Cooperative Gallery 213

Blind Stars by Joanne Thorne Arnold The nature that surrounds us is the theme for the installation, Into the Presence by Joanne Thorne Arnold. Attending art camp in the summer of 2018 catapulted her play into other mediums including a whimsical approach with paper mache’ and wire sculpture. John Thomson will feature his handmade canoe… read more

Il Cono installation – Bob Johnston Cooperative Gallery 213 and the Two Rivers Photography Club sponsor the 8th Bob Johnston Photography Show and Competition. The photo competition attracts the best photography in the Southern Tier, in both black and white and color. JW Johnston, a fine art photographer and photography instructor 2019 exhibit judge. Regional… read more

Give the gift of Art! Find unique and affordable artworks from more than 50 artists and fine crafters, as the Cooperative Gallery is transformed into a showplace for original and wonderful works from all of our members. Extended Gallery hours: Fridays 3 – 6 PM, Saturdays 11 AM – 4 PM

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“Hurricane” by Karissa Salton postcard for show A unique exhibit launches on First Friday in November at the Cooperative Gallery in Binghamton. Artists Judy Salton, MaryRose present “Women as Voices for Change” which will run through Nov. 24th, 2018. Karissa Salton, their granddaughter, will be exhibiting her photo collages “Women as Forces of Nature.” There… read more

Just Passing Through by Bill Gorman Pelicans Over the Pacific by Geof Gould The Cooperative Gallery 213 presents the work of two popular regional photographers, Geof Gould and Bill Gorman. Gould’s exhibit titled Favorites and Gorman’s exhibit titled Just Passing Through will share the gallery space. Their work will be introduced at an opening reception… read more

Figurative sculpture and prints seem to be talking to one another and to you in “Not Alone” Karen Kuff-Demicco’s new show opening September 6th and 7th and running through September 29th.

Mangabey by Caroline Fay John Carroll Our two newest members, Caroline Fay and John Carroll have an opening reception on August 2nd from 5-8 pm and First Friday 3- 9 pm. The exhibition titled, ‘Real & Imagined’ brings together oil paintings from two fine artists on two unique paths to representational painting.

Swift-circular by Zaccharie Charvolin Kit Ashman Burnham-Ashman will be showing new work in different media including monotype, collagraph, etching and drypoint. Zaccharie Charvolin, currently a graphic design student at SUNY Cortland, will be showing new digital photo montage pieces, poetry, and music. The pieces, poems, and music focus on the more intense emotional states experienced… read more

Flow by Carolyn Gilligan Flowers by Joanne Thorne Arnold Thorne Arnold and Gilligan explore new techniques in painting with this dual show.

Woman in Shadow Who’s the Stranger in the Water? Figure paintings by Ken Weir and Photographs by W Gregg Harris

Self Portrait “Equilibrium” Yoko Umeda This First Friday the Cooperative Gallery 213 will open “Sunday Paintings” by the gallery’s newest member, Bill Pesce. ALSO on display and sale will be “The Collector’s Collection: Bev McLean” including Mini Prints and other paintings from the collection of the late Bev McLean. Artists reception Thursday April 5th from… read more

Luma Festival: Smart phones at the ready! 48 photographers showing 119 photos snapped on their phones. Smartphone photos are ubiquitous on social media and at all gatherings, and this show demonstrates both the sheer beauty and often the serendipity of the images the exhibitors have captured. The show is a result of a public call… read more

On First Friday, February 2, 3-9:00 p.m., Cooperative Gallery 213 opened exhibits by Nancy Ryan, titled “Collection,” and by Martha Colgan, titled “Treelove.” The dual exhibit, running through Feb. 24, presents two experienced artists following their artistic curiosity. The front part of the gallery this month is a group show of black, white, and grey… read more

“Gioia con Bolles di Sapone” Best of Show by Richard Lee “Le Luce” one of four Judge’s Choice by Greg Chianis An open-theme showcase of our area’s best photography, co-sponsored by Cooperative Gallery 213 and Two Rivers Photography Club. Awards for Best of Show, two Judge’s Choice each in Black and White and Color, and… read more

Pick-up of unsold art is Thursday, December 28, 10 AM – 2 PM, or by appointment. All artists, please be sure to initial your inventory sheets before leaving with your work.

“Safe” “The Fall” New paintings and other current works from Joanne Thorne Arnold and Jean Luongo

Karen Kuff-Demicco and Barbara Bernstein, sculptors working in clay, glass, and mixed media, present a new show entitled “Figurative Journey”. Their work explores human forms, emotions and life’s experiences. The show opens at the Cooperative Gallery 213 on October 6th on First Friday. The public is invited to an artists’ reception on October 5th. The… read more

Susan Kendrot Susan Kendrot’s “Fragments” features drawings that dissemble and abstract the stone images of the Parthenon Marbles. Her paintings of the horses symbolize a broader human theme. Betsy Williams sculpture, titled “Struggle”, is made from stoneware clay and sticks. She sculpts to freeze a single moment in time, to capture the “wow” moment when… read more

About ‘Renewal’ Aubrey Clark says, “Renewal is part of the process of revisiting work, materials, and ideas. Recurring themes emerge to engage me: the natural resources of clean water, fresh air, fertile soil, animals and plants, planet sustainability, and life cycles.” ‘Contrast’ by John Thompson comprises drawings and small scale sculptures that reflect a life… read more