Kirkland Art Center

Kirkland Art Center The Kirkland Art Center was established as a community arts organization 60 years ago in the second floor of the town library as a meeting place.

From the beginning there were classes, exhibitions, films, concerts and lectures. The KAC is now an active, regional, multi-arts center, located in an old church, barn and connecting addition, on the village green in Clinton. The nature of the activities and mission has stayed steadfast, and with the support of the community, members, volunteers, funding sources and guidance from the NYSCA, our pr

ogramming has broadened. Demonstrating high-quality, diverse programming, the KAC has become a a cultural hub in central New York and through cooperation with other organizations has developed a network of services and opportunities for artists and art lovers of all ages and disciplines.

Our Gallery and Offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19th, in recognition of Juneteenth. The mission of the Kir...
06/19/2026

Our Gallery and Offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19th, in recognition of Juneteenth.

The mission of the Kirkland Art Center is to educate children and adults, to advocate for artists and the arts, and to engage the community in a range of cultural experiences and opportunities. This is truly possible only with the inclusion of a rich diversity of voices, experiences, and perspectives.

By promoting cultural equity within our own programs, staffing, and outreach, the Kirkland Art Center pledges to position itself as a local leader in cultivating an engaging and supportive environment for cultural expression that accurately reflects the wealth of diversity in our nation and community.

In this spirit, we acknowledge the importance of a holiday like Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

We will resume regular hours, Saturday, June 20th, 12-4 pm.

Thank you to all who attended our Annual Meeting last night! We love seeing you all and telling you about what we've bee...
06/17/2026

Thank you to all who attended our Annual Meeting last night!

We love seeing you all and telling you about what we've been up to at the KAC all year.

We honored 2 amazing volunteers for their work on revamping our front of the building with a new coat of paint, John Short and Steve Arnison!

We also welcomed some new board members with whom we are so excited to work with in the coming years!

Our Annual Meeting is THIS MONDAY! We hope to see you all here to learn about what we've been up to this past year and o...
06/13/2026

Our Annual Meeting is THIS MONDAY!

We hope to see you all here to learn about what we've been up to this past year and our BIG PLANS for the years to come!

Pictures drawn up by our architects will be on display for you to view and ask questions about!

Come by on Monday, June 15th, at 5:30pm to get a sneak peek of what our renovations will look like!

We need your vote! Members approve the budget AND the selection of new board members. The Board oversees the Art Center on behalf of the membership, so our members are central to what takes place here. Not a member yet? Join today on our website!

Busy Day at KAC this Saturday, June 13!The performance of the Buffers from the 1970s at the Kirkland Art Center at 2:00 ...
06/10/2026

Busy Day at KAC this Saturday, June 13!

The performance of the Buffers from the 1970s at the Kirkland Art Center at 2:00 PM includes 9 male singers, who, together in the 70s, commissioned and performed a ca****la music throughout the East Coast and in Britain, were the first major turn for Hamilton College’s signature male singers from the college songbook to dramatic and often newly arranged songs to tickle the ear and the heart. This year, returning to campus to celebrate the 50th reunion of two of the members, they are delighted to welcome you to the Arts Center in downtown Clinton.

Admission is free, but enjoy the arts center and the song. Members will have travelled from Minnesota and Virginia, as well as Boston and Pittsburgh.

Then stick around and hear renowned artist Eric Alugas speak about his work currently on exhibit - this large-scale, complicated art is worth exploring with the artist, born in Louisiana and now residing in NYC. Alugas's work unites threads of literature, the physical process of painting, and the unsettled complexities of American history. He will speak at 4:00 p.m. in the gallery. Don't miss it!

Thank you to all who made our 47th Annual 5K a great one! We look forward to this fundraiser every year and seeing all o...
06/10/2026

Thank you to all who made our 47th Annual 5K a great one!

We look forward to this fundraiser every year and seeing all of you run and walk your way through our race!

A special thanks to for the amazing prizes of pitchers, mugs, and medallions!

We can't wait to see what next year will bring!

ARTS & ALLEMANDES A Contra Dance at the Kirkland Art Center🎻 An Evening of Music, Movement & Community 🎨Join us for a we...
06/09/2026

ARTS & ALLEMANDES
A Contra Dance at the Kirkland Art Center

🎻 An Evening of Music, Movement & Community 🎨

Join us for a welcoming, lively contra dance filled with great music, friendly faces, and plenty of fun for dancers of all experience levels. No partner or prior dance experience needed—all dances will be taught.

Saturday, June 27, 6:30 PM

Caller: Bob Nicholson
Music by: Fiddlin' Liz Ingersoll & Friends

Suggested Donation: $10

Come dance, laugh, and connect in the creative heart of Clinton. Whether you're a seasoned contra dancer or trying it for the first time, you'll find a warm community, spirited music, and an evening of joyful movement.

All are welcome!

KAC 5K + Clinton Pottery = A GREAT SATURDAY! Tomorrow is our Annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Fun Run! Registration is still...
06/06/2026

KAC 5K + Clinton Pottery = A GREAT SATURDAY!

Tomorrow is our Annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Fun Run! Registration is still open, so sign up now! Our race kicks off at 8:30 am at the , with the Kids' Run to follow, with a range of distances for different ages!

Winners of our run will get a handmade piece from the one and only

And if slow and steady is more your pace, have no fear! Because Clinton Pottery is having its Annual Seconds Sale on the village green! So run or walk our race and then keep running or walking right over to their sale!

See you Saturday!

Please join us for the Annual Membership meeting of the Kirkland Art Center on Monday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the Art ...
06/03/2026

Please join us for the Annual Membership meeting of the Kirkland Art Center on Monday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the Art Center gallery.

You'll get to see the architect's renderings of our future kitchen and art studios; learn about the amazing music, classes, theater and exhibitions that take place here; and enjoy refreshments with the Board and other KAC members.

We need your vote! Members approve the budget AND the selection of new board members. The Board oversees the Art Center on behalf of the membership so our members – including you! – are central to what takes place here.

Unable to attend? Vote by proxy on our website!

Our Annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Run is THIS SATURDAY! 5K starts at 8:30 am - Kids' Run starts at 9:15 pm.Registration i...
06/02/2026

Our Annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Run is THIS SATURDAY!

5K starts at 8:30 am - Kids' Run starts at 9:15 pm.

Registration is still available on our website!

See you there!

Address

9 1/2 E Park Row. PO Box 213
Clinton, NY
13323

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4am
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+13158538871

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