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Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts
HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET
Saturday, Dec. 6th
2:00-6:00 pm
St. James the Apostle Church
17 Whig Street; Trumansburg, NY
In conjunction with the Village of Trumansburg's WinterFest, TCFA hosts their annual Handmade Holiday Market. Local crafts, artwork and everything you need for your holiday shopping will be available for purchase.
Vendors include:
Annemiek Haralson Art
Brick House Pottery
Cayuga Arts Collective
Cayuga Nature Art
ColorFlowCassie
Dropped Peel Designs
Edward Dawson Woodworking
Tufted Titmouse Cafe
Twists and Turns Woodworking
Watercolor Art Prints
Additionally, we feature Texas chili and Vegan chili, coffee, teas, hot chocolate, hard cider, and hot buttered rum.
Park at St. James' huge parking lot, and enjoy WinterFest!
NEW YEAR'S DAY GONG BATH
Ring in the New Year once again with TCFA's annual New Year's Day Gong Bath featuring Caryn Sheckler.
TCFA is hosting our third annual New Year's Day Gong Bath with Caryn Sheckler on January 1, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. The event will include Celestial Communications (a seated movement) and sound meditation to promote relaxation and stress reduction.
Participants are asked to bring a mat and a small blanket.
- What: New Year's Day Gong Bath with Caryn Sheckler
- When: Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
- Where: First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses in Trumansburg
- Cost: $25.00
- What to bring: A mat and a small blanket
- The event will feature gong meditation, seated movement, and a question-and-answer session after the bath.
- Space is limited. Advance tickets are available.
TCFA Receives Two New Grants Supporting our Restoration Project
The Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts has been awarded $328,000 by the New York State Council on the Arts for our historic building restoration project. This grant is part of a capital project funding announcement by NYSCA, which totals over $86 million to 134 capital projects across New York State.
Additionally, the Conservatory also received a $172,000 grant from the Southern Tier Economic Development Council for a new roof on the main hall. This grant will fund a 40-year standing seam roof and remove the old chimney. Exterior work is scheduled for completion in October, 2025 leading directly to the interior restoration phase.
The Conservatory’s historic building provides the community with a visible link to the past while serving as a vibrant hub of activity in its prominent site in downtown Trumansburg. The restoration project is intent on conducting the renovation to the highest standards of historic preservation, and the design has been approved by NYS OPRHP. The project has wide support from individual donors, foundations and governmental entities. Additional support will allow for completion of the restoration of this landmark building into a vibrant and accessible space for the arts in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The Conservatory was awarded a $279,000 capital project funding grant from NYSCA in 2022, which ignited the restoration project. Both grants are matching grants which required additional fundraising initiatives.
Get Your Kicks On Route 96!
TCFA invites you to join us as we travel the region for a delightful array of events during the restoration of our beautiful 1851 Greek Revival building! We’ll be keeping many of our regular season favorites and introduce some fantastic new treats as well. There's something for everyone On the Road!
Stay tuned for updates and let’s make memories together during this restoration journey!
