Auburn, NY (March 17, 2020) - The Schweinfurth Art Center is canceling all classes and events through the end of April in compliance with public health recommendations and mandates in the wake of the spread of covid-19. In addition, staff members are working from home, but are available via email.

Among the events canceled is the Schweinfurth's annual Both Ends of the Rainbow exhibition, the art center's annual exhibit featuring artwork by youth and senior citizens that was supposed to open in mid-April.

"For now, we are hoping to resume programming in May," said Schweinfurth Executive Director Donna Lamb. "We will continue to monitor the situation and will make any additional changes needed as things develop in the coming weeks. The health and safety of our participants, visitors, artists, and staff are our top priority."

Here is a list of cancelations and postponements:

  • Thursdays, March 26 - April 30: Figure drawing (To be rescheduled)
  • Tuesdays, March 3 - April: Watercolor (to be rescheduled)
  • Wednesdays, Feb. 5 - March 18: Art After School 
  • Tuesdays through end of March: Film Series with Auburn Public Theater
  • Monday - Friday April 6 - 10:  Spring Art Camp
  • Sunday, April 19: Both Ends of the Rainbow opening reception
  • April 19 - May 24: Both Ends of the Rainbow exhibit
  • Thursday, April 23: Senior Reception for Both Ends of the Rainbow
  • April 3 and May 1: First Fridays

For more information, link to www.myartcenter.org.

"During this period of social isolation we expect to see creativity flourishing," Lamb said. "We hope you stay busy and safe making art, and we encourage you to share it on social media!"

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About the Schweinfurth

The Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center is a multi-arts center that opened in 1981 thanks to a bequest from Auburn-born architect Julius Schweinfurth. The art center's programs include more than a dozen exhibitions each year and educational programs for children and adults, which feature local, national, and international artists.