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Shared Traditions
Museum of Art Presents Innovative Exhibition Project
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Febr uar y 24 thr ough September 13
n February 24 the Museum of Art opens Shared Traditions, an innovative exhibition that takes a fresh look at the permanent collection by combining fine and decorative arts in thought-provoking groupings. This novel approach to the Museum’s collections is the culmination of a year-long, National Endowment for the Arts grant-funded project for which Museum Education Director April Oswald is the organizing force. With Shared Traditions, the Museum collaborates with the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees, Utica City School District Adult Learning Center ESL Program, and teaching artist Sylvia de Swaan. Adult students in ESL class meet at the Museum to build English language and art-making skills through gallery conversation Romare Bearden (American, 1914-88), Before and activities, as well as phothe Dark, 1971, collage on cardboard, 18 x 24 in., Museum purchase, 72.8. tography classes with de Swaan. The diverse artworks in Shared Traditions address universal themes of Place, Personal Adornment and Identity, and Ritual. In each category, historical and contemporary works of art in all media are juxtaposed to promote discussion about the students’ former and present lives, their homes, places of work and worship, and how they commemorate holidays and other special events. The students' own photographs, made under de Swaan’s direction, will be shown in the Shared Traditions galleries with a digital exhibition loop, as well. Shared Traditions is made possible by funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works and M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank Charitable Fund. The exhibition remains on view through September 13, 2015.
Robert Knight: In God's House In association with Shared Traditions the Museum of Art presents selections from the series In God’s House, by photographer Robert Knight, Assistant Professor in the Department of Art at Hamilton College. Knight's touching series examines the evolving nature of religious practices in Utica, and becomes by extension a history of our city, as well. Featured are images of the Bosnian Islamic Association Mosque, a North Utica Buddhist temple that was once a Christian church, the Tabernacle Baptist Church on Hopper Street that is home to a large Karen congregation, and the combined communities of Temple Emmanu-El and Temple Beth-El. In God's House is on view from February 24 through September 13, 2015.
Piano Genius Performs a Musical History in Concerts in the Court
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Satur day, Febr uar y 28 • 8 p.m.
ourney through the early days of jazz as The Concerts in the Court series presents the Marcus Roberts Trio 8 p.m. Saturday, February 28 in the Museum of Art Root Sculpture Court.
Symphony Orchestra, and the Savannah Music Festival. Tickets for this performance and all Concerts in “We call him the ‘genius of the modern piano’ because he is.” — Wynton Marsalis, Artistic Director, Jazz at Lincoln Center
The Marcus Roberts Trio is known for its virtuosic strongly rhythmic, melodic and dynamically contrasting style. Featuring bassist Rodney Jordan, drummer Jason Marsalis, and led by pianist Marcus Roberts, the trio takes the audience from Scott Joplin to Louis Armstrong. Roberts grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, where his mother’s gospel singing and the music of the local church left a lasting impact on his musical style. He lost his sight at age five, and a few years later began to teach himself to play piano. Roberts’ deep respect for the contributions and achievements of the great masters of jazz and classical music has led to his highly innovative and original piano style and philosophy of jazz improvisation. Among the many competitions that Roberts has won and awards that he has received over the years, the one that is most personally meaningful to him is the Helen Keller Award for Personal Achievement (in 1998). He has been honored to receive many commissioning awards, including awards from Jazz at Lincoln Center, Chamber Music America, ASCAP, the North Carolina Association of Jazz Educators, the Atlanta
the Court are $37.50 for Members, $42.50 for General admission, and $22.50 for students. Flexible subscriptions are also available. The museum opens at 7 p.m. so patrons may view the current exhibitions, socialize and visit the Museum Shop. Concerts in the Court also feature a cash bar and special gallery talks at intermission. For tickets contact the Performing Arts Ticket Office at 797-0055 or 800-754-0797. Tickets are also available online at www.mwpai.org.
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M U S E U M E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M S Art and Yoga
For Mind, Body and Spirit Saturdays, February 7, 14, 21 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Drop-in fee: $10 MWPAI Members; $15 General Admission For full session, please pay in advance through the Ticket Office, 315-797-0055. Drop-ins pay at the door. Each class offers a 15-minute introduction to art in the gallery followed by one hour of yoga. All levels of ability are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat. For more information contact the Museum Education Department at 315-797-0000, ext. 2158.
Gallery Talk First Friday Shorts Free and Open to the Public
Learn more about the permanent collection and special exhibitions with this short, 15-minute talk.
