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Register Now at the School of Art! Visit Our Online Catalog MWPAI.ORG
Beginners through Advanced Art and Dance Classes and Workshops for Kids, Teens and Adults
Registration and Information
Registration is Easy
• Register through January 27
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• Registration for second 7-week sessions will remain open until March 24
• 315-797-8260 weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Registration for workshops will remain open until start dates
• In person at the School of Art Studio Building weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Fax 797-9349
Class registration is available using our secure online system (www.mwpai.org) or in person, by mail or by phone. Please call the Registration Office at 315-797-8260 weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. using Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. To register by fax 315797-9349. Register in person at the School of Art Studio Building weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Full payment is due at the time of registration, no partial payment will be accepted.
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 January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 15, 22 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Register in advance for all seven sessions and receive a discount, $50 MWPAI Members; $75 General Admission 315-797-0055 Drop-in fee: $10 MWPAI Members; $15 General Admission (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.
The Kennedys, Fashion & Celebrity Photographs by Mark Shaw
Opening February 8 First Friday Shorts Gallery Talk Preview of American Royalty: The Kennedys, Fashion & Celebrity Friday, January 3, 1:10 p.m. Anna D’Ambrosio, MWPAI Museum of Art Director and Chief Curator
Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy at HyanGet a first look at the upcoming exhibition nis Port 1959 ©Mark Shaw mptvimof photography by Mark Shaw, personal ages.com. Courtesy Monroe Gallery photographer to the Kennedys. These 15-minute talks are designed for those attending the 2 p.m. film series and others who like to get their art info in small doses.
Art Story: Every Picture Tells a Story An Introduction to Art, in Picture Books and the Museum Galleries New Schedule: Two Thursdays and Two Saturdays each Month, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Free and Open to the Public Program changes every week. Attend as often as you like!
Special Event American Royalty: The Kennedys, Fashion & Celebrity March 1 $5 MWPAI Members; $15 General Admission Lecture • 4 p.m. Mark Shaw: The Kennedy Years and Beyond Sidney Monroe, Monroe Gallery of Photography Santa Fe, New Mexico
Reception • 5 to 7 p.m. Festive Attire, Cash Bar
Art Story OPEN HOUSE Saturday, January 4 10:30 a.m.
Families are cordially invited to attend the first Art Story of the new year. Talk with staff, and enjoy refreshments. Teddy Bear friends are welcome too! Reservations not required, but appreciated, 315-797-0000, ext. 2158.
Save the Date Vintage Fashion Show and Cocktail Party Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m. Hosted by Emmy© Award-winning stylist and best-selling author David Zyla
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Art Story Remaining January dates: Thursday, January 9, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 10:30 a.m.
This interactive visual learning program offers children an introduction to art through picture books and artwork on view in the Museum of Art. Includes a simple take-home craft. A 45-minute program for children and their caregivers. (Recommended for ages 3 and up; younger siblings always welcome!)
Permanent Collection Sunday, January 12, 2 p.m. Free and Open to the Public
Tara formerly served as Development Manager and Patron Programs Manager at The Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown after 17 years as Executive Director at The Smithy-Pioneer Gallery Foundation and Pottery School, also in Cooperstown.
FINAL DAYS! Guided Tours
A graduate of Parson’s School of Design, Tara has a strong background in the arts and extensive fundraising experience including cultivation of major gifts, management of corporate funders, stewardship of planned giving, grant writing, annual giving, membership and alumni giving.
Robert Indiana from A to Z: The Alphabet and the Icons
On View Through January 5
ara Sumner has joined the MWPAI staff as Director of Development. Tara is working to advance community support for the Institute.
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Second Sunday Guided Tour
Friday and Saturday January 3 and 4, 1 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2 p.m. Free with Exhibition Admission
MWPAI Names New Director of Development
Book of Love, 2011, fabricated metal, powder coat and silkscreen in colors, 26 x 26 x 2 in. © 2013 Robert Indiana, courtesy of American Image Art
She is familiar with a number of MWPAI staff members and donors, having organized several collaborative events between Glimmerglass and the Institute, including the upcoming Butterflies, Geishas and Dragons: Japan in Art and Music May 8. Tara lives in Springfield Center with her husband Ted Ford, who has taught Art History and Art Education classes at PrattMWP for 10 years
Art Alive FRIday, February 21 • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free and Open to the Public Crafts, Music and More
SCHOOL OF ART HAPPENINGS Artists-in-Residence Lectures
Open Studio Walk-through
January 31 • 10 a.m. Museum of Art Auditorium
PrattMWP Faculty and Artists-in-Residence
Our Artists-in-Residence speak and share insight about their work.
