Show opens Saturday, April 9
Our Capacity for Wonder: Exploring the Natural World
An exhibit of artwork by the members of the
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators – Finger Lakes Chapter
Opening Saturday, April 9, 2-4pm
Show runs through May 22. Open gallery hours Fridays and Sundays, 12-4pm.
With music by the Maplewood Jazz Trio
"The intricacy of that leaf astonished me, and I was reminded that aesthetic beauty is as much about how and whether you look as what you see. I was, in short, face-to- face with something commensurate to my capacity of wonder. From the quark to the supernova, the wonders do not cease. It is our attentiveness that is in short supply, our ability and willingness to do the work that awe requires." - John Green, The Anthropocene Reviewed
Natural science illustration involves attentive observation and careful study of the natural world. Through visual language, artists help make research more accessible to wider audiences, expand our awareness of and appreciation for the natural world, and hopefully encourage us to support sustainability initiatives. It's all about taking the time to look and appreciate the wonders that surround us.
In this exhibit you will see the diverse interpretations of Finger Lakes artists and their mediums of expression, and how their observations lead to new discoveries and a deeper appreciation for the natural environment. These observations require careful study and can be time intensive, but the rewards are incredibly satisfying.
Image: Kathy Brahney
TCFA continues our regular programming in various venues around the area. Save the date while we continue to work on firming up our locations.
Sun. Oct. 20, 2024
40th Annual Fall Invitational
Forge Cellars on Seneca Lake; Burdett, NY
Sat. Nov. 2, 2024
Dia de Muertos Mask Making Workshop
St. James the Apostle Church
Trumansburg, NY
Sat. Nov. 9, 2024
Tenzin & Emmett Scott
Lodi Historical Building; Lodi, NY
Sat. Dec. 7, 2024
Handmade Holiday
St. James the Apostle Church
Trumansburg, NY
Sat. Dec. 14, 2024
HORIZON Art Show Closing Reception
Forge Cellars; Burdett, NY
Sun. Jan. 26, 2025
Can Give Concert
Ulysses Philomathic Library; Trumansburg, NY
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Sat. Feb. 8, 2025
Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca
Ithaca, NY
Sun. Mar. 9, 2025
TOiVO Spring Forward Dance
Enfield Valley Grange; Ithaca, NY
Fri. Mar. 14, 2025
Kilrush
St. Paddy's Day Weekend Kickoff
- Fundraiser for Ovid Fire Relief -
Ovid VFW; Ovid, NY
Fri. May 2, 2025
CayAC Spring Show
CSMA Art Gallery; Ithaca, NY
May 17-18, 2025
Spring Dance Recital
Trumansburg HS Auditorium; Trumansburg, NY
Sat. May 31, 2025
Spring Music Recital
First Presbyterian Church; Trumansburg, NY
June 7, 2025
Porchfest
TCFA Grounds
July 12, 2025
Matt Venuti
TCFA Outdoor Concert
TCFA Grounds
August 4 - 16, 2025
Musical Theatre Arts Workshop
September 6 - 7, 2025
GrassRoots Unplugged
October 18, 2025
41st Fall Invitational
October 31, 2025
Halloween
November 2, 2025
Día de Muertos Mask-Making Workshop
November 7, 2025
Pierre Bensusan
December 6, 2025
Handmade Holiday Market
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