Connecting with the Past Art Exhibit
Sun, Apr 12
|Ogdensburg History Museum
A solo exhibition of watercolor paintings by award-winning artist Valerie Patterson
Time & Location
Apr 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Ogdensburg History Museum, 206 Ford St, Ogdensburg, NY 13669, USA
About the event
The Ogdensburg History Museum is proud to present "Connecting With The Past: Ogdensburg Revisited," a compelling solo exhibition of watercolor paintings by award-winning artist Valerie Patterson. The exhibit officially opens April 1st and runs through April 30th in the hallway of the Blevins Building, located at 206 Ford St., Ogdensburg.
The public is invited to a Grand Opening Reception on Sunday, April 12th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, where they can meet the artist and explore a body of work that serves as a visual bridge between the city’s storied past and its present.
A Homecoming Through Art
Born in 1963 and raised in Ogdensburg, Valerie Patterson’s deep humanitarian roots were planted by her parents—a Presbyterian minister and a public school teacher. After a distinguished 34-year career teaching visual art, Patterson focuses on her own practice. "Coming back to Ogdensburg has given me a renewed understanding of the importance…