State of the Art Gallery – A fine arts cooperative in Ithaca, New York

We are a cooperative fine art gallery operated by our members from the Finger Lakes region of New York, seeking to enhance the cultural and economic vitality of our community.

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Open Thursday through Sunday, Noon to 5.

Juried Photography Show

The 37^th Annual Juried Photography Show is now open for entries. See the call for entries, which includes the link to EntryThingy, where entries must be submitted.

Call for new members

The application period for artists wishing to become new members of Soag is now open. Learn the benefits, responsibilities and how to apply.

February Light

February 5 to March 1, 2026

From Cold Darkness to Fragile Joy I by Patricia Hunsinger

Cayuga Lake in Fall by Annemiek Haralson

Fourteen 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 5 through March 1.

You can view the show in the gallery or online.

Featured Artist: Susan C. Larkin

Connections is a book of stories from people who live in my Town of Caroline. I’ve asked them, "What brought you here and what keeps you here?” In spite of considerable differences, the people have enough in common to form a community. The book includes visits to individuals, fire departments, churches, stores, and assorted celebrations in town. It seems that people can get to know others who don't share all their views.

To learn more about Susan and her art visit her member page.

Open Thursday through Sunday, Noon to 5:00

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Gift Cards

We are now selling gift cards! Stop by at the gallery to purchase one.

Becoming a member

Learn the benefits, responsibilities, and how to apply.

Applications will be accepted from February 14 to March 14, 2026.

Special Events

Continuing Events

First Friday

We host an opening reception for our new shows from 5:00–8:00 on the First Friday of every month.

Look Club

Katrina Morse, Patty Brown, and Carol Spence will be hosting Look Club at the gallery every second Sunday, 2–3 to look at the artwork on display. The next meeting will be on March 8. Learn about different types of artwork and how to talk about art. What do you see? How does it resonate with you?

Classes and workshops

Children’s Book Illustration

Katrina Morse is teaching a Children’s Book Illustration course Saturdays, February 14, 21, 28, and March 7, 1:30–3:00. Create an illustration from concept to finished art piece done in acrylic paint and colored pencil. Bring a sentence or two that you’d like to illustrate. Drawing experience required. The cost is $200. All materials supplied. Register at Blue Door Studio. To see Katrina’s published children’s books search Katrina Morse on Amazon.

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Members Elsewhere

Ileen Kaplan

Ileen will be one of three artists showing in the exhibit 3 Americans at the Arnot Art Museum in Elmira. The show will run from February 3 to May 15.

Patricia Brown

Patricia is part of Woman Made Gallery’s upcoming virtual exhibition Quiet, Piggy: We Cannot be Silenced. This juried group exhibition is hosted online and will be actively promoted from February 18 through March 31. The exhibition will continue to be viewable indefinitely in the Woman Made Gallery’s exhibition archive section.

Harry Littell

Harry will be showing three photographs from his county fair series Who Brought the Dramamine? in the Photography Group Exhibit at The Gallery at South Hill. The show runs February 21 to March 28. Opening reception Saturday, February 21, 4:00–6:00. Gallery hours are Fridays 4:00–7:00, Saturdays and Sundays 12:00–4:00.

Birds and Flowers

Eight artists, including State of the Art Gallery members Ileen Kaplan, Diana Ozolins, David Watkins, Christine Chin, and Susan Larkin are showing work in the exhibit, Birds and Flowers, in the art gallery at the Community Center at Kendal at Ithaca. The show runs from February 1 through April 30. Visitors are welcome to visit the show 9:00–7:00 any day. Artist Talks for the show will be Monday, February 23, 4:00 at Kendal.

Nancy Ridenour

Nancy will display her photography in the café at GreenStar Co-op Market during January and February.