Friday, February 6, 1:10 p.m. Docent’s Choice
DJ • Cash Bar • Snacks 21 and Over Only Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court Quick Talks with Museum Staff Condition, Crating, & Courier and Under the Black Light Abandoned Art Sale in the Museum Shop
Museum Uncrated February 27 5 to 8 p.m.
Second Sunday Permanent Collection Tour Sunday, February 8, 2 p.m. Free and Open to the Public
Art Story: Every Picture Tells a Story
An Introduction to Art, in Picture Books and the Museum Galleries Thursday, February 5, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 10:30 a.m. Free and Open to the Public This unique visual learning program offers children an introduction to art through careful looking at art in picture books and on view in the Museum galleries. Children learn that pictures can be read too! Includes a simple take-home craft. A 45-minute program for children and their caregivers. (Recommended for ages 3 and up; younger siblings are always welcome!) Nursery schools and preschool programs may schedule a similar program for their class by contacting Clare Fitzgerald at 315-797-0000, ext. 2170.
Celebrate African-American History Month Visit the Museum of Art this month and celebrate the artistic achievements of African-American artists Melvin Edwards, Norman Lewis, Alison Saar, and others.
Weird Stuff from Art Storage
Febr uar y 19 • 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
! e v i l A Art THURSDAY Free and Open to the Public
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elebrated Canadian actor Robert Morgan brings his award-winning tale of love and the true meaning of friendship, Morgan’s Journey, to the For Kids and Families series 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, February 19 in the Museum of Art Auditorium. This heart-warming performance is part of the Mid-Winter Break Art Alive Day that will feature many other family fun activities are scheduled throughout the Institute, including a special kid-friendly menu at the Terrace Café. Morgan’s Journey has been delighting children and their families around the world for nearly three decades. The play is a captivating exploration of joyous yet challenging childhood experiences and offers audiences a unique opportunity for active participation. From the moment of his birth, we follow Morgan the Clown on a journey of discovery. We delight in the presents he receives, especially his last one, a wise sock puppet who becomes his companion. Encountering inevitable growing pains, Morgan learns a valuable and moving lesson. Admission to this performance is $8 for MWPAI Members and $10 for General admission. Flexible subscriptions are also available. Tickets may be purchased in advance or one hour prior to the performance time at the MWPAI Performing Arts Ticket Office, 797-0055 or 800-754-0797. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.mwpai.org.
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Visit the Museum February 10 through 14, pick up a sticky heart at the Museum reception desk or Museum Shop, and place your heart on the label next to the artwork of your choice. It may be something you love, or something you love to hate, or something that you love/hate. Love is complicated, but show everyone you care!
Tour of Shared Tradition Exhibition
A Tale For Kids and Families and Art Alive
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Show Us Your ♥ on Valentine’s Day
FEBRUARY 19 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
KiDS CRAFTS FAMiLY ACTiViTiES GUiDED TOURS FOR KiDS AND FAMiLiES MORGAN’S JOURNEY 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. MUSEUM AUDiTORiUM
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$8 MWPAI MEMBERS $10 GENERAL ADMiSSiON
SCHOOL OF ART HAPPENINGS Exhibitions Morgan Craig Solo Exhibition On View through February 27 School of Art Gallery
Explain the Unexplained An Invitation to Investigate the Unknown. Opening Friday, February 6, 6 to 9 p.m. The Other Side Gallery, 2011 Genesee St. Utica This themed exhibition for PrattMWP students is also a contest with local arts professionals selecting three winners of cash prizes.
Refreshments will be served.
Like Ships in the Harbour, 54” x 131”, oil on linen, 2013
February Campus Store Specials Monday, February 9 through Friday, February 20
All Erasers - 25% Off Conte Brand Charcoal, Carbon and Graphite Drawing Pencils - 35% Off Cotman 1” Watercolor Brush - 40% Off Pelikan Opaque 12 set Watercolors - 30% Off No Additional Discounts Apply
Campus Store Operating Hours - Monday- Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday
Artisan Duo’s Works Available in Museum Shop
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yracuse artisans and married couple, Michael Hughes and Lily Tsay, now have their work available at the Museum Shop.
Michael specializes in clean, classical forms in porcelain and stoneware. Each piece is embellished with a textured surface and the resulting light play across the texturized monochromatic surface creates an elegant sculptural and functional form. All work is done on a wheel, first thrown and then carved when firm.
Lily Tsay comes from a design field. She loves making simple and elegant jewelry for daily work wear. She makes hand made porcelain beads and mixes them with different materials such as pearls, glass and wood beads, silver and stainless steel wire. Her inspiration is from art and architecture.
