July 2016
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July Events July 1 Friday
July 8 Friday
July 22 Friday
Arts Festival through July 3 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Gallery Talk Steve McCurry: War Photographer/People Photographer Noon, Museum of Art, ticket required
Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium
Ceramic Kiln Wood Firing 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. School of Art Ceramic Studio Arts Festival Meet the Artist Series 1 to 3 p.m., Museum Shop Big Ol’ Streamrollin’ Print Invitational 1 to 4 p.m., Parking Lot
Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium Museum open until 8 p.m.
July 9 Saturday
Museum open until 8 p.m.
July 23 Saturday
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art
July 27 Wednesday
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art
Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium
July 11 Monday
July 29 Friday
Museum open until 9 p.m.
PrattMWP Pre-College Program Begins
July 2 Saturday
July 13 Wednesday
Gallery Talk From Myanmar to the Mohawk Valley Noon, Museum of Art, ticket required
Invitational Craft Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Outdoor Sculpture Grove
Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium
Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium
July 14 Thursday
Museum open until 8 p.m.
Oneida County Youth Bureau Sidewalk Art Contest 10 to 11 a.m.
July 30 Saturday
Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium
Arts Festival Meet the Artist Series 1 to 3 p.m., Museum Shop Museum open until 9 p.m.
July 3 Sunday Antique and Classic Car Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Parking Lot Invitational Craft Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sculpture Grove Arts Festival Meet the Artist Series 1 to 3 p.m., Museum Shop Museum open until 9 p.m.
July 6 Wednesday LunchArt Video Seneca Ray Stoddard: An American Original Noon, Museum of Art Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium
Cover: Concert in the Court Michael Mott & Friends, That was Then, This is How
Food Crawl: Bleecker Street Ethnic Eateries 11:30 a.m., off campus, ticket required
July 15 Friday Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium Museum open until 8 p.m.
July 16 Saturday Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art
July 20 Wednesday Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art
GUIDED TOURS The World through His Lens: Steve McCurry Photographs Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Fridays at 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 1 p.m. Free with exhibition admission Seneca Ray Stoddard: Capturing the Adirondacks Wednesday, July 6, 1:15 p.m. (Following the noon-time video, Seneca Ray Stoddard: An American Original) Free and open to the public Permanent Collection and Portraits of Hope: Faces of Refugee Resettlement in Central New York Sunday, July 10, 2 p.m. Free and open to the public
Jazz, Classical, Stories and more 2016-17 Performing Arts Schedule
SELECTED SHORTS: LIVE IN PERFORMANCE Saturday, September 17, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 8 p.m. Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court The hit public radio series and popular podcast returns to the Sculpture Court for another spellbinding evening of short stories by established and emerging writers performed live by stars of the stage and screen. The shows theme and cast will be announced at a later date.
CONCERTS IN THE COURT Michael Mott & Friends, That was Then, This is How Saturday, September 24, 8 p.m. Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court New Hartford native Michael Mott shares the personal side of his journey from small town dreamer to one of today’s most promising new songwriters in an intimate evening of stories and songs. Sean Jones Quartet Saturday, November 19, 8 p.m. Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court After a long stint as lead trumpet player in the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, trumpeter/composer Sean Jones has stepped out on his own to carve out a powerful place for himself in the jazz world. Nick Ziobro Saturday, April 8, 8 p.m. Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court The winner of the 2012 Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Vocal Competition, Nick Ziobro has established himself as a rising and dynamic voice in the world of American jazz standards.
Concert in the Court, Sean Jones Quartet
Tammy McCann Saturday, May 20, 8 p.m. Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court Tammy McCann is an internationally recognized jazz singer whose powerful, sultry, and emotionally charged voice paints pictures and tells stories by merging Classical vocal technique and Gospel esthetic with Jazz to create a sound that is completely her own.
