Thank you, Ithaca community!
We were floored by the amazing turnout we had last Wednesday for our most recent open house. And on a weekday, no less! Thank goodness the weather finally allowed us to enjoy the readings outside. Such a lovely, supportive gathering of our local and extended community. Thanks to all who showed up!
Our fabulous group of artists and writers truly made it an event to remember. With the help of his cohort, Aaron presented his work through a new game called “All the Time in the World.” Tim read several new poems and Rebecca screened her short film, SPARKS LAMPINI. Jessica displayed new work and works-in-progress throughout the studio gallery and Diana found a way to display a 20-ft installation of portraits laser cut with the Supreme Court’s Dobbs vs. Jackson decision.
We’re so grateful to our artists for sharing their talents and creativity with us over the last two weeks and wish them all the best in their future endeavors! And as always, a special thanks to New York State Council of the Arts for helping to make it all possible.
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- Family Portrait, above (l-r): poet Timothy Ree, visual artist Diana Schmertz, hybrid writer/artist Aaron Landsman, visual artist Jessica Stratton, and filmmaker Rebecca Fay O’Neill.
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- Viewing works and works-in-progress by our visual artists
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- Timothy Ree reads some new poems to a captivated crowd
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- A work-in-progress “card game” reading inspired by our social media habits (and featuring all the residency artists) from hybrid artist Aaron Landsman
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- Screening of short film SPARKS LAMPINI by Rebecca Fay O’Neill
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- Installation of the entire Dobbs v. Jackson decision laser cut into portraits of women by Diana Schmertz
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- Gorgeous works on paper and paintings by Jessica Stratton
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- Gorgeous works on paper and paintings by Jessica Stratton