The Adirondack Art Association (AAA) is a non-profit organization, devoted to the encouragement of art and community in the Adirondack Mountains. Their gallery features the work of artists who reside in the Northern New York Counties of Essex, Clinton, Warren, and Hamilton. The organization began in 1963, and members now number over 100, including exhibiting artists and individuals who provide enthusiastic support for the arts.
The AAA Gallery is located on Lake Champlain in historic hamlet of Essex, NY. Along with exhibiting works from local artists and celebrating several gallery exhibitions throughout the summer, the AAA also hosts workshops, children’s programs, poetry readings, and other events.

Visit the AAA Gallery to admire the art, and perhaps find a piece that demands to go home with you! The gallery features exhibits from May to October, with a special Christmas show in early December. There are always unique, beautiful, and interesting pieces on display from local artists.
The Adirondack Art Association is a non-juried gallery so all artwork is welcome including handmade craft work. If you are an artist contact the Adirondack Art Association to find out how to display your work.
- Phone: (518) 278-4223
- Email: adkartessex@gmail.com
- Mail: Adirondack Art Association, PO Box 51, Essex, New York 12936
- Website: www.adkartessex.org
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The AAA Gallery has had several homes in Essex throughout the years. It is currently located at 2310 Main Street, Essex, NY.
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- Adirondack Art Association Will Not Open This SeasonWe have made the difficult decision not to open this season. Everyone’s health and safety are paramount. We need to ...
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- Grant Awards Benefit Local Communities in Essex AreaSupport for Kids Programs, Trails, Emergency Services, and More The Essex Community Fund, Charlie Goff Memorial Fund, and Allen Scholarship and ...
- Vintage Postcard: North Road Leaving EssexEvery week we share a different image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex ...
- Jeff Moredock Book Launch 8/27 at Adirondack Art AssociationThe Adirondack Art Association will host Essex author Jeff Moredock for a book reading and signing on Sunday, August 27th ...
- September Art Exhibit Opening Reception at the Adirondack Art AssociationThe Adirondack Art Association in excited to announce their September Art Exhibit for 2017. The exhibition, which will feature a ...
- Free Children’s Art Classes at the Adirondack Art AssociationThanks to grant funding and community support, the Adirondack Art Association (AAA) will be offering all of their children’s art ...
- July Art Exhibit Opening at Adirondack Art AssociationThe Adirondack Art Association in excited to announce their July Art Exhibit for 2017. The exhibition, which will feature a ...
- Call for Art Teachers at the Adirondack Art AssociationThe Adirondack Art Association (AAA) is looking for teachers for their 2017 Children’s Art Program. The AAA is planning on ...
- Volunteer at the Adirondack Art AssociationThe season has started, Sign up for your volunteer shifts now! Volunteers play a pivotal role here at the Adirondack Art ...
- The Magic of Christmas in Essex 2016Saturday, December 10 is Magic of Christmas in Essex Day! This year’s events including Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving by ...
- Karen Parker’s Beaded JewelryKaren Parker is a local bead artist (and scientist) who has recently been focusing on a series of beaded insect jewelry, ...
- Bill Crosby at the Adirondack Art Association in SeptemberGeometric forms in green, blue, and crimson shape abstract landscapes in William Crosby’s dynamic paintings. These works of fine art ...
- Adirondack Art Association Receives Multiple Local GrantsThe Adirondack Art Association (AAA) is pleased to announce that they have received multiple grants this year and would like ...
- Artist Kevin Raines on Display at the Adirondack Art Association in AugustDepicting the wilderness along with the anglers, hikers, and rock climbers that explore them, Kevin Raines’ paintings portray the wonder ...
- Spirit of Place 2016: Art Exhibit, Silent Auction, & Studio ToursWestport comes alive with art in the summer, with vibrant colors, textures, and styles! You are invited to visit the Westport ...
- Rock the House Gala Fundraiser at the Adirondack Art AssociationOn Saturday, July 23 the Adirondack Art Association will be rocking the house during a special fundraiser event to benefit ...
