Community Calendar

Be one of the tens of thousands of New Englanders who kick off the new year at the Discover Boating New England Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive (Jan. 7-11, 2026). See and shop more than 500 boats, and try indoor paddleboard yoga, fishing workshops with experts, and “Boating 101” for new boaters. Plus, enjoy music, food and drinks, and kid-friendly fun for little skippers.

6 Thursdays, 6 - 8:30 pm

January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2026

(Make-up days Feb 19, 26)

Ages 16+

This watercolor course is designed for intermediate and advanced artists looking to refine their technique and deepen their creative practice. Through structured exercises, students will enhance their observational skills, master controlled lighting, and explore advanced color mixing. Tailored assignments ensure a personalized learning experience, helping you achieve greater precision, expression, and confidence in watercolor painting.

All tools and materials will be provided.

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot.

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We believe in access to art education for all. Please pay what you can to support this access for all of our community.

If you would like to use a scholarship code, they are listed below. If you require a full scholarship, please contact Chris@mkad.art

Scholarship Codes:
For 25% discount use code "25OFF"
For 50% discount use code "50OFF"
For 75% discount use code "75OFF"

2 Thursdays
January 8 & 15 (Snow Day:Jan 29th)
6 - 8:30 pm

Ages 16+

Join us for this intro class to experience the magic that is cyanotype printmaking! Cyanotypes are a form of printmaking that involves laying down an object or transparency on paper or fabric that is coated with light sensitive iron salt salt solution, that when exposed to UV light will reveal stunning deep prussian blue and white images! This printmaking process is great for beginners.

All materials included.

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot. Scholarship availability closes 2 weeks prior to the start of class.

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We believe in access to art education for all. It takes the whole community to generate the equity our pay-what-you-can tuition generates. Behind the scenes, we work to bridge the financial gap between what our students can pay and what we need to sustain our programs. Please consider carefully before you use our discount codes.

Scholarship Codes:
For 25% discount use code "25OFF"
For 50% discount use code "50OFF"
For 75% discount use code "75OFF"

This economic justice map from The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice by Alexis J. Cunningfolk is useful to assess where you may fall on the financial spectrum of pay what you can.

To request 100% off tuition, or payment plan options, please contact chris@mkad.art

Community Conversations is an opportunity to join local experts and community members virtually. This program series addresses important issues, from affordable farmland to building a community forest, and explores how they connect to conservation. One-hour Zoom sessions will include brief presentations, time for questions and answers, and the opportunity to connect with others.

This month, we will explore how, with some creative thinking, affordable farmland and conservation efforts can go hand-in-hand.

Finegan Ferreboeuf and Jason Gold, the Farmers of Steelbow Farm in Ancram, will be joined by Terence Duvall, Director of Land Protection & Stewardship at CLC, to discuss affordable farmland access and Steelbow Farm’s transition to Ancram. Duvall will provide an overview of affordable farmland models, highlighting CLC’s protection of this farm through a ground lease model and the search for new farmers. Ferreboeuf and Gold will then share their farming history, how they came to this property, and what’s next at Steelbow Farm!

*Q &A with Laurel Masse and director Reilly Tillman*
As a founding member of the Grammy-winning vocal jazz group The Manhattan Transfer, singer Laurel Massé achieved international success in the 70’s and was on track to keep soaring–until she nearly lost everything one tragic night. Overcoming numerous obstacles in an industry that saw her as a product to be discarded, she survived via her vocal prowess and has endured to have a decades-long career that has delighted millions.
As an added bonus, Ms. Massé will be in attendance for a Q&A after the film and is going to grace us with an acapella song or two!

Material Shift showcases work by 13 Haudenosaunee artists who employ found objects and other unconventional materials to create or illustrate traditional cultural objects or concepts and those who, conversely, explore traditional materials in unexpected ways. Works range from playful to provocative. These events are made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute of Museum & Library Services, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and friends and members of the Iroquois Museum. For more information contact: info@iroquoismuseum.org

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

Be one of the tens of thousands of New Englanders who kick off the new year at the Discover Boating New England Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive (Jan. 7-11, 2026). See and shop more than 500 boats, and try indoor paddleboard yoga, fishing workshops with experts, and “Boating 101” for new boaters. Plus, enjoy music, food and drinks, and kid-friendly fun for little skippers.

This heartwarming collection of holiday themed works by Norman Rockwell—from Thanksgiving and Christmas to New Year’s—are showcased in this lively installation of enduring seasonal favorites. Renowned for his ability to capture the spirit of American life, Rockwell’s paintings reflect the joy and nostalgia of the season as inspired by classic tales, holiday festivities and greetings, and the artist’s unique brand of gentle humor. His masterful artistry and keen observations of human nature are also revealed in this important collection of original artworks—aspirational images that continue to inspire.
For more information, please visit https://www.nrm.org/2024/09/134735/

Watershed: Paintings by Leigh Yardley
Jan. 9 – 31 at The Other Side Gallery, 2011 Genesee St., Utica
Opening reception – Friday, Jan. 9, 5-7 p.m.
Artist Talk- Saturday, Jan 31, 1 p.m.
Yardley’s work on paper and cheesecloth are reflections on the colors, textures and sense of a place. Using digital transfers stitched and painted to create the sensory experience of encountered environments. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Donations Gratefully accepted. For additional information contact Rainer Wehner at 315-395-5235 or rainermariawehner@web.de.