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In 1975, a group of Ithaca craftspeople came together around a shared problem. They were making beautiful, fine craft but they were struggling to find consistent ways to sell it. So, each of the 12 founding members contributed $100, pooling their resources to build something new. What emerged was...
If you're planning a trip to the Finger Lakes Region, you can be assured that visitors searching for things to do in Ithaca NY will discover that the city’s artistic energy is everywhere.
Known for its creative spirit, natural beauty, and thriving community of artists, Ithaca has even earned national recognition as one of America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2025, according to CNN and the city also appears on the Top 100 Arts-Vibrant Communities list (ranked #6) from SMU Data Arts, whose Arts Vibrancy Index measures how deeply the arts are woven into a community.
For travelers exploring the region, Ithaca stands out as a place where nature lovers, art connoisseurs and music enthusiasts thrive. And if you want an experience where you can actually meet the artists behind the work - look no further than Handwork, Ithaca’s Artisan Cooperative.
On why we need art, beauty and creative expression~ During a time when survival was more even more uncertain than it is today, our ancestors still chose to paint their pottery, adorn their bodies, and make art of all kinds. They told stories through thread and stone, shaped vessels not just for ...
