Past Shows

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Judy Salton
MaryRose

with Reda Abdelrahman, Diane Lia, Emily E O'Reilly, Ann Pellegrino, Shawna Stevenson, Rasha Taher

February 2nd -  February 24th, 2024

DPA and Mural Artists

February’s feature is an installation of murals created by local artists as well as videos featuring mural, graffiti, and African-American artists. Presented by the department of public art and and exhibiting members Judy Salton & MaryRose in honor of Peg Johnston. The Dept. of Public Art was formed in 2012 with the intent of creating… read more

A variety of artists and artisans of the community

December 1st -  December 23rd, 2023

23rd Annual Holiday Show

Holiday Show Events Our 23rd Annual Holiday Show is a celebration of the artistic talents and creativity of our community of artists and artisans! Join us on Thursday, November 30th : HOLIDAY SHOW OPENING 6:00 – 8:00PM Friday, December 1st : FIRST FRIDAY | music with John Thompson plus holiday caroling 5:00 – 9:00PM OPEN… read more

Jean Longo and Ken Weir

November 3rd -  November 25th, 2023

Saints and Other Works | Betrayal! at the Amusement Park!

Join us as we celebrate the works of Jean Luongo and Ken Weir in a joint show. We are also featuring works by our new exhibiting members: Danette Matteo, Emily O’Reilly, Gabe Morton-Cook, Merri Markovitch, Natalie Dadamio, and Rebecca Austin.

Steph Schweitzer

October 2nd -  October 28th, 2023

Virus!

An exploration of light, color and composition.

MaryRose Griffin

August 30th -  September 23rd, 2023

“What Was Is May Be” from September 1 – 23

Artwork from MaryRose! She will also give demos on Saturdays at 1 pm: Sept 2 Woodblock; Sept 9 Collage; Sept 19 Watercolor and Sept 23 ATC

Martha Colgan and Nancy Ryan

August 3rd -  August 26th, 2023

“Looking Forward and Looking Backward” Opening August 4th

Foraging White Birds Martha Colgan’s show looks back at her collage paintings with hand printed paper collaged on top of paintings. Looking forward, her most recent work was done at the Equinox gallery and explores printmaking techniques. She is currently developing an interest in “chine colle” which combines collage and printmaking which Is opening up… read more

Exhibiting and Supporting Members and John Thomson

July 3rd -  July 29th, 2023

‘Summer Art’ and ‘Mostly Small Stuff’ from July 7-29

Summer is upon us and to celebrate that fact The Cooperative Gallery213 is presenting “Summer Art”, a summer themed exhibit of work by the Exhibiting and Supporting artists of the gallery. They will be joined by the esteemed John Thomson whose intricate, whimsical, playful wooden sculptures are a perfect match for a summertime show. John… read more

Bill Gorman and Geof Gould with three Friends

June 2nd -  June 24th, 2023

Color on Canvas and Four Nature Lovers

Coleus Tahoe Rocks #1 Geof Gould hosts three friends, all superb nature and wildlife photographers, in a show titled Four Nature Lovers. They include Scott Hooker, whose work is often seen in Rochester area galleries, Mary Lou Shapinas and Bill Baburchak, members of the Two Rivers Photographic Club whose recent wildlife photos reveal their love… read more

Joanne Thorne Arnold and Eileen Seeley Schlag

May 5th -  May 27th, 2023

Horizons

Haven by Joanne Thorne Arnold The Three Graces by Eileen Seeley Schlag Joanne Thorne Arnold presents a glimpse into the natural beauty of the Southern Tier and of the Hudson River Valley. Joanne says, “I’ve spent the past year practicing the art of Plein Air producing small pieces from life and learning how to apply… read more

Peg Johnston w/ special guest Rosalyn Banish

April 7th -  April 29th, 2023

Focus on Abortion

Portraits and narratives of people who have had abortions and who work in the abortion field, which represents decades of Peg Johnston’s work as an abortion provider. “I have witnessed thousands of people’s stories and decisions for their lives regarding pregnancy which have been profoundly moving to me in my career. This exhibit by Rosalyn… read more

Kit Ashman and Chuck Haupt

February 27th -  March 25th, 2023

Textures; March 3-25

Sun on Leaves One can see textures everywhere. Texture conveys a variety of messages and emotions and is an element of art that the viewer can relate to.

All Gallery Exhibiting Members

February 3rd -  February 25th, 2023

LOVE

LOVE is coming to the Cooperative Gallery 213 in February! Work by exhibiting artists will be on view from February 3-25. It is time for hope, understanding and love in the world. Art has a way of inviting viewers to share ideas with the artist. Come see what has been created to bring LOVE to… read more

Open themed show, Entry fee $10 for each photograph, limit 3.

January 6th -  January 28th, 2023

11th Bob Johnston Photography Competition and Show

Welsh Boy, Bob Johnston, 1942 Co-sponsored by Two Rivers Photography Club and the Cooperative Gallery 213 , the 11th Bob Johnston Photography Competition brings photographers together to exhibit their best shots in color or black and white. Prizes will be awarded in 5 categories and a People’s Choice award at the end of the show…. read more

All Members

December 1st -  December 24th, 2022

Members Holiday Show & Sale

The 2023 Gallery Calendar (Limited Edition and Beautiful!) Every December our members, supporting and exhibiting members, get a chance to show their work, including fine crafts, art, and photography. It’s a great place to find holiday gifts and see new work from supporting members. OPEN Fridays 5-8 pm and Saturdays 11-3 pm until Dec. 24th

Betsy Jo Williams and Amy Williams McLaren

October 31st -  November 26th, 2022

A Tale of Two Stories Opening November 4

“Chicken” by Amy Williams McLaren “Leaving” by Betsy Jo Williams Betsy Jo Williams and Amy Williams McLaren, mother and daughter artists, show their work Nov 4- 26th, 2022. Betsy presents sculptures in clay and wood and Amy paints children, chickens, dogs, geese and people in oil. They will participate in the gallery’s Third Thursday Art… read more

Karen Kuff Demicco

October 7th -  October 29th, 2022

Walking Down the Street

Adventure Walking Karen Kuff-Demicco, sculptor, printmaker, painter took her inspiration for this show from walking in familiar and unfamiliar areas during the COVID pandemic and are explorations and reactions to the abstract, magical and real world.

Carolyn Gilligan, Regina Losinger and Ashlyn Kelly

August 29th -  September 24th, 2022

“Seasons” & the Artist’s Eye

Seasons Orange Rose Carolyn Gilligan has always used watercolor to express her love of nature in all its seasonal beauty. According to Carolyn, Seasons, her latest show, presents “beautiful landscapes from near and far” that she wants to share with her public. Regina Losinger’s paintings focus on the”Figurative”. They are a visual exploration of the… read more

Karen Fedczuk and Diana Whiteman

August 4th -  August 27th, 2022

‘Familiar Spaces’ and ‘Growth Patterns’

Opening 5pm on August 5, ‘Familiar Spaces’ is a new body of work from Karen Fedczuk which explores reimagined places using a mixed media technique. As the images evolve they become familiar. Diana Whiteman presents ‘Growth Patterns’. Diana is attracted to the patterns in the natural world as well as inside the body. The significance… read more

John Carroll, Linda Ciallelo, Gulzara Tokhtamysheva

July 1st -  July 23rd, 2022

Day by Day

Three artists at the Cooperative Gallery join together to present “Day By Day” July 1st and continuing through July 23rd. John Carroll works in oil, Linda Ciallelo paints still life and figures in pastels and oil, and Gulzara Tokhtamysheva paints landscapes in watercolor.