Spring Art Show – “Re-Awakening” - June 17-July 9 Saturdays& Sundays 11-3pm Spring Art Exhibition and sale showcasing local area artists & writers and featuring the theme of “Re-awakening”, as we transition from Winter to Spring. Whether it be a flower emerging from winter’s slumber, a bird leaving it’s nest, a new life entering the world, a renewal of life’s force -- share with us what re-awakening and renewal means to you this Spring. All media & levels of experience welcome!
Categories- Acrylics, Oil, Watercolor, Mixed media, Digital art, Photography, Fiber Arts, Fine crafts, Writing
Registration Deadline is Monday, June 12. To register email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com and specify # of entries you will be submitting in each category, along with your contact information (name, email & phone #). Registration forms and entry fee must be submitted at time of drop off. Registration Forms will be available at drop off or can be downloaded from our website,
FEES: There is a $5 fee per entry (No fee for Youth entries), current FHAC members get 3 entries/$10. 10% suggested donation on any sales
ART DROP-OFF Drop off Artwork at Fair Haven Arts Center on Tue June 13 from 4- 6 pm. Artwork must be “ready to hang”. . ART PICK-UP Sunday, July 9, from 3:15 – 4.00 pm, People’s ChoiceRibbon will be awarded at 3:15
Individual Artists “Meet the Artist” Series - July 15-Aug 6 Saturdays & Sundays 11-3pm
Play “Edmond Hoppins Trial” - Jul 21/22
Summer Art Show “Lake Effect” August 12-Sept 4 Saturdays & Sundays 11-3pm
Freedom Bound Series August 4- 27 Fair Haven Arts Center will be presenting a three part series called “Freedom Bound”, focusing on people who had a significant impact on promoting equity and freedom in upstate NY. This series will include Harriet Tubman, John Brown, Gerrit Smith and individuals who supported the Underground Railroad in the Fair Haven/Sterling area. Each of the three parts in the series will run for 2 days (Fri/Sat) and will be open to all with no admission fee. Events will take place at the Fair Haven Arts Center barn on weekends from August 4, 2023 through August 27, 2023. Follow on sessions for the UGRR will continue through September and culminate in a submission for booklet publication at the end of November 2023.
"Harriet Tubman Freedom Bound" presentation & film - Aug 4/5 The first part will focus on the life of Harriet Tubman. The event will start with a presentation on Harriet Tubman – her life and connection to upstate NY followed by a documentary film on Harriet Tubman, “They Called Her Moses”. Presentation will be made by local historian, Robert Kolsters; he will cover aspects of her life and introduce the film and facilitate a discussion after the film.
“John Brown: Hero or Radical Anarchist” - Aug 11/12 The second part of the event, “John Brown : Hero or Radical Anarchist” , is a presentation by Robert Kolsters & Dorothy Cooper based on research they have done on John Brown and his relationship to wealthy upstate NY landowner, Gerrit Smith, and to Fair Haven. Presentation will include the contributions of Gerrit Smith as a philanthropist/social reformer/abolitionist and how he helped John Brown. The presentation will be followed by discussion.
“Discovering the Underground Railroad “ - Aug 25/26 The third part of the event, “Discovering the Underground Railroad”, will focus on the Underground Railroad in the Fair Haven/Sterling area. This event will be a collaborative effort centered on research done by local historians and extended to include research done by other participants interested in the topic. The event will start off with a presentation by Sterling Town historian, Susan Parsons, and cover people in the Sterling area who opened their homes to slaves trying to escape to Canada as well as efforts made by local church(es) to support the anti-slavery cause. We will also cover the likely tensions the townspeople felt and the risks they faced due to the Fugitive Slave Act. Participants will be encouraged to bring in their own stories and to do research on questions brought up during the session. Subsequent sessions will include research done by local residents and writers who have an interest in the topic or perhaps a home that was once used as a URR stop. Members of the Fair Haven Writer’s Group will put together the information we have gathered from the sessions into a small book/booklet. Initial copy of the booklet will be printed at the FHAC and then sent out for production.
Fair Haven’ Got Talent Show - August 18
Leaf Peeper/Sterling Art Show - October 14 – 29
PAST EVENTS: Spring Student Art Show May 19 5-7pm (3rd Friday Event) May 20-21 11-3pm Saturday & Sunday
Featuring art work of Red Creek Students. The show opens this weekend and is being totally put together by the students from Red Creek Middle & High schools - facilitated by their teachers Shannon Brett & Nicole Czech. The show opens Friday night , May 19, from 5 -7 pm and runs Saturday & Sunday from 11- 3 pm. On Sunday the students will hold a reception from 11 -2 pm, with special awards at 1:30 pm.
Winter Photo Competition, Exhibition & Sale CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Fair Haven’s 6th Annual Winter Photo Contest
Feb 11 & 12, 2023
What - Photo competition, exhibition and sale showcasing local area amateur and professional photographers. Contest is open to everyone, but Must have snow or ice in photo. • Categories o Landscapes o Portraits o Structures o Youth (grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12) • 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Ribbons awarded in each category • Best in Show and People’s Choice Ribbons Awarded
Where – Fair Haven Arts Center – 562 Main Street, Fair Haven
When – Show exhibit hours on Saturday, February 11, 10-4 pm and Sunday, February 12 , 10-3 pm
REGISTRATION: Registration Deadline is Monday, February 6th. To register email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com and specify # of entries you will be submitting in each category, along with your contact information (name, email & phone #).
