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The main gallery this month features two long-term members. Diana Ozolins' acrylics reflect her ramblings in nature; Margy Nelson's watercolors embody her inner dance with line and color. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Look Club every second Sunday from 2-3. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible ... Read More
What is Your Red Line? shows 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. Gallery Night reception Friday, October 2, 5-8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. ... Read More
Through distinct, yet complementary artistic practices, Pat Hunsinger and Carol Spence explore the relationship between humanity, the natural world, and the passage of time. Together, the artists offer complementary perspectives on the interconnectedness of life and the landscapes that shape us. Inspired by the Susquehanna River, layered landscapes, and the rhythms of nature, Spence and Hunsinger reflect on change, resilience, ... Read More
Join us in Ithaca for a group exhibition featuring artists from our 2026 juried residency season. The exhibition will include paintings, drawings, and sculptures — most of which were made (or completed) at Saltonstall. Exhibition runs Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5pm until from November 6 until December 12. Opening Reception: Friday, November 6, 5:00 – 7:00pm Closing Reception: Saturday, December ... Read More
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour ✨ Join us every Friday (all day!) at Fall Creek Atelier for a relaxed, drop-in experience. Get custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed for effortless, everyday wear. No appointment needed—just stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for: • Friendship bracelets • Couple bracelets • Mother–daughter ... Read More
I (@yenospina ) am so excited to announce this year’s lineup of artists for Present Conversations IV, a pop-up exhibition by @orozco_gallery, hosted at @community_arts_partnership *CAP ArtSpace (110 N. Tioga St, Ithaca, NY) — right in the heart of the Commons by the Bernie Milton Pavilion. This November, the gallery space transforms into a place for dialogue, creativity, and connection. ... Read More
Gallery Night Ithaca is a walkable tour of art openings and other special cultural events in and around downtown Ithaca, New York from 5:00-8:00 PM on the first Friday of every month.
Join us Friday, November 6, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at Café Dewitt, Dewitt Mall, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, for an uplifting evening of music, community, and solidarity. Mohawk singer-songwriter Bear Fox and Ithaca musician Lydia Garrison share a musical friendship that began in 2001, when Lydia visited the Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation on a high school cultural exchange and community service ... Read More
Games, games, games! Game Store Days celebrates your Friendly Local Game Shop (FLGS) and the joy of bringing people together through play, and we’re celebrating at Riverwood! Whether you’re a tabletop veteran or new to gaming, join us for a weekend full of ways to play and connect. Take part in a scavenger hunt, enter for a chance to win ... Read More
Join Camille Suárez and Paul Ortiz for a conversation on Dreams of Small Countries: How Californios, Land Conflicts, and Race Shaped the Golden State. Prior to US conquest, a group of elite, mixed-race Mexicans called Californios nurtured the dream of patria chica (“small homeland”) in what is now the state of California. Californios' settler dreams of wealth and privilege depended ... Read More
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