Munson Arts Festival

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Munson Arts Festival

Come and enjoy a Central New York tradition—Munson’s annual Arts Festival, the area’s longest-running celebration of arts and community! Bring your family and friends for a week packed with creativity, color, fun, and this year, even pets! Celebrate summer, art, and community at Munson in Utica. 

See the full schedule below and join us to create summer memories!

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    Festival Art Show

    July 12-July 20

    10 a.m.–8 p.m. daily
    except Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.

    • Prepayment and Registration for Entries
    • A juried week-long art exhibition with works in five categories: watercolor; works on paper; photography; sculpture; and oil, acrylic, and mixed media
    • Artworks are for sale throughout the Arts Festival.  
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    Munson Car Show

    Saturday, July 12

    9 a.m.-3 p.m.

    • One of the most popular car shows in Central New York
    • Collectors register to show their cars during the first day of the Arts Festival and have the option for their vehicles to be judged in different categories/li>
    • Special collectors are invited to the exhibit outside of Fountain Elms
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    Steamrollin' Prints

    Thursday, July 17

    Beginning at 10 a.m.

    • An all-day print-making extravaganza
    • Featuring 25 artists who make large-relief prints under a nine-ton construction roller from Oneida County Department of Public Works
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Arts Festival Daily Schedule of Events


Check back soon for list!


For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Director of Development John D. Murphy at jdmurphy@munson.art or 315-797-0000 ext. 2297.