Interested in performing at a downtown event? Artist selection is determined by a jury process. If you have been booked in the past, you will still need to submit a sound bite or link to your website along with your application. Music submitted must directly reflect the performance and style you would perform.
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Drop in for figure drawing sessions at CSMA, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month. If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model, come join our non-instructed, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.
Join us at CSMA for a one-day dance workshop! Experience a unique blend of Hip Hop History, Dance, Music, and Culture, providing a comprehensive learning experience beyond the basics and what is portrayed in mainstream media.
Join us for a one-time introductory figure drawing workshop! In this workshop, we will use a variety of art materials, techniques, and artistic approaches. Students will learn basic techniques of drawing the human form, including anatomy, observation of the human form and fundamental exercises in gesture, contour, outline, and tonal modeling. Basic drawing knowledge is strongly suggested for this workshop.
SOAG’s October exhibit features photographs by Harry Littell and mixed media work by Jane Dennis. Littell’s series, “Parts and Service,” depicts the stillness and mystery of urban landscapes at twilight, including scenes in Ithaca, Cortland, and Binghamton. Dennis’s sculpture and paintings explore “A Cold War Childhood.” Space race, rockets, and duck and cover drills; what effect did it have on ... Read More
Pinot Noir: The "Heartbreak Grape" featuring regions: Burgundy, Central Coast, Margaret River, Finger Lakes This course has been designed for members of our extended community who want to learn more about wine in a way that fits into your schedule and your budget. Each week, we will dive deep into a different internationally-recognized grape varietal, learning about its classic characteristics, ... Read More
Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A, is an immersive journey through Edward's experience growing up in Philadelphia as a transracial adoptee and touches on the influence of American media on identity, complex family dynamics, and ultimately what it means to be an American. There are silly, introspective, and also painful moments in the show, including Edward's trip back to Seoul, ... Read More
Experience the vibrant world of Hispanic and Latiné art at our exciting group exhibition running from October 2 to November 26! Curated by Yen Ospina and Loreto Molina, this showcase promises a captivating array of artwork. Join us for the opening receptions on October 4 and November 1, from 5 to 8 PM, where you can meet the artists, explore ... Read More
Get ready for a vibrant celebration at the 3rd Annual Heritage Fiesta, taking place in the Press Bay Parking Lot on October 5, with a rain date of October 6! Founded and organized by Yen Ospina, this lively event runs from 11 AM to 6 PM and promises a rich a showcase of culture & tradition for everyone to enjoy. ... Read More
About the Event: Author and biographer Gordon Sander will be in store to talk with artist, and subject of his book Rooms, JJ Manford. About the Book: When Gordon Sander ’72, BA ’73, began an artist residency at Risley Residential College in 2002, he was returning to familiar ground. The author, photographer, and journalist had come back to the Hill ... Read More
Ithaca City of Asylum presents "Comedy, Puppets, and Fantastical Tales," a family friendly evening of stories, free of charge, at 6 p.m., Oct. 7, Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 W. State Street, Ithaca NY. Performed by Arthur Groys, ICOA artist in residence and an Artist Protection Fund Fellow.
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