Cooperative Gallery 213

normile/demicco postcard The Cooperative Gallery at 213 State Street in Binghamton, is sponsoring “TRANSFORMATIONS” July 30 through July 23rd, 2016, a multi-media exhibit of the art work of Karen Kuff-Demicco and Janet Normile. It opens with receptions Thursday, June 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. and First Friday July 1st from 3 to 9 p.m. … read more

Andrei Guruianu is an accomplished poet, memoirist, and photographer. He will read from his latest book, Dead Reckoning. Andrei has a following in the Binghamton Area as the first poet laureate in Broome County and a popular reader. This reading and workshop is supported by Poets & Writers.

Credit card birds made by Aubrey Clark “Geronimo” by Don Sharpe, submission in TRASH! The Cooperative Gallery 213 is sponsoring the first Environmental Art exhibit June 2-25, 2016, titled TRASH! A Collaborative EcoArt curated by Peg Johnston. It opens Thursday June 2nd from 6-8 pm and First Friday from 3 pm to 9 pm. Many … read more

Photo by Andrei Guruianu Drawings by Nancy Ryan Memoirs and Artwork about significant objects from our childhood collected from all over the world. Natalia Andreivskikh and Andrei Guruianu have solicited memories expressed in stories and art and Natalia and some of the authors will share some of these short memoirs. Gallery members will display some … read more

“The Howling”, 2015 40″ x 30″ Oil on canvas “Roost”, 2015 40″ x 25″ India ink on Duralar The installation will run May 6 – 28, 2016 and features India ink drawings on Duralar of plant roots, which take on “creature-like” personas. In addition, other drawings in a different media and an oil painting pertaining … read more

Figure by MaryRose Griffin Figure by Kit Ashman Three days of painting and drawing together with live model and still life. Register for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Brunch on Sunday.

Featuring a wide range of different media from both artists, including drawings, painting, prints, collages, monoprints and ceramics. A reception, open to the public, will be held at the gallery on First Friday April 1st, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

“Beyond Reality” will run from Friday March 4th through Saturday March 26th, 2016. “Beyond Reality” will feature new photographic images labeled by the artist as “ Abstract Photography”. Harrington, a watercolor painter and photographer states,” I have been painting very realistic images with watercolor for over 20 years and I’ve also been a photographer for … read more

Sculpture by Don Sharpe Koi “Sticks and Stones and Scavenged Bones” by Don Sharpe and New Works by Jeanne Van Buren features found art sculptures by Don Sharpe and paintings and photography by Jeanne Van Buren. Don Sharpe explains, “My work is inspired by the cyclical beauty of nature and the neglect of man. Blending … read more

Nancy Ryan has collaborated with Don Sharpe One piece of work to be combined with others in progress by Kit Ashman As part of its Fifth Weekend series (an extra weekend every quarter) the Cooperative Gallery is sponsoring a Collaborative Show on Jan 28th, 29th, and 30th featuring works where more than one artist work … read more

National Geographic Photo Contest Winner Joel Nsadha will discuss his photography and the people in them from his native Uganda.

Scarlet Runner Bean by Susan Larkin Best of Show winner, “Courthouse Detail” by Kirk Van Zandbergen The Cooperative Gallery and Two Rivers Photography Club are co-sponsoring the 5th Bob Johnston Photography Competition Jan 1st – 23rd, 2016. Prizes will be awarded in both color and black and white and will be judged by JW Johnston. … read more

Dec. 19 (Sat.) 12:00-4:00 1:00 – 2:00 Music performance by Doug & Eamonn Hubert 2:00 PM Actors Bill Gorman & Janet Normile Read The Polar Express, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Yertle the Turtle Member Information: Drop off – Sunday Nov. 29 – 2-6:00 & Monday Nov. 30 4-7:00 Pick up – Dec 19 … read more

Otter Creek by Aubrey Clark Pod by John Thomson .“My work in this exhibition was inspired by visits to Vermont, giving me time to see the movement and changes in the landscape, in particular Otter Creek,” said Aubrey Clark about her work. “I have continued to reflect on these experiences, to appreciate the visual ambiguity … read more

Found art by Don Sharpe In our Fifth Weekend series, the Cooperative Gallery will present a special Halloween show Oct. 30-31, featuring the found art sculpture of Don Sharpe and a large piece by Zach Wilson, as well as other art by the members of Cooperative Gallery. Supporting members are welcome to contribute art to … read more

Fused Glass by Barbara Bernstein Ceramic Sculpture by Karen Kuff-Demicco For years both artists have expressed their visions and interpretations of the world through their art. In addition, they really enjoy exploring ideas and experimenting with techniques. This show contains new work as Barbara and Karen delve into different themes, methodologies and even new media. … read more

On Sept. 4-5 the galleries and businesses on State St. will have a Block Party, Friday 5-11 pm and Sat 1-6 pm. On Friday after sundown the very first Projection Festival will bring video and art to five buildings on State St. Vendors, Food, Arts and Crafts, and lots of Musical Entertainment.

figure (oil on paper) Lavender Bluebells “WOMEN on WOMEN”, an exhibit by MaryRose & Judy Salton is a celebration of their marriage. It will run through September 26, 2015 and features paintings, drawings and prints of women. Images include Salton’s large, 4’ x 16’ mural of portraits of friends and a watercolor figure series. MaryRose … read more

Dressed for a Procession by Geof Gould September Song by Bill Gorman September Song: Portraits of Autumn, the title of Bill Gorman’s latest exhibit, will be sharing space at the Cooperative Gallery 213 with Geof Gould’s latest work titled Southern Exposures. Both photographers, who have exhibited together over the years, work in vibrant colors and … read more