Community Arts of Elmira

Community Arts of Elmira Contact [email protected] for more details.

Gallery Hours: Fridays/Saturdays, 11am-1pm, Free
A Not-for-Profit Arts & Cultural Organization
Serving Elmira and Beyond as a
Community Center for Creative Expression Community Arts of Elmira's Mission: To provide performance and exhibition space to new and established artists, to offer educational programs and activities, and to create public awareness by encouraging participation in and apprec

iation for all of the arts. Community Arts of Elmira: www.communityartsofelmira.com
Elmira Infinite Canvas - Public Art Google Map: www.communityartsofelmira.com/infinite-canvas.php

Fun with fabric!  In February you made Drawstring Bags!  For March, make fabulous Fabric Dragonfly Brooches at "Buttons+...
03/21/2025

Fun with fabric! In February you made Drawstring Bags! For March, make fabulous Fabric Dragonfly Brooches at "Buttons+Bobbins" Learn to Sew on Machines, Saturday/March 22, 2025, 10am-12pm, for Teens/Adults with Teaching Artist Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio! The Free Arts Class projects change each month. You are welcome to bring your own project and/or machine to work on! All CAE project materials provided. Register at https://forms.gle/8spk8GkKMCk4kydS6

Thank you to the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes for helping Community Arts of Elmira to expand its educational capacity!

Images: February 2025 "Buttons+Bobbins" Drawstring Bags!

Stop by Friends of CCLD "Books Sandwiched In" today/Friday, March 21, 2025, 12:00-1:00pm, to see "Book Reviews" by Artis...
03/21/2025

Stop by Friends of CCLD "Books Sandwiched In" today/Friday, March 21, 2025, 12:00-1:00pm, to see "Book Reviews" by Artists Diane Janowski and Denny Smith at the Steele Memorial Library!
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Don't miss this double and duo Book Review by Author, Artist and City of Elmira Historian Diane Janowski and Artist Allen C. Denny Smith at the Friends of CCLD "Books Sandwiched In - Spring 2025" Friday, March 21, 12-1pm at the Steele Memorial Library of Chemung County Library District, Free and Open to the Public!

Stitch by Stitch. Transformation from the Imagination! Puppets and Theatre are taking shape at "Made in the Galleries," ...
03/20/2025

Stitch by Stitch. Transformation from the Imagination! Puppets and Theatre are taking shape at "Made in the Galleries," Free Arts Education Every Thursday, 5-6pm, for Ages 8-16, with Teaching Artist Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio! March features Puppet Theater Workshopping! "Made in the Galleries" genres change monthly. To register scan the QR Code or click here: https://forms.gle/8spk8GkKMCk4kydS6 Thank you!

We extend tremendous gratitude to the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes its grant support to help Community Arts of Elmira expand its arts educational
capacity!


Bring your fashion design dream to life! Students learning to sew on machines and designing their individual brand logos...
03/18/2025

Bring your fashion design dream to life! Students learning to sew on machines and designing their individual brand logos for their Fashion Book!

Free Fashion Club "Design & Creation" Classes Each Tuesday, 5:00-6:30pm through June 2025, for Ages 12-18 ! Fashion "Design & Creation" is Led by Artist Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio, and is a Creative Community Collaboration of Elmira Economic Opportunity Program, Inc., Ernie Davis Community Center, Fashion Designer Jordan Brooks and Community Arts of Elmira!



What a day for writing together! Walk-ins welcome for the Free Arts "Poetry & Creative Writing Workshop: A Class That Pl...
03/15/2025

What a day for writing together! Walk-ins welcome for the Free Arts "Poetry & Creative Writing Workshop: A Class That Plays with Words" Led by Poet and Writer Jennifer Sekella, Saturday/March 15, 2025, 12:00-2:00pm, Ages 13+!

Registrations accepted at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A4AD29ABF8C52-55347160-poetry #/

Community Arts of Elmira's programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.



Spring is Prime Time for Puppet Making at "Made in the Galleries," Free Arts Education Every Thursday, 5-6pm, for Ages 8...
03/13/2025

Spring is Prime Time for Puppet Making at "Made in the Galleries," Free Arts Education Every Thursday, 5-6pm, for Ages 8-16, with Teaching Artist Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio! March features Puppet Theater Workshopping! Genres change monthly. To register scan the QR Code or click here: https://forms.gle/8spk8GkKMCk4kydS6 Thank you!

We extend tremendous gratitude to the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes its grant support to help Community Arts of Elmira expand its arts educational
capacity!


Let's Make 3D Bunny Portraits to Celebrate Spring! Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 5-6pm at the Ernie Davis Community Center!...
03/12/2025

Let's Make 3D Bunny Portraits to Celebrate Spring! Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 5-6pm at the Ernie Davis Community Center!

"Crafty Creators" 2025! Free Art + Craft Class for Grades 3-9, Monthly on Second Wednesdays 5-6pm with Teaching Artist Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio! Winter, Spring and Fall at Elmira Economic Opportunity Program, Inc., Inc. and Summer at Community Arts of Elmira! All on the Elmira Creative Corridor!

Community Arts of Elmira's programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature!



Print you spring passion!  Prints make marvelous original gifts for friends, family and colleagues as greeting cards!  F...
03/07/2025

Print you spring passion! Prints make marvelous original gifts for friends, family and colleagues as greeting cards! Free Arts "Gel Plate Print Lab" for Ages 8+ this Saturday/March 8, 1:00-2:30pm with Teaching Artist Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio! Explore, Experiment, Experience Together! We welcome individuals, families and friend groups! Register at https://forms.gle/8spk8GkKMCk4kydS6

We extend tremendous gratitude to the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes for its grant support to help Community Arts of Elmira expand its arts educational capacity!


