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SUMMARY:The Business of Art
DESCRIPTION:Led by Gladys Brangman\, this workshop will focus on the often-overlooked aspects of making a living as an artist — the practical\, strategic\, and business-related elements that many creatives don’t think about when trying to sell their work. Gladys is on CAP’s board and is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Business Leaders of Colors\, an organization that has helped reshape Ithaca’s business landscape through equity and leadership.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/the-business-of-art/
LOCATION:Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County\, 110 N. Tioga Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Trans/Queer Poetics of Self-Making
DESCRIPTION:How can queer poets use their work to define and redefine themselves? In this 1 hour workshop with Amir McClam\, participants will explore poetry as a queer (non-normative) method of self-creation. Together we will study the work of June Jordan and KB Brookins\, consider what we have to learn from them\, and produce original writing. Through communal discussion\, self-reflection\, and guided prompts\, participants will practice writing their own poems asserting who they are or wish to be. Because the concept of queerness isn’t limited to sexual/romantic orientation or gender identity\, participants do not have to personally identify as LGBTQ+ to find value in this workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to share their work back to the group at the end\, if they so choose. Sincere thanks to our sponsors! See more on our website.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-trans-queer-poetics-of-self-making/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: How to Write Blackout Love Poems
DESCRIPTION:Poet and screenwriter Lee Cotman will guide participants in creating their own “blackout” love poems from a variety of un-romantic source texts (e.g.\, junk mail and meeting minutes). In a blackout poem\, the writer chooses an existing document and obscures all but a few selected words; the remaining words create the poem. This process puts the writer in direct conversation\, not only with the words on the page\, but with the historical context\, power structures\, and biases underlying their chosen text. \nThis workshop will begin with a brief discussion of the form and what makes a blackout poem effective\, with examples by celebrated Black and Indigenous writers. We will then transition into a three-step\, generative writing exercise\, and close with an opportunity to share your draft. Open to writers of all ages and experience levels! See more for sponsors.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-how-to-write-blackout-love-poems/
LOCATION:Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County\, 110 N. Tioga Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Talking Back to the Voices in Our Heads: Building Confidence as Writers
DESCRIPTION:Many writers have an inner critic who loves to point out everything they’re doing wrong\, making it hard to write. This workshop\, co-led by creative coach Emily Mure and novelist Nancy Holzner\, features exercises to keep your inner critic from blocking your writing. We’ll start by interrogating the critic to find out where that voice originates. Then\, we’ll invite another voice to come forward—someone who believed in or encouraged you in some area of your life. We’ll develop this champion’s voice to make it as strong as the critic’s. Finally\, we’ll write a scene that puts the critic and the champion in dialogue. These voices in our heads are characters we create. And as writers\, we know how to work with characters! By understanding our inner critic and listening to our champion\, we can learn how to enlist their aid to help our writing\, rather than block it. Sincere thanks to our supporters and sponsors.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-talking-back-to-the-voices-in-our-heads-building-confidence-as-writers/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T150000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Creative Writing at the Johnson Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an art-inspired creative writing workshop at the Johnson Museum of Art! Staff from the Museum’s education department will facilitate close-looking activities with artworks from the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Following these warm ups to hone our observation and descriptive skills\, Yessica Martinez will lead the group in a writing process\, with time for read-alouds\, group discussion as well as individual exploration of the galleries. The fun\, low-stakes writing exercises will introduce you to the joys of poetry and result in a piece that feels intimately yours. With a global collection of art spanning diverse cultures and time\, as well as two special exhibitions exploring themes of the home in addition to work by local artists\, there will be something to inspire everyone! No experience is needed\, all are welcome.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-creative-writing-at-the-johnson-museum-of-art/
LOCATION:Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art Cornell University 114 Central Avenue\, Ithaca\, 114 Central Avenue\, Ithaca\, N\, 14853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T150000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Collaborative Poetry Games!
