About

The Franklin Street Gallery and Gift Shop is a community arts center, committed to a philosophy of diversity, education, and promotes participation of all people from all cultures and ethnicities. We carry local, handmade, unique art and gifts, existing to involve our community in arts education and advancement, offering art classes, workshops, hosting special exhibits, artists receptions, and other events dedicated to the arts. The Gallery is part of The Arc of Chemung-Schuyler's Business Services Division. A family-based organization providing supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, The Arc creates opportunities for individual growth, while emphasizing choice. The Gallery provides opportunities for artists of all abilities and, in collaboration with The Arc, enables people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to exhibit and sell their artistic talents among other artists in the region. We are committed to spreading the word about our local artists and the work they create. Please visit our website for more information and visit us on Franklin Street in Watkins Glen!