Registration forms and fee must be submitted at time of drop off. Registration Forms will be available at drop off or can be downloaded from our website, www.fairhavenarts.org There is a $5 fee per entry (No fee for Youth entries, FHAC members get 3 entries/$10)
ART DROP-OFF Drop off Artwork at Fair Haven Arts Center on Wed February 8th from 4- 6 pm
JUDGING Judging will be done on Friday, Feb 10 . ART PICK-UP Sunday, Feb 12 from 3:15 – 4.00 pm, People’s Choice awarded at 3:15
Local Author & Artist Series Jim Farfaglia – December 4th 11- 1 pm at the Hardware Cafe (next door to Arts Center) Jim is a poet & author of several books on local history and traditions. Looks like history was made again recently with the latest snow storm in upstate NY. Although the Fair Haven area was spared, our friends to the west were not so lucky! Seems the perfect time to announce the release of Jim Farfaglia’s latest book, “Historic Snowstorms of Central New York”. Jim will be joining us at the Hardware Café (next door to the Arts Center) on December 4, with copies of his new book. We’d like to give you a chance to meet him, hear some of the stories he’s gathered and for you to share with him some of your experiences with snow storms (we’ve all had them!). After all, living through these storms is part of what makes us upstate NY’ers special –it builds a kind of hardiness you just don’t find in those from “easy” climates. Jim will be at the Hardware Café, with signed copies of his new book. We are fortunate to have such a talented, warm and interesting writer in our midst. So please stop by and say hi – and maybe share a story or two.
Leaf Peeper Trail and Sterling Art Show Weekends Gallery Hours:October 15th, 16th & 22nd, 23rd 10-4pm
Leaf Peeper Trail Weekend. It is an art competition and sale showcasing local area amateur and professional artists from the greater Sterling Area at the Fair Haven Arts Center Main House
Sterling Art Show
Reception : Meet the Artist reception Sunday, October 23 4-5pm Ribbons awarded in all categories. Click for complete winners list sterling_art_show_winners_2022_printed.xlsx
People's Choice winners: Youth People's Choice winner Aleita Mercer's "Nature" Adult People's Choice winner Beverly Green "Evening at the lake".
Winner of the Trail Gift Basket is Isaiah McIntyre!
Leaf Peeper Trail Experience our natural beauty, shop our unique stores, sample our local products and view our artists' work.
Visit all the stops on the Trail and be eligible to win the Trail Gift Basket full of gifts from each participating location. Punch cards available at any of the participating locations. All completely punched cards must be dropped off at the Fair Haven Art Center by 4pm on Sunday, October 23rd to be eligible for the trail gift basket.
Participating vendors: ONTARIO ORCHARDS FARM MARKET 7735 State Route 104, Southwest Oswego CHILLSON’S ANTIQUES 1063 Old State Road, Sterling SWEETS BY SARAH BAKERY 591 Main Street, Fair Haven FRONT PORCH GIFT SHOP 578 Main Street, Fair Haven SOUTH SHORE ARTISANS 576 Main Street, Fair Haven OnePhoto GALLERY 567 Main Street, Fair Haven HARDWARE CAFÉ & GENERAL STORE 566 Main Street, Fair Haven FAIR HAVEN ARTS CENTER 562 Main Street, Fair Haven STERLING CIDERY 14451 Richmond Ave., Fair Haven COLLOCA ESTATE WINERY 14678 West Bay Rd., Fair Haven WAGER'S COUNTRY APPLE 7047 Main Street, Red Creek NATHALI'S FARM MARKET 6944 Main Street, Red Creek
Fiber Arts Show & Sale – August 27 – September 5 Gallery Hours Sat & Sun 11-3 p.m. and Monday, Labor Day: 11-3 pm People ’s Choice Ribbon winner will be awarded on Monday, September 5th at 3:15 pm
Daily Demonstrations in Crochet, Knitting, and/or Quilting
One-of-a-kind hand-crafted goods for sale, including socks, mittens, hand-warmers, hats, ornaments, etc. For information: email fairhavenart@gmail.com, or log on: https://www.fairhavenarts. People's Choice Winner: Anne Salerno "Our Rose" Portraying Rose the Icelandic Sheep Wool Rug, Hooked
Local Author & Artist Series
Fair Haven History Walking Tours Robert Kolsters September 1st 4-6 pm at the Art Barn This Thursday, September 1, walk back in time with Robert Kolsters to the time of the founding families in Sterling and the early photography of Edna Williams. We will start out in the Arts Center's Art & Performance Barn at 4:00 where Robert will give a presentation on the history and then we'll go up to the Isaac Turner house on 104A to view the oldest house in Fair Haven. From there we'll walk to the Edna Williams house nearby and the old Fair Haven airport. Join us for another fascinating "talk and walk" with a person who can truly make history come alive! Suggested donation $5 non-members/free for members.
Fair Haven History Discussion John Duda August 26th & 27th 4-5:15 pm at the Art Barn Join us next weekend for another stimulating Fair Haven history talk by John Duda -- this time he'll be focusing on the activities in our area during the era of the Klu Klux Klan. You may discover some surprising information! He will be offering two presentation dates - one on Friday, August 26 at 4:00 and one on Saturday, August 27 at 4:00. Both presentations to be in the Arts Center's "Art & Performance" Barn. If you would like to attend and ensure a seat -- please let us know which date you prefer (can just email us at fair havenart@gmail.com). This will be John's last talk before he returns to Korea -- we have enjoyed having him with us this summer & are fortunate he's been able to share his time & knowledge with us while he's been here! Suggested donation $5 non-members/free to members.