Gallery Hours are paused Friday, March 7, 2025 . . . in the meantime, please enjoy the detail of "Why So Serious?" by Ar...
03/07/2025

Gallery Hours are paused Friday, March 7, 2025 . . . in the meantime, please enjoy the detail of "Why So Serious?" by Artist Shannah Warwick of Blckbts, in the "Members Exhibition Spring 2025," The Community Arts Gallery!

Primed for Puppet Theater!  "Made in the Galleries" Free Arts Education Every Thursday, 5-6pm, for Ages 8-16, with Teach...
03/06/2025

Primed for Puppet Theater! "Made in the Galleries" Free Arts Education Every Thursday, 5-6pm, for Ages 8-16, with Teaching Artist Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio! March features Puppet Theater. Genres change monthly. To register scan the QR Code or click here: https://forms.gle/8spk8GkKMCk4kydS6 Thank you!

We extend tremendous gratitude to the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes its grant support to help Community Arts of Elmira expand its arts educational
capacity!

Reminder! Celebrate 20 Years of Community Arts of Elmira, Friday, February 28, 2025, 5-7pm, Artist Talks 5:30pm, Free an...
02/28/2025

Reminder! Celebrate 20 Years of Community Arts of Elmira, Friday, February 28, 2025, 5-7pm, Artist Talks 5:30pm, Free and Open to the Public! Join us for the
1. Closing Party of "Thread by Thread," The Przygoda Gallery, Curated by Artist Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio
2. Closing Celebration of "The Fusion Arts COLLECTIVE," The Community Arts Gallery, Led by Instructional Lead Jharmi Cuba Leach and Creative Apprentice Beth Anderson of Water Bird Arts
3. "Ribbon Cutting of the Lake Street Mural by Artist Ron Dixon," Art Library
4. The Dedication of the "Kaye C. Newbury and Nicholas F. Borrelli Creative Café"
5. A Special Reading by by Community Arts of Elmira Board Member Michele Johnson, The Fusion Arts COLLECTIVE, of "Girls on the Rise" by #1 "New York Times" Best Selling Poet and Author Amanda Gorman and Illustrator Loveis Wise
Finally, please remember to delivery your artwork for the Community Arts of Elmira "Members Exhibition Winter/Spring 2025"!

Thank you to Copy Express for the Design of Dedication Board!

Reminder! Join us for the Closing Party of "Thread by Thread," The Przygoda Gallery, Curated by Artist Filomena Lisi Jac...
02/28/2025

Reminder! Join us for the Closing Party of "Thread by Thread," The Przygoda Gallery, Curated by Artist Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio, Friday, February 28, 2025, 5-7pm! Artist Talks 5:30pm

Beth Anderson of Water Bird Arts
Kimberly DeRider Canale .creations
Amelia Cueva
Jennifer Fais
Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio
Kim Hurley
Becky McNeill
Drew Sacheli
Shannah Warwick of Blckbts
Betz White Betz White Designs

Please join us for this celebration of community, art, history and historic preservation, while enjoying free refreshments, live music and infinite community connections on the Elmira Creative Corridor! Artist Talks start at 5:30pm!

Could there be more? Yes, the Closing Celebrarion of "The Fusion Arts COLLECTIVE," The Community Arts Gallery, Led by Instructional Lead Jharmi Cuba Leach and Creative Apprentice Beth Anderson of Water Bird Arts and the "Ribbon Cutting of the Lake Street Mural by Artist Ron Dixon" layer this sensational evening with even more cultural perspectives of creative expression!

Culminating the evening is the Dedication of the "Kaye C. Newbury and Nicholas F. Borrelli Creative Café"!

Finally, please remember to delivery your artwork for the Community Arts of Elmira "Members Exhibition Winter/Spring 2025"!

Warm up with Watercolor!  "Made in the Galleries" Free Arts Education restarts Thursday, February 27, 2025, 5pm, for Age...
02/27/2025

Warm up with Watercolor! "Made in the Galleries" Free Arts Education restarts Thursday, February 27, 2025, 5pm, for Ages 8-16, with Teaching Artist Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio!
February features Acrylic + Watercolor Painting! Genres change monthly. To register scan the QR Code or click here: https://forms.gle/8spk8GkKMCk4kydS6 Thank you!

We extend tremendous gratitude to the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes its grant support to help Community Arts of Elmira expand its arts educational
capacity!

"National Poetry Month Workshop" for Adults with Poet and Writer Jennifer Sekella! Bring Your Own Original Poem or One t...
02/26/2025

"National Poetry Month Workshop" for Adults with Poet and Writer Jennifer Sekella! Bring Your Own Original Poem or One that Inspires You and Be Ready to Write! Saturday/April 19, 2025, 12:00-2:00pm, No Cost. Ages 18+ Register at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A4AD29ABF8C52-55366091-national

Community Arts of Elmira's programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

New Creative Community Collaborations are blooming for Older Adults! Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Ca...
02/25/2025

New Creative Community Collaborations are blooming for Older Adults! Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care, Community Arts of Elmira and Artist Filomena Lisi Jack of Filomena Jack Studio!

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As a community arts center, Community Arts of Elmira presents exhibitions, offers classes and programs events. Contact [email protected] for more details. Visit www.communityartsofelmira.com for listings.