Utica Art Association Presents

The Utica Palette: An Open Exhibition

June 30th - August 1, 2026

at the
Utica Public Library Gallery 303 Genesee Street, Utica, NY

The Utica Art Association has announced the awards for their art exhibition titled The Utica Palette: An Open Exhibition. The show is on public display through August 1, 2026. This highly anticipated open exhibition celebrates the rich diversity, unique talent, and creative artistic vision found throughout the regional community.

Featuring a diverse collection of paintings, photography, sculpture, and mixed media from local artists, the exhibit is open daily during library hours. A public reception and awards ceremony, featuring selections by guest judge Prof. Carlie Sherry of Pratt Munson, was held on July 9.

The merit award winners:

For Oil & Acrylic - Serafina Gape, Reflections

For Watercolor - Elizabeth Strouth, Winter Stream

For Pastel, Drawing, Digital & Mixed Media - Suzanne Costanza, The Traveler

For Traditional & Non-traditional Photography - Jan Coffin, Frozen Fancy

For Sculpture - Nick Bonacci, Silver Koi

Best in Show - Peter Rashford, Autumn Twilight

Utica Public Library Staff's Choice Award - Peter Rashford, Castles Made of Sand II

Organizers encourage the community to visit the library to view the diverse works, which highlight local creative talent.