Fair Haven’s Got Talent– August 19 7pm Stop by Friday, August 19th at 7pm for our 6th annual "Fair Haven's Got Talent" Show. The show will be in the Fair Haven Arts Center Barn (behind main building). It's not too late to enter! All talents are welcome -- music, acting, stand-up, whatever you'd like to perform - now is your chance to get on the stage in front of a welcoming audience! Hannah Abrams will be coordinating the event and will be the MC. So if you're at all interested, please contact Hannah directly at 315 402-0467 or hannahrabrams97@gmail.com. She's happy to help you refine your routine or give you suggestions or simply answer questions. Hope to see you there! Looking Back at Fair Haven Robert Kolsters August 12th & 13th 4-6 pm at the Art Barn Robert will discuss details in photographs from his series of picture books on Fair Haven and Sterling. He will preview images from his upcoming 3rd book that focus on the era of Tall Ships and Railroads. He will also show past images of Main Street from his first book which has been out of print for some time and prints from original glass negatives by Edna Williams Please reserve a seat by emailing us at fairhavenart@gmail.com with preferred date and # of seats.
Paul Garland's Intuitive Progression exhibit at Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery August 17th 11 a.m. Paul will present a talk/tour of his exhibition on view in the museum's Lockhart Gallery. Paul Garland has taught many artists in Upstate New York while continuing to advance his own artistic practice for more than 50 years. His lifelong pursuit of making art through intuition and instinct has produced an extensive body of work incorporating elements of chance, esoteric technique, and spontaneous decision making. The end results can be delightful, surprising, lyrical, and at times perplexing. This exhibition highlights examples of Garland's extensive body of work. After his talk, people will be free to roam the museum and optionally meet for lunch. There is an admission charge to the museum $20(18 senior).. The first 10 people to sign up will get free tickets. Everyone else that joins Paul that day will get a 50% discount.
Jim Farfaglia – August 7 1:30 pm at the Art Barn Jim is a poet & author of several books on local history and traditions. He will do readings & a Power Point presentation with pictures, as he shares poems and memories of the Oswego Muck Farms, the Blizzard of '66, the Nestle Chocolate Factory in Fulton, and Summers in Fair Haven. He will also give a preview of his upcoming book, "Historic Snowstorms of CNY" . Jim is a wonderful storyteller and is sure to entertain as well as inform you as he shares these unforgettable stories. There is no admission fee and the author will be available after the talk for book sales & book signing.
Fair Haven History Walking Tour – John Duda - July 29th & 30th 4-6pm A discussion on the history of Victory Street, why it is called Victory Street, Raymond Acre's airport, the School house in the Whiting District, the Methodist parsonage, the plane spotter's cabin, the west end garage and the monkeys there, and Eldridge Point. Followed by a walk to Victory & Parsonage Streets to see some of these things. Email us to reserve a spot for discussion & walk. Qptional Q&A over dinnerat Hardware Cafe (dinner is separate and self paid) Suggested donation $8 non-members/$5 members.
“The Agitators“ Series – July 15-23 The Agitator Series was inspired by the 2022 Bicentennial of Harriet Tubman's birth and by Dorothy Wickenden's recently released book, "The Agitators".
All Events are free admission thanks to a grant from the Cayuga County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Seating is limited. Please email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com to reserve your seat. Let us know which event and how many seats are being reserved.
Harriet Tubman Presentation by Robert Kolsters Friday, July 15th 4-6 pm Robert Kolsters will discuss the Underground Railroad in Fair Haven and the life of Harriet Tubman; her escape from slavery, rescue of other enslaved people, work as a spy, scout and nurse in the Civil War, participation with Susan B. Anthony in the Suffrage Movement and more...
Harriet Tubman Film – Hosted by Robert Kolsters Saturday, July 16th 4-6 pm A showing of the 2019 motion picture "Harriet"
Five Women Who Changed the World – a reading play Friday, July 22 7-9 pm, Saturday, July 23 4-6 pm A reading play about the women who planned the first women's rights convention in Seneca Falls in 1848. Connections: No One is an Island - Opening May 27th EXTENDEDthru July 3rd Gallery Hours Sat & Sun 11-3 p.m. Memorial Day: 11-1pm Opening Reception, Friday May 27, 5-7pm refreshments will be served People ’s Choice Ribbon & Raffle winners will be awarded on Sunday, July 3 at 3:15 pm
The Fair Haven Arts Center is pleased to announce the opening of our Spring Show & Sale featuring the theme of “Connections: No one is an Island” on May 27, running through July 3. Although the Pandemic has left many people feeling isolated, it has also reminded us that we are not an island, that we ARE connected, that something happening at one end of the world affects us at the other, whether it be a virus or act of heroism. Thanks to our generous community, we have 8 groupings of lovely gifts that are being raffled off. The raffle tickets are $5 each or 3/$10. Please stop by and Be an Angel; purchase raffle tickets from the gallery host during the weekends. Then drop your ticket(s) into whatever jar represents the gifts you want to win. ALL raffle proceeds and any FHAC commissions on show sales will be donated to a Fund that supports the Ukranian people. Art Pick-Up Sunday, July 3 from 3:30 – 4:00 PM For questions, email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com or visit our website www.fairhavenarts.org
Fair Haven History Walking Tour with Robert Kolsters Part III- 2 dates: August 13, August 21 at 4pm A Walk Back in Time - What's on Main Street? What Remains? What is Gone? 4:00 pm slideshow presentation at Fair Haven Art Center Barn 4:45 pm Guided walk down Main Street 5:30 pm optional Q&A over dinnerat Hardware Cafe (dinner is separate and self paid) Intensity level is easy, total distance is 3/4 mile, elevation change 45 feet Reservations Required: space is limited. Please email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Please specify which date you are choosing and specify if you are attending the optional dinner. Suggested Donation $8 ($5 for FHAC members)
Fair Haven's Got Talent Show - August 20th 6:30pm at the Art Center Barn All Talents welcome! Music, Acting, Poetry, Comedy. If you are interested in participating, contact Hannah Abrams at hannahrabrams97@gmail.com or call her at 315-402-0467
Lake Effect Art Show & Sale - August 28th - Sept 6th Gallery hours: Sat & Sun 11-3 pm Monday, September 6th 11-1 pm People's Choice winner announced on Monday, September 6th, at 1:15 pm Will feature Susan Gateley book signing event Click for call for entries: lake_effect_art_show_2021-_call_for__entries.docx Click here for Registration form lake_effect_2021_art_show_registration.docx
Postcard Art Sale & Fundraiser - August 7th and 8th Gallery hours: Sat & Sun 11-5 pm The Arts Center is hosting a special event on August 7-8 we're calling "Postcard Salon". The purpose of the event is to make small affordable art available for purchase - giving people who normally couldn't afford original art a chance to own something "original "and giving local artists a chance to display and sell their work and get some visibility.
