afternoon
Memory of Her
shelter
Susquehanna River Rocks
night swim

Current Exhibit - Main Gallery

November 5 - 29, 2026

The SHAPE of Place

The main gallery this month features two long-term members Carol Spence and Patricia Thomas-Hunsinger. Carol Spence's luminous mixed media works capture sunlight and quiet moments in nature while Patricia Thomas-Hunsinger's striking woodcuts and screenprints bring native birds to life.

Gallery Night reception Friday, November 6, 5-8 pm.

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Welcome to State of the Art!

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–5:00pm
Free and Open to the Public, ADA Accessible

120 W. State St./Martin Luther King Jr St.,
Ithaca, NY 14850 | (607) 277–1626

In addition to our monthly member show we have two annual juried exhibits and periodically host evening workshops, talks and special events.  See Current Calls for Artwork Submission.

 

Look Club

Katrina Morse, Patty Brown, and Carol Spence will be hosting Look Club at the gallery to look at the artwork on display. Learn about different types of artwork and how...

First Fridays

The State of the Art Gallery in downtown Ithaca hosts free opening receptions for its new monthly exhibitions from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the first Friday of every...

Look Club

Katrina Morse, Patty Brown, and Carol Spence will be hosting Look Club at the gallery to look at the artwork on display. Learn about different types of artwork and how...

First Fridays

The State of the Art Gallery in downtown Ithaca hosts free opening receptions for its new monthly exhibitions from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the first Friday of every...

News + Events

Behrmann – Nov Newsletter

Barbara Behrmann Solo Exhibition “Stitched Horizons: Explorations in Color”

Reception Friday, Nov 6th, 6-9pm during Binghamton’s Art Walk. Continues through Nov 28, Orazio...
Brass Hot Pot and Peonies

Nancy Ridenour Photos at The Jewelbox

On view November – December 2026. Reception December 4, 5-7pm. 301 Taughannock Blvd,...
Winter’s Edge #23 & #29

Sheila Danko in online Pastel Exhibition

Online November 9, 2026 – January 9, 2027 https://ppscc.org/exhibitions/. Winter’s Edge Series...
Abstract Painting

Abstract Painting for Beginners

Sundays, 1:30-3:00pm: Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 29, Dec 6. This course explores four different styles of...
Cibotium glaucium

Botanical Art at Kendal

On view through January 31, 2027, 9-7pm daily. December 2, 4pm: Reception and Artist talks by:...
Sheila Danko, "Marsh Redux"

Sheila Danko at Plymouth Center

Sheila has a pastel piece accepted into the 59th Annual Juried Art Show at the Plymouth Center for...

Look Club

Katrina Morse, Patty Brown, and Carol Spence will be hosting Look Club at the gallery to look at...
Katrina Morse, "Autumn Gold"

Glorious Trees | Painting Series

Katrina Morse is teaching an acrylic painting series, Glorious Trees! Giant or dwarf, sturdy or...
Katrina Morse, "Orchids with Blue Sky"

Katrina Morse at August Moon

Katrina has paintings on display and notecards for sale throughout August and September at August...
Nancy Ridenour, "Unnamed9"

Palettes of Keuka

Member artist Annemiek has a palette in Palettes of Keuka in Hammondsport, NY. Artists have...
Harry Littell, "2026 08 Littell HARRY Factory Stories Lxiahe Dftrgw Xzctih"

Harry Littell at Southworks

Harry will celebrate the publication of his new book, Factory Stories, at SouthWorks with a public...

First Fridays

The State of the Art Gallery in downtown Ithaca hosts free opening receptions for its new monthly...