Arts in Bloom 2026 Returns to Chemung and Steuben Counties Celebrating Regional Artists and Creative Spaces
Saturday, April 25, 2026 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, April 26, 2026 – Noon – 4:00 pm
The annual Arts in Bloom Studio Open Studio & Gallery Tour returns for 2026, inviting the public to experience a vibrant, self-guided tour of artists’ studios and creative spaces throughout Chemung and Steuben Counties. This highly anticipated event showcases the region’s rich artistic talent while fostering direct connections between artists and the community.
Arts in Bloom offers visitors a unique opportunity to step inside working studios, meet artists in person, and gain insight into their creative processes. From glass and ceramics to painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, the tour highlights a diverse range of artistic disciplines that define the Southern Finger Lakes’ dynamic arts scene.
Participating artists for 2026 include a wide array of established and emerging creatives from across the region. Each artist and gallery opens their creative space to share their work, techniques, and inspiration, creating an immersive and personal arts experience for visitors. Galleries will feature live demos by regional artists they represent.
Participating artists and venues include: Beth Landin, Bridget Bossart van Otterloo, Lee O’Connell, Jennifer Fais, Noel Sylvester, and Janie L. Ferguson at Beula Land, Kelly Ormsby at Turquoise Terrapin, Lisa Gillis, Satyavani Pippalla Akula, Colleen McCall, and Marc Rubin, The Glass Menagerie Gallery, and West End Gallery.
“Arts in Bloom is about connection—between artists, collectors, and the broader community,” said event organizers. “It’s a chance to experience art where it is created and to support local arts in a meaningful way. It’s a perfect way to simply enjoy art or to find unique gifts.”
The event is free and open to the public, making it accessible to art enthusiasts, collectors, families, and curious visitors alike. Attendees are encouraged to plan their route in advance and explore multiple studios and galleries across both counties.
For a full list of participating artists and their bios, studio locations, maps, and event details, visit: www.artsinbloom.org
