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
Art with Coffee: Water Marbling
Saturday, May 16, 10 am–noon
Instructor: Theresa Bower
Saturday, May 16, 10 am–noon
Come have some fun with water marbling! Water marbling has been around for centuries, used primarily for decorative paper and fabrics. This is an easy, but messy process, where you will float thinned acrylic paint on water thickened with carrageenan (a non toxic algae used in this process), and lay paper and other objects on the surface to create your designs.
In this session, you will marble some sheets of paper, a paper fan, and a wooden flower. Come join the group and see what designs you can create.
Note: Due to the space needed for this process, this class will be limited to 8 people.
$15 per participant
No need to register; just come!
Local Heroes: Art by First Responders
Local Heroes: Art by First Responders will be exhibited at the Art Association’s Timothy McHenry gallery during the month of May.
Free and open to the public.
Symmetron: New Works by Larry Rapshaw
Lakeside 2.0: May 2–24
Lakeside 2.0 is a quickly put-together show for the downstairs gallery. It features a handful of the artworks that did not get into the original Lakeside Statewide show, sort of like the Salon des Refuses, the 1863 Paris art exhibition.
Free and open to the public!
Sarah Irland: Across the Seasons
June 6–28
Sarah Irland
Across the Seasons:
The Language of Color
Opening reception:
Saturday, June 6
7–9 pm
Kirk Beason Gallery
Call for Applications by Interested Artists
For more information and to apply, click here.
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 per person
May 2
NO Art with Coffee.
Come to the Opening Reception for Local Heroes: Art by First Responders: 3–5 pm
May 9
Summer Bouquets with artificial flowers with Diane Pupparo, just in time for Mother’s Day
$15 per participant
May 16
Water Marbling with Theresa Bower
$15 per participant
May 23
Abstract Acrylic Painting, dark vs light with Sarah Chapman
$15 per participant
May 30
Miniature Watercolor Painting with Antonia D’Amato
$15 per participant
June 6
NO Art with Coffee.
Come to the Knoer/Irland/Metcalf Opening Reception: 7–9 pm
June 13
Beginning Watercolor Painting with Rosemarie Pupparo
$15 per participant
June 20
Acrylic Painting, Big Brush, Small Palette with Cris Metcalf
$15 per participant
The Art of Kurinuki Class
Instructor: Shelly Lewis Jones
Discover the art of Kurinuki in this hands-on, two-part pottery class!
Dates: May 13 & May 27
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Perfect for beginners through advanced potters, this class will guide you through the unique Japanese technique of carving forms from solid clay. In the first session, you’ll create your piece, and in the second, you’ll glaze and finish it.
Max 8 students.
Cost: $80 for non-members, $70 for members.
Payment is due one week before the first class.
To register for this class, click here.
Glazing Class: May 20
Instructor: Shelly Lewis Jones
Explore the art and science of glazing in this hands-on pottery class on May 20th from 5:00–7:00 PM. Perfect for beginners to intermediate potters, this session will focus on understanding the properties of glazes, how they interact with clay bodies, and the differences between various glaze types.
Students will learn practical application techniques, including layering, brushing, and dipping, while also experimenting with decorative styles such as the beautiful peacock design. Potters are welcome to bring 1-2 of their own bisque-fired pieces to glaze. A selection of small bisque-fired items will also be available for those who would like to practice or do not have their own work.
Maximum 8 students
Cost $60 non-member, $50 member
Payment is due one week before the class.
The Pottery Open Studio
is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5–8 pm.
Open Art Studio (in classroom area)
is held on Thursdays, 5–8 pm.
Spring is here, 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