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Visits to Downtown Syracuse are Always Eventful!Join the 5.1 million people who enjoy the high-quality arts and entertainment experiences that only Downtown Syracuse can deliver. The visitor experience promises a spectacular line-up of Broadway-caliber theater performances, museum exhibits, riveting live music, sporting events, and much more. With a host of shopping, dining and nightlife options to bookend the event experience, Downtown is Instagrammable! |
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Recurring Events


The Floating Bridge: Postmodern and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics
The Everson began collecting contemporary Japanese ceramics in earnest in the mid 1970s, an experimental period when artists were applying geometric forms and conceptual strategies to traditional materials and forms. The exhibition highlights this under-recognized generation of artists who are now credited with laying the groundwork for today’s contemporary ceramic movement in Japan.
Itsue Ito
Shu to, 1986
Earthenware, 15 x 18 x 19 inches
Purchase Prize given by the Hancock Foundation, 27th Ceramic National, 1987
Date | 4/15/2021 |
Multiple Times | Thursdays 12 noon to 8 pm |
Runs | 11/07/2020 - 7/04/2021 |
Cost | Free with Museum Admission |
Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |


Jaleel Campbell: Homecoming
Jaleel Campbell: Homecoming, the artist’s first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Syracuse, features digital illustrations alongside newly created video works, and a series of his “Jalethal” dolls.
Jaleel Campbell
Jalethal Print, 2019
Digital image
Courtesy of the artist
Please see COVID-19 guidelines at: https://everson.org/visit/reopening
Date/Time | 4/15/2021 (All day) |
Runs | 3/13/2021 - 8/01/2021 |
Cost | Museum Admission: Adults: $8, Seniors/Students: $6, Children under 12: Free |
Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |


Portal: The Window in American Photography
Empty openings or panes of glass in houses, vehicles, skyscrapers, or storefronts, windows are portals to and from other worlds. Drawn from the Everson’s collection, this exhibition examines the formal and symbolic potential of a simple aperture.
Minor White
Windowsill Daydreaming, 1958
Gelatin silver print, 91⁄2 x 71⁄8 inches,
Everson Museum of Art; Museum purchase, 89.24. Reproduced with permission of The Minor White Archive, Princeton University Art Museum © Trustees of Princeton University.
https://everson.org/visit/reopening
Date/Time | 4/15/2021 (All day) |
Runs | 3/04/2021 - 4/18/2021 |
Cost | Museum Admission: Adults: $8, Seniors/Students: $6, Children under 12: Free |
Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |


Who What When Where
Based upon the iconic Carrie Mae Weems’ 1998 work of the same name, Who What When Where explores questions of identity, place, and time while investigating the four words fundamental to the construction of narratives.
Carrie Mae Weems
Who, What, When, Where, 1998
Digital photographs printed on canvas with color pigment
84 x 66 inches each
Everson Museum of Art; Museum purchase 1998.13.a-d
Please see COVID-19 guidelines at: https://everson.org/visit/reopening
Date/Time | 4/15/2021 (All day) |
Runs | 4/10/2021 - 8/22/2021 |
Cost | Museum Admission: Adults: $8, Seniors/Students: $6, Children under 12: Free |
Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |


From Domestic to Divine: Andean Ceramics from the Permanent Collection
The ancient Andean civilizations of South America were strikingly diverse in their religious beliefs and material cultures, but each developed complex ceramics for both domestic and ritual use. This exhibition features key pieces from the Museum’s collection, including several recent acquisitions from the Nazca, Paracas, Moche, Chimú, and Chavin cultures.
Peruvian, Nazca Culture
Bridge Spout Vessel with Fish Decoration
200-300
Earthenware and paint
8.5 x 8 inches
Gift of Lee Barash
https://everson.org/visit/reopening
Date/Time | 4/15/2021 (All day) |
Runs | 3/04/2021 - 5/02/2021 |
Cost | Museum Admission: Adults: $8, Seniors/Students: $6, Children under 12: Free |
Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |


Virtual Yoga with heART
Class available online via Zoom
*You MUST pre-register for each class no later than 24-hours before the class.
Open your heart space in this alignment-based yoga class and connect your body with the surroundings of your own home space in this live virtual class. Long-time and favorite yoga instructor Dara Harper will guide you through proper form and precision of poses from her home studio. For more on Dara Harper, visit Yogawithdara.com. All skill levels welcome. Follow Zoom link provided through e-mail after registration of class.
Members $8 / Non-Members $10 (fee per class)
Purchase all 4-weeks at a discount $28.80 Members / $36 Non-Members
Members receive a discounted price. This discount will be reflected on the Payment Window once you have signed in. The sign in link is on the top right of your screen. If you do not already have an account you must create one to receive the discount. To create an account please click on "register".
Contact Kimberly Griffiths with questions, kgriffiths@everson.org
Date/Time | 4/17/2021 10:00 AM |
Runs | 3/06/2021 - 11/20/2021 |
Cost | Members $8 / Non-Members $10 (fee per class) or Purchase all 4-weeks at a discount $28.80 Members / $36 Non-Members |
Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
Contact Email | kgriffiths@everson.org |
Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |


Everson Food Truck Fridays
Fridays, May 7 – August 27
11:00am–2:00pm
Come to the Everson Community Plaza this summer to enjoy food truck fare every Friday. Brought to you in partnership with the Syracuse Food Truck Association.
The Syracuse Food Truck Association members have been safely serving Onondaga County throughout the pandemic.
You are encouraged to pre-order your food through Street Food Finder (https://streetfoodfinder.com/c/NY/Syracuse), though it is not required. Select a specific pickup time which is spaced out accordingly to the individual trucks speed of service. When your order is ready, you will receive a text message to walk up to the truck to pick up your food. This is a completely contact-less ordering system.
Masks are required while in line/picking up food and hand sanitizer will be readily available at each truck.
The list of Food Trucks that will be onsite will be posted to the Everson website and social media each Friday morning.
Contact Kimberly Griffiths with questions kgriffiths@everson.org
Date/Time | 5/07/2021 11:00 AM |
Runs | 5/07/2021 - 8/27/2021 |
Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |


City Market
May-October (Second Sunday of each month)Sunday Market Museum hours: 10:00am–5:00pm
Admission is Pay What You Wish
Every second Sunday from May through October you’ll find vendors from all over the region selling ceramics, vintage clothing, furniture, home décor, handmade crafts, antiques, and much more.
City Market is committed to the safety and well-being of every vendor, our loyal customers and the general public and will therefore be putting measures in place to safeguard all
– All vendors and customers must wear a face covering for the duration of their time on the plaza
– A safe social distance must be between you and those who are not in your group (at least 6 feet apart) at all times including while on line waiting to purchase items
– Vendors will have hand sanitizers available for use
– Please refrain from touching merchandise until you are ready to purchase items
Date | 5/09/2021 |
Multiple Times | 10am-5pm |
Runs | 5/09/2021 - 10/10/2021 |
Cost | Free. |
Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |


Free Open Figure Drawing Outdoors
May 20
June 17
6:00–8:00 pm
Everson Community Plaza
You MUST pre-register to participate
Join us for an evening of figure drawing through the study of a clothed model while enjoying the outdoor spaces and the iconic architecture of the Everson Museum of Art. Bring your favorite drawing materials. A limited supply of easels, drawing boards, and stools will be available for use on a first come first served basis. Space is limited. Please pre-register to participate. In collaboration with Open Figure Drawing Inc. Openfiguredrawing.com
We will be practicing social distancing and masks will be required. In the event of inclement weather you will be notified by 4:00pm on the day of the event regarding cancellation or rescheduling.
Contact Kimberly Griffiths with questions, kgriffiths@everson.org
May 20: 21573a.blackbaudhosting.com/21573a/Free-Outdoor-FIgure-Drawing-20May2021
June 17: 21573a.blackbaudhosting.com/21573a/Free-Outdoor-Figure-Drawing-17Jun2021
Date | 5/20/2021 |
Multiple Times | May 20th and June 17th ONLY- 6pm-8pm |
Runs | 5/20/2021 - 6/17/2021 |
Cost | Free. |
Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
Contact Email | kgriffiths@everson.org |
Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |