Genesee Valley Council on the Arts

06/19/2026

GVCA is closed in observation of Juneteenth! We will reopen on Saturday, June 20th, 11- 3pm

06/18/2026

The Blood Ward🩸🧛🏼 | Official 2026 Merch Design Competition…OPEN👀 Submit your design by July 30th‼️
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Guidelines⬇️
•All designs must be original, the use of AI is prohibited
•Designs may include up to three colors, and will be printed on a black/dark shirt.
•Artwork may include text; such as, Survive the Sanatorium, Blood Ward, GVCA, Arts Alive or other creative wording on theme.
•Artists are encouraged for artwork to remain appropriate for all ages, avoiding graphic, core, or explicit imagery well still embracing the spooky and atmospheric tone of the haunted attraction 🕸️
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Winning design will be come the Official Merch for the 2026 Haunted House, the designer will receive 4 VIP Tickets, and a $250 Cash Prize!! ⚰️
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APPLY ➡️ https://gvartscouncil.org/pages/applications
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06/12/2026

GVCA is excited to host TWO weeks of Summer Camp 🎨☀️
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Registration is open and filling quickly 👀 Grab your camper a spot today 🖼️🎭
Visit -> https://gvartscouncil.org/pages/classes-camps
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Week 1️⃣ Arts Around the World 🌍 August 10th - 14th
Week 2️⃣Imagination Lab: Creation, Invention & The Future 🔮August 17th - 21st
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Livingston County, Art Camp, Summer Camp, Local, Back to School, Kids out and About

06/08/2026

Hands that Make US Summer Festival Line Up 👋🏼☀️🎨
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Join us as we capture the Handprints and Stories of the folk who made Livingston County‼️ Each of the 17 town in Livingston County have been paired with an artists to create a town mural, and your handprint will be worked into the final product! Visit GVCA staff out at your local summer fest 🎨👀
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This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, and the NYSED’s NY 250 Empowering Local Partners Grant.

06/08/2026

https://www.thelcn.com/lifestyles/arts-perspective-artist-draws-community-together-with-illustration-volunteering/article_90792462-ac95-46cb-bc5b-ad771731e586.html

The highest compliment Joshua M. C**n has received for his artwork came from a woman who had an Easter Bunny tattooed on her arm. The design was an illustration he

06/08/2026

Read more about our Coffee & Creatives Group Collaboration!
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• Genesee Valley Council on the Arts – Arts in Bloom Gala & Artwork Raffle• Friday, June 5, 2026 (Cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m.)• The Riviera Theatre & Cricket's Cafe, Geneseo, NY Did you

06/03/2026

Featured Artwork for the Arts in Bloom Gala and Auction 🌷🖼️🎨
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Make your bids this Friday 6:30pm at the 🎬✨
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Dan Jeffres
Bonnie Dupont
Nancy Laemlin
Cheryl Roberts
Thank you Artists 💕

06/02/2026

GVCA is excited to partner with & 🎨🍺
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Join us for a Paint & Sip Class in June 17th at 6:30pm 🎨Tickets are limited and selling fast 🎟️ Only $40 and include one drink!
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Visit ➡️ https://gvartscouncil.org/products/paint-sip-solitude-brewing-june-17

05/27/2026

Get your paddles ready! ✨ The Arts in Bloom Gala & Auction is only 8 days away!🌷
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Featured Artworks!
“Arc” by .jerry
“Sunflowers and Zinnas” by 🌻
“Renewal” by
“Easter Bunnies” by 🐰
“Monarch Butteryfly Kite” by 🦋
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Join us on June 5th for a Free Celebration and Live Art Auction beginning at 5:30pm 🖼️ A ticketed event featuring, dinner, live music, dancing, basket raffles and more will follow! RSVP before Friday (5/29) to attend! 🎟️🌷🌻🪻