FLEXIBLE SUBSCRIPTIONS Our goal is to be able to find you the right seats for the artists you want to see at the best price. With this in mind, we are pleased to offer the Performing Arts Flexible Subscription that will allow you to customize a season that is perfect for you by choosing from the many different performance series offered by MWPAI. Flexible Subscriptions offer discounted tickets admission when selecting a minimum of four performances from Concerts in the Court, Selected Shorts and Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel. Additional discounted subscription packages are also offered for the For Kids and Families series and the Met Opera: Live in HD presentations. Flexible subscriptions can be purchased through the Ticket Office at 315-797-0055. 3
For Kids and Families and Keyboard Conversations
FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES Janet’s Planet, A Tour through the Solar System Saturday, October 1, 11 a.m. James A. Meyer Performing Arts Center, New Hartford Co-Presented with New Hartford Central Schools Traveling at the “speed of thought,” kids and families are in for a real treat as they are given an interactive virtual tour around the solar system from Janet’s futuristic Mission Control. Garry Krinsky, Toying with Science Monday, October 10, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Columbus Day) Museum of Art Auditorium Toying with Science is a fast-paced, varied and dynamic program that combines circus skills, mime, original music, and audience involvement in the exploration of the scientific principles of gravity, leverage, fulcrums, and simple machines. Red Grammer Thursday, December 29, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Winter Break) Museum of Art Auditorium Grammy-nominated recording artist Red Grammer has created a treasure trove of music with uplifting themes and irresistible melodies for kids and families that instills a sense of community, peace, and diversity and leaves the audience singing. DuffleBag Theatre Company, Robin Hood Thursday, April 20, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Spring Break) Museum of Art Auditorium The “Nearly World-Famous” DuffleBag Theatre returns to bring the classic tale of Robin Hood to life in their signature fun-filled and humorous fashion.
KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL Fiesta! Saturday, September 10, 8 p.m. Museum of Art Auditorium The program for this concert celebrates the passionate, soulful melodies and vibrant intoxicating rhythms of Spain’s greatest composers - Albeniz, Granados, de Falla. A French Musical Feast Saturday, October 22, 8 p.m. Museum of Art Auditorium Jeffrey Siegel presents a selection of gorgeous music to enchant the ears and touch the heart featuring the music of Debussy, Ravel, Fauré, and Satie. Virtuoso Variations Saturday, March 11, 8 p.m. Museum of Art Auditorium Jeffrey Siegel returns with a kaleidoscope of instrumentally stunning variations of famous melodies by Mendelssohn, Liszt, and Chopin. Keys to the Classics Saturday, April 15, 8 p.m. Museum of Art Auditorium Join Jeffrey Siegel for a program that highlights the robust humor of Haydn, the heartwarming lyricism of Mozart, and the tempestuous Sonata Pathatique of Beethoven.
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Museum of Art Events EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH THE UNFORGETTABLE IMAGES OF STEVE MCCURRY Steve McCurry (born 1950), renowned American photographer known around the world for his iconic photo Afghan Girl, creates images that bridge the gap between photojournalism and art. Characterized by the use of brilliant color and the ability to capture unexpected moments in far-off locales, McCurry’s pictures allow viewers to explore the world. McCurry photographed a young monk on his way to prayer at the moment he seemed to notice McCurry and his camera. Buddhist monks are recruited in Tibet between the ages of six and 12, leaving their families to be cared for and educated by senior monks. Families often encourage their sons to become a monk for economic
reasons, because it brings honor and blessings to their family, or because the child showed an interest in monastic life. Visit The World through His Lens: Steve McCurry Photographs and discover more of the unforgettable images McCurry has created over 30 years in six continents.
The World through His Lens: Steve McCurry Photographs is made possible through the generous support of: Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature Empire State Development Division of Tourism Market NY Funds M&T Bank New York Central Mutual Insurance, Inc. Florence Bourdon Uptown Anesthesia Associates All Education and Public Programming generously sponsored by Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D.
Young Monk with Flowers. Larung Gar, Kham, Tibet, 2000. ©Steve McCurry
MYTHOLOGY IN CONTEMPORARY ART, A HANDS-ON LEARNING EXHIBITION August 13 through December 31 The stories of passion, ambition, greed, and human suffering in ancient mythologies represent attempts by humankind to understand the curious and inexplicable, from astronomy and tumultuous weather conditions to one’s inhumanity toward another and acts of generosity and kindness. These tales remain as compelling today as when they were first interpreted millennia ago. Mythology in Contemporary Art showcases paintings and works on paper by Stephen Mueller, Betye Saar, Bob Thompson and other contemporary artists. The exhibition is presented in conjunction with Myths and Mysteries at MWPAI, a program developed by the Museum of Art Education Department. In this hands-on and online learning experience, students will explore multiple representations of ancient Greek and Roman literature while making comparisons between traditional representations of myths and contemporary interpretations.
