This is the Everson
A Museum
of Firsts.

Everson is for Lovers:
Opening Night and Valentine’s Celebration

Join us on Valentine’s Day for a romantic evening celebrating the opening of Making American Artists: Stories from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 1776–1976. Be among the first to experience this extraordinary exhibition while enjoying live music, curated bites, and creative activities. Celebrate love and art, because Everson is for Lovers.

At the Everson

  • 2025 marks 200 years since the Erie Canal’s completion—a transformative milestone for New York State. Today, most upstate residents live near the canal, yet its role often feels stuck in the past. The 2024 Erie Canal Artists-in-Residence—Alon Koppel, Judit German-Heins, and Clara Riedlinger—spent a year capturing the canal’s present condition and cultural impact. At Water’s Edge showcases their work, reimagining this iconic waterway for today....

  • On view through March 30, 2025: In the wake of the 1960s, artists felt free to use humor for self-expression, shock value, or to serve as a “spoonful of sugar” to deliver a message. While the 1970s are usually seen as a time of wild individual expression, the decade also saw the development of a network of galleries and collectors that would ultimately professionalize the field and develop grudging respect from the fine art world. It Came From the 70s features groovy works from the Everson collection that tell these stories....

  • After building his own kiln near Athens, Georgia in 1980, Simon began setting one exemplary piece from each kiln firing aside for posterity. These “pick of the kiln” pieces are a testimony to Simon’s enduring influence on the field of ceramics....

  • On view through December 29, 2024: Off the Rack is the happy by-product of a major renovation of the Everson's on-site art storage. As hundreds of paintings and framed works are displaced from their racks while renovations take place, the public has an unprecedented opportunity to view objects that have been in deep storage for years, never-before-seen recent acquisitions, and some perennial favorites — all hung together salon-style in our exhibition galleries. This smorgasbord of paintings and works on paper showcases the breadth and depth of the Museum's collections and provides a glimpse into the world of collections management and care....

Upcoming Events & Activities

  • Join artist Courtney Rile on Saturday, January 25, 2025, for an inspiring vision boarding workshop at the Everson Museum. Perfect for all ages, this hands-on experience combines creativity with goal-setting to help you craft a personalized vision for the year ahead. Free with museum admission!...

  • Experience an in-depth gallery talk as part of the CNY Artist Initiative exhibition, where we explore the themes, techniques, and inspirations that bring the artwork to life. Following the talk, engage in an open discussion to gain unique insights into the artistic journey and the role of regional a...

  • Everson members are invited to preview Making American Artists on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 1:00–5:00 PM. Explore this historic exhibition before it opens to the public, enjoy a drop-in coffee meet-and-greet hosted by the Member Council, and savor lunch at Louise. Not a member? Join today!...