Arnot Art Museum

The Arnot Art Museum is a world-class institution of fine art located at 235 Lake Street in Elmira, New York USA. and open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am - 5pm, and Sturdays from noon - 5pm. Housed in its original 1833 showcase with a grand late-twentieth century gallery addition, the museum displays its permanent collection of 17th to 19th century European paintings, 19th and 20th century American art. Temporary exhibitions highlight various aspects of the collections and include works from around the world.

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

In addition to the permanent installation of the Museum's founding collection of 17 - 19th century European paintings and sculpture, you'll find the following in the Galleries:

My Own Arnot

22 February - 2 August 2013

Crowd-curated by our members, guests, educators and students, this West Building exhibition features best-loved works from throughout the Museum's collections.

The Arnot Century

22 February - 18 October 2013

Showcasing historical clothing and artifacts, family portraits, and a reconstructed Victorian Parlor, this exhibition presents a glimpse into the world of the family that did so much to shape our community.

Wild Land

6 April - 25 May 2013

Thomas Cole and The Birth of American Landscape Painting explores the ways in which he and other artists of his time pioneered cultural conversations that shaped our national landscape.

Color In Freedom

7 June - 31 July 2013

Journey along the Underground Railroad in this exhibition of paintings, etchings and drawings by Joseph Holston created to capture the struggle for freedom and expression in this troubled period in American history.

Re-presenting Representation VIII

Autumn - Winter 2013/2014

Watch this space for news of the return of a Museum staple. The Eighth Realist Invitational will feature artists from around the world and address trends in contemporary realism.

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