DESCRIPTION:With Dan Rosenberg. Writing poetry isn’t always about finding the perfect word; sometimes it’s about having fun together and making each other laugh. For this workshop\, we will try out some collaborative poetry games\, creating strange and surprising poems in pairs and as a whole group. Everyone is welcome\, from established poets looking to lean into their sense of play to teens looking for more creative ways to entertain themselves during a boring Chemistry lecture. The only requirement is that you don’t take yourself too seriously. Who will be selfless enough to just contribute a “the” to our poem? Who will turn our sweet poem raunchy? It might be you\, if you join us!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-collaborative-poetry-games/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T193000
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SUMMARY:Community Arts Partnership Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with fellow artists and creatives. We’ll do a few networking type conversation starters so you can meet new people!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/community-arts-partnership-networking-night/
LOCATION:Greater Ithaca Activities Center
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Finding the Right Voice: Writing for Young Readers
DESCRIPTION:How do you create a narrator that truly speaks to young readers? In this interactive workshop with Emily Sun Li and Tommy McAree\, we’ll explore how to craft authentic voices across picture books\, middle grade\, and young adult fiction. We’ll begin with a guided discussion on narrative voice\, analyzing syntax\, diction\, and tone through standout examples from children’s literature. Drawing from The Magic Words by Cheryl Klein and Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul\, we’ll examine techniques that shape a narrator’s voice and deepen reader connection. In small groups\, participants will analyze real texts to identify language choices that define audience. Next\, we’ll introduce a “character mining” strategy to help develop distinctive voices. Participants will then draft a short piece using guided prompts or a fun challenge involving randomly assigned narrator traits. We’ll wrap up with a group share and feedback session. By the end\, participants will leave with fresh writing\, analytical tools\, and a clear methodology for crafting authentic\, engaging narrative voices.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-finding-the-right-voice-writing-for-young-readers/
LOCATION:CAP ArtSpace\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20250612T164843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T164843Z
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Artists Market 2025
DESCRIPTION:Plan a visit to Tompkins County\, NY\, for the Community Arts Partnership’s 33rd annual Ithaca Artist Market! \nThis juried show and sale features over 80 local and regional artists showcasing fine and functional art (and some writers!) along with local arts groups\, food\, wine/beer/cider\, music\, a boat tour\, and more\, all on the beautiful Cayuga Lake inlet. \nThe Community Arts Partnership is Tompkins County’s arts council\, and we have been serving local artists and audiences for over 32 years through our programs\, grants\, and services. One of our favorite events is the Ithaca Artist Market. Robin Schwartz\, Program & Grant Director\, says. “I am always blown away by the quality and variety of work by the exceptionally talented artists in our region. Visitors always have a wonderful time seeing it all\, and hopefully will find fabulous art to buy and take home!” \nThe diversity of the art offerings is what makes this event so special! Visitors have the opportunity to meet the artists and explore their paintings\, drawings\, fine art ceramics\, altered books\, photographs\, mosaics\, art quilts\, blown glass\, fine jewelry\, collage\, etchings\, relief printing\, children’s book illustrations\, wood-turned items\, paper cut art\, art lamps\, sculpture\, and more! \nThe location of the event is the beautiful Ithaca Farmers Market’s covered pavilion on the Cayuga Lake inlet. Learn about the location and get directions at IthacaMarket.com. The East Hill Jazz Group will set a lively mood throughout the event\, along with 10-minute performances by local musicians. Over a dozen vendors will offer a wide variety of food and desserts\, plus local wine\, craft beer\, and cider. \nDiscover Cayuga Lake will run a sunset boat cruise from the dock at 4:30pm. (Tickets are required for the boat and link to register will be on our website as we get closer to the event.) Admission is free\, but please fill out our registration form. If you do\, you will be entered into a GREAT RAFFLE with a chance to win over 15 prizes of art or discounts from participating writers! Find a list of participants\, more details and a registration link at ArtsPartner.org. \nWe thank our Artist Market business sponsor\, Thaler & Thaler P.C. and our media sponsors\, The Route WITH radio and WSKG.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-artists-market-2025/
LOCATION:Ithaca Farmers Market\, Steamboat Landing 545 3rd St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20250520T172339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T172339Z
