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.
Ozolins and Nelson - On Canvas and Paper
October 1 to November 1, 2026
Diana Ozolins’ acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature.
Margy Nelson’s watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color.
The show can be viewed online.
Items are available for purchase at our Square Store.
What is Your Red Line?
October 1 to November 1, 2026
This month’s Salon Gallery presents an installation organized by Democracy Defender PMB. The show features over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County, expressing their concerns for America. The installation includes a photo slide show titled “Each of Us is All of Us” by Harry Littell and The Red Line Project documentary by Amala Lane.
The show can be viewed online.
Special Events
Celebrate Golden Voting Day – October 24, 2026
What Is Your RED LINE? celebrates Golden Voting Day – the first day of early voting and the last day to register to vote! Come to State of the Art Gallery, 120 West State Street, Ithaca on October 24, from 12-5. Meet the artist, DemocracyDefenderPMB, who can answer questions about the RED LINE Project. VIew over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. Write a Red Line, and receive a free postcard to share your Red Line with your representatives. First 50 viewers receive a red line Treat.
Creating Activist Art – October 18, 2026
Cresting Activist Art, a conversation with DemocracyDefenderPMB, organizer of What Is Your Red? State of the Art Gallery, Sunday October 18, 2pm
Each of Us is All of Us – October 17, 2026
Each of Us is All of Us, a movie of photos by Harry Littell, tells a story of resistance in Ithaca since March 2025. See members of the Ithaca community who have exercised their freedom of speech. Also on view: What is Your RED LINE? a community artwork which shows over 2000 red line ribbons handwritten by people in Tompkins County expressing their concerns for America. State of the Art Gallery, 120 W State Street, October 17, 12-5. First 50 viewers receive a red line Treat.
Featured Artist: Ed Brothers
My explorations via the medium of oil pastels continues with subjects near and far. I’ve expanded my palette (or maybe palate?) to include favorite foods.
To learn more about Ed and his art visit his member page.
Announcements
December Juried Show
Applications are now being accepted for the December juried show. The deadline is November 1, 2026. See the full prospectus.
Gift Cards
We are now selling gift cards! Stop by at the gallery to purchase one.
Becoming a member
Learn the benefits, responsibilities, and how to apply.
Continuing Events
First Friday
We host an opening reception for our new shows from 5:00–8:00
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 to talk about art. What do you see? How does it resonate with you?
This event is held every second Sunday from 2–3pm. The next Look Club is on September 13, 2026.
Members Elsewhere
Sheila Danko
Sheila will be exhibiting in the 2026 North River Arts Society Members Show, October 3-29, Marshfield, MA
She won an Honorable Mention Award in the 59th Annual Juried Art Show at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, Plymouth, MA for her piece “Marsh Redux”. The show continues through October 25, 2026.
This piece was also selected for the Art in Bloom show, Thursday October 1-Sunday, October 4 at the Plymouth Arts Center.
Barbara Behrman
Barbara’s show titled “Stitched Horizons” at Orazio Salati Gallery in Binghamton, NY, will run from October 2 – November 28. This exhibit is all about color, line, composition and texture. All of the work is made with original fabrics, hand dyed and printed.
Daniel McPheeters
Daniel will have his Bubblescapes on exhibit at College Town Bagels at East Hill Plaza October – November.
Carol Spence
Carol will be exhibiting in the 2026 North River Arts Society Members Show, October 3-29, Marshfield, MA
Nancy Ridenour
Nancy‘s piece ” Clematis and Copper Sculpture” has been selected for publication in the 74th Issue of Artistonish Magazine, September Issue. The magazine reaches over 100,00 international readers from the US and Canada to Europe, China, South Korea, and Japan.
Classes and workshops
Dreamscapes
Katrina Morse is teaching Dreamscapes – Imaginative Drawing
Create an imaginative scene and learn new drawing skills or practice what you know. Maybe you have an idea already, or start just with 5 objects that come to mind and we’ll put them together on the page. We’ll use a variety of references for your work and develop a drawing that will be engaging and intriguing! You will learn how to make an object look “3-D” with shading, how to use stencils to add texture, and how to use composition to craft the right mood for your work. For both beginners and more experienced artists. Bring your own 9”x12” sketchpad, pencil, and eraser.
Classes are held at the First Presbyterian Church, 315 N. Cayuga Street, Ithaca. Sundays 1:30 -3pm. October 18, 25, November 1, 8. Register at the Blue Door Studio for $160 for four classes.