We are asking all artists and aspiring artists to consider donating something(s) for this event -- sales will be split 50/50 between artist and Arts Center. So whether you create something new for the sale or provide print(s) of original work, we would be happy to include your work. Anything goes -- watercolor, acrylic, oil, mixed media, as well as prints of original work, photography, calligraphy, writing (e.g. could be an artfully printed saying) -- we'd just like it to be small as everything will be sold for $10. Entries don't need to be matted or framed, and, as a guide, they should be approximately 4"X6" --- but anything close to that size is fine (i.e. it should be in the spirit of "small" - not large paintings!)
Anyway -- it's intended to be a fun event -- and hopefully you'll have fun creating your entries! The event will be for 2 days - August 7-8. The second day coincides with Fair Haven's Porchfest -- so there will be lots of people in town. A good way to get your name out there and to help raise funds for the Arts Center!
If you would like to participate, or if you have any questions, please email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com. Drop off of entries will be on August 4 from 4-6 pm.
Re-Awakening Art Show & Sale - June 19th to July 5th Gallery hours: Sat & Sun 11-3 pm Monday, July 5th 11-1 pm People's Choice winner: Sarah Irland "Path to Home" Congrats, Sarah!
Tea with Mary & Susan B. - A Play in One Act Saturday, July 10th at 4pm with tea & discussion to follow This reading play is a dialogue between Susan B. Anthony and her sister, Mary -- taking place in their living room in 1904. Many people don't know the important place that Mary had in Susan's life - how she was able to take care of things at home to enable Susan to travel and give speeches. What would a conversation between these 2 women have been like? Did you know that their brothers were also quite active in supporting the abolition of slavery?. Learn some of the details of their lives and that of their family that you might not have read about.
We are so fortunate to have a supporting member of our Arts organization, Dorothy Cooper, a woman who was formerly docent of the Susan B. Anthony House in Rochester and who has spent years researching the topic. She and local author Susan Gately have collaborated to put together this play.
The play will be performed at the Arts Center Barn on Saturday, July 10 at 4 :00pm. Following the play will be an open discussion period, where some of our local historians will join us. - and some of our members will be serving Tea and home baked goods!
So Come with us back to 1904 --- and join us for Tea with Mary & Susan B.
Since we have limited seating, we are requesting that you email us in advance to reserve a spot. We are also requesting a donation (payable at the door - we suggest ~$5 for members and $8 for non-members) to help cover costs.. For those who prefer to sit outside (or are unvaccinated) we will will also have socially distanced seating outside.. Any questions or to reserve your spot(s) please email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com.
Murder Mystery - Saturday, October 31st & Sunday, November 1st - 2pm
The Sterling Axe Murder - a Re-enactment of a murder trial that took place here in 1896. Written & performed by the Fair Haven Writer's Group, based on testimonies from actual witnesses. Hear the witnesses and this time YOU get to be the jury. Admission: Suggested donation $5*
*As a non-profit community organization, your donations are always appreciated! Due to social distancing, seating is limited. To ensure a seat, you may reserve one by emailing us at fairhavenart@gmail.com Masks required.
Leaf Peeper Trail and Sterling Art Show Weekend - October 24-25, 2020
2020 Sterling Art Show - GALLERY HOURS: Sat, Oct 24 10-4 pm Sun, Oct 25 10-4 pm
Leaf Peeper Trail Weekend. It is an art competition and sale showcasing local area amateur and professional artists from the greater Sterling Area. There will be three venues:
Leaf Peeper Tour Experience our natural beauty, shop our unique stores, sample our local products and view our artists' work.
Visit all the stops on the Trail and be eligible to win the Trail Gift Basket full of gifts from each participating location. Punch cards available at any of the participating locations.
Participating vendors: ONTARIO ORCHARDS FARM MARKET 7735 State Route 104, Southwest Oswego CHILLSON’S ANTIQUES 1063 Old State Road, Sterling FRONT PORCH GIFT SHOP 578 Main Street, Fair Haven SOUTH SHORE ARTISANS 567 Main Street, Fair Haven HARDWARE CAFÉ & GENERAL STORE 566 Main Street, Fair Haven FAIR HAVEN ARTS CENTER 562 Main Street, Fair Haven STERLING CIDERY 14451 Richmond Ave., Fair Haven OnePhoto GALLERY 567 Main Street, Fair Haven FLY-BY-NIGHT COOKIE CO. 14508 Fancher Ave., Fair Haven COLLOCA ESTATE WINERY 14678 West Bay Rd., Fair Haven
The Leaf Peeper Trail Gift Basket winner: Carol Woollis
Community Project: Let's Make Masks, Fair Haven!
CALLING ALL CRAFTERS: If you have some fabric and a sewing machine, please join us in the mask making movement that has started across the country to supply face masks to anyone in need! With a global shortage of face masks available, crafters & sewing professionals across the country have taken to their sewing machines to create fabric face masks for our medical staff & people in need.
We are setting a goal at the FHAC for our town to make and donate 1,000 masks! To date the Art Center has donated 300 masks!
Although hand sewn masks are most certainly not medical grade, ANYTHING will help! Some locations have already requested that their nurses and doctors wear the same masks for weeks on end, and have resorted to creating makeshift Personal Protective Equipment from office supplies and bandanas.
