Experience DAC
2026 SALMON RIVER VALLEY PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL
Several paintings are still available for purchase through the gallery, including small works generously donated by participating artists to support The Thrive Project’s after-school art program. Explore the full collection, or take a look back at highlights from this year’s Salmon River Valley Plein Air Festival.
Thank you to the artists, hosts, volunteers, sponsors, community partners, students, musicians, poets, and everyone who came out to watch, participate, vote, bid, and celebrate with us. This festival was more than an art event — this is art creating community.
Art Creating Community
Located in the heart of downtown Malone, Downtown Artist Cellar (DAC) is a woman-owned, artist-led gallery and creative community space rooted in the belief that art creates community.
The Thrive Project is DAC's nonprofit partner. It expands the gallery's reach through arts education, artist residencies, public art, community partnerships, and grant-funded initiatives.
Together, Downtown Artist Cellar and The Thrive Project believe the arts inspire curiosity, foster lifelong learning, create meaningful connections, and build stronger communities.