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SUMMARY:CAP Artspace Exhibit- Queer Visions\, Queer Voices
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibit organized by the Ithaca Pride Alliance. “Queer Visions\, Queer Voices” will feature art from eleven members of our community exploring a vibrant and diverse spectrum of queer experiences and identities. Through paintings\, sculptures\, photography\, installations\, and performance art\, queer artists will be invited to express their unique perspectives and lived experiences and celebrate the beauty and complexity of queer identities. Artists include Yen Ospina\, Juliet Graves\, Julian Plum\, Snowy Lajoie\, Kristin Dutcher\, Al Tejera\, Blair Eckensen\, Mack Rovenolt\, Grey Hinkle\, Mickie Quinn\, and Brandon Becker Hoak. Join us for this powerful and moving exhibition\, and experience the power of queer art to transform and inspire. CAP would like to thank our annual ArtSpace sponsor\, Coughlin & Gerhart\, Attorneys
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/cap-artspace-exhibit-queer-visions-queer-voices/
LOCATION:CAP ArtSpace\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20250411T142126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T150137Z
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Spring Writes Literary Festival - 40 events! May 7-22\, live and Zoom
DESCRIPTION:It’s time once again for all of us to enjoy some amazing writers in our region! \nThe Community Arts Partnership’s 17th annual Spring Writes Literary Festival features 40 free literary events featuring over 100 writers. \nEvents are live in downtown Ithaca from May 7-11\, on Zoom from May 15-22\, AND writing workshops continue through September. \n(Registration is Required.) \nThe Festival shines a light on the abundance of literary talent in our region. Events include panels\, readings\, performances\, happenings\, and workshops that are of interest to established or emerging writers\, and/or the literary-loving general public. \nThe Festival kicks off with one long weekend of twenty-three live events from Wednesday\, May 7th to Sunday\, May 11th at four locations: Buffalo Street Books\, the Tompkins County Public Library\, and (mostly) the Downtown Ithaca Conference Center. Seven Zoom events are scheduled on weekday evenings from May 15th through May 22nd. Nine writing workshops continue through September. \nCheck out the amazing event line-up at SpringWrites.org! \nThere’s so much to see: There are multiple group readings of poetry\, prose\, and essays\, panels on multiple topical subjects\, and over 15 literary themed writing workshops. There are performances by a theatre troupe and a Senior storytelling troupe. There’s a day long Book and Zine Fair\, a lyric writing workshop\, an evening multi-media performance\, a fantasy and sci fi workshop for teens\, a children’s poetry workshop\, and so much more. \nAdmission to all events is free. Registration is required. For the full schedule\, artist bios\, and registration information\, visit SpringWrites.org. \nJoin us in celebrating the power of words and the stories that unite us at the 17th annual Spring Writes Literary Festival!\nThank you to our Sponsors! CFCU Community Credit Union\, Ithaca College\, M&T Bank\, Wegmans\, Ithaca Downtown Conference Center\, Odyssey Bookstore
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/17th-annual-spring-writes-literary-festival-40-events-may-7-22-live-and-zoom/2025-05-22/
LOCATION:Various locations (May 7-11) and Zoom (May 15-22)\, downtown Ithaca\, Ithaca\, 14850
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T200000
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SUMMARY:First Friday Gallery Night at CAP ArtSpace
DESCRIPTION:Join the Community Arts Partnership for First Friday Gallery Night and experience Threads That Bind\, a powerful solo exhibition by local artist L.A. Amira. This vibrant collection of acrylic paintings and mixed media explores themes of identity\, resilience\, cultural representation\, and digital influence through bold color\, intricate African patterns\, and layered textures. \nBlending traditional artistry with contemporary themes\, Amira invites viewers to reflect on marginalized voices and to engage in conversations that challenge perceptions and celebrate unity. \nCome meet the artist\, enjoy the artwork\, and take part in Downtown Ithaca’s monthly celebration of creativity.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/first-friday-gallery-night-at-cap-artspace/
LOCATION:CAP ArtSpace\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20250303T155115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T155115Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Gallery Night featuring URBAN CANVAS
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Ithaca is alive with creativity—come experience it at CAP ArtSpace! This month’s featured exhibit\, Urban Canvas\, showcases the talented muralists and street artists who have transformed our city into a vibrant\, open-air gallery. Curated by Ithaca Murals\, this show brings their bold\, dynamic work indoors for a limited time. \nKick off your weekend with art\, community\, and inspiration at First Friday Gallery Night! See the creativity that makes Ithaca unique and meet the artists shaping our city’s cultural landscape. 🎭🔥 \n#GalleryNightIthaca #UrbanCanvas #IthacaMurals #ArtsUniteTompkins #CommunityArtsPartnershipTompkins #VisitIthaca #DowntownIthaca