Time is of the essence with this project, so please, if you can, grab that scrap material you’ve been saving & start sewing!
Patterns: Here are some patterns to get you started! There are MANY more on youtube and pinterest! There are NO rules with these, we just need to get masks on people - and fast!
Need help with a pattern? Let me know! We can set up a virtual zoom meeting to work out any issues you might have!
Also, below is the link to a pattern for crocheted/knit ear-savers! Masks are being worn for long shifts and for days on end, and these ear savers will help to keep anyone wearing a mask more comfortable! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sore-ear-savers
Supplies:
With Earth Day later this month, and most of us being quarantined at home, this is a perfect time to go through the house and see what could be repurposed into face masks! Some crafters are repurposing old drapes and table clothes (please just make sure you wash all material before you start sewing!). Scrap fabric, old cotton shirts, sheets and bandanas are a great place to start!
If you want to help, but don’t have supplies, please check out JoAnn Fabrics website for information on how to receive supplies at free/low cost to join the movement. They are offering curbside pick up on orders.
Also, let me know if there is anything you need, or would like to donate! We can collect supplies and distribute them to those eager to help without you having to leave your house.
Many patterns call for elastic, but elastic is beginning to become scarce as well as hand made mask production is picking up speed. Ties can be made from ribbon, hair bands, strips of fabric and seams of t-shirts.
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PICK UP
Please contact Kelly via email (mcdorman@oswego.edu) or text (315)209-3049) if you need your masks to be picked up for shipping. I can pick them up from porch/sidewalk to ensure safety of participants and minimize people being out and about
DROP OFF
There will be a plastic tote on the Fair Haven Art Center Porch. Please place your masks in a bag and place them inside of the tote. We suggest wearing a mask/gloves when you deliver for the most protection, but plastic tote will be cleaned with clorox after every shipping pick up.
Shipping: To limit human contact and keep safety as our first priority,(but keeping the time sensitivity of the situation in mind) shipments of masks will be made twice a week. To begin, we will be shipping on Tuesday and Friday mornings! If we begin to receive more than expected donations, we will ship more frequently! Please let me know if you have made a delivery to the art center so I can be sure to get your masks out to those who need them as soon as possible!
The Fair Haven Art Center will be covering all shipping costs, and a few of our generous members will be coordinating drop off to local areas in need! If you are able and would like to help with local drop offs or know of people in need, please let me know!
Where are the masks going? The masks will be donated to local organizations that we are aware of first. Please, if you know of anywhere that needs masks for their staff, or if you know of a family that needs some - Let us know! Our local communities are our first priority.
Secondly, we will be using the website: www.masksforheros.com to determine organizations that are accepting hand sewn masks in New York State, and then across the country.
The Fair Haven Arts Center (FHAC) is pleased to offer for the third year our show called Fair Haven Retrospective with the theme of capturing the Fair Haven of “yesteryear”. We are looking for paintings, drawings, photos, and stories of places and people from the past that will help us capture the essence of what life was like here “back in the day”. The exhibit will run from Sept 5 – Sept 13, 2020. All art categories (e.g. all visual arts, photography, mixed media, ceramics, and crafts) as well as writing featuring this theme will be accepted. Artifacts also accepted providing we have enough room!
Registration Please email the Fair Haven Arts Center by Sept 1 if you plan to participate and indicate the number of entries you plan to submit in each category as well as your contact information (name, email, phone number). Also please indicate which time slot you plan to drop off your work (i.e 2-3, 3-4, 4-5 or 5-6). Completed registration forms must be submitted at time of drop off. Registration forms will be provided at drop off or can be downloaded in advance by clicking this link: Registration form.
Drop-Off Drop-off entries at the FHAC on Wednesday, Sept 2 between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm along with a completed registration form and entry fee. Entries must be ready to hang. To minimize contact during drop off we suggest you download the form and fill out in advance. For those who cannot do that, we will provide a form and a private place to sit to fill out. We also suggest you submit a check vs cash, but cash is also accepted. We require you wear a mask during drop off (one will be provided if you don’t have one) and to ensure social distancing we will allow only 2 people at a time to register (there will be a waiting area on the deck). Hand sanitizers will be on site..
Pick-Up Sunday, Sept 13, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM.
Fees: FHAC suggests a 10% donation on any sales of art entered into show. Entry fees are waived. There is no maximum number of entries but FHAC reserves the right to limit entries depending on available wall space
Susan B. Anthony Reading - Sept. 5, 2020 - 4 pm (Barn) In celebration of the 100th year anniversary of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.
Come hear how two upstate NY women changed the course of history Following the play (~ 5:30) there will be a Q&A discussion with Dorothy Cooper- former docent at Susan B, Anthony House.
Where- 562 Main St., Fair Haven- In newly renovated barn Admission – Suggested Donation $5. The Fair Haven Arts Center is a non-profit community organization – your donations are always appreciated!
Due to Social distancing, inside seating is limited. To ensure a seat, you may reserve one by emailing us fairhavenart@gmail.com. Outside seating will also available, weather permitting. (COVID precautions include: Masks required to enter, common surfaces sanitized before event, hand sanitizers provided, seats spaced 6 ft apart, French Doors will be open).
Virtual Performance series - Stay tuned for virtual show.
Pandemic - Art Show (Live) - July 17 - July 26
The Fair Haven Arts Center is pleased to offer a summer art show kicking off our 2020/2021 membership season featuring Themes of the Pandemic. We have been given clearance to open and the Pandemic virtual exhibit will go live on July 17th. NOTE: ALL ATTENDEES MUST WEAR A FACE MASK & FOLLOW SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES
Congratulations to the People's Choice winner in the Live show: Shannon Durbin!
