NEW HOURS: *The Phelps Arts Center is open Wednesday - Friday 1 to 4 p.m.

*The Phelps Arts Center Exhibit Room is closed for renovations till Spring 2009 but there is still a lot going on at the Center. Our Art & Music Educations Classes start in February, see classes schedule at right and call the center 548-2095 to sign up today

The Phelps Arts Center is supported in part by grants from the New York State Council on the Arts, the Preston Foundation and the Milton and Sally Avery Foundation along with membership contributions from the community.


Phelps Arts Center Art and Music Education Classes Spring 2009

Ceramic Classes
Teacher: TBA
Spring – February 9, 16, 23 – March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Kapelle Singers Rehearsals
Teacher: John W. Maerhofer, Director
Monday Evening – 6:30 – 8:00pm Beginning Monday February 16

Basic Digital Photography (Click here for more information)
Teacher: Robert Snyder
Tuesday – 6:30 – 8:30pm
Spring – March 10, 17, 24, 31

Digital Photography Editing & Printing Techniques (Click here for more information)
Teacher: Robert Snyder
Tuesday – 6:30 – 8:30pm
Spring – April 7, 21, 28, – May 5, 12 and 19

The Art of Jewelry Making (Click here for more information)
Teacher: Lindsey Collier
Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm
Spring - February 11, 18, 25 – March 4, 11, 18, 25 – April 1

Beginning Drawing (Click here for more information)
Teacher: Chris Laird
Thursdays – 6:30 – 8:30pm
Spring - February 26 – March 5, 12, 19, 26 – April 2

Intermediate Drawing (Click here for more information)
Teacher: Chris Laird
Thursday – 4:00 – 6:00pm
Spring - February 26 – March 5, 12, 19, 26 – April 2

Basic Design
Teacher: Andrea Cornett
Saturday – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Spring - February 28 – March 7, 14, 21, 28 – April 4

Manga Art Classes (Click here for more information)
Teacher: Edward Phillips
Saturday – 1:00 - 2:30pm
February 14, 21, 28 – March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 18, 25 – May 2, 9, 16, 23

Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 22nd
3pm – Irish Music for St. Patrick's Day featuring Mitzie Collins, Hammered Dulcimer and Roxanne Ziegler Neo-Celtic Harp
$10 nonmember & $5 members

Saturday & Sunday, April 25 & 26

Artistry in Sculpture Exhibit Opening Weekend Join us as we celebrate our newly renovated Exhibit Room with the opening of “Artistry in Sculpture” a multimedia exhibit with a variety of sculptures from regional artists, featuring Sam Castner (seen on Extreme Makeover-Home Addition, Geneva, NY). This exhibit will not only be in the center but also includes outdoor sculptures around Phelps. Saturday April 25 -7pm - 10pm Opening Reception & Sunday April 26 - 3pm Lecture


Saturday, May 2 – 2pm Midlakes Middle School Art Exhibit

Sunday May 17 - 3pm

Quartsemble a five instrument string ensemble www.quartsemble.com
$10 nonmember & $5 members

Fall 2009 Excelsior Trombone Ensemble with Phelps own Lisa Albrecht.

$10 nonmember & $5 members

Saturday, December 19 & Sunday, December 20 – 3pm A performance of Handel's great oratorio “Messiah” with orchestra and soloists from the newly formed Finger Lakes Community Messiah Chorus. Performance venues will be announced. $10 nonmember & $5 members

Stop by and check out the Phelps Arts Center on the National Register of Historic Places, this historical gem has served Phelps as: The Phelps Arts Center, since 2006; Phelps Community Memorial Library, 1976 - 2005; and St. Johns Episcopal Church, 1850 - 1955. These are a few of the beautiful stainglass windows that grace the walls of the center.