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/first-friday-gallery-night-featuring-urban-canvas/
LOCATION:CAP ArtSpace\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20250203T141158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T141158Z
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SUMMARY:Passing Through: Portraits of Gender Rebellion - Ithaca's First Friday Gallery Night
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPassing Through is a compilation of paintings that reflect the unique individual experience of gender. “In painting queer individuals in everyday settings\, I am celebrating the impact trans lives have on the Ithaca community at large. The portraits aim to honor and thank the Ithacans that are bravely themselves in an increasingly anti-trans political climate.” \nThe exhibition features a series of small gouache paintings on scrap board salvaged in Ithaca. In addition to the serial work\, the exhibition features 3 large scale oil portraits completed during Goico’s time as an undergraduate at Cornell.  Ithaca First Fridays Gallery Night – Passing Through: Portraits of Gender Rebellion is going to be the title of the event as we go forward to create social media and other content to promote the event.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/passing-through-portraits-of-gender-rebellion-ithacas-first-friday-gallery-night/
LOCATION:CAP ArtSpace\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20241122T165820Z
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SUMMARY:CAP-a-Palooza Vintage Art Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The CAP-a-Palooza Vintage Art Sale is an annual fundraiser of the Community Arts Partnership (CAP)\, held over 9 days from December 6th to 14th. \nOn December 2nd to 4th\, we collect donations of not-new art from community members who are downsizing or have unused or unloved art that they can part with. \nThe sale starts on Friday\, December 6th (gallery night in downtown Ithaca) from 5pm to 8pm and will run through Saturday the 14th. \nWe then hold a 9 day sale starting on Gallery Night (IthacaGalleryNight.com) and runs through Saturday the 14th.\nOver 500 pieces will be sold! Vintage and contemporary\, professional and amateur. Paintings\, photography\, etchings\, prints\, small sculpture\, pottery\, embroidery and more. Work is priced low so we can sell as much as possible in 9 days. Prices drop throughout the sale and are slashed on the last couple of days. \nFor all donation info (what we accept\, what we don’t\, and how to drop off) and sale dates and times are at ArtsPartner.org
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/cap-a-palooza-vintage-art-sale-fundraiser/2024-12-14/
LOCATION:CAP ArtSpace\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
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SUMMARY:CAP-a-Palooza Vintage Art Sale Fundraiser! Donate Art Dec. 2-4. Sale starts Dec. 6.
DESCRIPTION:The CAP-a-Palooza Vintage Art Sale is an annual fundraiser of the Community Arts Partnership (CAP)\, held over 9 days each December.\nDonation of not-new art is December 2 to 4. The sale starts on Gallery Night\, December 6 and runs through the 14th.\nIn a nutshell\, we collect donations of not-new art from community members who are downsizing or have unused or unloved art that they can part with. Donated art an be vintage or contemporary\, professional or amateur. Needlepoints your Aunt Sally did in 1974 are right up our alley.\nThen we sell the resulting (usually over 500 pieces) at super low prices so we can sell out in 9 days.\nHundreds of people find joy in purchasing and coming to see what we have collected\, AND community members feel good about donating their downsized art collection to a good cause.\nNote: We do not ask local artists to donate their own work.\nFind all information about the sale and donation parameters (what we accept) at ArtsPartner.org\nLocation: CAP ArtSpace Gallery in the Tompkins Center for History and Culture at 110 N. Tioga Street (on the Ithaca Commons).\nEmail Robin\, Program Director at info@artspartner.org anytime.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/cap-a-palooza-vintage-art-sale-fundraiser-donate-art-dec-2-4-sale-starts-dec-6/
LOCATION:CAP ArtSpace\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20240923T144735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T144735Z
UID:10004150-1729422000-1729443600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Greater Ithaca Art Trail Open Studio Weekends
DESCRIPTION:Open Studio Weekends! Explore local artist studios during the beautiful fall foliage in Tompkins County! Join us on October 12-13 and October 19-20\, from 11 AM to 5 PM\, where over 30 artists on the Greater Ithaca Art Trail will open their studios to the public. This free\, self-guided tour invites you to embark on an art-filled adventure\, discovering unique works of art and connecting with the creators behind them. \nVisitors are welcome to enjoy scenic drives through the vibrant autumn landscape\, with no appointments necessary. Whether you’re browsing for inspiration or holiday shopping\, you’ll find artwork ranging from $5 to $5\,000 and beyond! Artists will be thrilled to share their creative processes and offer a glimpse into their studios. \nA 2023 visitor on the Trail said\, “I was blown away by the quality of the art that I saw and the really cool art studios. And I didn’t expect all the wonderful conversations I had with the artists. The Art Trail is such a unique and special event. And when you combine visiting such great artists with the beauty of the area\, this is definitely going to be an annual event for me and I’ll be sure to bring heaps of friends each year!” \nNew this year: Google Maps featuring studio locations for easy navigation. Don’t forget to register online for updates\, cancellations\, and to be entered into an amazing raffle with 20 chances to win artist prizes! \nFor more details and the studio map\, visit the https://arttrail.com/.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/greater-ithaca-art-trail-open-studio-weekends/2024-10-20/
