The galleries are free and
open to the public.
Gallery hours (during exhibitions):
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 1 pm
Thursday: 5 – 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 1 pm
Sunday: 1 – 4 pm
Saturday, September 19, in the Fort Ontario parking lot.
Come discover some treasures!
The AAO galleries will be open 9 am–3 pm as well!
Art with Coffee: Saturdays, 10 am–Noon
Art with Coffee: It’s like 2 hours of SPA TIME for your mind! Bring your own coffee or other beverage! We’ll supply all the materials and the inspiration. Make art along with a variety of guest instructors. No experience necessary!
No need to register; just come!
All ages are welcome; children under 12 should attend with a participating adult.
Saturdays 10:00 am–noon
$15 for members and $20 for non-members
September 26
Chain Pull Acrylic Painting with Theresa Bower
October 3
Miniature Resin Drinks with Antonia D’Amato
October 10th
No Art with Coffee
Come to the Opening Reception 3–5 pm
October 17
Flower Arranging and Holiday Decor with Diane Pupparo
October 24
Neuro-Doodling with JoAnne Howard
November 7
White on Black Drawing with Lee Shelton
November 14th
To be announced
November 21
No Art with Coffee
Come to the Holiday Art Sale 10 am–4 pm
Robert Love: Collaboration with Nature
August 22–September 20
Opening reception:
Saturday, August 29
7–9 pm
The show and reception are free and open to the public.
Barbara Beyerbach: THEN and NOW
August 22–September 20
Opening reception:
Saturday, August 29
7–9 pm
The show and reception are free and open to the public.
Peter Mahan: Photography
August 22–September 20
Opening reception:
Saturday, August 29
7–9 pm
The show and reception are free and open to the public.
The Art Association of Oswego is planning for our Annual Holiday Art Sale. This year’s dates are November 21 and 22, November 27, 28, and 29, and December 5 and 6. Our members are already working on their offerings, from fine art and ceramics to holiday art and crafts, both large and small. It’s always a wonderful place to find those one-of-a-kind gifts for those on your lists.
Sign up by October 10: mailto:bower@oswegoarts.org
November Art Basket Raffle:
Drawing November 11
The winner gets both the bag and basket!
Tickets are $1 or 6 tickets for $5. Purchase at the AAO during gallery hours.
All ticket money goes to the Art Association of Oswego, a completely volunteer-run non-profit organization.
The winner’s name will be drawn November 11th and does not need to be present. The winner will be called by phone.
Additional Ceramics
Open Studio
We are adding an additional open studio for AAO potters getting ready for craft shows and for people who work nights. Through November 21.
Saturdays, 10 am–1 pm
Fee: $10/day or $50/month
Please note:
No open studio on August 22 (Pottery Throwdown)
No open studio on October 3 (Pumpkin Fest)
Crochet Central:
Thursdays, 6–8 pm, beginning July 16th
Crochet Central: A drop-in group where you can bring your crochet, knit, or weaving project, share stories, and even take lessons. Other fiber artists are welcome.
This group is free for AAO members and pay-what-you-can for non-members.
Crochet Central is hosted by Karen Ringwald and will meet at the AAO on Thursdays, 6–8 pm, beginning July 16th.
The winners of the Members’ Show Fashion Theme popular vote are:
First: Adeline Castaldo and her acrylic painting “Timeless Style”
Second: Lee Shelton and her pen and ink drawing “I Want My MTV!”
Third: Doug Farden and his colored pencil drawing “Fishing for Fashion”
The votes came out so close! The prize is Bragging Rights!
The winner of the Members’ Show raffle basket is Laura Bishop—congratulations!
Tickets for the next raffle basket will be available
beginning at the Opening Reception on August 29th, 7–9 pm.
Katie St. Laurent Named 2026 Emerging Artist
The Emerging Artist initiative is a cooperative program of the Riverside Artisans and the Art Association of Oswego to support local talent. Funding support is provided by the Shineman Foundation. Applicants were evaluated by a selection committee consisting of representatives from the Riverside Artisans, Art Association of Oswego, and a member of the community.
For more information, go to www.oswegoemergingartist.com
The Riverside Artisans Cooperative and the Art Association of Oswego are proud to announce the selection of local photographer Katie St. Laurent as the 2026 Emerging Artist.
As this year’s Emerging Artist, she will receive a comprehensive support package, including a stipend, dedicated exhibition space, expanded mentorship, and networking opportunities. Supported by the Richard S. Shineman Foundation, this initiative provides early-career creative individuals in Oswego County with tools to succeed in their artistic interests. An Oswego resident, Katie is a wildlife photographer. Explaining her interest in photographing wildlife, she said, “I’m exclusively drawn to living things. I love it when I can approach something in the wild and be quiet and calm enough that it lets me feel like I’m actually having an interaction with it. It feels like a privilege!”
The Pottery Open Studio
is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5–8 pm.
Members only; $10/day or $50/month
Open Art Studio (in classroom area)
is held on Thursdays, 5–8 pm.
Here comes Autumn, and events are building at the AAO!
Remember, you must be a current member of the AAO to participate in the Members’ Show, the Holiday Sale, and other members-only events. Members save on class fees, too!
Check your membership status on the Membership page.
You can renew your membership with PayPal or Venmo, by mail, or in person.
New members are always welcome!
Gallery Sitters Needed!
Gallery hours are Saturdays 10 am – 1 pm and Sundays 1 – 4 pm
during exhibitions.
Gallery Coordinator: Karen Ringwald: ringwald@oswegoarts.org
Gallery Sitters open the door, turn on the lights, put out the Open flag, and welcome visitors to the exhibitions.
We have a guide and will show you what you need to know.
It’s also a great time to work on your own art, writings, musings, or what have you. Explore the internet on one of our new Macs, chat with visitors, stand on the deck, and take in the beautiful view of the fort. You might even catch a softball or baseball game across the road!
Please sign up to gallery-sit during exhibition hours. Contact our Gallery Coordinator: Karen Ringwald: ringwald@oswegoarts.org
For more information, click here.
Thank you!
Watch this one-minute video and get a tour of the AAO galleries. Video by Leon Brooker