Past Events


Opening Reception for Early Summer Exhibitions
July 2, 6-8 pm
Join us at the JAC for an Opening Reception for Spacing Out: Expanding the Field of Vision and Spacing Out(side)

Curator's Tour and Artist Talk for Spacing Out
Saturday, July 10 at 5 pm
Join curator Karen Conway and the artists in Spacing Out: Expanding the Field of Vision for a tour and talk at the JAC.

JAC Talk with Cynthia Farnell - CANCELED
Wednesday, July 21 at 7:30 on Zoom
Artist Cynthia Farnell takes us through her work Presence (Jamestown), part of the 2020 Outdoor Arts Experience exhibition, from concept to installation. This Talk was reschedule from April.

Open Rehearsal
Thursday, August 5, 4-7 pm and Friday, August 6, 12-3 pm
Witness the creative process at work with choreographer Ali Kenner Brodsky and dancer Jenna Pollack performing in the gallery.

Open Studios and Drive-By Art
Saturday, August 7, 10 am - 5 pm
Local artists share with work with the community by opening their studio doors or displaying their work outdoors for the public to enjoy while passing by. Map available here!
An evening with Fausto Palma on the Ud
RAIN DATE: Friday, September 3 at 7:30 pm
During the course of the evening, Fausto Palma will speak about the origins of the instrument as well as his personal training and relationship to the music from this region of the world.

Artist's Talk: Allison Paschke + Jacqueline Ott
Thursday, September 9
Drop-in hours during Gallery Night from 5 - 7:30 pm
Meet the artists Allison Paschke and Jacqueline Ott for informal discussions about their work in Scaling the Wall. On view at the JAC through October 9.

Arts Education Open House
Saturday, September 11th, 10 am - 3 pm
A free, family event for all ages! Learn about the JAC's Arts Education programs, meet JAC instructors and staff, tour the studios and create something unique during hands-on demonstrations.

Annual Summer Soirée
CANCELLED
The Jamestown Arts Center Board of directors has voted to suspend large in-person gatherings--in support of our community, and in response to a concerning recent rise in COVID cases and hospitalizations. We regret that this means the beloved Summer Soiree event, scheduled for August 28, will be cancelled for 2021.
Manhattan Short Film Festival
While the Manhattan Short Film Festival won't be held in-person at the JAC, stay tuned for details on COVID-safe viewing options!