LOCATION:Tompkins County
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20241002T134401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T134401Z
UID:10004178-1728583200-1728588600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Fundrasing for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:This workshop by artist Anna Warfield offers an overview of the various ways in which artists can generate income and delves deeply into the topic of crowdfunding. She will cover what makes a successful crowdfunding campaign and offer insight into the strengths and weaknesses of various crowdfunding platforms. Come with an open mind\, and a readiness to think creatively about fundraising for your own creative practice. \nAnna Warfield is a visual artist based in Binghamton\, New York. Warfield is experienced in crowdfunding through her work as an executive team member with LUMA Projection Arts Festival in Binghamton\, New York and her own donor sponsored creative endeavors. Warfield has contributed as a guest speaker with NYFA\, Cornell University\, Binghamton University\, and SUNY Oneonta. She has worked on projects with and for a number of artists and institutions including; Na Chainkua Reindorf (Venice Biennale\, Ghana Pavillon\, 2022)\, Carrie Mae Weems (The Shape of Things\, Park Avenue Armory\, 2021)\, and LUMA Projection Arts Festival (Production Director\, 2020 – 2022; Consultant\, 2023; Small Works Curator\, 2024).
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/fundrasing-for-creatives/
LOCATION:Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County\, 110 N. Tioga Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20240604T181227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T181227Z
UID:10003963-1724349600-1724356800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Recovering Your Creative Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Recovering Your Creative Spirit with Brenna Fitzgerald. Are you feeling stuck\, uninspired\, or unfulfilled? Is something within you longing to be expressed? In this workshop we will explore the feeling of being creatively stuck and how it affects (and is affected by) our inner and outer worlds. Through written reflection\, group discussion\, mind-body practices\, and intuitive collage I will guide participants into a deeper understanding of their own creative blocks. We will examine how fluctuating states of writer’s block and creative flow are normal and learn strategies for finding balance through these changes. Together we will create a safe and supportive container for each person to begin the process of shifting from stuck to unstuck. My intention is to facilitate awareness of and curiosity around your needs and desires and to share tools and practices to help you sustain a fulfilling creative flow well beyond the workshop.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/recovering-your-creative-spirit/
LOCATION:CAP ArtSpace\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtownithaca.com/wp-content/uploads/Brenna-Fitzgerald.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20240812T143737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T143737Z
UID:10004080-1723809600-1723836600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Ithaca Artist Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 32nd annual Ithaca Artist Market\, a juried show and sale of fine and functional art. This highly anticipated event features local and regional artists\, community arts groups\, and an array of food\, wine\, craft beer\, and cider vendors. Enjoy live jazz throughout the day from the East Hill Jazz Band\, with 10-minute performances by local musicians and theatre at the dock. \nSet in the beautiful\, open-air Ithaca Farmer’s Market on the Cayuga Lake inlet\, the Artist Market offers a unique opportunity to meet over 75 talented artists and explore a diverse range of art forms. Discover stunning paintings\, photographs\, ceramics\, altered books\, art jewelry\, wearable fiber art\, blown glass\, collage\, etchings\, relief printing\, handmade books\, wood-turned functional items\, mixed media\, papercut art\, illustrations\, sculpture\, and more. \nVisitors can also engage with poets and local arts groups representing theatre\, cinema\, museums\, and more. The event is a fantastic way to experience Ithaca’s vibrant arts scene\, with plenty of activities and attractions to enjoy\, including a boat tour by Discover Cayuga Lake (to be confirmed) and assistance from the Visitor Center for any questions about the area. \nDon’t miss this incredible celebration of art\, community\, and culture! Rain or shine\, the Ithaca Artist Market is a must-attend event for art lovers and enthusiasts. \nFor more information\, visit our website: ArtsPartner.org