Stephen Mueller, American, (1947-2011), Orpheo 2, 2010, acrylic on canvas, 50 x 60 in., 75th Anniversary Acquisition. Gift of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York; Hassam, Speicher, Betts, and Symons Funds, 2011.12. Bob Thompson, American, (1937-66), The Judgment of Paris, 1964, oil on canvas, 75 3/8 x 60 5/16 in., Museum purchase, 97.11.
For information regarding school tours, teachers should contact Meg Gianette, School Programs Coordinator, mgianetti@ mwpai.edu. 5
Museum of Art Events Voyage of Life Returns The traveling exhibition, Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life, concluded its national tour in February and the works have returned for display in the Museum of Art. The series of four paintings by Thomas Cole were enjoyed by more than 100,000 people in Cincinnati, Ohio; St. Louis, Missouri; Memphis, Tennessee; and Norfolk, Virginia. Visit the Museum’s newly reinstalled 19th-century American art galleries to rekindle your affection for these masterpieces.
Museum Education in the Community ArtReach is an arts-in-education program that has been welcoming Utica-area children to MWPAI for 20 years. This year’s program, A Creative World, included art-making workshops and Museum exploration activities that encouraged appreciation of the arts and an understanding of the surrounding community. Children aged seven to 12 from Thea Bowman House created weaving projects designed by teaching artist Shannon Stockbridge, a PrattMWP alumna. Middle school students from Thea Bowman House served as mentors to the younger children. All student activities included discussion, games and writing experiences based on works of art in the galleries, including the exhibitions: Terry Slade: Dreams and Apparitions; Seneca Ray Stoddard: Capturing the Adirondacks; and The World through His Lens: Steve McCurry Photographs.
TALKS AND TOURS GALLERY TALKS $7.50 MWPAI members $20 general public (includes admission to The World through His Lens: Steve McCurry Photographs) Tickets: 315-797-0055
STEVE McCURRY: WAR PHOTOGRAPHER/ PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHER Friday, July 8, Noon Sylvia de Swaan, Artist/Photographer Former child-refugee Sylvia de Swaan discusses her photos from the Shared Traditions program (a collaboration between the Museum of Art, the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees, and the Utica City School District Adult Learning Center ESL Program) the work of Steve McCurry, and other photographers who have concerned themselves with war and its aftermath.
A short video of this year’s program is on view in the Museum’s Art Odyssey. The artwork will remain on display in the Milton J. Bloch Museum Education Wing throughout the summer. We are grateful for support from the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, a frequent sponsor of the program. Ko Salla, 2015, photograph by Sylvia de Swaan
FROM MYANMAR TO THE MOHAWK VALLEY Friday, July 29, Noon Rev. Dr. Mark Caruana Tabernacle Baptist Church Ethnic Karen from Myanmar (Burma) are one of the largest groups of refugees resettled in Utica. Many are members of the
Top to bottom: Thomas Cole, American, (1801-48), The Voyage of Life: Childhood, 1839-40; The Voyage of Life: Youth, 1840; The Voyage of Life: Manhood, 1840; and The Voyage of Life: Old Age, 1840. Each oil on canvas, approx. 51 x 78 in., Museum Purchase.
ArtReach students
Photo courtesy of Tabernacle Baptist Church
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Museum of Art Events Tabernacle Baptist Church where services are held in English and Karen. Reverend Caruana, who has made multiple trips to refugee camps in Thailand, will discuss some of the historical factors that produced the nation of Myanmar and resulted in refugee migration from the country for the last quarter century, the refugee experience in Utica, and recent political developments in Myanmar. A Karen church member will also be present to recount their personal experiences as a refugee.
GUIDED TOURS THE WORLD THROUGH HIS LENS: STEVE McCURRY PHOTOGRAPHS Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Fridays at 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 1 p.m.
