July 23, 2026
Utica, NY – Join us on Thursday, August 6th, 2026, for a collaborative art exhibition featuring works by artists in Upstate
Caring Partners’ pieces of heART program, as well as artists from The Arc, Oneida-Lewis’ Fine Arc program. The exhibition
will be held from 11am to 2pm at Utica City Hall, located at 1 Kennedy Plaza (first floor) in Utica.
Pieces of heART is a creative art expression program of Upstate Caring Partners. Multitalented adult artists work in a wide
range of mediums, bringing their unique style and technique to every piece created. Pieces of HeART’s vision is to create a
stepping stone for artists to develop their skills and explore new opportunities. The pieces of HeART Program is always
expanding its offerings to meet artists desires – currently, artists work primarily in painting, photography, and pottery.
Fine Arc is a day habilitation program of The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, where individuals of all abilities create artwork that
is available for purchase by the public.
“We’re grateful to Mayor Galime and excited to partner with Upstate Caring Partners on an inclusive exhibit that celebrates
the abilities and talents of artists in these outstanding programs,” said Karen Korotzer, CEO of The Arc, Oneida-Lewis. “Art
has the power to bring people together and offer new perspectives, and we hope the entire community will come
experience it.”
The exhibit will be limited to just one day and is free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information on the pieces of heART program visit upstatecpart.org or follow the pieces of heART Instagram
@PiecesOfHeartNY. For more information on the Fine Arc program, please visit thearcolc.org or follow the program on
Instagram at @finearcprogram.
About Upstate Caring Partners
Over the past 75 years, the agency has grown from an initial focus on meeting the needs of an underserved group of
children with a single primary developmental disabilities diagnosis to become the leader in Special Education, Residential
and Community services as well as Behavioral Health for people in Central New York and beyond. We provide innovative
programs and services that support and create opportunities for people of all abilities.
About The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter
Founded in 1954, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is a premier human services agency in the healthcare field. Our agency
was started by parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities, inclusive of their community. Many
of those families still champion these efforts today.
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