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Elemental: The 64th Exhibition of Central New York Artists On View February 27 through May 2
lemental showcases eight Central New York artists whose work is of or about earth, fire, water, and air—forces of nature that shape matter and spirit. Within these guiding parameters the exhibition presents diversity of form, media, and meaning. Included are works on paper, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, installations, and video. The artists may use natural phenomena allegorically; they may offer cautionary warnings about ecological devastation; or examine humankind’s interface with nature, in concept or in practice.
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Elemental honors two PrattMWP artist-faculty, Lisa Gregg Wightman and Bryan McGrath, as they near retirement. Lisa's collages incorporate found materials such as stone and invite meditation towards a transcendent experience. Bryan is a ceramist whose material is earth itself, touched by water and forged by fire. Elemental presents their work within the context of Central New York peers, with whom they have contributed to the artistic community of this region. The other participating artists are Richard Barlow, Oneonta; Yvonne Buchanan, Syracuse; Chris Irick, Utica; Rob Licht, Brooktondale; Dorene Quinn, Syracuse; and Leigh Yardley, Hubbardsville.
Lisa Gregg Wightman, Liquid, 2015, mixed media collage. 15 x 15 in.
For Kids and Families Special Presentation Addresses Bullying February 6 • 1 p.m.
James A. Meyer Performing Arts Center New Hartford Central School
tars Within Reach, a nationally touring children’s theater company, will bring their brand-new musical, Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun to the James A. Meyer Performing Arts Center in New Hartford 1 p.m. Saturday, February 6.
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This tasty new musical, based on the award-winning book by Maria Dismondy, empowers children, when faced with bullying, to always do the right thing and to be proud of themselves.
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 at the MWPAI Performing Arts Ticket Office, 797-0055 or 800-7540797, or at the door to the James A. Meyer Performing Arts Center on the day of the show. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.mwpai.org. The performance will be sign language interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Co-Presented with New Hartford Central Schools
Sponsored by
Series Sponsor
Consider a Gift that Pays You Back f all the gifts that pay you back, the Charitable Gift Annuity is the simplest, most affordable and most popular. A Charitable Gift Annuity is often referred to as a split gift. Part of the gift is to be used by the Institute immediately, and part of the gift is set aside in a reserve account to be invested and used to support the payments to the donor/annuitants.
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How It Works:
A donor transfers cash or securities to Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute through our account with KeyBank. Our minimum gift requirement is $10,000 and the donor must be at least 60 years old. MWPAI will then issue a contract to pay the donor, the donor and a spouse, or any two beneficiaries named in the contract, fixed quarterly payments for life. These payments become one of MWPAI’s general obligations, fully backed by all of our assets, and will not fluctuate. The remaining balance passes to MWPAI when the contract ends.
Benefits:
• Dependable, fixed income for life, regardless of fluctuations in the market;
• In many cases, you’ll receive a more favorble interest rate than you currently receive on most investments;
• Receive an immediate income tax deduction for a portion of your gift; • A portion of your annuity payment will be tax-free.
Thank You
MWPAI would like to thank Leiter and Ricky Doolittle for their individual Charitable Gift Annuity contributions. According to Mr. Doolittle, he chose to participate in the program based on tax benefits and “some of the best interest rates” he’s been able to find. Mrs. Doolittle also stated that she “enjoys that the gift is mutually beneficial for both the donors and the Institute.” To start a Charitable Gift Annuity or for more information, please contact Bob Mortis at 797-0000, ext. 2129 or bmortis@mwpai.org. MWPAI can provide a projection of what your Charitable Gift Annuity payments would be based on your age and the amount of the gift with no obligation for you to participate.
MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAMS Art and Yoga
Saturday, February 13 Cocktails 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. $80 MWPAI Members; $90 General Admission Tickets 315-797-0055, full menu is available online at mwpai.org
Dining Downton
For Mind, Body and Spirit Saturdays, February 6, 13, 20 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Drop-in fee: $10 MWPAI Members; $15 General Admission. All levels of ability are welcome.
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.
Friday, February 5, 1:10 p.m.