LUNCH TIME PROGRAMS
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
LUNCHART VIDEO SENECA RAY STODDARD: AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL (60 min.) Wednesday, July 6, noon
ART TRAVEL LATE SUMMER IN THE ADIRONDACKS August 26 through 28
$5 Suggested donation Learn the story of great landscape photographer and pioneering conservationist Seneca Ray Stoddard. Refreshments will be served. A guided tour of Seneca Ray Stoddard: Capturing the Adirondacks follows the screening.
Free with exhibition admission
SENECA RAY STODDARD: CAPTURING THE ADIRONDACKS Wednesday, July 6, 1:15 p.m.
PERMANENT COLLECTION AND PORTRAITS OF HOPE: FACES OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT IN CENTRAL NEW YORK Sunday, July 10, 2 p.m. Free and open to the public
LUNCHTIME FOOD CRAWL BLEECKER STREET ETHNIC EATERIES Thursday, July 14, 11:30 a.m. $25 MWPAI members; $30 general admission Tickets: 315-797-0055 (limited to 15)
GROUP TOURS To arrange a private, docent-led tour of The World through His Lens: Steve McCurry Photographs, the permanent collection, or other special exhibitions, please contact the Museum Education Department at 315-797-0000, ext. 2170, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, three weeks in advance of the requested tour date.
Enjoy a late-summer retreat at Great Camp Sagamore, former summer home to the Alfred Vanderbilt family. This three-day bus trip to the Adirondacks includes two nights at Camp Sagamore with daily activities planned on-and off-site including visits to the Wild Center, the Adirondack Museum and View arts center to see two Adirondack-based watercolor exhibitions. Accommodations require guests to climb stairs. The bus departs MWPAI at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, August 26 and returns around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 28. For more information and a detailed itinerary, please contact Barb Kane at 315-797-0000, ext. 2158.
Free and open to the public
Fatuma, 2016, photography Lynne Browne (b. 1962)
Lodging at Great Camp Sagamore $500 MWPAI members, $550 general public includes double occupancy, all meals, admissions, and transportation A non-refundable deposit of $175 is due at registration. Tickets: 315-797-0055
Stroll Bleecker Street with erudite “foodie” John Bartle and sample traditional Dominican, Iraqi, and Vietnamese dishes at El Barajo, Hummus and Tabbouleh, and Phu Quoc restaurants. John Bartle is Associate Professor of Russian at Hamilton College and co-director of the Refugee Project, a documentary and oral history project about Utica’s refugee communities. Bleecker Street is one of a number of Utica’s cultural areas brimming with ethnic eateries, bakeries and grocery stores. All Education and Public Programming for The World through His Lens: Steve McCurry Photographs generously sponsored by Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D.
ART & YOGA FOR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20 Drop-in fee: $10 MWPAI members; $15 general public July/August Session (7 classes): $50 MWPAI members; $75 general admission Full Session payment, 315-797-0055 Drop-ins please pay at the door. 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 A POP-UP STORYTIME Art Story is taking a short hiatus. The program resumes on Wednesday, September 7 at 10:30 a.m. Join us then to explore new picture books and artwork in the galleries. Have a great summer. 7
School of Art Events COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION SUMMER ART CLASSES BEGIN JULY 11 Summer classes at the School of Art are the perfect way to try something new or enhanace your talent. Summer classes are conducted by MWPAI’s professional instructors in studios and facilities designed specifically for our programs. Adult, teen, and kids art classes run through August 5. Register at mwpai.org or 315-797-8260.
BIG OL’ STEAMROLLIN’ PRINT INVITATIONAL Friday, July 1, 1 to 4 p.m. Museum of Art parking lot The Big Ol’ Steamrollin’ Print Invitational is MWPAI’s second annual steamroller printing event organized by the School of Art. The celebratory event highlights the School of Art programming during the Annual Summer Arts Festival. Invited artists make large prints under the drum of a three-ton steamroller. Each block is printed on a 4x6-foot sheet of muslin fabric and hung for festival goers to enjoy a large scale outdoor exhibition of prints. This year, artists will make two prints, with one print available for purchase on site or hot off the asphalt. Proceeds from sales will benefit the event and Community Art Class Scholarships for adults, teens, and kids.