- Essex County Arts Council Awards 2016 Grants23 County Cultural Arts Organizations Win Funds The Essex County Arts Council is pleased to announce its 2016 Cultural Assistance Program ...
- July Art Exhibit at the Adirondack Art AssociationThe Adirondack Art Association is excited to host watercolorist Ann Pember as their spotlight artist for the July Art Exhibit. ...
- Live from the Adirondack Art Association: Karen Parker & George DavisMyChamplainValley (ABC 22/FOX 44) morning reporter Alaina Pinto (myChamplainValley, Facebook, Twitter) stopped by the Adirondack Art Association on Thursday, June 9 to discover firsthand why everyone is ...
- Live from the Adirondack Art Association: Ric FeeneyMyChamplainValley (ABC 22/FOX 44) morning reporter Alaina Pinto (myChamplainValley, Facebook, Twitter) stopped by the Adirondack Art Association on Thursday, June 9 to discover firsthand why everyone is ...
- Live from the Adirondack Art Association: Katherine Richards Clark & Helen GoetzMyChamplainValley (ABC 22/FOX 44) morning reporter Alaina Pinto (myChamplainValley, Facebook, Twitter) stopped by the Adirondack Art Association on Thursday, June 9 to discover firsthand why everyone is ...
- Live from the Adirondack Art Association: Tim Palkovic & Jim FridayMyChamplainValley (ABC 22/FOX 44) morning reporter Alaina Pinto (myChamplainValley, Facebook, Twitter) stopped by the Adirondack Art Association on Thursday, June 9 to discover firsthand why everyone is ...
- Art with a View in the Adirondacks (MyChamplainValley.com)The Adirondack Art Association is open for the season. More than 60 local artists from surrounding counties showcase their work ...
- Free Children’s Art Classes at the Adirondack Art AssociationThanks to grant funding and generous donations by members and the board of directors, the Adirondack Art Association (AAA) will ...
- Sharing Vision, Inspiration: Amy and Judy Guglielmo Kick Off Season at Adirondack Art Association (Press Republican)Artists Amy and Judy Guglielmo are spotlight artists for the new season at the Adirondack Art Association gallery in Essex. The ...
- Poetry Night at the Belden Noble Memorial LibraryA poet lurks inside every one of us; sometimes they sneak out into time and space and provide us with ...
- Artists Amy and Judy Guglielmo at the Adirondack Art Association“Not a Season” by Amy & Judy Guglielmo. Mixed Media. Artists Amy and Judy Guglielmo will kick off the start of ...
- Adirondack Art Association Call for VolunteersAdirondack Art Association Call for Volunteers to Help With 2016 Season Seen greeting customers at the sales desk, helping organize and ...
- AAA 2016 Gallery Schedule AnnouncedThe Adirondack Art Association Announces Their 2016 Gallery Schedule The Adirondack Art Association is excited to announce their upcoming 2016 Gallery ...
- Adirondack Art Association Announces New Director (Press Republican)“The Adirondack Art Association in Essex has announced that Christina Elliott will be its new director. Elliott will be working with ...
- The Magic of Christmas in Essex 2015SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, December 12 is Magic of Christmas in Essex Day. Here’s a summary of the schedule as of ...
- AAA Gallery Ends Season Columbus DayChilly winds are blowing here in beautiful downtown Essex and Columbus Day is right around the corner. October 12th is ...
- Interactive Panorama: Essex Main Street and NYS Rt. 22Kudos to our friends at adirondacksusa.com for producing this interactive panorama of Essex’s principal intersection. The one and only stop light in Essex flashes ...
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- Poetry Night at the LibraryWordsmiths and Wordjoneses are all invited. You can read your own or others, listen, laugh, cry, and generally be entertained. ...
- Essex Day a Blast for Local Biz (Valley News)It’s the only sound of summer that matters: A thwack, followed by a sizzle, a puff of smoke, the gurgle of ...
- Exploring Essex DayWere you able to attend Downtown Essex Day last Saturday, August 1st? I thoroughly enjoyed walking around town and exploring the ...
- Mulebone Benefit Concert for AAAThe Adirondack Art Association is very pleased to announce that Mulebone, the very talented blues duo of John Ragusa and ...