Congratulations to the People's Choice winner in the Virtual show: Paul Garland!
Virtual Earth Day Art Show for Kids! Step 1: Create something Awesome! Either use recycled objects from around the house to make your art OR create art about the Earth!
Step 2: Take a picture of your creation, and email it to: mcdorman@oswego.edu
Include your name, hometown and age. Submit your pictures by April 20th
Step 3: On Earth Day, APRIL 22, 2020 anytime after 2pm, go to: https://kellyjacksonartist.wixsite.com/classes and see the Art Show!!!
Fair Haven's Suffragettes Hear about our visit from Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Wednesday, February 5th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm At the home of Virginia McKnight, Fair Haven's only female mayor (now the Fair Haven Arts Center)
We are delighted that Robert Kolsters will be starting up some more history discussions this month - and that he will be devoting his first session to a discussion of the Suffragette movement in Sterling. His first session will be next Wednesday, Feb 5 from 2-4 pm. Come hear about the visit Susan B. Anthony made to Sterling and the role of some of the local women in the movement. It promises to be a lively discussion! A History Discussion open to all.
Susan B. Anthony Reading Presented by Dorothy Cooper February 29th 2 pm the Fair Haven Arts Center
Did you know that February 2020 marks the 200th year anniversary of Susan B. Anthony's birth and 2020 also marks the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote? Quite a year!
But you probably don't know the story behind the passage of the 19th amendment and the role the women of Sterling and upstate NY played in making that happen. We at the Arts Center are about to bring that to life, On February 29, we will be presenting a dramatic reading of letters between Susan B and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and others -- brought to us by one of our members, Dorothy Cooper, who previously was docent of the Susan B. Anthony House in Rochester. She has performed this "play" in various locations and we are delighted to be able to offer it here. If you are interested inparticipating in the performance, please join us Thursday, February 6 at 11:00 am at the Arts Center.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Expo - 11/29 - 12/8 Gallery Hours Daily 10-4 p.m. Members only Art Sale
Shop local this holiday season! The Artists of the Fair Haven Arts Center will be selling their unique handmade items for an entire week starting on Black Friday! Fine Art, jewelry, crafts, ornaments, holiday cards & more! There is no entry fee, however, participants are required to gallery sit at least one day the show is open (hours from 10- 4 pm every day the show is running). If you are interested please leave a message at the art center 315 947-2144 or email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com. If you are interested but not yet a member, now is a good time to join! See membership tab for downloadable membership form.
Leaf Peeper Trail and Sterling Art Show Weekend - October 19-20, 2019 2019 Sterling Art Show & Sale The Sterling Art Show is part of the Leaf Peeper Trail Weekend. It is an art competition and sale showcasing local area amateur and professional artists from the greater Sterling Area. There will be three venues:
GALLERY HOURS: Sat, Oct 19 10-5 pm Sun, Oct 20 10-4 pm
Meet the Artists Reception A Meet the Artists Reception will be held on Sunday, October 20th from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at the Fair Haven Arts Center. All are welcome; light refreshments will be available.
ART DROP-OFF Drop off Artwork on Wed Oct 16th or Thurs Oct 17th, depending on category. See below:
Category Location Drop off day/times WedThurs Drawing/Pastel, Watercolor, Mixed Media Fair Haven Art Center 4-6 pm or 12-2 pm Oils and Acrylics Fair Haven Art Center 4-6 pm or 12-2 pm Photography, Sculpture, and Fine Crafts Sterling Town Hall 12-6 pm Youth onePhoto Gallery 4-6 pm
ART PICK-UP Sunday, October 20 from 5:30– 6:30 PM at the place of drop off.
Leaf Peeper Tour Experience our natural beauty, shop our unique stores, sample our local products and view our artists' work.
Visit all the stops on the Trail and be eligible to win the Trail Gift Basket full of gifts from each participating location. Punch cards available at any of the participating locations.
Participating vendors: ONTARIO ORCHARDS FARM MARKET 7735 State Route 104, Southwest Oswego STERLING TOWN HALL 1290 State Route 104A, Sterling FIREFLY STUDIO GALLERY 1103 Old State Road, Sterling CHILLSON’S ANTIQUES 1063 Old State Road, Sterling DOC GALLERY 584 Main Street, Fair Haven FRONT PORCH GIFT SHOP 578 Main Street, Fair Haven SOUTH SHORE ARTISANS 567 Main Street, Fair Haven HARDWARE CAFÉ & GENERAL STORE 566 Main Street, Fair Haven FAIR HAVEN ARTS CENTER 562 Main Street, Fair Haven STERLING CIDERY 14451 Richmond Ave., Fair Haven OnePhoto Gallery 567 Main Street, Fair Haven FLY-BY-NIGHT COOKIE CO. 14508 Fancher Ave., Fair Haven COLLOCA ESTATE WINERY 14678 West Bay Rd., Fair Haven
The Leaf Peeper Trail Gift Basket winner: Kitty Dates
Heartbeat Art Show & Sale - 9/7 - 9/15 Theme of people and animals Closing Reception Sunday, September 15 3-5 p.m. Gallery Hours Sat & Sun 11-3 p.m. (possibly weekdays 12-2 if we get volunteers) People’s Choice awarded Sun 9/15 during reception
Drop Off: Wednesday, September 4th 4-6 pm Pick up: Sunday, September 15th 5-6 pm
For additional information, email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com or leave a message for Kristl Spalding at 315-947-2144. NEW: Artist Bios: As an additional member benefit, we would like to feature artist bios. If you are a member and are interested in letting us help to market your work, please submit a picture and bio via email to fairhavenart@gmail.com
Fair Haven's Got Talent Show - Friday, August 16 Starts at 6:30 p.m. We are looking for all types of performers -- singers, musicians, actors, stand-up comedians. If you have questions, or are interested in participating, please contact us by August 9 at fairhavenart@gmail.com or contact Hannah Abrams at 315 402-0467. The show will be held on the deck of the Arts Center on Friday, August 16 - starting at 6:30.