CERAMIC KILN WOOD FIRING Friday, July 1, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. School of Art Ceramics Studio See fire, heat, and ash dramatically emblazon their effects on pottery and sculpture during the final stages of an Anagama Kiln Wood Firing Invitational. Invited artists will be maintaining the blaze for more than 48 hours straight to achieve the desired results. Festival attendees are invited into MWPAI’s historic ceramic facilities to watch the action, meet the artists, and tour the studios.
Workshop Leaders: Bryan McGrath, Professor of Ceramics, PrattMWP Veronica Juyoun Byun, Asst. Coordinator and Instructor of Ceramic Arts, MWPAI
Ken Marchione, Dancing Tonight?, ink on fabric, 2015
Big Ol’ Printmakers: Alya Alberico, Megan Atkinson, Madeline Bartley, Rachel Bartunek, Jan Burke, Joella Burt, Justin Cantania, Chris Cirillo, George Hendrickson, Elise Incze, Ken Marchione, Steve Nyland, Michael Piotrowski, Marc-Anthony Polizzi, Carlie Sherry, Shannon Stockbridge, Taro Takizawa, Aimee Tarasek, Audrey Hasen Taylor, Tony Thompson, Kim Carr Valdez, Rainer Maria Wehner, Stephanie Wysluzaly.
Big Ol’ Sponsors: Central Paving S.C.I. Plywood Co. Blick Art Materials Northern Safety Co. Inc. 8
Invitational Artists: Robbie Bardin, Diane Berry, Patty Caruso, Robin Cecilia, Mary Freeman, Kathy Garner, Nicole Hess, Dan Mandelbom, Ron Miller, Julie Pilny, Mary Reaves, Matt Saunders, Grace Spencer, Zoe Valdina, Pat Zumpano.
CAMPUS STORE: SUMMER HOURS Monday, July 11 through Friday, August 5 Noon to 1:30 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays Contact Retail Operations Manager Bona Starring with any questions about availability of specific art supplies at 315-797-0000 ext. 2155.
Development MAKING A GIFT OF APPRECIATED SECURITIES More and more contributors are choosing to donate securities to MWPAI each year. Securities such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds make a wonderful gift, and the procedure for donating them is simple. Best of all, the tax savings to the donor can be significant. When you make a gift of appreciated securities to MWPAI, you'll often receive a significant tax benefit in the year you make the donation and avoid the capital gains tax you would have to pay if you sold the securities.
HOW IT WORKS: Selling securities or mutual funds that have appreciated in value generally will result in long-term capital gains tax being due if the securities have been owned for more than 12 months. You transfer securities you've held for more than a year to MWPAI. (Transferring the stock, rather than selling it yourself and giving the Institute the proceeds, is necessary to avoid capital gains tax.) MWPAI sells your securities and uses the proceeds for its programs while you receive gift credit and tax breaks. You can even direct your gift to a specific project.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS (and renewing members providing additional support at higher levels) BUSINESS MEMBERS AFFILIATE G.W. Canfield & Son, Inc. MEMBERS FOUNTAIN ELMS SOCIETY William C. & Jacqueline Craine Richard and Barbara Decker Chip & Judy Hummel Alice Root and John Dahlin PATRON Stephen W. Starnes & Roseanne DiSanto CONTRIBUTOR Elizabeth & Devin Dooley Stephen H. Passalacqua, DDS & Gary Monroe Mark W. & Kathleen Smith
FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD Dr. Michelle Boucher Lori Decker-McKusick & Victor McKusick Gary & Janice Kapps Samuel & Judith Rotondo Alice Thompson Marcella E. Turzanski INDIVIDUAL Catherine Cooney Mary Clare Hatch-Pennello Harron James Robert Kent Olga Mazzei Derek McNally Elsie Olsen Maria Pavelock Dr. Jennifer Schwab Allen Thomas Marianne Turczyn
You get an immediate income tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities on the date of transfer, no matter what you originally paid for them. You pay no capital gains tax on the securities you donate. It is important that we are notified prior to every stock transfer, in order for us to accurately identify, allocate, and acknowledge your gift. If you have any questions, please contact our Development Office at 315-797-0000, ext. 2129.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP AT THE MWPAI LIBRARY A membership to MWPAI includes full use of and free borrowing from the Library. With more than 30,000 fine art books, more than 2,500 entertainment and educational DVDs and more than 3,000 music CDs, there is something for everyone. The Library staff is available for fine art, film, and music research assistance by phone, email, or in person and the catalog can be searched at mwpai.org/visit/library. The Library is located on the second floor of the Academic Building, located at 510 Henry Street (on the corner of State Street). Free parking is available. The Library is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and can be contacted by email at Library@mwpai.edu or phone at 315-797-0000 extension 2123.
