Also featuring watercolors, oils, drawings, pastels, and prints in a variety of styles - representational, surrealistic, and abstract. Other shows featured are of various media that further the gallery's purpose as a learning resource for the college. 102 West State Street, Ithaca 14850 Handwork is owned and operated by over 25 local craftspeople. Founded in Ithaca in 1976 its membersare skilled craftspeople producing quality pottery, jewelry, glass, clothing, furniture and more. While Handwork maintains a policy of showcasing local New York State craftspeople we also offer a limited amount of work from across the country.
Handwork offers the public the opportunity to deal directly with the craftspeople.
It also features Open Houses, seconds sales, demonstrations, and special shows throughout the year. Designed by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei, the museum houses an impressive collection that spans forty centuries and six continents with particular strengths in prints as well as Asian and contemporary art. Its changing program of special exhibitions attests to its national reputation for diversity and quality. The George and Mary Rockwell Galleries of Asian Art on the fifth floor offer panoramic views of Cornell, Ithaca, and Cayuga Lake. Group Tours can be arranged with at least two weeks notice through the Education Department.