Daria Souvorova, Vanity, graphite on paper, 50 x 33 in., 2013
Veronica Byun, Memories of Sight Lady, side view
Jacob Francois, Will you be my friend?, video monitors, laptop, 6’ x 5’ x 1.5’, 2010
Clarissa Plank, Ashborer Green
January 31 • 4 to 6 p.m. Meet our PrattMWP faculty and our Artists-in-Residence and get an inside look at how they work in their personal studios. Studio maps are available online at MWPAI.ORG or at the School of Art reception desk, to have one mailed to you, phone 315-797-8260.
Chris Irick, Professor, Jewelry Metal Arts, Feathered Turbine, front
Clarisa Plank, Artists-in-Residence, Printmaking, Recollecting 1
JANUARY CAMPUS STORE SPECIALS
Monday, January 20 through Friday, January 31
Gift Gallery Sales and Specials
All Drawing Pads 25% Off
All Robert Indiana Exhibition Related Merchandise 25% OFF 35% OFF for MWPAI Members Offer good Thursday, January 2 to Sunday, January 12
Select Group of Children's and Adult Art Books Marked for final CLEARANCE - 50% OFF Offer good Thursday, Jan 2 to Friday, January 31
Peel and Sketch Soft Charcoal 35% Off
All Size Stretcher Strips 25% Off No Additional Discounts Apply
Campus Store Opens Monday, January 20 • 1 to 4:30 p.m. Regular Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Located in the Student Center at 1216 State Street
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 7970055, option 3. Become a part of our Film Series email list to receive the latest updates by contacting jcolenz@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.
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. 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 ten screenings are available to MWPAI Members for $45 and Non-Members for $60. 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 JoAnne Colenzo at jcolenz@mwpai.org, calling 797-0000 ext. 2116, or on our website at mwpai.org.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS (and renewing members providing additional support at higher levels)
Leader
Colleague
McDonald's • Tom Clark • Joan Grande
Affiliate
Boulder Consultants • Donald Ehre Flashback Photo • Kathy Stockbridge
Fountain Elms Society
Family/Household
Costello Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PLLC • Dr. John J. Costello, Jr. • Patrick W. Costello Price Design • Gary Price • Sarah Price
John C. Brown Susan W. & B. Lees Divine Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence T. Gilroy III Betty Krulik Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D.
President’s Circle Mr. & Mrs. Bartle J. Gorman
Patron
Carol & Anastasia Docherty Dr. Judith & John McIntyre
310 Genesee Street Utica, New York 13502
Vincent & Maria Brown David & Tricia Caruso Donald & Madonna Fellows Scott MacDonald & Patricia O'Connor Bart & Kaia Murnion Patrick Vedder
Individual
Peter Bourdelle Gail Haile Lois Kay Patricia Knobloch
Contributor
Donald & Linda Dresher Sandra R. Ferro Frank & Carol Furno Barbara Brooks Goodman Dean & Mary Gordon Jennifer & Michael Kelberman Donald & Kathleen Lemieux Frank & Penny Moreno John & Edith Reile Dr. Fred & Rosemary Talarico
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Information and Hours
Stay Up to Date on All MWPAI Happenings
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Museum Hours (including Fountain Elms): Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5p.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., 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. 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 and music libraries, an active membership program, a Gift Gallery, 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
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JANUARY EVENTS 1 Wednesday
8 Wednesday
15 Wednesday
25 Saturday
Institute Closed
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.
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
9 Thursday
17 Friday
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.
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
10 Friday
Art Story Every Picture Tells a Story 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery.
3 Friday Gallery Talk: First Friday Shorts Preview of American Royalty: The Kennedys, Fashion & Celebrity 1:10 p.m., Museum of Art. Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
4 Saturday Open House Art Story Every Picture Tells a Story 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery. Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
11 Saturday Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
12 Sunday Second Sunday Tour Permanent Collection 2 p.m., Museum of Art.
18 Saturday
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
22 Wednesday Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
29 Wednesday
31 Friday Artists-in-Residence Lectures 10 a.m., Auditorium. Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium. Open Studio Walk-through Artists-in-Residence and Faculty Studios 4 to 6 p.m., Maps available at the School of Art reception desk.
23 Thursday Art Story Every Picture Tells a Story 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery.
24 Friday
Fountain Elms Closed for January
The Museum of Art galleries in Fountain Elms will be closed to the public January 6 through February 3. During this time, the period room settings receive a thorough cleaning and other maintenance that would disrupt daily operations. The galleries and period rooms reopen Tuesday, February 4.
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
FINAL DAYS! Robert Indiana from A to Z: The Alphabet and the Icons
Docent Guided Tours Friday and Saturday January 3 and 4 at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2 p.m. Free with Exhibition Admission
The following areas are accessible to the physically challenged: Museum of Art Galleries, Auditorium and Sculpture Court, Art Odyssey: Interactive Gallery, Gift Gallery, Art Reference and Music Libraries, Performing Arts Office, School of Art Gallery, Studio D, and the Pottery Studio, the Academic Center and Student Center.