A fine arts cooperative in Ithaca, New York

The Gallery will be closed on Sunday, January 25, 2026

due to the snow storm.

We are a cooperative fine art gallery operated by our members from the Finger Lakes region of New York, seeking to enhance the cultural and economic vitality of our community.

Open Thursday through Sunday, Noon to 5.
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New Year / New Work

January 2 to February 2

Cows in the Distance by Ileen Kaplan
Cows in the Distance by Ileen Kaplan
Bursting by Austin MacRae
Bursting by Austin MacRae
Prose by Carol Spence
Prose by Carol Spence
South Main Street, Elmira, 2024 by Harry Littell
South Main Street, Elmira, 2024 by Harry Littell
NYBG Orchids 4 by Nancy V. Ridenour
NYBG Orchids 4 by Nancy V. Ridenour
Untitled 1 by Vincent Joseph
Untitled 1 by Vincent Joseph

Please join us to celebrate the New Year with a selection of work from fourteen of our artist members. The show features paintings, photos, sculpture, collage, and fiber arts representing a broad spectrum of styles.

The show will run from January 2 through February 2, 2026. There will be an opening reception Friday, January 2, 5:00–8:00.

You can view the show in the gallery or online.

Featured Artist: Linda Fazzary

Athena's Muse by Linda Fazzary
Athena's Muse
Discordance by Linda Fazzary
Discordance
Heartbroken by Linda Fazzary
Heartbroken
Out of Time by Linda Fazzary
Out of Time
Paths to Doorways by Linda Fazzary
Paths to Doorways
Sacred Way by Linda Fazzary
Sacred Way

I want to tell a story that goes beyond the surface about intertwining relationships between people, animals, history. I focus on color relationships and contrasting values to design my painting story.

To learn more about Linda and her art visit her member page.

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Becoming a member

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Special Events

Continuing Events

First Friday

We host an opening reception for our new shows from 5:00–8:00 on the First Friday of every month.

Look Club

Katrina Morse, Patty Brown, and Carol Spence will be hosting Look Club at the gallery every second Sunday, 2–3 to look at the artwork on display. The next meeting will be on February 8. Learn about different types of artwork and how to talk about art. What do you see? How does it resonate with you?

Classes and workshops

Katrina Morse

Katrina will teach several classes in January.

  • Open Art: 1:30–3:00, January 4 and January 18 (Sundays). Bring your current work or start something new, Come to either or both sessions. Acrylic paint, brushes, and marking making tools supplied. $20. Pay online or drop in.
  • Beginning Drawing: 1:30–3:00, January 10, 17, 24, 31 (Saturdays). Learn strategies to help you see and put what you see into your sketchbook. Learn techniques for shading and creating texture. $150.
  • Abstract Painting for the Beginner: 3:30–5:00, January 10, 17, 24, 31 (Saturdays). Each week we will be learning about a new style of abstract painting, and you will create your own painting in that style. Paint and brushes supplied. $160.
  • Drawing Portraits, a Beginner’s Guide: 1:30–3:00, January 25 (Sunday). Learn proportions of a face and how to bring personality to your drawing. $40.

Register at Blue Door Studio. For more information email Katrina Morse. Classes held at the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca.

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Members Elsewhere

Nancy Ridenour

Nancy will display her photography in the café at GreenStar Co-op Market during January and February.

Annemiek Haralson

Annemiek is showing paintings at the Colletown Bagels on 301 East State Street, December 1 through January 31.

She is also showing paintings at Seneca Place Gallery at the Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca. The show runs December 2–31, with an opening reception on Ithaca Gallery Night, Friday, December 5, 5–8.

Landscapes and Seascapes

Eight artists—including four gallery members Diana Ozolins, Austin MacRae, Ileen Kaplan, and Annemiek Haralson—will contribute work to the show Land­scapes and Seascapes at the community center at Kendal at Ithaca. The show runs November 2–January 31. Three of the artists—Austin MacRae, Coleen Foley, and Ray Helmke—will present talks on November 24 at 4 in the auditorium, with a reception to follow. The artists not presenting talks will be available at that time to answer questions. Visitors are welcome to come to the talks and reception, and visit the show 9:00 to 7:00 any day.

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