Athens Cultural Center

Athens Cultural Center Our focus is to Educate, Enlighten, and Restore the Community of Athens through Arts and Culture.

Next Friday, join us for the opening reception of Animal Bodies, curated by Yasmeen Siddiqui, featuring Elana Herzog, Je...
05/29/2026

Next Friday, join us for the opening reception of Animal Bodies, curated by Yasmeen Siddiqui, featuring Elana Herzog, Jean Shin, and Brigitta Váradi.

On View June 5 - August 18, 2026
First Friday: June 5, 5-7pm

Gallery Hours: 12-5pm Saturday & Sunday
Artist & Curator Talk: June 26, 5-7pm
Upstate Art Weekend Hours: June 27 & 28, 11-6pm

The works on view draw our attention to ways textile design and manufacturing express connections and relationships among wild and settled worlds. Each of these artists often works panoramically. For this exhibition, we offer viewers a chance to study their approaches at an intimate scale.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Create beautiful, expressive portraits with no drawing skills required! Join local mixed-media a...
05/28/2026

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Create beautiful, expressive portraits with no drawing skills required! Join local mixed-media artist and instructor, Tracy Loring, as she walks you through a process that combines charcoal, pastel, and acrylic paint with a gel plate to create one-of-a-kind portraits.

You'll learn the basics of printmaking including layering, registration, and the role of paint opacity/ transparency in your final creation.

Please bring a paper 5" x 7" black and white printout or photocopy of the subject you would like to paint (a person or animal!).

All supplies included! 🌈

Adults and teens 13+
Register online! Seats will go quick!

Join Tracy Loring for an imaginative watercolor workshop, on Sunday, June 7, 10:30-11:30am where children explore the id...
05/27/2026

Join Tracy Loring for an imaginative watercolor workshop, on Sunday, June 7, 10:30-11:30am where children explore the idea of spirit animals. Using simple watercolor techniques, kids will create colorful, expressive paintings while learning about shapes, textures, and color blending.

Family Studio Hour: Watercolor Spirit Animal 😻 June 7, 10:30-11:30am

FREE FOR ALL ☀️
Recommended Ages 7 & under.

Registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome! (Please note: If there are no registrations 24 hours before a session, it will be cancelled.)

Parents & Guardians, please bring food and drink for your child(ren) as necessary.

Have you always wanted to get more comfortable using tools, and fixing things? The Know-How Workshop is your introductio...
05/26/2026

Have you always wanted to get more comfortable using tools, and fixing things?

The Know-How Workshop is your introduction to the practical skills needed to repair and maintain your home. This introductory session offers a hands-on, approachable way to build confidence with tools and tackle everyday fixes—no prior experience required.

Saturday, June 6, 1-3pm at ACC 🔨
Seats are filling up! Register online!

Led by Carl Thomsen, a lifelong carpenter and educator. Yes, he's also one of our Qigong instructors!

🧰 Some tools will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own toolbox if they have one.

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and leave with the know-how to take on projects at home with greater confidence. 💪

Today, we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Wishing all a meaningful Mem...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Wishing all a meaningful Memorial Day as we reflect, gather, and remember. 🙏

Ellen Roth, Poppy 2, mixed media collage, 2026

Enjoy a relaxing morning of watercolor painting outdoors with Wendy Doney at the beautiful Athens Riverfront Park, Satur...
05/24/2026

Enjoy a relaxing morning of watercolor painting outdoors with Wendy Doney at the beautiful Athens Riverfront Park, Saturday, June 6, 9-11am. In this beginner-friendly plein air class, participants will learn basic watercolor techniques and explore painting from observation in a welcoming, creative environment.

Whether you’re new to painting or looking to reconnect with your creativity, you’ll leave with new skills and a finished work of art inspired by the Hudson River landscape.

Participants are welcome to bring a favorite reference photo to paint from, though the mountains and river views surrounding us will serve as our primary inspiration.

Please bring a chair, water bottle, and dress comfortably for the outdoors!

All painting materials will be provided.

Ages 9–99
Saturday, June 6, 9-11am
Riverfront Park

Register for your spot online! 🎨
✨Remember, kids participate free!

CALLING ALL MEMBERS! 📣Over the past twenty-plus years, ACC has evolved and grown. Thanks to the strong support of our co...
05/22/2026

CALLING ALL MEMBERS! 📣

Over the past twenty-plus years, ACC has evolved and grown. Thanks to the strong support of our community, we no longer have members repairing and painting walls or being required to sit in the gallery on weekends when we’re open. Over the past five years, the board has grown from six to sixteen, and we now have three dedicated staff members. ACC is supported through membership dues, grants, donations, and events like our annual gala.

It's time for our bylaws to catch up!

We need to update our bylaws to reflect our growth from a member-governed to a board-governed organization and to comply with current New York State nonprofit regulations. This change requires a vote by our membership at our Annual Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6 pm at the ACC. We hope you will join us for this important vote, review what we accomplished in 2025, and learn what we are planning for 2026 and beyond.

Can't make it? Why not use a proxy ballot?! See our website for details. 👈

If you're waiting for a sign, this is it! Our Open Studio Sessions are open to help you carve out the time to make your ...
05/21/2026

If you're waiting for a sign, this is it! Our Open Studio Sessions are open to help you carve out the time to make your art. Sometimes all you need is a little motivation, a little inspiration, or a clear table to work on!

Join us this Sunday, May 24th 1-3pm.

Bring your supplies and a project to work on. Pull up a chair and share a table as you create alongside fellow artists. Water-based media, fiber arts, writing, collage, and more are welcome!

Open to all ages 🥳
Sliding scale admission at the door: $5–$15. Pay what you can 😊
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Youth 17 & under attend for free!

*Please note: oil paints and spray materials are not permitted in the building.

Have you ever wanted to write a children's book? Are you curious about publishing, or just where to start? Well, join us...
05/20/2026

Have you ever wanted to write a children's book? Are you curious about publishing, or just where to start? Well, join us Thursday, May 28th from 6-8pm for a workshop on Writing Children's Books! Published Author Wendy Marech will show you the ropes!

Sign up online to reserve your spot!

This event is funded in part by Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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Athens, NY
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