The Cooperstown Art Association-Special Events

Special Events

I n addition to our ongoing exhibits, the CAA offers exciting special events throughout the year!

Spring Cleaning Art Bazaar

From our closets to your walls, this fundraiser is designed to make artwork affordable to everyone from homeowners and designers to antique dealers and business owners! Come with your checkbook ready and browse the CAA’s Ballroom Gallery chock-full of an eclectic collection of artwork accumulated by the CAA as well as work donated by local artists and patrons. If you are tired of the same old artwork hanging on your walls or are looking to start an art collection, this is the perfect opportunity to accomplish your task while supporting the arts in the region. Spring Cleaning takes place every other year in late April with a Preview Party, followed by a two day art sale. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the CAA and its Prize Fund for artists.
Spring Cleaning Art Bazaar

Otsego Lake Festival

The Cooperstown Art Association annually presents the exhibit “Art of the Lake” at the Otsego Lake Festival on location at Lake Front Park in Cooperstown during the month of July. This outdoor exhibit features area artists who, in their own unique style, draw their inspiration from scenic Otsego Lake! Appropriately, a percentage of all sales goes toward keeping the lake clean and beautiful!
Otsego Lake Festival

Fine Arts on the Lawn

Fine Arts on the Lawn is a two day show and sale of artwork that is open to the public on the front lawn and porch of the Village Library Building. The show will consist of 10 - 15 fine artists' tents on the front lawn accompanied by member work displayed on the porch. It has become a Labor Day weekend tradition in the area, and every year through this event, we strive to draw the artistic community back to Main Street. If you are interested in participating, you can download the prospectus here when it becomes available in the late spring.
Fine Arts on the Lawn

Luck of the Draw

Try your luck at our new fundraiser celebrating many decades of art here at the CAA. Luck of the Draw is an exhibit and ticket drawing that involves a little bit of luck and a lot of beautiful artwork! Luck of the Draw takes place every other year in October and ends with the much-anticipated final ticket drawing. Click here for a full description of the event.

“Pumpkin Glow”

Every October the CAA invites the community to bring their carved and decorated pumpkins and add them to the annual “Pumpkin Glow” on the front porch and lawn of the CAA. Year after year, we strive to make this luminous display bigger and more beautiful! Groups and organizations are also welcome and encouraged to contribute their pumpkins. The event always includes plenty of ghostly goodies donated by the CAA and local businesses along with festive decorations and activities to get you in the Halloween Spirit.
The Pumpkin Glow and The Chamber of Horrors

“Adorn-A-Door” Wreath Festival

The “Adorn-a-Door” wreath festival, held every year in late November has grown into a much-anticipated community tradition showcasing local talent and generosity. The CAA provides a plain balsam wreath, if requested, to anyone who signs up and wishes to participate. The participant decorates the wreath in the manner he or she chooses, be it traditional, artistic or by using gift certificates and merchandise advertising a business. There are no limitations on theme, so the possibilities are endless! After the wreaths are decorated, they are donated to the CAA where they will be sold via silent auction.
All proceeds raised from “Adorn-a-Door” will go directly to the Cooperstown Art Association with a portion going toward our ongoing Art Scholarship Program for high school seniors. Expect a wide variety of themes and styles from traditional to eccentric! This festive holiday event is open to the public and includes seasonal treats and local musical talent throughout the day.

Adorn-A-Door Wreath Festival

Spring Cleaning Art Bazaar
From our closets to your walls, this fundraiser is designed to make artwork affordable to everyone from homeowners and designers to antique dealers and business owners! Come with your checkbook ready and browse the CAA’s Ballroom Gallery chock-full of an eclectic collection of artwork accumulated by the CAA as well as work donated by local artists and patrons. If you are tired of the same old artwork hanging on your walls or are looking to start an art collection, this is the perfect opportunity to accomplish your task while supporting the arts in the region. Spring Cleaning takes place every other year in late April with a Preview Party, followed by a two day art sale. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the CAA and its Prize Fund for artists.
Otsego Lake Festival
The Cooperstown Art Association annually presents the exhibit “Art of the Lake” at the Otsego Lake Festival on location at Lake Front Park in Cooperstown during the month of July. This outdoor exhibit features area artists who, in their own unique style, draw their inspiration from scenic Otsego Lake! Appropriately, a percentage of all sales goes toward keeping the lake clean and beautiful!
Fine Arts on the Lawn
Fine Arts on the Lawn is a two day show and sale of artwork that is open to the public on the front lawn and porch of the Village Library Building. The show will consist of 10 - 15 fine artists' tents on the front lawn accompanied by member work displayed on the porch. It has become a Labor Day weekend tradition in the area, and every year through this event, we strive to draw the artistic community back to Main Street. If you are interested in participating, you can download the prospectus here when it becomes available in the late spring.
Luck of the Draw
Try your luck at our new fundraiser celebrating many decades of art here at the CAA. Luck of the Draw is an exhibit and ticket drawing that involves a little bit of luck and a lot of beautiful artwork! Luck of the Draw takes place every other year in October and ends with the much-anticipated final ticket drawing. Click here for a full description of the event.
“Pumpkin Glow”
Every October the CAA invites the community to bring their carved and decorated pumpkins and add them to the annual “Pumpkin Glow” on the front porch and lawn of the CAA. Year after year, we strive to make this luminous display bigger and more beautiful! Groups and organizations are also welcome and encouraged to contribute their pumpkins. The event always includes plenty of ghostly goodies donated by the CAA and local businesses along with festive decorations and activities to get you in the Halloween Spirit.
“Adorn-A-Door” Wreath Festival
The “Adorn-a-Door” wreath festival, held every year in late November has grown into a much-anticipated community tradition showcasing local talent and generosity. The CAA provides a plain balsam wreath, if requested, to anyone who signs up and wishes to participate. The participant decorates the wreath in the manner he or she chooses, be it traditional, artistic or by using gift certificates and merchandise advertising a business. There are no limitations on theme, so the possibilities are endless! After the wreaths are decorated, they are donated to the CAA where they will be sold via silent auction. All proceeds raised from “Adorn-a-Door” will go directly to the Cooperstown Art Association with a portion going toward our ongoing Art Scholarship Program for high school seniors. Expect a wide variety of themes and styles from traditional to eccentric! This festive holiday event is open to the public and includes seasonal treats and local musical talent throughout the day.