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ARTS & CULTURE
Cortland County’s
Gallery Guide

Tour Cortland County’s diverse art scene, where local, regional, and national artists shine in captivating galleries.
Feast your eyes on inspired works that cater to every visual appetite. Let the exploration begin!

AKE GALLERY THE GALLERY AT THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Dive into the world of affordable and playful Since 2005, this intimate space has showcased 150+ exhibits featuring local,
fine art! Featuring local and regional talents, regional, and national artists. Immerse yourself in sculptures, photographs,
including humorist Paul Kozlowski, whose and paintings set against dazzling stained-glass windows. Don’t skip the
work graces the halls of Cartoon Network, yearly Community Arts Challenge for an extra dose of creativity!
and the collections of celebs like Bill Maher
and Bobcat Goldthwait. Plus, enjoy live SIKORA ARTS
music, open mic nights, and stand-up for an Step into Sikora Arts, where the vibrant spirit of American Abstractionism
entertaining and welcoming atmosphere for all. comes to life. From the footprints of Abstract masters to avant-garde
movements, the gallery explores chromatic vibrations and luministic
DOWD GALLERY inquiries with forceful cultural endeavors.
This hidden gem has been on the SUNY Cortland campus since 1967. Bonus! Don’t miss these small artistic hubs that are a perfect lunch break
It hosts up to seven exhibitions annually of nationally and internationally
acclaimed contemporary artists and a permanent collection spanning retreat: Corset Building Gallery, McNeil Building Gallery, The Picture
from the 13th to the 21st centuries. House, and The Gallery at Cortland Free Library.
Explore the Cortland Art Trail Map at cortlandartsconnect.org.
FROG POND FOLK
ART GALLERY
Crafted by the Ferro family of Little
York, Frog Pond Folk Art Gallery is a
treasure trove of whimsical wonders.
Tino and Carole Ferro’s work has
captivated audiences worldwide, with
original pieces viewable throughout
the indoor and outdoor spaces. Today,
their children and grandchildren con-
tinue the legacy with one-of-a-kind
gifts to shop and take home.

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