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Would YOU like to be a part of Ithaca’s art scene?! MIX Art Gallery is ready to heat things up in March with an OPEN CALL for our new group show entitled, “March-Mad-Lust”. As artists, we enjoy exploring the full range of emotions available to use in our creative process! The passion and heat we create between us is how ... Read More
Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with the Cornell Lion Dance Club and the Cornell Illumination Chinese Cultural Dance Troupe, invites you to a spectacular and thrilling dance performance for children and families! Help celebrate the Lunar Year by ushering in the Year of the Snake! The performance will be on the Avenue of Friends at TCPL. Each performance will ... Read More
A tapestry is defined as a heavy cloth or canvas with designs or pictures woven into it. The January exhibit will weave together images from thirteen of our artist members. The result promises to be a colorful and diverse sampling of paintings, photos, sculpture, and fiber arts. The show will run from January 2nd through February 2nd, 2025. Opening reception ... Read More
For the third annual Super Bowl weekend running comes - Scuba Bowl! A live musical performance from Ithaca’s voted “best bar band” Scuba Jerry, playing the music from the great Jerry Garcia Band. Friday, February 7th, is 7-10pm 21+
Breaking Foundations (Advised for 17 & under) Master the basics of breaking! Join G-QUAN for a fun, supportive environment where young dancers (recommended ages 17 & under) can develop essential breakdancing skills. Build confidence, connect with other dancers, and enjoy learning the foundational elements of breaking!
Hip Hop Shape (Only for Ages 18+) Get fit and groove in style! Ready to move, groove, and transform? This dynamic hip-hop series is designed for adults looking to stay active, have fun, and elevate their dance game! Led by G-QUAN, this series will help you stay fit while learning cool hip-hop moves!
The State of the Art Gallery presents THREADS, February 6-March 2, 2025. Twelve artist members thread their diverse images together to reflect the colors of the new year. Works will include sculpture, photography, painting, digital art and mixed media by Christine Chin, Jane Dennis, Frances Fawcett, Annemiek Haralson, Daniel McPheeters, Keith Millman, Catharine O’Neill, Diana Ozolins, Nancy Ridenour, Carol Spence, ... Read More
February’s exhibition at MIX Art Gallery showcases a new face in the local art scene. Peter “Rafe” Harpending, originally from Elmira, NY, now resides in Ithaca. With a naturally inquisitive spirit, he describes his personality as a gradient of colors from yellow and orange to red. It’s no surprise that his drawings reflect his degree in Biology, as his artistic ... Read More
This exhibit features a collection of paintings by Dominican-American artist, Isa Goico (they/elle). Their practice focuses on the intersection of self-mythology and gender liberation. Goico utilizes photographic queer archive, community members, and local drag artists as inspiration. Passing Through is a compilation of paintings that reflect the unique individual experience of gender. “In painting queer individuals in everyday settings, I ... Read More
CSMA is proud to present "Our Seats for the Table" in our gallery! This powerful art exhibit by Village at Ithaca Youth, Sarah Wolff, and Grace Azaula honors Black agents of freedom through reimagined found chairs. Join us on Ithaca Gallery Night, Feb 7, for a live performance by the Breaking Ground Steppers, an impactful film, and the chance to ... Read More
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