The Vision
Hornell: The Finger Lakes’ Next Great Art Town
Hornell already has the raw material: a proud Erie Railroad heritage, two new downtown sculptures by Sam Castner (2025), world-class ceramics just up the road in Alfred, the Corning Museum of Glass an hour east, the Canisteo Living Sign down the valley, and a location right at the Southern Tier gateway to the Finger Lakes. Our goal is to bring it all together and make Hornell the art center of the Finger Lakes.
The Alliance will champion this vision, building support, members and partnerships to make it happen.
The roadmap: what we plan to build
- Artist directory: we plan to create a free, opt-in directory of Hornell-area artists and makers.
- Murals & public art: we plan to create more public art across downtown Hornell.
- Workshops & classes: we plan to create hands-on workshops for all ages.
- Maple City Arts Festival: we plan to create a signature festival in Hornell (dates to be announced).
- Gallery & studio space: we plan to create a place to show, make and sell local art.
- Hornell art trail: we plan to create a self-guided trail linking public art, museums and nearby art towns.
These are goals, not finished projects. We will share progress here as each one takes shape.
How you can be part of it
- Follow along: bookmark these sites and check back for updates.
- Email us to get involved: tony.jones@maplecityartsalliance.com
- Volunteer and artist sign-ups: Coming soon
Check back often: new events are added as they are announced. See the calendar → Read the full vision →
Advocating for the arts in Hornell and Steuben County
The Maple City Arts Alliance is dedicated to uniting and elevating the arts in Hornell and the Southern Tier as a vibrant, inclusive hub for creativity, collaboration and community.