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-artist-market-3/
LOCATION:Ithaca Farmers Market\, Steamboat Landing 545 3rd St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtownithaca.com/wp-content/uploads/1-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20240604T181156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T181156Z
UID:10003962-1723744800-1723752000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:How to Make A Zine
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make a zine with local artist Yen Ospina! You will have the opportunity to dive into artsy collage or drawing while learning how a simple zine is created. You do not have to have knowledge on how to create art to learn this simple expression of self! Paper\, glue\, scissors\, magazines\, markets and crayons will be available for you to explore different topics. All topics will be spoken about in the workshop\, there will be samples of work that Yen will bring to share with everyone.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/how-to-make-a-zine/
LOCATION:CAP ArtSpace\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtownithaca.com/wp-content/uploads/Ospina-portrait-360x480-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20240604T130304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T130304Z
UID:10003954-1723204800-1723231800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Ithaca Artist Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 32nd annual Ithaca Artist Market\, a juried show and sale of fine and functional art. This highly anticipated event features local and regional artists\, community arts groups\, and an array of food\, wine\, craft beer\, and cider vendors. Enjoy live jazz throughout the day from the East Hill Jazz Band\, with 10-minute performances by local musicians and theatre at the dock. \nSet in the beautiful\, open-air Ithaca Farmer’s Market on the Cayuga Lake inlet\, the Artist Market offers a unique opportunity to meet over 75 talented artists and explore a diverse range of art forms. Discover stunning paintings\, photographs\, ceramics\, altered books\, art jewelry\, wearable fiber art\, blown glass\, collage\, etchings\, relief printing\, handmade books\, wood-turned functional items\, mixed media\, papercut art\, illustrations\, sculpture\, and more. \nVisitors can also engage with poets and local arts groups representing theatre\, cinema\, museums\, and more. The event is a fantastic way to experience Ithaca’s vibrant arts scene\, with plenty of activities and attractions to enjoy\, including a boat tour by Discover Cayuga Lake (to be confirmed) and assistance from the Visitor Center for any questions about the area. \nDon’t miss this incredible celebration of art\, community\, and culture! Rain or shine\, the Ithaca Artist Market is a must-attend event for art lovers and enthusiasts. \nFor more information\, visit our website: ArtsPartner.org
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-artist-market/
LOCATION:Ithaca Farmers Market\, Steamboat Landing 545 3rd St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtownithaca.com/wp-content/uploads/Artist-Market.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20240606T190508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T190508Z
UID:10003966-1723190400-1723222800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Ithaca Artist Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 32nd annual Ithaca Artist Market\, a juried show and sale of fine and functional art. This highly anticipated event features local and regional artists\, community arts groups\, and an array of food\, wine\, craft beer\, and cider vendors. Enjoy live jazz throughout the day from the East Hill Jazz Band\, with 10-minute performances by local musicians and theatre at the dock. \nSet in the beautiful\, open-air Ithaca Farmer’s Market on the Cayuga Lake inlet\, the Artist Market offers a unique opportunity to meet over 75 talented artists and explore a diverse range of art forms. Discover stunning paintings\, photographs\, ceramics\, altered books\, art jewelry\, wearable fiber art\, blown glass\, collage\, etchings\, relief printing\, handmade books\, wood-turned functional items\, mixed media\, papercut art\, illustrations\, sculpture\, and more. \nVisitors can also engage with poets and local arts groups representing theatre\, cinema\, museums\, and more. The event is a fantastic way to experience Ithaca’s vibrant arts scene\, with plenty of activities and attractions to enjoy\, including a boat tour by Discover Cayuga Lake (to be confirmed) and assistance from the Visitor Center for any questions about the area.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-artist-market-2/
LOCATION:Ithaca Farmers Market\, Steamboat Landing 545 3rd St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtownithaca.com/wp-content/uploads/Artist-Market-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T141500
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20240604T135914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T135914Z
