MIX Art Gallery Presents “PURPLE”
Group Art Exhibition and Special Performance by Poet Gold
ITHACA, NY — MIX Art Gallery is pleased to present “PURPLE,” a compelling group art exhibition opening October 3rd at 5PM and on view through November 1, 2025. The exhibition features a diverse range of media—including sculpture, fiber work, paintings, photography, and mixed media—from 28 accomplished artists. The gallery is located on the Ithaca Commons, a vibrant hub of arts and culture in downtown Ithaca.
As part of this month’s programming, MIX will host a special live performance and book signing by Poet Gold, former Poet Laureate of Dutchess County, New York. The performance is part of the Be the Poem – Living Beyond Our Fears tour, which blends poetry, prose, music, and conversation into a powerful, lived experience. Attendees are invited to engage deeply with the themes of vulnerability and resilience that underpin both the performance and the exhibition.
Event Details:
Date: October 3rd, 2025, 5-9 PM
Location: MIX Art Gallery, Ithaca Commons
Performance Start Time: 7:30 PM
Admission: Free before 8:00 PM; $20 after 8:00 PM
Light refreshments will be provided.
Exhibiting Artists Include:
Michael Sabin, Barbara Mink, Dede Hatch, Ivy Stevens-Gupta, Ileen Kaplan-Maxwell, Carol Spence, Tim Merrick, Nancy Medsker, Yen Ospina, Tia Eytina, Bethany Parisi, Amanda Marie, Raymond Crognale, Charlie Detelich, Barbara Behrmann, Grey Hinkle, Sarah Carman, Debra Sivigny, Carol Procopio, Sarah O'Donoghue, Shane A. Eversfield, Jessica Ritchie, Vera Kelly, Basil Bakhshi, Billie Bakhshi, Abby McCullough, and Deborah Goldstein.
Featured artwork includes “Prince” by the late Holly A. Evans.
Gallery Hours:
Thursdays and Fridays: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Artwork from MIX’s roster of artists is available for purchase online at mixartgallery.com/shop-artists.
About Poet Gold:
Poet Gold is known for combining spoken word, music, and dialogue into a form she calls Poelodies—a poetic and melodic experience. Her latest tour invites audiences to move beyond fear and connect to the everyday joys that sustain us. Her book Be the Poem – Living Beyond Our Fears will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
For media inquiries or additional information, please contact:
Wendy Gherity
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