“The business of life is the acquisition of memories, in the end, that’s all there is,” states Carson the Butler to Housekeeper Mrs. Hughes over tea. As the popular PBS drama Downton Abbey comes to a close with its sixth and final season, we invite you to share and make some memories as we explore the luxurious lifestyle of the Lords and Ladies of Downton Abbey. Aside from extravagant table settings, impeccable attire, and lavish foods, one can count on a dollop of drama at a Crawley dinner party, be it a footman spilling lobster on your lap or a marriage proposal gone awry! We will avoid the drama, but indulge in fine food and libations, learn a few lessons on Edwardian-era etiquette, and test our knowledge of Downton Abbey seasons one through five.
First Friday Shorts
Dining in the Downton Abbey Era Free and Open to the Public Sunday, February 7, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 14, 2 p.m. Free and Open to the Public
Collection Tour
Show Us Your Heart This Valentine’s Day It’s a Valentine’s Day tradition! Visit the Museum February 9 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. Love can be complicated and quirky—show us your love and see what others have chosen. Hearts will remain on display through February 29.
Don your best Downton-inspired attire for this elegant evening. The night includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and a six-course meal accompanied by sherry, wine, and champagne.
Cocktails served at 5 p.m. Be sure to arrive before the 6 p.m. dinner gong is rung!
Museum Shop Sweetheart Sale Tuesday, February 2 through Sunday, February 14
All Jewelry and Books 20% off 30% for Members
(Sale does not include consignment or items all ready on sale)
he Museum Shop is excited to offer the creations of Utica craftsman Sherrill Koss. Beautifully woven chenille scarves, kitchen towels, and fabric infinity scarves are just a few of the many items available for your Valentine. Sherrill also has a line of leather, seed beads, and stone bracelets. For Sherrill, the ultimate use of the cloth and the choice of weave structure are inextricably linked, and working these choices is an engaging part of her work. She is fascinated by the effect of pattern on color interaction. Because Sherrill focuses on the incorporation of color and technique into the utilitarian, she feels she is connected to a long lineage of craftsmenwho bring beauty to the everyday.
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Art Alive Family Day
Thursday, February 18 Mid-Winter Break 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kids Crafts • Activities • Family Film Family-Friendly Lunch Menu at the Café Sponsored by
Save the Date Next Art Alive Thursday, April 28
Friday, February 26 5 to 8 p.m. College Night
MWP Friday Night Special • February 26, 5 to 8 p.m. 25% Off on ShinHan Brush Twin Markers Please note that the Museum Shop will be closed Sunday, January 31 to conduct a physical inventory. Museum Shop Hours Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday-1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Featuring the PrattMWP DJ Club All ages welcome!
Museum shop special, one night only! 25% OFF on ShinHan Brush Twin Markers Cash bar for over 21 Free soft drinks for college students with current ID
Film Series Titles Available Online and By Phone
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 for 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.
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. Advertisements will also appear on the last Monday of each month in the Observer-Dispatch.
SCHOOL OF ART HAPPENINGS Community Arts Education
School of Art Gallery
New School of Art classes begin now! There are two brand new class offerings that begin in February. Don’t miss out! Enroll at mwpai.org/learn
Solo Gallery Exhibition Classics On View February 26 through April 1
School of Art Gallery located in the studio building behind PrattMWP’s administrative offices on 1200 State Street. Reception: Friday, February 26, 4 to 6 p.m. Artist Talks: Friday, February 26, 4:15 p.m. Free and Open to the Public
Ages 18+ / All Levels / Shannon Stockbridge
Ring Casting
Whether crafting a charm for a loved one or shaping an exclusive ring for yourself, this six-session class is all about creating your own bling. Students will learn the timeless process of lost wax casting and walk away with a finished ring of their own design. Students explore a variety of wax carving, sculpting, and finishing Shannon Stockbridge, 2015 techniques, ultimately casting their own bronze or silver rings in a vacuum casting machine. Bronze is included in class tuition; silver may be purchased from the School based on weight of casting. This course is ideal for an introduction to jewelry or for those looking to refine their casting skills.
