Art

When a woman sits in front of Elena Dilai's camera for the first time, she often begins with hesitation, unsure where to place her hands, how to tilt her face, what to do with her ... more

The scrappy, red-headed orphan is back — and this time, she’s singing for free. Running to Places Theatre Company will present a family-friendly production of Annie Jr. this October at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca ... more

A teen in blue sunglasses now stares back at Toni Morrison inside Cornell’s Morrison Hall, according to the Cornell Chronicle. The new tableaux—painted by high school students from Ithaca and Brooklyn—frames Morrison’s portrait with a ... more

Art lovers and fall leaf-peepers alike will have the chance to explore studios, meet local artists, and enjoy scenic drives around Canandaigua Lake during the Naples Open Studio Trail, happening October 4–5 from 10 a.m ... more

Pittsford Fine Art will host a special First Friday reception next week featuring the work of local artist and former educator Rosemary Pergolizzi. The exhibit, titled “Earth, Sea and Sky,” opens Friday, October 3, from ... more

A splash of color and inspiration just hit the courtyard wall at Waterloo Middle School, thanks to the creative vision of local students. Members of the school’s National Junior Honor Society celebrated the completion of ... more

Andrew Olden, Seneca Falls Museum and Tourism Center Director, is in-studio to talk about this Saturday's (September 20) Outdoor Art Festival, taking place from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on the Canalside of the museum ... more

Cornell University Library’s new exhibit, Plant-Based, opens Sept. 18 and celebrates the power of plants across cultures, according to the Cornell Chronicle. The show features rare artifacts—from ancient Egyptian papyrus to Ming Dynasty paper and ... more

Art lovers will get a chance to score original artwork and support the local arts scene at the upcoming “6x6 Frenzy” fundraiser in Seneca Falls. The event, hosted by the Seneca County Arts Council, will ... more

Ontario County native Joe Liss is turning Misery into laughs at this year’s Rochester Fringe Festival, according to the Democrat and Chronicle. Liss and co-star Dee Ryan will perform Misery Loves Company, a comedic spin ... more

The Artworks Gallery is offering a four-week series of drawing workshops. The classes teach drawing basics with instructor Roberta Nelson. The workshops are for people who want to learn how to draw. They can also ... more

The Smith Center for the Arts in Geneva has received $53,000 in grants to boost operations and improve accessibility, according to the Finger Lakes Times. A $40,000 grant from the Farash Foundation will support general ... more

Julia Kravtsov, of Key Detail an internationally renowned husband and wife duo is in-studio this week to talk about the current mural installation on the canal harbor in downtown Seneca Falls. Julia, with her husband ... more

The Seneca County Arts Council’s Artworks Gallery will feature the fine art photography of William Ketchen this September, offering a visual journey through nature, nostalgia, and Americana. The exhibit runs from September 1 through September ... more

The Artworks Gallery in downtown Seneca Falls will host a watercolor floral painting workshop with artist Roberta Nelson on Saturday, August 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The hands-on class will focus on the ... more

The Seneca Falls Performing Arts Center has received a $99,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to help renovate its Annex space. The funding is part of more than $86 million ... more

Two new exhibitions highlighting New York artists have opened at Main Street Arts in Clifton Springs, according to 13WHAM. The Main Gallery features “Geo+Metric,” with 41 artists showcasing everything from quilts and beadwork to sculpture ... more

The Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn is showcasing the vibrant complexity of surface design in its latest exhibition, “Imprinted on Cloth,” on view through August 16. The show features the work of four nationally recognized ... more

A vibrant collection of local talent took center stage as the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) awarded top honors during the opening of its 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition on Friday, June 27. Lily Rice received the ... more