UID:10003960-1722776400-1722780900@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Disrupting Sterile Spaces: How to Write Scientific Blackout Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Poet and science educator Lee Cotman will guide participants in creating their own “blackout” poem from a formal scientiDisfic abstract. In a blackout poem\, the writer chooses an existing document and obscures all but a few selected words; the remaining words create the poem. This process puts the writer in direct conversation\, not only with the words on the page\, but with the historical context\, power structures\, and biases underlying their chosen text. This workshop will begin with a brief discussion of the form and what makes a blackout poem effective\, with examples by celebrated Black and Indigenous writers. We will then transition into a three-step\, generative writing exercise\, and close with an opportunity to share your draft. Open to writers of all ages and experience levels!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/disrupting-sterile-spaces-how-to-write-scientific-blackout-poetry/
LOCATION:CAP ArtSpace\, 110 N Tioga st\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtownithaca.com/wp-content/uploads/Lee-Cotman.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20240604T135849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T135849Z
UID:10003959-1722448800-1722454200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Reaching Out / Reaching In: How to Send Hope to Imprisoned Writers
DESCRIPTION:Every day at the Durland Alternatives Library\, we see poetry’s power to bridge divides and foster radical hope\, and we want to share that with you! Prisoner Express – a project of the library – provides opportunities for incarcerated people of all genders to express themselves creatively and receive meaningful feedback. Over 400 incarcerated people participate in our poetry program – they send us their writing in hopes of being published in our semi-annual poetry anthology\, and look forward to receiving a friendly response from someone outside of the prison system. In this workshop\, library staff will read a few selected poems aloud\, then support participants as they write a response to someone whose work resonates. We have seen time and again how much this program benefits not only the incarcerated writers\, but the volunteers themselves. We hope you’ll join us!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/reaching-out-reaching-in-how-to-send-hope-to-imprisoned-writers/
LOCATION:Durland Library\, 130 Anabel Taylor Hall\, Cornell University\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtownithaca.com/wp-content/uploads/Durland.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20240604T135823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T135823Z
UID:10003958-1720965600-1720971000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:So You Want to Write a Picture Book
DESCRIPTION:With Rowen MacCarald and Sue Heavenrich. The picture book market today looks radically different from the market twenty years ago. Word count. Book length. Themes and story structure. Join two picture book authors for an exploration of the current picture book landscape and a look at some of the interesting and original books that have come out in the last five years. We’ll cover a few of the basics of modern picture book conventions as well as delve into topics of interest to publishers right now\, innovative nonfiction approaches\, and the principles of using mentor texts—published books we can study for inspiration and direction—in our own writing process. We’ll have time to play around with story concepts\, and participants will walk away with ideas to jumpstart their own picture book projects. rowenmaccarald.com
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/so-you-want-to-write-a-picture-book/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20240604T135758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T135758Z
UID:10003957-1720636200-1720643400@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Live Your YA Fantasy: An Embodied Writing Speculative Fiction Workshop
DESCRIPTION:With Angela Somma. Are you ready to embark on a literary adventure where dreams come to life\, galaxies collide\, and magic pulses through every word? Look no further! Our workshop is a haven for writers who crave limitless creativity and seek to weave untold tales. Our special ingredient? This mantra: “Live your YA fantasy. Be who you needed.” Your voice matters\, now more than ever. So\, fellow writer\, grab our quills and let magic flow. \nHere’s what awaits you: Sensory Detail Exercise: awaken a Sense of Wonder in your readers through a deep dive into the senses as experience. Let your senses guide your prose\, and watch your stories come alive. Character Alchemy Free write: Step into your characters’ shoes. Feel the crunch of autumn leaves\, taste the salt on ocean breezes\, and hear the echoes of forgotten battles. Forge solid characters. Peel back layers and engage in an immersive guided meditative space. Remember\, they’re not just ink on paper—they’re souls waiting to be heard.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/live-your-ya-fantasy-an-embodied-writing-speculative-fiction-workshop/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtownithaca.com/wp-content/uploads/Angela-Somma.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20240604T135733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T135733Z
