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Register Now for Spring Community Arts Education Classes Spring Semester Begins Januar y 19 Choose from adult classes in painting, drawing, photography, digital photography, pottery, jewelry/metal arts, and printmaking/book arts. Kids ages 4 to 12 can choose from classes in drawing, painting and clay and sculpture. Classes for teens include drawing/painting, jewelry and portfolio development.
Registration is Easy! Online • mwpai.org Phone • 315-797-8260 weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. In Person • School of Art (Studio Building) Weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 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 Street, 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.
Science is Fun When Taught by Jugglers For Kids and Families Art Alive Special Friday, Januar y 2 • 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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irtuoso jugglers Dan Foley and Joel Harris provide an unforgettable introduction to science while juggling everything from baseball bats to potted plants as The Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show will headline a special Art Alive: Winter Break edition of the For Kids and Families series 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, January 2 in the Museum of Art Auditorium. The performance delivers extraordinary visualizations created through juggling, lighting, and large-scale metaphors, and entertains family audiences through character acting, jokes with various levels of sophistication, stunts, and kid volunteer opportunities. Who knew physics could be this fun? Audience participation is invited, but not required. 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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M U S E U M E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M S Gallery Talk Docent Guided Tours
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, January 2, 1:10 p.m. Richard Pousette-Dart and The Irascibles
In Company with Angels: Seven Rediscovered Tiffany Windows Friday, January 2 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, January 3 at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2 and 3:30 p.m.
Art and Yoga
Free with Exhibition Admission
For Mind, Body and Spirit Saturdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24 and February 7, 14, 21 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Full session (7 classes) $50 MWPAI Members; $75 General Admission 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.
Art Story: Every Picture Tells a Story An Early Learning Program Thursday, January 8, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 10:30 a.m. Saturday January 24, 10:30 a.m. Saturday January 31, 10:30 a.m. Free and Open to the Public This 45-minute program for children ages 3 and up and their caregivers focuses on visual literacy. It offers an introduction to art through picture books by some of the most-beloved children’s book authors and illustrators, and through artworks in the Museum galleries. The program includes a simple take-home craft. Nursery schools and preschool programs may schedule a similar program for their class by contacting Clare Fitzgerald at 315-797-0000, ext. 2170.
D OWNTON A BBEY MWP Friday Night
MOVES INTO THE JAZZ AGE Friday, January 30, 2015 5 to 8 p.m.
Jazz & Gin! Edward Root Sculpture Court
Wear a period costume all flappers and Gatsbys welcome!
Cash Bar, Snacks Must be 21 and Over
Absence / Presence: Richard Pousette-Dart as Photographer Saturday, January 3 at 3 p.m. Free and Open to the Public
Victorian Yuletide: Tech the Halls Saturday, January 3 at 2 p.m. Free and Open to the Public
Second Sunday Tour: Permanent Collection Sunday, January 11 at 1:30 p.m. Free and Open to the Public
Decorative Arts Galleries Closed January 5 through February 2 Each year during the month of January, the Museum of Art staff undertakes major projects, a thorough cleaning, and other maintenance programs that would interrupt normal daily operations in the Fountain Elms galleries.
! e v i l A t Ar Free and Open to the Public
FRiDAY, JANUARY 2 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
KiDS CRAFTS STAiNED GLASS and TECH FUN FAMiLY-FRiENDLY LUNCH MENU AT THE TERRACE CAFÉ
Robotics team demonstration by Geared Up FTC#6347
THE AMAZiNG NANO BROTHERS JUGGLiNG SHOW 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. MUSEUM AUDiTORiUM
ADMiSSiON
$8 MWPAI MEMBERS $10 GENERAL ADMiSSiON
SCHOOL OF ART HAPPENINGS Exhibitions PrattMWP Part-Time Faculty Exhibit
Student Gallery Opening
School of Art Gallery
Friday, January 23 • 4 to 5 p.m. 14 Cottage Place
Todd Behrendt Sarah Burns Sylvia de Swaan Zach Lewis
Gina Murtagh Jenna North Kim Carr Valdez Mara Zoltners
On View through January 23
Featuring Juha Kim Cherin Kim You-Lim Lee
Morgan Craig Solo Exhibition January 30 through February 27 School of Art Gallery Reception: Friday, January 30, 4 to 6 p.m. Artist Talk: Friday, January 30, 4:15 p.m.
Like Ships in the Harbour, 54” x 131”, oil on linen, 2013
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.
The Museum Shop is Still Growing
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ack in 1960 when the Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute first opened the doors to its newly designed Philip Johnson museum building, The Art Shop was limited to a small corner on the First Floor Galleries with an austere setting and stools for patrons to rest on while browsing through books. Today, the former Art Shop, now-former Gift Gallery, is being renamed the Museum Shop, a name fitting to its mission of offering tokens and treasures that one will recall from their visit from a fine arts institution. We have grown from that small corner to almost doubling in size including a full jewelry counter. Along with exhibition catalogs, note cards, magnets, prints and other custom products from our collection, we represent more than 100 local artists who share their talents with our shop. While we have evolved over 50 years, we still stay true to customer service and a wonderful selection of gifts.
Come visit us today!
