Medina Triennial

The Medina Triennial opens next week, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Medina on Saturday, June 6, from 12:00–8:00 pm, and Sunday, June 7, from 12:00–6:00 pm.The Medina Triennial presents work by 39 artists and collectives from five continents. After more than a year of collaboration with artists, partners, neighbors, and local organizations, All That Sustains Us, curated by Kari Conte and Karin Laansoo, is ready to unfold across the village’s historic buildings, canal front, parks, and public spaces.

Medina Triennial open every Thursday - Sunday from 12 - 6pm. The Triennial's final day will be Monday, September 7th (Labor Day) from 12 - 6pm. Some venue hours may differ. Please check the Medina Triennial website for the latest information.  All sites are FREE to visit but pre-registration is required (registration link coming soon). Please click here to view the list of public spaces that have artwork on display. 

The public opening begins on Saturday, June 6, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, extended exhibition hours, artist performances, a curatorial tour, and an opening party. Opening weekend programs continue on Sunday, June 7, with artist talks and public programs throughout the village. All exhibitions and opening weekend programs are free and open to the public.

Saturday, June 6
11:00 am
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Historic Medina High School, 324 Catherine Street, front lawn

12:00–8:00 pm
Exhibitions Open
All exhibition sites open with extended hours

1:00 pm
Guidebook launch with designers Other Means and editor Sarah Demeuse
Medina Triennial Hub, 345 Main Street

2:00 pm
Live Work: Faithfully Recording by Lina Lapelytė
Medina Railroad Museum Grounds, 530 West Avenue

3:30 pm
Curatorial Tour with Kari Conte and Karin Laansoo
Historic Medina High School, 324 Catherine Street

6:00 pm
Walking Performance, Futurefarmers
Starts at the Medina Triennial Hub, 345 Main Street

8:00 pm
Opening Party at Mile 303 Cantina, 416 Main Street
Celebrate the opening with artists, organizers, and the community. RSVP is required here.

Sunday, June 7
12:00–6:00 pm
Exhibitions Open

12:00 pm
Richard Ibghy & Marilou Lemmens Talk and Birdwatching Session with the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and the New York State Bluebird Society
Rotary Park, 507 Main Street

2:00 pm
AKI INOMATA in Conversation with Lilia Rocio Taboada
Medina Triennial Hub, 345 Main Street