Mondays, Feb. 1 – March 7, 6 to 9 p.m. 6 classes / 18 contact hours Non-member: $185 Member: $165
Ages 18 + / All Levels / David Bonagurio
Relief Printmaking
Relief printmaking has a direct and bold graphic presence. This course exposes students to accessible print processes, including carving and single color printing, that can easily be transferred to a home studio with minimal tools and materials. The relief print process is ideal for expanding on drawing skills, learning a production process, or for artists looking to hone their techniques for this summer’s second Big ‘Ol Steamrollin’ Print Event. Student required materials list provided upon registration. Alex Compo, 2014
Tuesdays, Feb. 23 - April 19, 6 to 9 p.m. 8 classes / 24 contact hours Non-member: $200 Member: $180
Registration is Easy!
Online: www.mwpai.org Phone: 315-797-8260 weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In Person: at the School of Art (Studio Building) weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fax: 315-797-9349 Mail: Send completed registration form printed from the online catalog to the School of Art, 310 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502. Form must be accompanied by a check payable to MWPAI. Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover also accepted. Full payment is due at the time of registration. No partial payments will be accepted. No registrations will be taken without payment in full.
MWPAI School of Art Now Calling for New Artists-in-Residence in 2016/17 he Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute School of Art Artists-in-Residence Program consists of two emerging artists from different disciplines recruited via a nationwide search to live and work on the MWPAI/PrattMWP campus for one academic year. Artists-in-Residence are an energizing and crucial component of creative life on campus.
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The program is designed for emerging artists and/or recent MFA graduates in the visual arts to gain teaching experience within the School of Art’s noncredit program while developing their studio practice. Artists receive support for these endeavors by being provided with housing, studio, meals, professional opportunities, and finanVeronica Byun, Open Studios, cial support. The Institute and AIR Ceramics 2013/14 surrounding community gain from interactions with emerging artists from all over the country.
The 2016/2017 call for artists is for Video Artists working in a studio environment and Communications Design (ie: Graphic Design, Illustration) with a particular interest in applicants whose work bridges design and fine art.
We look forward to welcoming new Artists-in-Residence offering classes, workshops, and public programming in the upcoming 2016/17 sessions. The Artists-in-Residence program is made possible with the generous support of Fran and Ruth Pugliese.
Curated by Daniel Buckingham, PrattMWP Professor of Sculpture
he School of Art Gallery at PrattMWP, a division of the Munson-WilliamsProctor Arts Institute, in Utica, NY, is very pleased to present Classics, a solo show by Benjamin Entner to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Sculpture Space Inc. Daniel Buckingham, PrattMWP Professor of Sculpture, curates the show.
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Entner was a resident at Sculpture Space Inc. in 2008 and received his MFA from Syracuse University’s prestigious Sculpture Program. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Sculpture and Art History at SUNY Oswego. His work has been shown nationally and internationally; in solo shows at the Bronx River Art Center, the Lawndale Arts Center in Houston, as well as, the University of Southern Maine and the University of Cincinnati.
According to Entner’s bio, “He was born in the plains of Western New York, and for a time was reared by wolves. He is a Taurus and enjoys longs walks with his dog, Taz.” This is a small hint into the personality of a multi-dimensional artist that utilizes video, installation, performance, drawing, sewing, sound, and painting in his work. He sees his obsession with craft and his sarcastic sense of humor as the only constants throughout his work.
In Classics, Entner will exhibit his current body of work, Sumus that explores Benjamin Entner, Ego Sum: Moses, 2011, Marker on fabric, bathroom fan, the boundaries and interplay between Dimensions variable: 4' x 4' x 9’ two- and three-dimensional works of art. In a statement for the show Entner writes, “I draw contemporary individuals: myself, friends, family in postures similar to the figures of Classical Greco-Roman and Renaissance sculpture. In so doing, I hope to create an awkward dialogue between my contemporary parodies and the historical works—a dialogue that questions and challenges perspectives of beauty, proportion, sexuality, and idealized form.”