Welcome Back Students Campus Store Specials Monday, January 19 through Friday, January 30
All Drawing Pads - 25% Off All Size Stretcher Strips - 25% Off Peel and Sketch Soft Charcoal - 35% Off Van Gogh Oil Paints - 40% Off Kodak T-Max B&W Film 400 36 Exp. - 10% Off Decomposition Books -25% Off No Additional Discounts Apply
Campus Store Operating Hours - Monday- Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday Please Note the Campus Store is closed until Monday, January 19
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.
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.
Coming in February For Kids and Families and Art Alive
Concerts in the Court The Marcus Roberts Trio
Morgan’s Journey Mid-Winter Break Thursday, February 19, 2015 11 a.m and 1 p.m. Museum of Art Auditorium
Piano Jazz Virtuoso Saturday, February 28, 2015 8 p.m. Root Sculpture Court
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS (and renewing members providing additional support at higher levels)
Business Members Leader
Colleague
Prime Buchholz & Associates, Inc. • Mr. Marshall Raucci • Mr. Sean Higman
Utica School of Commerce • Mr. John L. Crossley • Mr. Philip M. Williams
310 Genesee Street Utica, New York 13502
Affiliate Boulder Consultants • Mr. Donald D. Ehre
Members Fountain Elms Society
Family/Household
Dr. William L. Boyle, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Bartle J. Gorman J.K. & Hedy Anne Hage Donna Harkavy & Jonathan Price Joyce Day Homan Chip & Judy Hummel Betty Krulik Cathy Newell, Rick, Avery & Blake Walters Mr. Francis J. & Mrs. Ruth Pugliese Linda Romano & Russell Petralia Robert & Sheila Smith
April Bliss Christina Ceisel & Brian Dolber Margaret & R. Patrick Corbett Lisa & Thomas Firsching Paul Heintz Carol Huta Margaret & Dennis Hyland Mrs. Mary Kiewicz Katherine Kreisher Dr. Lee & Athena Avramidis Laurie Porreca Edward Reisert Margaret & Paul Tenerowicz Jonathan Tittler & Susan Hill Leland & Natalie Wratten
President’s Circle Dr. & Mrs. Paul D. Ohlbaum
Patron
Individual
Mary A. Beck Dr. Angela M. Elefante, Esq. Dr. Ronald & Mary Kaye Dr. Fred & Rosemary Talarico
Mrs. Susan Boucher Karen J. Broadhurst Sharon Bryant-Heyboer Patricia Cappelli Ellen Cucci Josephine A. Dacquino Jaclyn Davidson Mr. Arthur Felshaw Natalie Festine Kathleen Holzhauer Mr. Ben Kernan Barbara Martin Mrs. Catherine McCarthy Rita Pucine Judi Russell Bonnie Urciuoli
Contributor Leighton R. Burns Jan Den Hamer Corn Mr. & Mrs. Leland E. Cratty Edward & Mary Earl John P. Farrell, Sr. Sandra R. Ferro Frank & Carol Furno Richard & Kim Hanna Mr. Thomas Hartman Shirley Hilts-Adams & Sean Scott Kathleen Lemieux Mary Lawrence M. Owens John & Edith Reile Audrey Forcier & Neil Sexton Shirley Van Marter
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Information and Hours
Stay Up to Date on All MWPAI Happenings
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)
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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
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JANUARY EVENTS 1 Thursday
8 Thursday
15 Thursday
24 Saturday
Closed - New Year’s Day
Art Story Every Picture Tells a Story 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery.
Art Story Every Picture Tells a Story 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery.
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.
2 Friday Art Alive! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Museum of Art.
9 Friday
16 Friday
For Kids and Families The Amazing Nano Brothers 11a.m. and 1 p.m., Auditorium.
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.
First Friday Shorts: Gallery Talk Richard Pousette-Dart and The Irascibles 1:10 p.m., Museum of Art.
Museum Open Until 8 p.m.
Museum Open Until 8 p.m.
10 Saturday
17 Saturday
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
11 Sunday
21 Wednesday
Second Sunday Guided Tour Permanent Collection 1:30 p.m., Museum of Art.
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
23 Friday
3 Saturday
Chamber Music Society of Utica Neave Piano Trio 2:30 p.m., Auditorium.
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
14 Wednesday
Film Series Holiday Screenings The Film Series will take a break during the holidays. There will be no film shown on January 2.
Museum Open Until 8 p.m.
7 Wednesday 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.
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium. Exhibtion Opening Student Gallery Opening 4 to 5 p.m., 14 Cottage Place.
28 Wednesday Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
30 Friday Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium. Exhibition Opening Morgan Craig on view through February 27, Artist Talk 4:15, Reception 4 to 6 p.m. School of Art Gallery. MWP Friday Night Party 5 to 8 p.m., Museum of Art.
31 Saturday Art Story Every Picture Tells a Story 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery.
Guided Tours In Company with Angels: Seven Rediscovered Tiffany Windows Friday, January 2 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, January 3 at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Free with Exhibition Admission
Absence / Presence: Richard Pousette-Dart as Photographer Saturday, January 3 at 3 p.m. Free and Open to the Public
Victorian Yuletide Saturday, January 3 at 2 p.m. Free and Open to the Public
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.