Events & Festivals

Stop in and put your knowledge to the test during View Trivia Nights.

Warm up your arm and toss some bags during View's cornhole nights on Thursdays this winter.

Where Earth Meets Flame – Witness the Unpredictable Beauty of Raku!

Neighbor Day is returning to View Arts Center on June 6th to kick off summer in Old Forge! Join View and other local organizations from 12 PM to 3 PM for an afternoon full of community, creativity, and fun for all ages. 

Please join us for a special “Meet The Artist” Reception on Friday, June 26th, from 4-6 PM. Lolli will give a brief presentation of her work and experiences at 5pm. The reception is free and open to the public.

Our Annual Craft Fair occurs on the 4th of July in the heart of Old Forge. View Arts Center takes over the Adirondack Bank Parking Lot and turns it into a place for visitors to shop and vendors to show off their custom, creative and handmade products.

Come explore local gardens of the Adirondacks! Join us as generous gardeners open their yards for exploration and education in and around the Old Forge area. Enjoy early summer native & non-native flowers, and more. This event will be held rain or shine!

Scoop up something sweet—art you can take home and ice cream to match at View Art Center's 17th Annual Ice Cream Social at Point Park in beautiful downtown Old Forge (in front of Old Forge Hardware).

Join us in celebrating the 75th anniversary of View Arts Center during our Annual Summer Gala on August 7 from 4–8 pm. This elegant evening will feature a seated dinner and silent auction as we celebrate 75 Years of Art and the Adirondack spirit!

Join us for our Awards Ceremony, Brunch, and an informative presentation about the work in this year's Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors. 

Please join us for a special “Meet The Artist” Reception on Sunday, August 16th, from 1-3 PM. Joanne will give a brief presentation of her work and experiences at 2pm. The reception is free and open to the public.

ANEAW Juror, Sarah Yeoman, will present a talk on her artistic practice, sharing insight into her creative process and work on August 16, 2026, 12-1 PM.

Spend a rejuvenating weekend immersed in clay, creativity, and connection in the beautiful Adirondacks with potter Juliann Roush.

Calling all young art enthusiasts! Join us on September 1st for a fun (and FREE) painting session as part of the 17th Annual Plein Air Paint Out, led by talented Adirondack Plein Air Painters!

We invite plein air artists to participate in three days of painting and to donate a plein air painting for the live auction fundraiser for View.

Join us for the 17th Annual PAPO Auction at View! This is a FREE event to attend and is open to the public.