ARTISANworks Mission and Vision

At ARTISANworks, we believe it is the duty of artists and the community to come together under one roof and exchange ideas. In our almost-40,000 square foot facility, we have successfully developed a not-for-profit business model that serves to inform the public about diverse art forms and their vital importance to society. Our all-inclusive environment fosters the creation and appreciation of artistic ideas and concepts. With a unique behind-the-scenes experience of art creation at hand, each and every member of the community has access to the journey of discovery.

Our museum and event space is home to a dozen artists-in-residence, and nearly 500,000 pieces of artwork and art objects. From tours and artist workshops, to events and fundraisers for corporations and sister non-profits, countless visitors have benefitted from sharing in the spirit of our facility. Every function filters significant funding into educational outreach and artist stipends so that all members of our sprawling community have an opportunity to explore, create, and live their dream.

ARTISANworks focuses on the needs of artists and audiences primarily in the Upstate New York Region. Artists are invited to use available resources at ARTISANworks, which, in addition to regional exposure, exhibition, and presentation, provide partial subsidization of their artistic expenses. Artists’ resources also include support from the Private Collection, grants and stipends, and regular promotion via our Events, Outreach, and Rental programs.