- Upcoming Essex Events 7/26-8/2Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to ...
- Adirondack Art Association Program at the LibraryOn Wednesday, July 8, at 7:00 pm, Susan Britain and Bill Amadon will present a short history of the Adirondack ...
- Essex Fourth of July ActivitiesIndependence Day approaches and we hope you’ll stop by Essex to take advantage of some of the Fourth of July ...
- Independence Day: Essex Displays Red, White & BlueThe Town of Essex will show off its patriotic spirit this July 4th. Main Street shops and cafes will have flag ...
- Upcoming Essex Events 6/21-6/28Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to ...
- Last Chance to Catch “Rejuvenation” at Adirondack Art Association in EssexAfter A Long Winter, “Rejuvenation” Rejuvenates The Adirondack Art Association (AAA) opened its gallery doors for the 2015 season with “Rejuvenation” ...
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- J Hill Ainsworth Exhibition at AAA GalleryAcclaimed artist J Hill Ainsworth will show at the Adirondack Art Association Gallery on Main St in Essex, NY on ...
- New AAA Gallery Space Has Successful SummerHello to all friends of the Adirondack Art Association Gallery! What a great summer we have had here at the ...
- AAA Silent AuctionI would like to remind everyone that we are having our fundraising auction next Sunday, the 17th of August. We ...
- Upcoming Essex Events 8/10-8/17Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to ...
- AAA Gallery Events: Exhibition Opening, Workshop, and AuctionHello again to all our members! August approaches, and with it, a few events of interest here at the gallery. ...
- Upcoming Essex Events 7/13-7/20Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to ...
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- Adirondack Art Association Re-Opening SuccessWell the gallery is finally up and running and our first opening was a hit. About a hundred people came ...
- Upcoming Essex Events 5/25-6/1Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to ...
- Essex-Whallonsburg Entrepreneurs Unite!I believe a major event occurred in Essex on December 10th—a meeting was held to brainstorm and assess the needs ...
- Essex-Whallonsburg Entrepreneurs MeetingWow! I am thrilled with the great feedback and a flurry of new additions to the growing list of people ...
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- Create Your Own SunshineI’m not sure who originally taught us this lesson, but Sonny and Cher, Neil Sedaka and many others have reminded ...
- Daily Doodle: Corner of Station and Main Street in Essex, NYThis doodle was submitted to us by Lulu and Jeff at our live performance at The Depot Theatre on July 23, 2013. ...
- Upcoming Essex Events 9/9-9/15To keep you up to speed on the upcoming events of the week in and around Essex, NY, we’re going ...
- Upcoming Essex Events 9/1-9/8To keep you up to speed on the upcoming events of the week in and around Essex, NY, we’re going ...
- Daily Doodle: Amy Guglielmo’s Essex in a JarToday we’re showcasing a whimsical Essex doodle from our live performance at The Depot Theatre on July 23, 2013. This ...
- Writing/Illustrating Picture Books for Kids WorkshopTuesday September 12th 6-8:30 pm At the AAA Gallery in Essex, NY $5 donation is appreciated. Ages 16+ are welcome Author/Illustrator Amy Guglielmo will share ...
- Daily Doodle: Old Firehouse in EssexFirst off, I’d like to apologize to the doodler who so simply but effectively captured the essence of the Old ...
- Slate Art at the Essex GalleryHave you seen the slate art at the Essex Gallery? The Adirondack Art Association is celebrating its 50 year anniversary ...
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- Smallworks Exhibition at the Essex GalleryOn Friday evening the Adirondack Art Association in Essex, NY hosted a well attended reception featuring a broad spectrum of paintings, ...
- AAA Gallery: Smallworks Exhibition & 50th AnniversaryJoin the Adirondack Art Association for the opening of their third show of the summer! This exhibition, themed “Smallworks,” will ...
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- Old Essex FirehouseThe Old Essex Firehouse is an early commercial building in Essex, NY built out of locally quarried graystone. Currently serving ...
- Local, Organic, Free-Range Poetry in EssexPoetry in Essex is back! I know, it’s not summer and the Adirondack Art Association is shuttered until the Canada ...
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