GNSI drawing event on Sunday April 14, from 2-4pm

Saturday, April 20 · 6-9pm EDT Tickets $15 HERE , $20 at the door Welcome to the Dart Brothers CD Release Pre-Party at the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts, Inc. (TCFA)! Join us for a night of live music, drinks, and celebration as we gear up for the official record release of their upcoming album due out this summer. This in-person event will feature intimate performances by the Dart Brothers themselves, along with stories and anecdotes around the band's history, and writing and recording of their upcoming release. They will be joined by special guest artist Rena Guinn opening the show. Come out and support local music while enjoying a fun and laid-back atmosphere. Don't miss out on this exciting evening of music and community! A few tidbits from the band regarding their previous album, Strangest Wavelength: "The Strangest Wavelength from The Dart Brothers, released in 2020 and nominated for Americana Record of the Year by the Syracuse Music Awards, comes through as a wonderfully powerful classic rock record that touches on Americana and Alternative Country even as songs roll on with passionate vocals and strong guitar work through and through. The Strangest Wavelength album is packed to the brim with some outstanding guitar sections that flow, and wail while vocals keep true to that country twang undertone and give the record a near perfect aesthetic. What's really cool about these songs is that they are a real display of mature songwriting from seasoned musicians and at the same time shows a ton of youthful energy. These are songs the guys had fun recording and performing and you can clearly hear that with just about every single track on the record. It kind of makes you want to see The Dart Brothers perform live." Now is your chance to see this marvelous group perform live at TCFA. For more information about the Dart Brothers and their upcoming record, please visit: https://dartbrothers.com

Disco Dance Party at the Conservatory Saturday Night, April 27, 7:30-10pm Tickets $15 online at TCFA.live, $20 at the door Hustle back to the 70’s with mirror balls and colorful lights as our fabulous dance floor becomes the scene! DJ Obvious Objects will be spinning all of your favorite disco dance songs, and your ticket price Includes complimentary retro snacks and one drink of your choice. The Conservatory will also be selling beer, wine, and specialty wine coolers: calypso coladas and strawberry margaritas. Get in the groove and dress to impress with your funkiest threads and enter the costume contest. One lucky winner will receive tickets to this year’s GrassRoots Unplugged event (a $100 value, no additional cost to enter) This event is a great way to kick off spring, so boogie on down to the Disco Dance Party!

The Art of Symbiosis
 A showcase by members of the Finger Lakes chapter of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Opening reception Saturday, April 6, 2024, 4-6pm
 Live music by Ken Zeserson and friends, wine and refreshments
 Gallery hours Fridays 11am-3pm and Sundays 1-5pm
 Show closes 5/5 The natural world has evolved over billions of years by developing extraordinary relationships between different species and populations. These symbiotic relationships, both cooperative and destructive, demonstrate the importance of long-term partnerships for a healthy ecosystem. From mysterious microscopic organisms to amazing plant life, insects, and large mammals including humans, many species' survival is interdependent on one another. We invite you to view an exhibition featuring works by the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators - Finger Lakes Chapter, a group representing artists working in a wide range of styles and media, both 2d and sculptural.The exhibition brings art and science together to help us understand the importance of interconnectivity and how better-informed decisions will help address the challenges of biodiversity loss, food insecurity and environmental conservation.

Sunday, April 7, 1-2:30 pm $15.00 advance tickets HERE ; $20 at the door This gong and gong bath workshop will include Celestial Communications, a style of seated movement that helps bring on a state of relaxation. A pathway to easily explore the benefits of meditation. Gongs and gong baths offer a super easy way to slow down brain activity and thoughts to lower stress levels almost instantly. In this workshop, we will discuss how different brain waves create different thought patterns and how sound can create overall harmony in our bodies. The workshop will include Celestial Communications, a style of seated movement that helps bring on a state of relaxation. The vibrations of the gongs will wash over you, leading you to a state of profound relaxation and healing. After the gong bath, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and a chance to experience playing the gongs themselves.Profound breakthroughs can occur during a gong bath, so you may want to bring a journal to make notes at the end of this event. Please bring a mat and small blanket to make yourself cozy. Gong Master Caryn Sheckler has been playing gongs for about 10 years. She has studied with internationally renowned Gong Masters Don Conreaux and Mike Tamboro. Caryn is an internationally trained Level 2 Kundalini Yoga Instructor with 20 years experience and teaches senior fitness and chair yoga in Trumansburg. This gong and gong bath workshop will include Celestial Communications, a style of seated movement that helps bring on a state of relaxation. A pathway to easily explore the benefits of meditation. Gongs and gong baths offer a super easy way to slow down brain activity and thoughts to lower stress levels almost instantly. In this workshop, we will discuss how different brain waves create different thought patterns and how sound can create overall harmony in our bodies. The workshop will include Celestial Communications, a style of seated movement that helps bring on a state of relaxation. The vibrations of the gongs will wash over you, leading you to a state of profound relaxation and healing. After the gong bath, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and a chance to experience playing the gongs themselves.Profound breakthroughs can occur during a gong bath, so you may want to bring a journal to make notes at the end of this event. Please bring a mat and small blanket to make yourself cozy. Gong Master Caryn Sheckler has been playing gongs for about 10 years. She has studied with internationally renowned Gong Masters Don Conreaux and Mike Tamboro. Caryn is an internationally trained Level 2 Kundalini Yoga Instructor with 20 years experience and teaches senior fitness and chair yoga in Trumansburg.

Announcing “Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts: Past, Present, Future”, a special exhibit to commemorate our 40th anniversary, is being held in the main gallery of the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts (TCFA), February through March 2024.  Every year the Conservatory hosts five exhibits and “Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts: Past, Present, Future” kicked off our 2024 exhibition calendar. It consists of historic documents, photographs, diagrams, architectural plans/renderings, and video. Explanatory texts will accompany these images and a tie-in lecture will take place at the closing. The purpose of this exhibit is to highlight the significance of the Conservatory from its inception as the First Baptist Church of Ulysses to its current role as a cultural center. The show will be divided into three parts: Part I: The Past will address the history of the 1851 building which is registered as a National and State landmark and is an outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture. Part II: The Present will highlight our current arts programs within the context of our institutional mission created four decades ago at the founding of the Conservatory as a center of learning and culture. Part III: The Future will explain the restoration project planned for 2025-26 as well as our capital campaign to fund the project resulting from a matching grant of $279,000 from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).