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.

Gratitude in Detail

March 5 to March 29, 2026

Paintings by two of our newest members, Darcy Binns and Cindy Kaufman

The show will run from March 5 to March 29.

You can view the show in the gallery or online.

Featured Artist: Diana Ozolins

Roy H Park Preserve North by Diana Ozolins

Lindsay Parsons Preserve by Diana Ozolins

Green , 2 Blues, Ochre and Magenta by Diana Ozolins

I am an observational painter of landscapes, figures, and still life, wherever shape and color combine to startle and capture my attention. I also create abstracts just for fun to play with color and shape.

To learn more about Diana 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.

Special Events

Artist Talks in the Gallery

March 22, Sunday, 2:00–3:00. Darcy Binns and Cindy Kaufman will discuss their techniques, inspirations, and insights when creating paintings inspired by nature.
March 29, Sunday 2:00–3:00. Darcy Binns and Patty Brown will each read from their books. A conversation about art, grief, and gratitude will follow.

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 to look at the artwork on display. This event is usually held every second Sunday, 2–3. However, please note the next meeting will be on April 19. 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

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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.