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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December Juried Show

The deadline for submitting an entry to the December Juried Show has closed. You can review the call for entries.

Three Artists for November

November 6–30

Satellite Beach Sunrise-1 by Nancy V. Ridenour

Alliaria petiolate (Surround) by Christine Chin

Pollinator Pair: Pokeweed and Giant Leopard Moth by Christine Chin

This show features the work of Ed Brothers, Nancy Ridenour, and Christine Chin.

You can view the show in the gallery or online.

Sunday, November 23, 2:00. Meet the three artists in this show. They will talk about their art and respond to your reactions and comments.

Featured Artist: Catharine O'Neill

Autumn Circle by Catharine O’Neill — Autumn Circle

Lagoon on Fall Creek by Catharine O'Neill — Lagoon on Fall Creek

Black Pussywillows by Catharine O’Neill — Black Pussywillows

Eucalyptus in Green Bottle by Catharine O’Neill — Eucalyptus in Green Bottle

Yellow Dress by Catharine O'Neill — Yellow Dress

Bob’s Lake by Catharine O’Neill — Bob’s Lake

For many years in different ways, I have been making art. Oil painting is something I began five or six years ago. This has made possible a more spontaneous way of painting. I am finding this much more fun than painting with watercolours.

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

Open Thursday through Sunday, Noon to 5:00

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Announcements

First Friday

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

Second Saturday Art Trail

The gallery participates in the Second Saturday event on the Greater Ithaca Art Trail. For other Art Trail studios that are open on December 13, see this list and map.

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.

Special Events

Continuing Events

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 December 14. 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 offer two classes at a beginning to intermediate skill level for those curious about how to begin or improve their drawing or painting. Register at Blue Doors Studio. Classes are held at the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca.

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 1:30-3:00. Learn how to look. Become confident in your drawing skills. Based on exercises in Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards, we will explore how to look so that participants can draw realistically. Bring a 9″×12″ sketch pad, #2 pencil, and an eraser. Beginner to intermediate skill level. $150
Abstract Painting for Beginners: Sundays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 1:30–3:00. Play with paint. No previous painting experience needed, but fine if you do. Starting with a brief history of abstract painting you will follow the examples of some masters. Paint with brushes, stencils, and common household items to explore mark-making techniques and create. Paint, brushes, stencils, etc., are supplied. Four 9″×12″ canvas boards to be purchased by student. $160

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Members Showing Elsewhere

Annemiek Haralson

Annemiek is showing work at Ithaca Bakery at Triphammer Mall, Ithaca. The show runs till November 30.

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.

Patricia Brown

Patty will show American Mud 2024 in the Rude and Bold Women Show at the Art Path Gallery in Binghamton from November 1–28, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11:00 to 3:00, Thurdays open until 8:00.

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.

Darcy Binns

Darcy will be showing pieces from her collection A Year of Days at Wide Awake Bakery from November 20 until they close for the holidays.