Just for Kids Art Show - Sunday, August 18 Gallery Hours 12 - 5 pm Reception at 12 pm
Lake Effect Art Show & Sale - 8/2 - 8/11 Theme of Water and Lake Ontario Gallery Hours Sat & Sun 11-3 p.m. Reception, Friday August 2nd from 5-7 pm
The Art show includes artwork and writing with themes of water & Lake Ontario. .
Local author, Susan Gateley will be doing a book signing at our opening reception for her new book, set on Lake Ontario,
Drop-Off and Entry Fee An entry fee of $5 for each work of art is required. Fee for current FHAC Members is $5/entry or $10 per 3 entries There is no maximum number of entries but FHAC reserves the right to limit entries depending on available wall space.
Drop-off entries at the FHAC on Wednesday, July 31st from 4:00 - 6:00 PM along with completed registration form and entry fee. Entries must be ready to hang or delivered with easel.
Pick-Up Sunday, August 11th from 3:00 – 4:00 PM
People"s Choice Ribbon awarded to Sarah Irland's "Tranquil View". Gallery Sitting: Artists are encouraged to gallery sit or provide someone to gallery sit for a shift. Interest is always piqued by seeing an artist at work on our deck. If you are willing to gallery sit, please let us know. Fees: FHAC suggests a 10% donation on any sales (20% on books).
NEW: Artist Bios: As an additional member benefit, we would like to feature artist bios. If you are a member and are interested in letting us help to market your work, please submit a picture and bio via email to fairhavenart@gmail.com
For additional information, please contact Pat Hanford at 315-947-5575.
Summer Arts & Crafts Expo - 7/20 - 7/28 Gallery Hours Daily 10-4 p.m. Members only Art Sale
New this year we are offering FHAC members a chance to sell their wares in an Arts & Crafts Expo which runs from July 20-28. All media and themes are accepted. There is no entry fee, however participants are required to gallery sit at least one day the show is open (hours from 10- 4 pm every day the show is running). If you are interested please contact Pat Cooper at 315 947-5628. If you are interested but not yet a member, now is a good time to join! See membership tab for downloadable membership form.
Spring Art Show & Sale - 5/31-6/16 Our Spring Art Show and Sale featuring artwork with themes of Spring Reception May 31st 5 - 7 pm. At 5:30 hear about our plans for the new year and Member Recognition People's Choice winner is Shannon Durbin.
Fair Haven Retrospective– 6/28 – 7/14 Opening Reception Friday, June 28th 5-7 p.m. Fair Haven Retrospective Book signing during reception Gallery Hours Sat & Sun 11-3 p.m. Mon thru Friday (July 1 – 5) 12-2 p.m.
The goal of this event is to capture the image of what Fair Haven was like in yesteryear. There were many good and also difficult aspects of life back then -- the architecture of the buildings, the characters that lived here, the simplicity of life before cell phones and autos (and yes, no indoor plumbing or refrigeration), the hardiness of the people who were able to thrive in difficult times, the resourcefulness of children who created their own games outside rather than sitting at the computer. In today's complex world we may do well to remember the simple things that can make life meaningful and bring people together. And so, while we still have people in our midst that remember the stories and have access to photographs of the past we would like to pull them together into an artist's rendition of "Fair Haven Retrospective". We would like to make this an annual event with limited material and building on it each year. We would like younger people to be involved - perhaps interviewing some of the older generation and drawing or writing down their stories or even filming them.
So, if you're interested in participating in this event please email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com
Artists interest in participating, please contact Susan Lemon 315-427-3428 or email fairhavenart@gmail.com by June 24th. Registration form available at drop off or download here (click for form)
No Entry Fee Drop off is Wednesday, June 26th 4-6 p.m. Pick Up is Sunday, July 14th 3-4 p.m.
Leaf Peeper Tour and Sterling Art Show Weekend - October 13-14, 2018 2018 Sterling Art Show & Sale The Sterling Art Show is part of the Leaf Peeper Trail Weekend. It is an art competition and sale showcasing local area amateur and professional artists from the greater Sterling Area. There will be four venues:
Fair Haven Arts Center: Drawing, Pastel, Watercolor and Mixed Media
Doc Gallery: Oil and Acrylics
Sterling Town Hall: Photography, Sculpture & Fine Crafts
OnePhoto Gallery: Youth (Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Categories Drawing, Pastel, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Oils Acrylics, Photography, Sculpture, Fine Crafts (e.g. Woodworking, Fabric Art, Pottery, Jewelry, Weaving/Basket-making) and Youth (ages 18 and under) Leaf Peeper Tour Experience our natural beauty, shop our unique stores, sample our local products and view our artists' work. Get your cards punched at all stops to be eligible for a huge basket full of gifts from each participating location. Punch cards available at any of the participating locations.
Participating vendors: ONTARIO ORCHARDS FARM MARKET 7735 State Route 104, Southwest Oswego STERLING TOWN HALL 1290 State Route 104A, Sterling FIREFLY STUDIO GALLERY 1103 Old State Road, Sterling CHILLSON’S ANTIQUES 1063 Old State Road, Sterling DOC GALLERY 584 Main Street, Fair Haven FRONT PORCH GIFT SHOP 578 Main Street, Fair Haven SOUTH SHORE ARTISANS 567 Main Street, Fair Haven HARDWARE CAFÉ & GENERAL STORE 566 Main Street, Fair Haven FAIR HAVEN ARTS CENTER 562 Main Street, Fair Haven STERLING CIDERY 14451 Richmond Ave., Fair Haven OnePhoto Gallery 567 Main Street, Fair Haven FLY-BY-NIGHT COOKIE CO. 14508 Fancher Ave., Fair Haven COLLOCA ESTATE WINERY 14678 West Bay Rd., Fair Haven
Meet the Artists Reception
A Meet the Artists Reception will be held on Sunday, October 14th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Sterling Town Hall
The Leaf Peeper Trail Gift Basket winner: Genne MacArthur Second Trail Basket winner: Kate McConnell
Thanks to Pat Cooper for her vision and to all the volunteers that tirelessly make this vision come true!
