Massena Artists Association

06/01/2026

The Massena Artists Association (MAA), “Summer Small Art” exhibit will be on display in the Massena Library lower-level from June 1 through August 31. This is the first of many future exhibits providing artists a place to showcase their work, while giving library patrons the opportunity to enjoy and possibly purchase local art.
The 47 pieces of art on display were created by 13 area artists. There are various subject matters (nature, animals, barns, abstract, faces, etc.) in acrylic, collage, oil, mixed media, pastel and watercolor. While a few pieces are not for sale, the remaining pieces are priced from $20 - $120. Also, no commissions are taken with all proceeds going directly to the artist.
Participating artists: Patricia Badlam VanPatten, Eileen Boots, Brenda Caropelo, Steven Cobb, Carolyn Cook, Lisa Darrow, Joanne Deleel, Aimee Douglass, Marie Engels, Bonnie Grant, Eileen LaBarge, Anne Ray and Genie Rounds.
Library hours: M-F 9:30 am - 5:00 pm, Except Wednesday open until 8:00 pm. Closed Saturday during summer.
For further information or to purchase art, please contact [email protected].

04/29/2026

The Massena Artists Association (MAA) 2026 Judged Art Show will be held at the Massena Public Library from May 16 through June 6. The show commences with a reception on Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 am, with awards at 11:00 am. Participating artists, family and friends and community art enthusiasts are invited. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.
Please contact [email protected] for further information.

02/12/2026

The Massena Artists Association (MAA) invites all local artists to come to the Seaway Visitor Center at Eisenhower Lock (76 Barnhart Island Rd, Massena) to “Create Art from Inside Looking Out”. Artists can sit (chairs provided) or stand inside and look out the huge windows to create a sketch, drawing, etc. of the winter scenery. Scenery opportunities include everything from trees, the St. Lawrence River, river buoys on property for winter, lock walls and Seaway buildings. Plenty of interesting items to captivate an artist sketch pad or canvas. If the weather is sunny, artists may also choose to sit on the balcony to get a closer view. This is a great opportunity for all area artists to come together, network and create some art.
The event will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm at the Seaway Visitor Center at Eisenhower Lock (76 Barnhart Island Road, Massena, NY 13662).
Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.

01/18/2026

If you are looking for something to do when out and about in Malone:
- Downtown Art Cellar (410 E. Main St., [email protected]) has several events/exhibits. 1/16 @ 5pm there is a reception to kick off the Anna Warfield exhibit. Artist Talk and Last Day to View is March 5.
- Foothills Art Society (43 Pearl St., [email protected]) has several activities yet this month - 1/16 Paint & Sip with Rita Goodwin, 1/24 Adult Art on Pearl (1 - 3pm), 1/31 Beading with Murri Chase (1-3pm)
- Wead Library (64 Elm St. Malone, cefls.org/malone.htm) is holding a month long exhibit in February with the art of our MAA member artist, Carol Bracy.

The Wead Library in Malone is one of Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System's member libraries in Franklin County, NY.

12/01/2025

Holiday Card Making Workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, 1-4:30 pm Room B, Massena Library. No fee for this workshop.

You can create cards for your personal use and/or for donating to the local Nursing Homes here in Massena. Will provide to share:

• Tombow Water Based Markers

• Azure dual tipped Alcohol based markers

• Pastel color watercolor trays

• Polychromos Colour Pencils

• Caran d'ache Neocolor II Watersoluble wax pastels

• Staedtler Watercolor Pencils

• blue tape (you can use as outline for making Christmas trees, then remove easily)

• stencils

• different sized envelopes

• mixed media paper

• paper cutters

Great opportunity to try something new without having to buy a bunch of stuff.

Please bring your own brushes and water containers and any watercolors, markers, colored pencils, etc. that you would like to share. If you have holiday stamps, please bring along.

Please RSVP by end of day.

Thanks and look forward to a fun creative session!

10/20/2025

The Massena Artists Association (MAA) Membership Art show will be at the Massena Public Library from Saturday, Oct. 25 through Saturday, Nov. 22. There will be a reception open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11:00 am – 12:15 pm. There is no admission fee. Some of the artwork is for sale, with all proceeds going directly to the artist.

10/04/2025

Massena Artists Association Meeting 10/14/25 1:30 pm, Massena Library Room B. Bring art pieces for Membership Show from 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Also accepting pieces 10/16 1-4pm, 10/17 10 am - 4pm. 10/15 6pm+ is Schine Theater Marquee Lighting & MAA sponsored Silent Auction featuring member artwork. Contact [email protected] if cannot bring art at times above to arrange alternate time. Current & new members annual membership $15. Show entry up to 3 pieces is $15.

09/29/2025

How cool!!

Jennifer Bilow transformed her dad's old basement into a thriving art gallery.

04/08/2025

Great local Art Show in Cornwall @ Cornwall Square. 3 days left: April 10-13. Prices are very reasonable for beautiful art.