State of the Art Gallery – 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.

Open Thursday through Sunday, Noon to 5.

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New Year / New Work

January 2 to February 2

South Main Street, Elmira, 2024 by Harry Littell

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: Cindy Kaufman

Blue Meadow by Cindy Kaufman — Blue Meadow

Magnolias in Spring by Cindy Kaufman — Magnolias in Spring

Milkweed at Sunset by Cindy Kaufman — Milkweed at Sunset

Pink in the Forest by Cindy Kaufman — Pink in the Forest

Tiger Lillies by Cindy Kaufman — Tiger Lillies

I aim to capture the essence of nature, specifically with meadow and garden flowers; not just their physical appearance, but also the emotions they evoke. I tend to paint flowers and other flora in a more abstract illustrative style as I focus on capturing the colors, light, movement, flow, and wind seen in nature rather than realistic detail.

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

Open Thursday through Sunday, Noon to 5:00

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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.

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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.

Threads of Tradition

Daniel McPheeters, Linda Fazzary, and Margy Nelson will show their work in the CSMA Community Art Show, Threads of Tradition. The exhibit will run December 5, 2025 through January 24, 2026, with two opening receptions: December 5, 2025 and January 2, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00.

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.

Carol Spence

Carol will exhibit her work in the show Contemporary Mapping at Corners Gallery from November 8, 2025 until January 31, 2026, with a reception on November 8, 4:00–6:00>.

She will also participate in the Perspectives Members Show at the Plymouth Center of the Arts from November 20, 2025 to January 10, 2026, with an opening reception on November 20 from 6:00–8:00.