Join us at CSMA for a seasonal still life watercolor workshop led by instructor Jennifer Gibson! We will learn some basics through various exercises, then dive into a fall still life scene. In this workshop, participants will explore fundamental painting techniques while painting autumn still life scenes. Whether you're new to watercolor painting or experienced and looking for some extra ... Read More
Join us at CSMA for a storytelling workshop led by Jay Leeming! In this workshop we will learn how to take traditional myths, fairy tales, folk tales and epics from the page into our voices so as to perform them for others. We will work to see these stories in their wild wholeness, finding in them generations of thought and ... Read More
The learning curve involved with tuning stringed instruments can be intimidating! Join us at CSMA for a workshop examining how friction tuning pegs work on the violin, viola, and cello, how to care for them, and how to use them through hands-on practice. Ages 10 and up.
The Latino Civic Association invites you to celebrate Latin Heritage Month! Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to join a fun-filled Spanish storytime at CSMA – Community School of Music and Art. This lively and interactive session will feature songs, rhymes, stories, and crafts – all in Spanish. It’s a fantastic opportunity for the whole family to ... Read More
Drop in on figure drawing sessions at CSMA! 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 the opening reception of two new exhibits in our upstairs and downstairs galleries! Upstairs we have "Love is a Verb," dedicated to the memory of Jann Rowe and featuring her work in the form of paintings and poems, songs and stories, doodles and drawings and paper cups made into art. On view downstairs is "The ... Read More
This wearable art exhibition is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and personal expression through the lens of fashion. The pieces on display have been entirely conceptualized and constructed by students from Ithaca High School, grades 9 through 12. These works represent weeks of dedication, exploration, and skill-building, reflecting both individual voices and shared classroom experiences. Students in the program arrive ... Read More
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.
A creative and restorative workshop for professionals in education, healthcare, human services, the arts, and beyond. Centered on wellness, connection, and self-regulation, in this workshop, we’ll take time to slow down, build meaningful connections, and create together. Through simple, accessible art activities, we’ll explore ways to manage stress, support one another, and find moments of peace amid uncertainty. This workshop ... Read More
A fundraising event, presented in partnership by Runway for a Cause and Women's Opportunity Center, Featuring a fashion show and Derby Day elegance to benefit and empower the women supported by Women's Opportunity Center.
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