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Around MWPAI SPEND FIRST FRIDAYS AT MWPAI MWPAI is combining its popular summer Mixers and MWP Friday Night Parties into one monthly celebration. First Fridays will be a fun way to start your weekend with a happy hour, live music, pop-up gallery talks and art-making from 5 to 8 p.m. Explore the Museum Shop, roam the galleries or stay for the Friday evening film (separate admission required).
COOL OFF WITH THE MUSEUM SHOP’S FAN COLLECTION Find relief from the summer heat with these elegant fans. The Museum Shop has three styles of custom-made paper fans available representing silk and sequins, gilded wood and feathers, and ivory and peacock feathers. These paper fans are the perfect way to beat the summer heat while learning about the collection at MWPAI.
THE MUSEUM SHOP WELCOMES A NEW ARTIST Mary P. Murphy of Barneveld is a new watercolor artist whose cards and small matted prints are available in the Museum Shop. She has a studio in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains where the surrounding landscape and natural beauty inspire many of her works. Mary has been recognized in regional shows with master status and awards and was chosen to record two watercolor classes by Craftsy Corporation. More than 10,000 students have taken her classes online.
First Fridays will debut August 5 on the front steps of the Museum with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Please visit mwpai.org or the MWPAI Facebook page for details on the featured programming each month.
Save the dates! First Fridays for the 2016-2017 season will be held on: August 5 September 2 October 7 November 4 December 2
February 3 March 3 April 7 May 5 June 2
FIRST FRIDAYS KICK OFF IN AUGUST Friday, August 5 • 5 to 8 p.m.
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Admission for all screenings is $8 general admission and $6 for MWPAI Members. Admission for students with valid identification is $4 at all screenings and PrattMWP students are free with valid student I.D. 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. Sign up for monthly film email updates at bmortis@mwpai.org, 315-797-0055 or at mwpai.org. Film Series Sponsor:
Featuring live music by: The Rusty Doves Gallery talks for: The World through His Lens: Steve McCurry Photographs Seneca Ray Stoddard: Capturing the Adirondacks Cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres Museum Shop Special 25% off Seneca Ray Stoddard books and maps
Museum Shop Hours Tuesday through Thursday, Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Films are shown on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in high definition following our recent conversion to Digital Cinema Projection and Sound. Comfortable seating provides every patron an unobstructed view of our large screen.
GLOBAL FLAVORS AND SUMMER FAVORITES RETURN TO THE TERRACE CAFÉ Enjoy global flavors, summer favorites, and locally made scrumptious baked goods while dining in Victorian splendor at the Terrace Café. The Café is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, making it the perfect place to stop for lunch. Check Facebook for daily specials.
The Rusty Doves
MWPAI Highlights Opening Reception for The World through His Lens: Steve McCurry Photographs
MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR ARTS INSTITUTE INFORMATION AND HOURS Museum Hours (including Fountain Elms): Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Fridays till 8 p.m. begining June 17 Performing Arts Ticket Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., one hour before performances and 30 minutes before films. Phone: 315-797-0055 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. 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 and music libraries, an active membership program, a Museum Shop, Terrace Café, and outstanding rental facilities ideal for public programs and private events.
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.
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310 Genesee Street Utica, New York 13502 (315) 797-0000 mwpai.org Free Parking
Terry Slade: Dreams and Apparitions
Seneca Ray Stoddard: Capturing the Adirondacks
The World through His Lens: Steve McCurry Photographs
Seneca Ray Stoddard, American, Self Portrait, ca. 1880. Collection of the Chapman Historical Museum, Glens Falls, NY. Exhibition organized by the New York State Museum, Albany. Terry Slade, Earth Mantra 1, fused-glass
Kashmir Flower Seller. Dal Lake, Srinagar, Kashmir, 1996. ©Steve McCurry