We are now accepting entries to our 36th Annual Juried Photography Show. Read the prospectus.
A fine arts cooperative in Ithaca, New York
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.
February 6 to March 2
Twelve artist members thread their diverse images together to reflect the colors of the new year. Works include sculpture, photography, painting, digital art, and mixed media.
There will be an opening reception Friday, February 7, 5–8pm.
You can view the show in the gallery or online.
I am fascinated by the human condition and have always strived to translate the metaphysical complexities of being human through my mixed media paintings. The images often show representations of people, but they are not intended to be portraits—rather they are a metaphor for something more universal. I would like my paintings to act as a contemplative space where the viewer can make their own connections and form their own interpretations.
To learn more about Carol and her art visit her member page.
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We are now accepting entries to our 36th Annual Juried Photography Show. Read the prospectus.
As part of Ithaca Loves Teachers promotion February 14–28, the State of the Art Gallery is offering a drawing of an art gift when teachers show they have registered through Visit Ithaca. Registered teachers also will receive 15% off of any art purchase. Come visit and enjoy the current show of artwork!
We are now selling gift cards! Stop by at the gallery to purchase one.
We host an opening reception for our new shows from 5:00–8:00
Learn the benefits, responsibilities, and how to apply.
Katrina Morse, Patty Brown, and Carol Spence will be hosting Look Club at the gallery every second Sunday, 2–3
Katrina Morse will teach two art classes in Room 201 at First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca. Register at Blue Door Studio.
Carol Spence is offering Portrait Play, a collage workshop using magazines, photo copies and drawing media to reimagine and create hybrid figures with quirky personalities and abstract allure. Materials and references will be supplied and students are encouraged to bring their favorite copies of faces, friends and families and any collage papers they’d like to try out.
The class will be held on Saturday, March 29, noon-4:00.
Contact Carol if you have further questions.
Philosopher Paul Brunton says,
We have seen how the simple statement, “I see a tree before me,” will, if properly analyzed lead its utterer all the long way from materialism to mentalism. The whole wonder of world creation lies in this simple operation.
The Wisdom of the Overself
(Mentalism is Paul Brunton’s term for non-duality.)
What does it mean to say, “I see,” to experience seeing? This was the central focus of modern art and the subject we will take up by looking at the artwork and writings of Cezanne, Matisse, Klee and others. These modern artists took up this inquiry in the act of creating their artwork and by seeking the single source of artistic creation and nature.
We will look at artwork and supplement this with writings by philosopher Paul Brunton and the artists themselves.
Vincent Joseph will make a presentation with group participation welcomed.
Class will be three meetings on Zoom per below. If you would like to attend please email me for a zoom link, which will be available a few days before the first class. Class is free.
This talk is sponsored by Wisdom’s Goldenrod.
Katrina Morse will be teaching Acrylic Painting for Beginners: 2-class workshop, Sunday, February 23, 1:30–3:00 and Sunday, March 2, 1:30–3:00 at the First Presbyterian Church in Ithaca. Register at Blue Door Studio.
Margy Nelson will be part of the Symbiosis show at the Tompkins County Public Library.
Science and art are brought together in this exciting show that features art from over 30 members of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators—Finger Lakes Chapter. The natural world has evolved over billions of years by developing extraordinary relationships between different species and populations. These symbiotic relationships, both cooperative and destructive, demonstrate the importance of long-term partnerships for a healthy ecosystem.
The show will run March 1–27. A Sketch with the Artists event is available to the public in the BorgWarner room on Saturday, March 8th from 11:45
Linda will be have artwork at the Tompkins Community Bank in Trumansburg, February 1 through April 30.
Nancy Ridenour and Susan Larkin will have some of their photography at a show organized at Kendal at Ithaca by the Cayuga Nature Photographers. The show will run February 2 through April 30 and can be found in the art hallway. There will be a presentation in the auditorium on March 4 at 4:00 presented by the photographers. All are welcome.
Katrina has work at Sunny Days of Ithaca during January, February, and March 2025. Open 11
Barbara Behrmann and Katrina Morse will have a selection of paintings and mixed-media collages on display at a new gallery adjacent to the Goldenrod Depot in Danby. The exhibit begins on Thursday, November 21 and will continue through March 2025. The gallery is open Thursdays and Fridays 12:00–6:00, Saturdays 11:00–6:00, and Sundays 11:00–4:00. An opening reception will take place on Sunday, December 8, 11:00–5:00.
Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public.
Made possible in part with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants program from the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the office of the Governor and NYS Legislature, and from Tompkins County; administered by the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County..
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