UID:10003956-1718463600-1718470800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Unleashing the Power of the List Poem
DESCRIPTION:With Wren Tuatha. Does making a list into a poem sound like cheating? It’s possible that poems you remember most are based on lists\, whether you detected them or not. Begin with Major Jackson’s “Why I Write Poetry”… Utilizing countless forms\, voices\, and shapes\, a list can really make your topic pop off the page and perform. The list is a surprising way to illuminate what’s at stake in your subject. Sometimes lighthearted\, sometimes profound\, a list poem can hook your reader in a compelling\, unforgettable\, and imminently accessible way. Sharing examples from poets Ellen Bass\, Tracy K. Smith\, Kwame Dawes\, Oliver de la Paz\, Diane Seuss\, Allison Joseph\, Chen Chen\, Molly Fisk\, Walt Whitman\, and more\, Ithaca Poetry Center director and published poet Wren Tuatha will share their favorite list poems and support participants in starting their own dynamic poems using this flexible craft strategy.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/unleashing-the-power-of-the-list-poem/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtownithaca.com/wp-content/uploads/Wren-Tuatha.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20240604T130351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T130351Z
UID:10003955-1718294400-1718301600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Singing in the Dark: Writing Poetry of Resistance
DESCRIPTION:With Melissa Tuckey. Bertolt Brecht wrote\, “In the dark times\, / will there be singing? / Yes\, there will be singing. / About the dark times.” In this 2 hour writing workshop\, we will read contemporary\, multi-cultural poems that successfully navigate the space between personal and political\, with prompts for writing.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/singing-in-the-dark-writing-poetry-of-resistance/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtownithaca.com/wp-content/uploads/Melissa-Tuckey.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240604
DTSTAMP:20260424T115127
CREATED:20240403T194633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T180944Z
UID:10004010-1717372800-1717459199@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:16th Annual Spring Writes Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and culture of Ithaca\, NY\, at the 16th Annual Spring Writes Literary Festival! From May 2nd to 18th\, downtown Ithaca transforms into a dynamic hub of creativity\, bringing together over 110 local writers and artists for a celebration unlike any other. This festival is a cornerstone of Ithaca’s cultural offerings\, showcasing the depth and diversity of literary talent in the region. \nWhy Attend? \n– Discover Ithaca’s Rich Literary Scene: Explore an extensive program of literary-themed events\, including creative writing workshops\, poetry readings\, and engaging panel discussions. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or a devoted bibliophile\, there’s inspiration around every corner. \n– Family-Friendly Fun: The festival offers a range of activities suitable for all ages\, making it the perfect outing for families looking for enriching experiences. Dive into storytelling sessions or participate in interactive workshops designed to spark creativity and imagination in attendees of all ages. \n– Connect with the Ithaca Community: Embrace the opportunity to meet and mingle with a diverse group of artists\, writers\, and literature enthusiasts. Spring Writes is not just an event; it’s a community gathering that celebrates the shared passion for storytelling and artistic expression. \n– Experience the Heart of Downtown Ithaca: Set against the backdrop of picturesque downtown Ithaca\, the festival invites you to enjoy the local flavors\, scenic beauty\, and welcoming atmosphere that make Ithaca a unique cultural destination. \n– Virtual Participation Options: Can’t make it in person? No problem! The festival also offers virtual events from May 11th to 18th\, allowing you to join the celebration from anywhere in the world. \nEvent Highlights: \n– Engaging workshops led by accomplished writers and artists.\n– Lively readings and performances showcasing the best of local talent.\n– Opportunities to meet your favorite authors and discover new voices.\n– Activities and events tailored for young readers and families.\n– A blend of in-person and virtual events to ensure everyone can participate. \nJoin Us: \nMark your calendar for this unparalleled celebration of literature and community in the heart of Ithaca\, NY. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor\, the Spring Writes Literary Festival promises an enriching\, inspiring\, and unforgettable experience for all. \nDates: May 2nd to 18th\nLocation: Downtown Ithaca\, NY\, and online\nAdmission: Free and open to the public \nFor more information and to view the full schedule of events\, visit our website springwrites.org. Don’t miss out on this highlight of Ithaca’s cultural calendar!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/16th-annual-spring-writes-literary-festival/2024-06-03/
LOCATION:Downtown Ithaca\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtownithaca.com/wp-content/uploads/Plain.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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