Student Exhibition McCulley Gallery Student Exhibition Friday, February 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. PrattMWP Students Alice Cabrera, Sydney Friedrich, Emily Jureller, Tyler Kane McCulley Gallery, 14 Cottage Place, Utica, NY Free and open to the public The Other Side Contest and Juried Exhibition Saturday, February 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. PrattMWP Student Work The Other Side Gallery, 2011 Genesee Street, Utica, NY Free and open to the public McCulley Gallery Student Exhibition Friday, February 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. PrattMWP Students Angela Romanzo, Jalyza Pascual, Mikaila Downing, Marissa Giblin McCulley Gallery, 14 Cottage Place, Utica, NY Free and open to the public
PrattMWP Student Recognition
The work of PrattMWP sophomore Ramon Sosa will be featured in the British Journal of Aesthetics. Cover designs were submitted as a requirement for the Visual Communications course taught by Professor of Communications Design, Cindy Buckley Koren. The Journal holds a competition each year open to students at art and design schools worldwide to design a cover for the Journal, which is published by Oxford University Press, both in print and online. This year's theme is “Art in the digital age.”
Ramon Sosa was born in 1995 in Caracas, Venezuela. Currently he is enrolled at PrattMWP studying communications design. He has an interest in printmaking as well as drawing and digRamon Sosa, 2015 ital medias. His work aims to be a middle ground between the different areas of knowledge, seeking to blur the lines between them and art.
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Sweetheart of a Sale at the Campus Store Monday, February 8 through Friday, February 19 Art Advantage 8" Stainless Steel Blade Scissors - 30% OFF Self Healing Cutting Mats - 25% OFF 19" x 24" Tracing Paper Pads - 75% OFF Pads of Design and Grid Vellum Paper - 25% OFF Wooden Palette Sketch Boxes - 25% OFF Cotman 1" One Stroke Watercolor Brush - 40% OFF Pelikan Opaque 12 set Watercolors - 30% OFF 3M 16.75 oz Super 77 Multipurpose Adhesive - 75% OFF No Additional Discounts Apply
Campus Store Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Campus Store is located in the Student Center at 1216 State Street
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.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. For information, call (315) 797-0000 (Voice and TDD) New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
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, video, 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
FEBRUARY EVENTS 3 Wednesday
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
10 Wednesday
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
First Friday Shorts: Gallery Talk
12 Friday
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
McCulley Gallery PrattMWP Students
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.
Alice Cabrera, Sydney Friedrich, Emily Jureller, Tyler Kane
5 Friday
Dining in the Downton Abbey Era
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
6 Saturday
For Kids and Families Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun 1 p.m., James A. Meyer Performing Arts Center, New Hartford Central School District. Collection Tour 1:30 p.m., Museum of Art.
7 Sunday
Chamber Music Society of Utica Duo Sonidos 2:30 p.m., Auditorium.
4 to 6 p.m., McCulley Gallery, 14 Cottage.
Museum Open Until 8 p.m. Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
13 Saturday
The Other Side Contest and Juried Exhibition PrattMWP Students work 1 to 3 p.m., The Other Side Gallery, 2011 Genesee Street, Utica NY.
Dining Downton Dinner 5 p.m., Cocktails; 6 p.m., Dinner Fountain Elms, preregistration required.
14 Sunday
Collection Tour 2 p.m., Museum of Art.
26 Friday
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
Exhibition Classics exhibition by Benjamin Entner Artist Talk 4:15 p.m., Reception 4 to 6 p.m., School of Art Gallery, on view through April 1.
17 Wednesday
Art Alive Family Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Museum of Art.
18 Sunday
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
19 Friday
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
McCulley Gallery PrattMWP Students
Angela Romanzo, Jalyza Pascual, Mikaila Downing, Marissa Giblin
Museum Open Until 8 p.m.
4 to 6 p.m., McCulley Gallery, 14 Cottage.
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
Museum Open Until 8 p.m.
20 Saturday
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
24 Wednesday
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.
MWP Friday Night 5 to 8 p.m., Museum of Art.
Exhibition Elemental, 64th Exhibition of Central New York Artists Museum of Art, on view through May 1.
27 Saturday
B Sharp Musical Club Concert 3 p.m., Auditorium.
28 Sunday
Featuring Peter Costianes, Sharon Costianes, FAB Trio (Fiona Peters, Allyson Sklar, Bob Peters), Mike Dimeo, and David Moore.