Readings & Conversation on Art, Grief, and Gratitude
Darcy Binns and Patty Brown will read from their art books .
Darcy Binns and Patty Brown will read from their art books .
Inspired by her daily walks, Darcy Binns’s paintings on up-cycled cardboard strive to find a balance between abstraction and realism. Painting in an abstract, illustrative style, Cindy Kaufman’s paintings capture the colors, light, and movement seen in nature. The show will run from March 5th through March 29th, 2026. Opening reception Friday, March 6th, 5–8pm.
Please join us this month as fifteen of our artist members celebrate the returning light. The show will feature paintings, photos, prints, and drawings representing a broad spectrum of styles. The show will run from February 5th through March 1st, 2026. Opening reception Friday, February 6th, 5–8pm Regular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA ... Read More
In Timeless Treasures, Nancy Ridenour enjoys photographing a variety of subjects and has organized them into themes for the Salon show: Lotus Pond and Garden Flowers, Florida Photography, Bergdorf Goodman Reflections, Montages, and Damaged Collectables. In An Outside Phenomenon, Christine Chin brings the outside inside with larger-than-life prints of moths and bees, giant pollen grains and multi-panel botanical prints. The ... Read More
Eva M. Capobianco will exhibit her photo-sculptures and books chronicling her experiences while hiking the Finger Lakes Trail from end to end. Susan C. Larkin will display her striking photographic portraits of members of her community. The portraits and interviews of these Caroline neighbors are included in her latest book, Connections. The show will run from October 2 – November ... Read More
Featuring paintings and fiber art by Barbara Behrmann and paintings by Katrina Morse, "Imaginary Landscapes" is a point of departure for exploring the ways in which various design elements come together to suggest something both familiar and unknown. The show will run from September 4–28. An opening reception will be held on Friday, September 5, 5–8 pm. Regular hours Thursday-Sunday ... Read More
This year State of the Art Gallery will again be sponsoring Seeing Ithaca Through the Eyes of Artists. It will take place during the month of August 2025, with gallery members and invited guests exhibiting work on the theme "Seeing Ithaca". In addition, exhibits will be hosted at various galleries and other venues that show art around town. All exhibits will celebrate Gallery Night on ... Read More
State of the Art proudly presents two exhibits this month. In the main gallery, Where I’m Coming From (a retrospective) showcases a broad spectrum of works by Frances L. Fawcett. In the Salon Gallery, Ethel Vrana’s paintings are inspired by the resilience of plant life. She combines abstract forms with realistic impressions to capture their remarkable adaptability and beauty. The shows ... Read More
A reception for the show will be held on Gallery Night (First Friday, June 6) from 5–8. Prize winners will be announced that day on our web site (soagithaca.org), via social media (https://www.facebook.com/stateoftheartgallery/), and at the gallery. Prize winning art will be prominently featured on our website along with information about the winning artists and links to their websites and ... Read More
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