Student Gallery Openings 14 Cottage Place
Friday, February 6 • 4 to 5 p.m. Featuring
Dana Weiss Shannon Nisiewicz Emily Carpenter Maxine Grieg
and Friday, February 20 • 4 to 5 p.m. Featuring Willis Nearhood Ophelia Sniffen
Caleb Shelton
Film Series Titles Available Online and By Phone Titles will be announced as they become available on our website at mwpai.org/films, Facebook (fb.mwpai.org) or by phone 797-0055, option 3. Become a part of our Film Series email list to receive the latest updates by contacting bmortis@mwpai.org. Advertisements will also appear on the last Monday of each month in the Observer-Dispatch. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, however, this helps ensure that you are presented with only the latest and finest films.
Both artisans are mindful of shape, color, texture and the practicality of daily use. Stop by the Museum Shop to see how their work truly compliments each other.
Museum Shop Sweetheart Sale Tuesday, February 3 to Sunday, February 15 All Jewelry and Scarves 20% Off
30% for Members
sale does not include consignment or items all ready on sale
Museum Shop Hours Tuesday through Thursday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays Please note the Museum Shop will be closed Sunday, February 22 to conduct a physical inventory.
Films are shown on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Films are shown on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). All films are shown in 35mm format and BluRay digital cinema, with a state-of-the-art Dolby surround sound system. Comfortable seats give every patron an unobstructed view of our large screen. Admission for all screenings is $8 general admission and $6 for MWPAI Members. Admission for students with valid identification is $4 at all screenings. Tickets are on sale 30 minutes prior to each screening. Film Passbooks for discounted admission to 10 screenings are available for MWPAI Members for $55 and Non-Members for $75. For information call the MWPAI Performing Arts Ticket Office, 797-0055, 800-754-0797. If you’d like monthly film email updates, sign up for our Performing Arts film email by contacting Bob Mortis at bmortis@mwpai.org, calling 797-0055 or on our website mwpai.org.
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Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Information and Hours
Museum Hours (including Fountain Elms): Tues.-Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Performing Arts Ticket Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., one hour before performances and 30 minutes before films. Phone: 797-0055 or 1-800-754-0797 Art Odyssey: Interactive Gallery Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m.-8 p.m. School of Art Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-noon. Library: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. Museum Shop Hours: Tues.-Thurs. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. For information, call (315) 797-0000 (Voice and TDD)
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is a fine arts center serving diverse audiences through three program divisions—Museum of Art, Performing Arts, and School of Art. The Institute also offers art reference and music libraries, an active membership program, a Museum Shop, and outstanding rental facilities ideal for public programs and private events. Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute 310 Genesee Street Utica, New York 13502 Telephone (315) 797-0000 Fax (315) 797-5608 www.mwpai.org Free Parking
New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
FEBRUARY EVENTS 4 Wednesday
11 Wednesday
18 Wednesday
25 Wednesday
5 Thursday
13 Friday
19 Thursday
26 Thursday
Museum Open Until 8 p.m.
For Kids and Families Morgan’s Journey 11a.m. and 1 p.m., Auditorium.
27 Friday
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium. Art Story Every Picture Tells a Story 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery.
6 Friday
First Friday Shorts: Gallery Talk Docent’s Choice 1:10 p.m., Museum of Art. Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium. Museum Open Until 8 p.m.
7 Saturday
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
8 Sunday
Second Sunday Guided Tour Permanent Collection 2 p.m., Museum of Art.
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium. Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
14 Saturday
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art. Art Story Every Picture Tells a Story 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery.
15 Sunday
REBEL Ensemble for Baroque Music Chamber Music Society of Utica 2:30 p.m., Auditorium.
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium. Art Alive! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Museum of Art.
20 Friday
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium. Museum Open Until 8 p.m.
21 Saturday
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art. Art Story Every Picture Tells a Story 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery.
24 Tuesday
Exhibition Opens Shared Traditions and In God’s House Museum of Art.
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium. Art Story Every Picture Tells a Story 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery. Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium. MWP Friday Night Party Museum Uncrated 5 to 8 p.m., Museum of Art.
28 Saturday
Public Tour Shared Traditions 1 p.m. Museum of Art. Concerts in the Court The Marcus Roberts Trio 8 p.m., Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court. ArtBreak Talk Shared Traditions Concerts in the Court Intermission.
The following areas are accessible to the physically challenged: Museum of Art Galleries, Auditorium and Sculpture Court, Art Odyssey: Interactive Gallery, Museum Shop, Art Reference and Music Libraries, Performing Arts Office, School of Art Gallery, Studio D, and the Pottery Studio, the Academic Center and Student Center.