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The Art Scene © Tom Rivers,
Orleans Hub

ALBION’S PAINTED BENCH PROJECT MEDINA TRIENNIAL
View a variety of street benches with original designs New in 2026, the Triennial will feature installations,
painted by local artists to reflect the history and pride performances, and community programs that
of Orleans County in Historic Downtown Albion. (Top connect Medina’s history and landscape with ideas
center) from around the world. Debuts June - September.
Read more on page 29.
BRONZE MEMORIAL STATUES 345 North Main St., Medina • medinatriennial.org
Notable bronze statues commemorating local history
include Charles W. Howard (AKA Santa Claus) at
Watermen Park at N. Main St., Albion and the Company MURALS ACROSS ORLEANS COUNTY
F Memorial at the YMCA (formerly Medina Armory) on Large murals grace both outside and inside buildings
the corner of Prospect and Pearl Streets, Medina. (Left) throughout Orleans County and along the Erie Canal.
They range from historical to whimsical. In Albion, you’ll
COUNTRY BARN QUILT TRAIL see tributes to the legacy of Charles W. Howard. Several
whimsical murals grace walls in Medina. Holley recently
4x4 unique quilt squares adorn the sides of over 50 barns completed an historic mural on the side of the library
and outbuildings throughout Orleans County. Pick up a and Captains Cove Marina in Carlton celebrates our
trail map at Partyka Farms or contact the Orleans County waterways and maritime history. (Pictured top left.)
Tourism office. (Pictured left.)
1420 County Line Rd, Kendall • partykafarms.com THE OXEN OF ORLEANS COUNTY
585-659-9131
Life-sized ox statues, painted by Orleans County
ERIE CANAL PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE municipalities for the bicentennial celebration,
University of Buffalo architecture students created are displayed throughout the county. Keep an eye
a whimsical memorial with input from Medina High out for these colorful creations around Orleans
School art students as a memorial to a fellow UB art County. (Pictured top right.)
student. It’s located on the north side of the Erie Canal in
Medina east of the North Gravel Road (Rt 63) lift bridge.
(Pictured left.)

ArT STuDiOS & GALLEriES
AMERICAN CRAFTSMEN GALLERY
419 Main St., Medina • 585-729-5539 ANDERSON’S WHITETAIL TAXIDERMY
americancraftsmengallery.com SCHOOL
Featuring works created from metals, 2317 Kendall Rd., Kendall • 585-269-9933 CANALSIDE TATTOO COMPANY
clay, wood, glass, and other media by whitetailtaxidermyschool.com • f 627 West Ave., Medina • 585-318-4477
accomplished craftsmen & women. Open Experienced mounting over 2,000 game- canalsidetattoo.com • f
TH-SA or by appointment. heads, 3,000 fish, and thousands of mammals From concept to construct, we strive to
and birds. provide custom tattoos that you will love.
GO ART REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
201 East Main St., Batavia • 585-343-9313 ARTHUR BARNES ART STUDIO ELIZABETH COOPER STUDIO
goart.org • f 12389 Maple Ridge Rd., Medina cooperdolls.com • 585-798-3171
Dedicated to developing the cultural 585-590-1540 • arthurbarnes.com • f Exclusive handmade dolls, santas,
life in Genesee and Orleans Counties by Fine art, pastel and watercolor reproductions fairies and angels made in Medina. By
facilitating the creation, presentation and featuring landscapes, still-life and scenes from appointment.
experience of art, heritage and traditions. historic locations. By appointment.
THE QUIET EYE
MARTI’S ON MAIN ART GALLERY BRUSHSTROKES STUDIOS 121 East Center St., Medina
20 S. Main St., Albion • 585-589-6715 • f 243 S. Main St., Albion • 585-416-9634 585-798-5860 • f
European Style Art Gallery featuring local brushstrokesstudio.com • f The Quiet Eye is a hub for a creative and
artists. Open for special events and by Unlock your creativity and paint your own inspirational experiences, offering artistic &
appointment. pottery. Party room available. Open W-SU. intuitive classes.

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