Grantee Spotlight

Dryden Center for Community


Artist Networking Night!

Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts

Friday, Oct. 23rd, 5:30 - 7:00pm


CAP ArtSpace Proposals Due

for Jan. '27 through March '28 exhibits

Friday, Nov. 20th, 11:59pm


CAP ArtSpace October

Yamilka Portorreal and Robert W. Grant

through Oct 30th


CAP ArtSpace November

Join us on Gallery Night!

Orozco Gallery: Present Conversations IV

Friday, Nov. 6th, 5:00 - 8:00pm


Upcoming Zoom Workshop:

Art & Algorithms: Marketing Tools and Strategies for Artists

Led by: Molaundo Jones

Thursday, Nov. 12th, 6:30 - 7:30pm


CAP-a-Palooza Art Sale

Vintage & Previously Owned Art

Donations: Nov 30th - Dec 1st

Sale: Dec. 4th (Gallery Night) - Dec. 12th


Opportunities and

New Arts Organizations!


Regional & Local Arts & Culture Organizations

Local Arts Organizations

Join their Mailing Lists!


See all CAP Events on our

CAP Calendar

Grantee Spotlight

Dryden Center for Community

The Dryden Center for Community for Community is a place that brings people of all ages together for activities and events with a focus on the creative art, located at the four corners in the Village of Dryden.


Their Grants for Arts Program (GAP grant) supported a Storytelling Festival that took place from Thursday, October 1st to Saturday, October 3rd.


Executive Director Stephanie Ortolano says:

"The Festival was an opportunity to gather as community, listen to stories from local writers and storytellers from a variety of viewpoints, and to have an opportunity to learn and practice together.

"The spicy, sweet smell of mulled cider welcomed guests to the opening ceremony on the first night, with Judy Malloy as the MC. She set the scene for why stories and storytelling are important, with a little sociology and neuroscience thrown in for good measure. We are wired for stories! A panel of invited guests told their stories about how they became storytellers.


"After a variety of workshops during the day on Friday, folks gathered in the Performance Space once again on Friday night to hear Long Lost Friends, a musical storytelling troupe led by Maxwell Eller. It was a delight to hear a long-form epic from Ireland complete with musical accompaniment on harmonium, djembe and didgeridoo!


"Saturday’s events included a morning family-centered Shadow Puppet Party with Lilypad Puppet Theatre, an afternoon performance by master storyteller Jay Leeming, and an evening gathering to hear from workshop participants and a final story from Judy Malloy.


"Some people joined in for one event over the course of the 3-day festival, and some came to more than one performance. With something for all ages, from toddlers to senior citizens, we are hoping that this new annual festival will grow in years to come!"


Visit drydencenter.org to learn more about the fun things happening at the DCC!

The Grants for Arts Programs (GAP) is one of four Community Arts Partnership grants and supports public arts events in Tompkins County. GAP is part of New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) "Statewide Community Regrant" program and is made possible by NYSCA with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. 

Come to Friday's Artist Networking Night!

Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts

Friday, Oct 23rd, 5:30 - 7:00pm

Artists and creatives come and hang out, eat snacks, meet new people, make connections and have fun!



REGISTER Here 

(so we know how many people to expect)

So What? Studio will join us and provide some artsy fun with a communal doodle or the **one hour only!** Post-It Note art show!  



Visit sowhatsocialclub.com or @sowhatartclub on Instagram to learn more and see all their events!

Accepting CAP ArtSpace Exhibit Proposals

DUE: Friday, November 20th, 11:59 pm

CAP is accepting proposals for month-long exhibits from January 2027 through March 2028 for the full gallery or half the gallery.


Tompkins County year-round resident artists and Tompkins County organizations can propose solo or group exhibits. 


Find the guidelines and application instructions on our ArtSpace page at ArtsPartner.org.

October & November at the CAP ArtSpace

OCTOBER:

Yamilka Portorreal (left), "Introspection: Series of Self Reflections"

and Robert W. Grant, "Icons, Stars and Legends"

Up through Oct. 30th

NOVEMBER:

Orozco Gallery: Present Conversations IV

Gallery Night: Nov. 6th, 5:00 - 8:00pm

Artist Talks: Nov.19th & 20th, 6:00 - 8:00pm

Present Conversations IV marks the fourth year Orozco Gallery will pop up at the CAP ArtSpace, continuing its dedication to centering BIPoC voices and showcasing both established and underrepresented artists that include Yen Ospina, Annie Sheng, Lauren Reid Grattan, Sarah Lopez, Knight Jacker, Carolyn Fan, Camila Castellanos, Vasant Laplam, Leslie Monter Casio. 



