In their show, Black and White and…, painter Ileen Kaplan and Photographer David Watkins explore the use of black and white and touches of color to create abstract, graphic and representational pieces. 
The show will run from April 30 through May 24, 2026. Opening reception Friday, May 1 from 5–8pm.

State of the Art proudly presents our 37th Annual Juried Photography Show. This year’s show accepted photographs from 73 artists from all over New York State.  The jury reviewed 320 images and selected 74 for the show. The exhibit includes landscapes, portraits, abstract, traditional photography, and more. 
The show will run from May 28 through June 27, 2025. Opening reception Friday, ... Read More

Celebrate two of SOAG’s newest members. Sheila Danko uses a variety of media in her work, relying heavily on oil and cold wax, but also, pastel, ink, acrylics and gouache. Ray Foody will exhibit abstract line drawings in charcoal and graphite on paper. July 2 - August 2, 2026, with Opening Reception Friday, July 3, 2026 from 5 to 8pm. ... Read More

State of the Art Gallery will again sponsor Seeing Ithaca Through the Eyes of Artists. It will take place during the month of August 2026, with gallery members and invited guests exhibiting work on the theme "Seeing Ithaca". In addition, exhibits will be hosted at three other galleries. All exhibits will celebrate Gallery Night on August 7, 5–8. PLUS 17 artists will have their ... Read More

The Ithaca Garden Club will create floral arrangements inspired by the current show at SOAG: Seeing Ithaca through The Eyes of Artists. These Arrangements will be on view during open hours at SOAG.

For their September exhibit at the State of the Art Gallery, mixed media artist Jane Dennis and photographer Harry Littell explore themes surrounding circuses and fairs. Dennis’s paintings and sculptures of circuses depict playful, imagined worlds based on historical research, while Littell’s photographs of county fairs in the Southern Tier present surreal moments drawn from real events. Their different artistic ... Read More

Last Week of this Great Show. Mixed media artist Jane Dennis and photographer Harry Littell explore themes surrounding circuses and fairs. Dennis’s paintings and sculptures of circuses depict playful, imagined worlds based on historical research, while Littell’s photographs of county fairs in the Southern Tier present surreal moments drawn from real events. Their different artistic approaches result in a lively ... Read More

Look Club gives visitors to the gallery a chance to take an in-depth look at current work, check how it resonates, and talk about it with others. Works by Diana Ozolins, Margy Nelson are in the front gallery. WHAT IS YOUR RED LINE, a collaborative installation organized by Democracy Defender PMB is in the SALON.