Welcome to the
Established in 1963
The Main Street Gallery and Bookstore is open 7 days a week from 11 am to 5 pm.
The 1867 Schoolhouse Gallery is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11am to 3pm
ALL ABOUT US
This year we celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Adirondack Art Association. In 1963, a small group of artists from the Essex- Willsboro area formed the Adirondack Art Association to “foster interest in the arts…”. Since the beginning, the hamlet of Essex has been our home base. Being close to the Ferry and a main thoroughfare has kept our gallery a destination for Art lovers and Artists.
Our 2026 season kicks off Friday, June 26, 2026 with an Opening reception 5 - 7 pm in our home at 2310 Main Street, Essex, NY 12936. We will be showing the work of long time members and many new members.
The Adirondack Art Association (AAA) is a 501c3 not-for-profit community organization located in Essex NY. Originally started in 1963, the AAA formally received its New York State Certificate of Incorporation as a New York not-for-profit educational and cultural corporation in 1978.
The purposes for which the corporation are formed are to promote and encourage good fellowship and social activities among artists and other persons engaged in art in Essex, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren Counties; to increase cooperation among artists, art students, and all others engaged in artistic activities and to hold exhibitions and art shows.
The AAA upholds this mission by featuring rotating fine art exhibitions, artist demonstrations, and participating and encouraging arts in town festivals and celebrations.
Upcoming Event Dates:
Current Shows
Ann Pember Watercolorist
at the Old Schoolhouse Gallery
Show runs from July 4th to July 28th
Kathleen Richards Clark
at the Main Street Gallery
Show runs from July 17th to August 5th
Dennon Walantus
Show opens August 1st from 11am to 3pm
Painting demonstration held by Dennon throughout the day
at the Old Schoolhouse Gallery from 11 to 3
Show runs from August 1st to August 31st
1867 Schoolhouse Gallery
Robert Powell
Opening Reception
Friday August 7th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
at the Main Street Gallery
Show runs from August 7th to August 26th
Lynda Mussen
Opening Reception
Friday August 28th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
at the Main Street Gallery
Show runs from August 28th to October 31st
SUMMER SEASON HOURS
Main Street Gallery & Bookstore
Open 7 days a week from 11 am to 5 pm
1867 Schoolhouse Gallery
Rte. 22 Essex NY
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm
Thank you
Introducing our new satellite Gallery in Essex. the 1867 Schoolhouse Building.
The AAA will debut its newly restored historic 1867 Schoolhouse Gallery this July 4th with a premier exhibition featuring the
nationally acclaimed watercolorist and longtime Keeseville resident, Ann Pember.
