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Crown City Mural Fest is returning for its third year, corralling artists to make Cortland an even more creative space! Whether you want to channel your inner artist, shop till you drop, or dance till your feet hurt, this is the place to be! Keep reading for more details.   WHEN  Friday-Saturday, September 6-7  WHERE Cortland Corset Building75 E. Court Street, Cortland NY GETTING…

Welcome artists and art lovers alike to the first annual Portrait of a Place: Plein Air Event. July 19-20 historic Homer will be littered with artists diligently working to capture this idyllic village via paint, pen, and pastel. Before you make your journey to our bucolic county, we'd love to share all the wonderful things to see, taste and do between masterful swipes of the brush.  PORTRAIT OF…

The Imagination Celebration is a Cortland County-wide art show featuring student artists in grades K-12. Held for over fifteen years in various Cortland County locations, the kids are taking over the Ake Gallery, March 21 - April 7 this year. Artwork by teachers is also on display in the gallery. More than just an art show, the Imagination Celebration will host workshops and comedy shows, each…

Join Experience Cortland at She Shines, a toast to Cortland County's leading ladies on March 7, 5-8pm at Homer Hops Brewing. Click here for event info. She Shines promises to be an evening filled with inspiration, camaraderie, and the chance to support and discover the diverse talents of women in various industries, including retail, health and wellness, and local arts. The festivities will…

Webster’s Dictionary defines a gallery as “a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed.” Here in Cortland County, we know galleries to be so much more than that. A well-curated gallery stimulates the imagination and make us laugh or reflect. Galleries become hubs, hosting community events and fostering creativity. Galleries are filled with the sort of…

Immerse yourself in the flourishing art and culture scene in Cortland County! This two-day itinerary will have you exploring eclectic art installations and rousing theatre – and you’ll discover tasty eats along the way. DAY 1 Begin your art adventure with a locally roasted caffeine boost at Coffee Mania; then venture to the Cortland Corset Building for a little retail therapy. The creative and…

Experience Cortland regularly features Cortland County artists at the Visitors Center throughout the year. The Artist Spotlight program was developed to showcase local art to travelers and locals alike in hopes that they might bring a piece of Cortland County home. Feel free to stop by during regular business hours to view Jill Kraft's work or at her website EarthandAirWellness.com. Jill Kraft has…

Cortland First Friday joins an informal nationwide movement to celebrate the arts in local communities on the first Friday of each month. Participating galleries, studios, artists, local businesses, music and performing arts venues will be open to the public throughout the evening to spotlight the arts. To view the map of current locations participating, click here!    March 3rd welcomes the…

If the thought of visiting an art gallery brings to mind standing in front of stodgy old paintings with your hands in your pockets while quietly murmuring contemplations, think again.  The Dowd Gallery has turned art on its ear with the recent installation of the (re)Play Exhibit.  David B. Smith's collection of textiles, objects, installations and sculptures encourages the viewer to interact,…

Experience Cortland will be featuring a Cortland County artist at the Visitors Center throughout the year. The program was developed to showcase local art to travelers and locals in hopes that they might bring a piece of Cortland County home. Feel free to stop by during regular business hours to view her work or at her Facebook page Maslin's Guarden. Maslin's Guarden sprouted from a lifelong love…

Experience Cortland will be featuring a Cortland County artist at the Visitors Center throughout the year. The program was developed to showcase local artwork and photography to travelers and locals in hopes that they might bring a piece of Cortland County home. Feel free to stop by during regular business hours to view the work or at her website Art By Emily Gibbons. Emily Gibbons'…

Experience Cortland will be featuring a Cortland County artist at the Visitors Center throughout the year. The program was developed to showcase local artwork and photography to travelers and locals in hopes of them taking a piece of Cortland County home. Feel free to stop by during regular business hours to view the work or at the shop, Dragonfyre Distillery, at 1062 Leonard Rd, Marathon, NY.…

Experience Cortland will be featuring a Cortland County artist at the Visitors Center throughout the year. The program was developed to showcase local artwork and photography to travelers and locals in hopes of them taking a piece of Cortland County home. Feel free to stop by during regular business hours to view the work or at her shop, Elfcup Boutique, at 136 Main Street. Local artist and shop…

Shake, rattle and roll your way to Cortland County to experience all things rock ‘n roll. From toe-tappin’ concerts to electrifying murals, and food that will have your taste buds singing, you’ll find more than one way to satisfy your rock ‘n roll soul with this 48-hour itinerary. DAY 1 Start your day off with a hearty breakfast at the Cortland Diner in downtown Cortland. Go classic with…

April 16th is a big day for Ashe Martin. A muralist and mosaic artist, Ashe is celebrating the grand opening of Forged from Ashe Studios, in the Cortland Corset Building. Having practiced the craft for well over 10 years, Ashe is incredibly excited to begin teaching others. We asked Ashe to share a little about the space, before the big event.  What inspired you to open Forged from Ashe? I…

Experience Cortland will be featuring a Cortland County artist at the Visitors Center throughout the year. The program was developed to showcase local artwork and photography to travelers and locals in hopes of them taking a piece of Cortland County home. Feel free to stop by during regular business hours to view the work. Come meet Rose in person, April 1, from 12 pm.-3 pm, at the Winter Farmers…

Calling all comic book and pop culture fans! Cortland’s lone comic bookstore, Heroes and Villains, will be holding its 5th Annual Heroes and Villains Con.  The one-day event on Saturday, April 2 will be held at the Cortland Corset Building at 75 East Court Street in Cortland, N.Y., and will run from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be a combination of professional artists and writers and…

Shake off the cold and come into the Center for the Arts, for the 12th annual Community Arts Challenge. Discover the vibrant, thought-provoking, and unique pieces created by Cortland County citizens. The gallery is home to a cornucopia of mediums; from felt to stone, photography to oil, fiber arts, and metals, it is a feast for the eyes. Take your time examining and contemplating each piece,…

Experience Cortland will be featuring a Cortland County artist at the Visitors Center throughout the year. The program was developed to showcase local artwork and photography to travelers and locals in hopes of them taking a piece of Cortland County home. Feel free to stop by during regular business hours to view the work. Born and raised in Cortland, Molly Reagan is the proud mom of two vivacious…