Fair Haven's Got Talent - Friday, August 17th 7pm. We are looking for all types of performers -- singers, musicians, actors, stand-up comedians. If you have questions, or are interested in participating, please email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com
Heart Beat – 8/18 – 8/26 Featuring the theme of living things - includes animals and people (i.e. anything that has or has had a heartbeat! Gallery hours: Sat/Sun 8/18-19 and 8/25-26 11 - 3 p.m. Opening Reception, Friday, August 17th 5-7 pm All are welcome People's Choice Award: Sandra Dowie "The Dancer"
Storm Warnings Continued - Artists Respond to Climate Change– 7/20 – 7/29 Invitational Art Exhibit Curated by Deale Hutton Participating Artists: Sue Arney, Morgan Bond, Scott Deyett, Paul Garland, Ellen Gerberich, Maxx Hill, Deale Hutton, Aaron Lee, Kyle Meddaugh, Jamie Motyka, Caroline Robertson and Natalia Schmitz
Storm Warnings is part of an international series of exhibits, presentations, and conversations leading to understanding and developing solutions to climate change. Storm Warnings began in Denver, traveled to Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia; now to Fair Haven. The next stops Scotland, Newfoundland Labrador and Halifax. Each community develops its own program. In Fair Haven, Storm Warnings Continue will include a free showing of the film Albatross at the Palace Theatre 12053 Main St, Wolcott, New York on Thursday, July 19th at 7:00 p.m. Albatross is a beautifully filmed documentary by Chris Jordan. It is free and open to everyone (16 and over please). https://vimeo.com/218502282 Opening Reception Friday 7/20 5-7 p.m. Gallery Hours Sat & Sun 11-2 p.m. & 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 27th 11-2 p.m. & 4-6 p.m.
Fair Haven Retrospective– 6/30 – 7/8 The goal of this event is to capture the image of what Fair Haven was like in yesteryear. There were many good and also difficult aspects of life back then -- the architecture of the buildings, the characters that lived here, the simplicity of life before cell phones and autos (and yes, no indoor plumbing or refrigeration), the hardiness of the people who were able to thrive in difficult times, the resourcefulness of children who created their own games outside rather than sitting at the computer.. In today's complex world we may do well to remember the simple things that can make life meaningful and bring people together. And so, while we still have people in our midst that remember the stories and have access to photographs of the past we would like to pull them together into an artist's rendition of "Fair Haven Retrospective". We would like to make this an annual event, starting out this year with limited material and building on it each year. We would like younger people to be involved - perhaps interviewing some of the older generation and drawing or writing down their stories or even filming them. So, if you're interested in participating in this event please email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com
Art in Bloom- 5/19-5/27 Reception: Friday, May 18th 5-7 pm The People’s Choice Ribbon winners. Sarah Irland and Paul Garland
Winter Photo Contest Saturday, February 17th 11 a.m to 3 p.m The Fair Haven Arts Center is pleased to offer a Winter Photo Contest as part of the 2018 Fair Haven Chamber of Commerce Winterfest..
2018 Winter Carnival Photo Contest Winners
Portrait : Best in Show, " May" By Emily Fields 1st "Photo Worthy Fair Haven" by Bryan Morris 2nd "Untitled" by Emily Fields 3rd "We Want To Build a Snowman" by Courtney Morris
Structure 1st "Ontario Storm" by Floyd Mc Govern 2nd Sitting By The Dock On The Bay" by Roger Manning 3rd "Lighthouse" by Paul Dussere
Landscape !st "Matanuska Glacier, Alaska" by Robert Jones 2nd "USA Today" by Paul Garland 3rd "Dark Winter" by Linda Mc Lellan
Student 1st " Dream" by Kaia Meddaugh
Peoples' Choice Portaits : "Red Glory" by Jean Bucher Structure: "Lighthouse" by Paul Dussere Landscape: "Untitled" by Emily Fields FHAC Annual Meeting - Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.. All members are welcome to attend. .
PostCard SalonFundraiser & Reception Saturday, July 1st from Noon to 5 p.m. Reception: from 1-2:30 p.m. Calling all art Lovers: The Arts Center will be hosting a one-day postcard salon fundraiser. All artwork is postcard size and will be sold for $10 each. Stop by and purchase a photo/print/original art submitted by your favorite local artists. Your purchases will help support the many exhibits, classes and lectures that we offer at no-cost/low cost. Join us for the reception from 1-2:30 p.m Artists, please let us know if you plan to participate by June 26th. Either call Millie at 315-947-6075 or email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com. Drop off is Thursday, June29th between 4-6 p.m. at the Art Center. Pick-up will be arranged after the sale.
High Tea Event (fundraiser for FHAC) - September 16, 2017 Serving: 1 pm - 2:30 pm Come in for a mid-afternoon treat including a variety of famous teas served in china cups with saucers, freshly made scones, tiny sandwiches and dainty desserts. Limited Seating: Reservations required by September 14th. Email us at fairhavenart@gmail.com or call Pat Hanford 315-947-5701 to reserve your spot. You may pay "at the door", however, we must purchase and prepare food in advance. If you make a reservation, we ask that you honor it-- $15 per person, all proceeds benefit the Fair Haven Arts Center.