To learn more: Follow @orozco_gallery, visit orozcogallery.com, or email ospinayen@gmail.com


More Details: Our ArtSpace page


CAP ArtSpace: 110 N. Tioga Street (on the Commons), Tompkins Center for History and Culture in the Ithaca College Gallery


All Gallery Night Events: IthacaGalleryNight.com

Next CAP Workshop

Art & Algorithms:

Marketing Tools & Strategies for Artists

ZOOM: Thurs, Nov. 12th, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Led by Molaundo Jones


REGISTER Here


This Zoom workshop is designed to share best practices in marketing through the lens of artists and creative professionals. Topics will include social media marketing, email communications, and website development.


A Q&A will follow the workshop and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions specific to their interests and goals with direct feedback, recommendations, and practical next steps offered to help strengthen their digital marketing efforts.  


Molaundo Jones is a senior communications and marketing executive with more than two decades of experience advising institutional leadership, building high-performing teams, and leading integrated communications strategy for nationally recognized cultural and educational organizations. Learn more at molaundojones.com

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CAP-a-Palooza Art Sale Extraordinaire!

A CAP Fundraising Sale

of Community-Donated, Previously-Owned Art

Donation Drop Off: Nov. 30th - Dec. 1st

Sale: Dec. 4th Gallery Night - Dec. 12th

Our CAP-a-Palooza Art Sale Extraordinaire is an annual fundraiser, held over 9 days in December in our CAP ArtSpace gallery.  


We collect donations of not-new, previously-owned art from community members who are downsizing or have unused or unloved art that they can part with.  


The sale works well on two levels. Hundreds of people find joy in purchasing and coming to see what we have collected, AND community members feel good about donating their art collection to a good cause. (Note: We do not ask local artists to donate their own work.)


The art that is donated is vintage and contemporary, professional and amateur, fun and funky, antique and modern. There are paintings, photography, etchings, prints, small sculpture, pottery, embroidery, and more.  Work is priced low so we can sell out in 8 days. Prices drop throughout the sale. 


Visit our CAP-a-Palooza web page to find out what we accept and don't accept and more details! 

Artist Opportunities

Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts Residencies. 

Applications for 1 to 4 week residencies for NY artists, writers, parents and caregivers (May to November 2027) in beautiful Ellis Hollow are now being accepted. 

Due December 6th. Visit Saltonstall.org 

Greenstar Coop is accepting applications for their gallery. 

Due November 20th

Apply Here

Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County (CCETC) is seeking a Climate Art & Outreach Intern to support creative outreach about climate change resilience and democracy in Ithaca. "We are seeking someone with connections to Ithaca communities and a desire to use art as a vehicle for social change." Flexible hours, flexible compensation. To learn more and see the full job description, visit ccetompkins.org/internships

Say Hey to New Organizations!

So What? Studio is a social arts club for adults that aims to be an inclusive community space for nurturing the artist within and inspiring the curious creative. 

So What? Studio believes in the transformative power of art and play and in the belief that shared experiences of creating can foster change, ignite joy, and deepen connection. 


Visit sowhatsocialclub.com or @sowhatartclub on Instagram to learn more and see what events are happening soon!

Onward & Company is a new book arts studio and print shop in Ithaca offering professional book design, binding, and high-quality printing services for artists, writers, and creative organizations. The studio also runs workshops and a curated stationery shop. 

Visit the grand opening Saturday, October 24, from 1–5 p.m. onwardandco.com

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Join the Mailing List of Regional Arts Councils!

There's a lot going on nearby!

Events, professional development workshops, and more!

Broome County Arts Council 

https://broomearts.org/classes/

https://broomearts.org/events/


Tioga Arts Council

https://www.tiogaartscouncil.org/programs

Follow on facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/tiogaarts.council


Cortland Arts Connect

https://www.cortlandartsconnect.org/events


CNY Arts (Syracuse)

https://cnyarts.org/events/


Arts of the Southern Finger Lakes

https://www.earts.org/regional-arts-calendar/

Find Local Arts

Join local organization's mailing lists!


Great Sources for Local Events Listings

IthacaEvents.com

ithaca.com/calendar


So much music!

visitithaca.com/events/live-music


Find a directory of local arts organizations at

on our website

DONATE TODAY!

Your support makes art happen.




Learn more and donate now at our website: ArtsPartner.org


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