 & 29 Nooks & Crannies Tour at 2PM
March 7 Virtual Winter Speaker Series at 7 PM
March 9 Nooks & Crannies Tour at Noon
Ontario County Historical Society
55 N Main St, Canandaigua
Whether you are an artist, or appreciate & support the arts, we want you as a member!!
Support us in strengthening the creative capacity of our communities!
Ontario County Arts Council is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit