The Art Association of Oswego hosts two galleries. The Kirk Beason Gallery is on the main floor,
and the Timothy McHenry Gallery is on the second floor. We have an electric stairlift for access
to the 2nd floor for visitors with mobility issues. Our galleries are free and open to the public.
Gallery Hours:
Saturday: 10 – 1 p.m.
Sunday: 1 – 4 p.m.
Also by appointment
Group tours are welcome. Call (315) 216-6782 to make arrangements.
AAO members! Please sign up to gallery-sit during exhibition hours. Click here for more information and to sign up.
Thank you!
| Exhibition / Event | Dates | |
| Suzanne Beason: Abstract to Floral (upstairs gallery) An exploration of color through paintings and prints | Feb 23 – Mar 6 | Opening Reception: Fri., Feb 23 from 7 to 9 pm |
| 27th Annual Lakeside Statewide Juried Art Exhibition (both galleries) Our yearly show that talks the pulse of what is happening with artists from across New York State. | March 16 – April 14 | Opening Reception: Sat., Mar 16 from 7 to 9 pm Live music by Jimi Marley Trio |
| Making Good…Still Life (both galleries) Recent work by area college students from SUNY Oswego, Cayuga Community College and beyond. | April 19 – 28 | Opening Reception: Fri., Apr 19 from 4 to 6 pm |
| Howard Bartle: Growth Rings (upstairs gallery) Creations in wood by a master craftsman JoAnne Howard: Medley (downstairs gallery) Decoupage and other media | May 4 – June 2 | Opening Reception: Sat., May 4 from 7 to 9 pm |
| Tribute to Charles Golden (upstairs gallery) Work from Oswego Alumnus and friend of the Art Association Kelly Sheldon: Fighting the Stroke (downstairs gallery) Recovery artwork from a local artist and teacher | June 8 – 30 | Opening Reception: Sat., June 8 from 5 to 7 pm |
| 34th Annual AAO Members’ Exhibition (upstairs gallery) Our yearly show of members’ recent creations. This year’s theme is “old and new.” | July 6 – Aug 4 | Opening Reception: Sat., July 6 from 7 to 9 pm |
| Small Works Show and Sale (2-D and 3-D) (downstairs gallery) An exhibition of small-scale artwork for sale right off the wall or pedestal. | July 6 & 7; July 13 &14 | Two weekends only |
| Lee Shelton: Illustrations and Other Animals (downstairs gallery) An exhibition of artwork by the 2023 winner of the AAO solo show award | July 20 – Sept 8 | Opening Reception: Sat., July 20 from 3 to 5 pm |
| LOST, but not forgotten (upstairs gallery) An exhibition of artwork by special friends and family we have lost | Aug 17–Oct 13 | Opening Reception: Sat., Aug. 17 from 7 to 9 pm |
| Skin Deep (upstairs gallery) An exhibition of traditional and nontraditional artwork by tattoo artists | Postponed | |
| Bipartisan (upstairs gallery) Pre-election thoughts expressed in artwork | Canceled | |
| Paul Garland (downstairs gallery) An exhibition of recent creations by a mixed media master | Sept 14 – Oct 13 | Opening Reception: Sat., Sept. 14 from 7 to 9 pm |
| Maddie Corsaro and Bill DeMott: Monotypes (upstairs gallery) Like-minded printmakers team up for a two-person show | Oct 19 – Nov 17 | Opening Reception: Sat., Oct 19 from 7 to 9 pm |
| Tim Moxley (downstairs gallery) Photography and other media | Oct 19 – Nov 17 | Opening Reception: Sat., Oct 19 from 7 to 9 pm |
| Printmaking Half-Marathon 12 hours of non-stop printmaking | Sat., Nov 9 | from 8 am to 8 pm |
| Holiday Show and Sale (both galleries) Annual celebration of thematic arts and crafts | Nov 29 – Dec 22 |