On two October weekends, over 30 artists on the Greater Ithaca Art Trail are open to visitors. Info below!
You can also use this website to peruse all 55 artists on the Trail.
Each artist has a portfolio page with images, contact info, how to buy their art, and whether they are open by appointment year round.
QUESTIONS? info@artspartner.org
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OCTOBER OPEN STUDIO WEEKENDS
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OVER 30 STUDIOS will be open on two peak fall foliage weekends! Get PDF below.
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11:00am to 5:00pm
October 11 & 12
October 18 & 19
This is a great time to travel the beautiful roads of upstate NY with artist studios as your destinations.
There’s no fee and no appointments, just go! Gather your friends and family. Have great conversations with the artists, see what they’ve been up to, learn about their process and purchase great art! (image: Jen Meyers – Perfect Mug Pottery)
YOU’LL NEED THE PDF SHOWING WHICH ARTISTS ARE OPEN EACH DAY (with MAPS!)
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OPEN PDF HERE
You can also find it at THIS LINK
Some artists are open both weekends – some only one weekend – some only one day!
The PDF is a list of the 31 open studios with links to the artist’s portfolio page on this website.
MAILED PDF: If you need one printed out and don’t have a printer, email (see above) with your address and we’ll put a copy in the mail for you.
ADDRESS LOCATIONS and MAPS: The artist addresses in the PDF link to google maps; there are printable maps on the PDF, AND there’s GOOGLE MAPS on this website.
STUDIO ACCESSIBILITY: Each open artists’ portfolio page on this site has info about stairs, and flat surfaces. Email anytime (see above) with questions!
VISITOR REGISTRATION REQUESTED HERE
While registration is not required to visit studios, it’s very helpful so we can keep you updated on the weekends, potential road closings and more.
All those who register are eligible for the Raffle if you register before Oct. 20.
ENTER RAFFLE – OVER 5 CHANCES TO WIN!
GIFT CARD RAFFLE ITEMS:
Downtown Ithaca Gift Cards. Accepted at over 100 shops and eateries.
Five chances to win: $50, $75, $100, $125 and $150
YOU CAN DO ONE (or more) OF THE FOLLOWING TO BE ENTERED INTO THE RAFFLE.
1. REGISTER (link above) by OCT. 20
2. BUY ART ON OPEN STUDIO WEEKENDS and POST ON INSTAGRAM
Take a picture of what you bought at an Art Trail studio!
Tag us on instagram @community_arts_partnership
Mention the artist and the Greater Ithaca Art Trail. Post as many times as you like!
(image: Jen Meyers, Perfect Mug Pottery)
3. VISIT five or MORE STUDIOS ON OPEN STUDIO WEEKENDS
Fill out THIS FORM by October 20th telling us which five studios you visited and what you liked best about each!
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2025 ART TRAIL GROUP EXHIBIT
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44 of the 55 Art Trail artists were part of a wonderfully varied group exhibit at the Community Arts Partnership’s that took place in August of 2025.
Online 3D Exhibit HERE
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2025 ARTIST TALKS RECORDINGS
In two September evenings – six artists each night showed us and spoke about their work. It was inspiring!
RECORDING #1 HERE
featuring: Bethany Parisi (wood carvings) / Vivinne Williams (paintings/mixed media) / Lauren Reid (colorful paintings) / Sarah Lopez (fiber art, fiber paintings) / James Burlitch (fine art photoography) / Barbara Behrmann (abstract paintings, art quilts)
RECORDING #2 HERE
featuring: Kari Zelson Robertson (pottery), Michael Ludgate Photography, Annie Sheng (paintings & drawings), Robert Roemisch (paintings & sculpture), Jada Simone (ceramics & poetry), Cindy Kaufman (paintings)
(Image: Top L – R: Annie Sheng, Sarah Lopez, Lauren Reid, Barbara Behrmann. Middle: Jada Simone, Michael Ludgate, Bethany Parisi, Vivinne Williams. Bottom: Kari Zelson Robertson, Cindy Kaufman, Bob Roemisch, Jim Burlitch)
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2nd SATURDAY OPENING – December 13
A selection of Art Trail artists are open.
12:00 to 5:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 13
A list of who is open will be here by Dec. 1