Where Creativity Meets Community

Art On The Porches

Experience the vibrant community of art at the annual Art on the Porches festival! Set against the charming backdrop of Ruskin Avenue in the historic Strathmore neighborhood, this event is a celebration of the incredible talent found right here in Central New York.

This event is free to attend! Come stroll the streets and enjoy art, live music and community.

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Browse & Shop Local Art

Wander through a world of creativity as you browse beautiful pieces by Central New York artists. From captivating paintings to intricate sculptures, there's a treasure waiting for every art enthusiast.

Live Music

Groove to the beats of local bands playing a variety of genres. Whether you're into rock, jazz, or folk, our lineup will have you dancing all day long.

Food Vendors

Satisfy your cravings with mouth-watering treats from some of the area's favorite eateries. Enjoy a quick bite while you soak up the artistic atmosphere.

Workshops & More

Kids' Workshops:

Bluebird Music Together 11:15-12:00

Join our Bluebird Music Together demo w/ director Rebbecca Oppedisano—sing, dance & play! Ages 0–5 + their grownups. Fun & learning for all.

Hand building with Ania from Village Clay 1:00-2:00, 3:00-4:00

Back by popular demand! Kids can join Ania from Village Clay in an interactive hand building clay workshop (two time slots are offered).

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Adult/All Ages Workshops:

(For adult/all ages workshops, any younger artists joining must be able to participate independently & respectfully)

Paint & Play: Mini Clay Models with Duyen Pham 12:00-1:00

Explore creativity with paint mixing & playful colors. Choose mini clay models to paint & decorate—fun, expressive, and open to all ages!

Exploring NY Wetlands in Mixed Media with Katie Mulligan 1:00-2:00

Explore NY wetlands through nature sketching & mixed media, learning species, plants & their vital ecological role.

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Alcohol Ink Ornament Painting with Eva Hunter 2:00-3:00

Create vibrant ceramic heart ornaments with alcohol inks in this colorful workshop led by Eva Hunter.

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Pop-up Cards with Sanjana Sharma 3:00-4:00

Learn pop-up card basics & folding techniques to create joyful handmade birthday, thank-you, love, or festive cards. Perfect for beginners!

The details:

Each workshop costs $10 per person and materials are included.

How to sign up:

Visit the eventbrite links to register! You can also sign up at our merch tent on the day of the event. Please note, workshop spots are limited and may sell out!