March 2017
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
Bulletin
MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR ARTS INSTITUTE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Vige Barrie, Chair Mark D. Levitt, Vice Chair Linda B. Vincent, Secretary
Natalie Brown Michael D. Cominsky Joseph J. Corasanti William C. Craine Richard R. Griffith Donna Harkavy Steven R. Kowalsky F. X. Matt, III
March 1 Wednesday
March 9 Thursday
Art Story A Pop-Up Storytime 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery, Museum of Art Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
PrattMWP Student Gallery Opening 4 p.m., 14 Cottage Place, Utica Free and open to the public
March 10 Friday
Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
Michael D. Damsky, Trustee Emeritus John B. Stetson, Trustee Emeritus
March 24 Friday
Gallery Talk More than Books and Art: Libraries, Community, and Historic Preservation Noon, Museum of Art Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
March 3 Friday
March 11 Saturday
The Met Live in HD: La Traviata 12:55 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
PrattMWP Student Gallery Opening 4 p.m., 14 Cottage Place Free and open to the public
Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
Keyboard Conversations Virtuoso Variations 8 p.m., Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
March 25 Saturday
School of Art Gallery Opening Brianna Miller & Eeva Siivonen Artists in Residence Exhibition Reception and Gallery Talk 4 to 6 p.m., School of Art Gallery
March 12 Sunday
Illustrated Presentation American Quilts: History and Art 1:30 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
The Met: Live in HD: Idomeneo 12:55 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
First Fridays Happy Hour Live Music by Several Sons 5 to 8 p.m. Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court
March 15 Wednesday
March 26 Sunday
First Friday Shorts Gallery Talk Collage / Reformat / Refocus 1:10 p.m., Museum of Art
March 4 Saturday
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art Quilt Design Workshop: Paper Piecing Abstract Narratives 1 to 5 p.m., Register 315-797-8260
March 8 Wednesday
Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
Quilt Workshop: Wool Applique Noon to 6 p.m., Register 315-797-8260
Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
B# Scholarship Winners Concert 2 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
March 17 Friday
Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
March 18 Saturday
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art Quilting Demonstration Noon to 2 p.m., Museum of Art
March 22 Wednesday
Gallery Greeter
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. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
March 29 Wednesday
March 31 Friday
Gallery Talk and Book Signing Quilts in a Post-Modern Context: Contemporary Messages in the Quilting Tradition Noon, Museum of Art and Museum Shop Film Series Phone 315-797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
American Quilts: Sewn Stories Saturdays, 1 to 3 p.m., Museum Docents will be availble in the exhibition gallery to answer questions.
Group Tours
To arrange a private docent-led tour, contact the Museum Education Department two weeks in advance at 315-797-0000, ext. 2170. Front Cover: Mary Louise Fuller, Quilt (detail), ca. 1881, silk, velvet, brocade, ribbon, 72 Ă— 60 in., Gift of Mrs. Cornelia Fuller Codner, 74.821
Go Wild for Crazy Quilts March 4 through July 30
Crazy Quilts: Art in PIeces features the most extraordinary Victorian-era quilts from the Museum’s collection. Opening March 4 in the Museum of Art galleries in Fountain Elms, the exhibition includes elabroate quilts that boast intricate patterns of luxurious fabrics accented by flamboyant needlework. Crazy quilts, far more decorative than useful, are quintessential Victorian-era textiles that decorated beds, tables, settees, and even mantles. While the patterns of crazy quilts are meant to look random, as the name implies, the quilts are actually carefully pieced together artworks—time capsules that relate stories of the maker and her community. Crazy quilts, whose generic title comes from their resemblance to a “crazed” or cracked surface, gained popularity in America in the 1860s, and the rage for crazy quilts reached its pinnacle in the late 1890s and early 20th century. Each crazy quilt is an elaborate canvas. Quilters join edges of irregularly shaped pieces of silk and rich velvets with fancy stitches, then enhance the textiles with small paintings, fancy embroidery, and appliqués. These works created by individuals, social clubs, or organizations often function as albums and community records, displaying embroidered names, dates, and images of significance, along with political ribbons, shop labels, and commemorative badges.
Maker(s) unknown, Syracuse, New York, Quilt, 1884, silk, velvet, wool, embroidery, 83 1/2 × 75 in., Museum Purchase, 81.28.
Art in Pieces includes several loans from other museums and private collections, tracing the history of crazy quilts from the 19th century to today. Because of their fragility, these quilts are rarely on view. Enjoy this exceptional opportunity to explore the striking art and history of the crazy quilt. The exhibition is on view through July 30.
E. Norris, (Utica, NY, dates unknown), Quilt, 1895-1900, silk, velvet, brocade, embroidery, 63 × 63 in., Museum Purchase, 76.37 Made by Mrs. E. Norris of Utica, this quilt incorporates customary crazy quilt decorative devices. It was made in individual squares to facilitate “lap work” as opposed to the more cumbersome method of working on a single large piece of fabric. A wide variety of embroidery colors and stitches add diversity to the overall design and exhibit the maker’s mastery of needlework. 3
MWPAI Names New Board Officers and Trustees Vige Barrie has been named Chair, Mark D. Levitt has been named Vice Chair and Linda B. Vincent has been named Secretary to the Board of Trustees for Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Michael D. Cominsky and William C. Craine have been named as members of the Board of Trustees. Vige Barrie is Senior Director of Media Relations at Hamilton College where she has been employed since 2002. In addition to the MWPAI Board which she joined in 2012, she has served as chair of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School Executive Alumni Board, president of the Texas Fine Arts Association and president of the Dallas Visual Arts Center. She has also served on the boards of the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees, Sculpture Space, and the Southwestern Watercolor Society. Prior to moving to the Mohawk Valley, Barrie was director of marketing and communications for Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business. She is married to Dr. James E. Frederick and lives in Clinton. Mark D. Levitt is a founding partner of Levitt & Gordon and has been serving the community as an attorney for more than 40 years. He is a graduate of Boston University and of the Syracuse University College of Law. Levitt is admitted to the New York Bar and the Northern District of New York Federal Bar and is a member of the Oneida County, New York State, and American Bar Associations. He lives with his family in Oneida County where he enjoys gardening and spending time at his camp in Old Forge.
Vige Barrie, Board Chair
Linda B. Vincent is a graduate of St. Lawrence University and Syracuse University. She is the founder of Designer Furniture Workroom and Little Falls Antique Center, was instrumental in the historic renovation of two buildings in Canal Place, Little Falls, and is a founding member of Canal Place Development Assoc. She has been involved with Cultural and Historical Tourism for more than 20 years and is Commissioner of the Canal Recreationway Commission. Vincent has served on the boards of Herkimer County College Foundation, Mid-York Library System, Little Falls Public Library, Little Falls School Board, and is Co-Chair of the Capital campaign for Little Falls Hospital of Bassett. She has also served as an MWPAI Museum of Art docent for 12 years. Michael D. Cominsky is General Manager for Event Merchandising, Inc. a national sales and marketing firm located in NY Mills. He is also currently a Board Member of Sitrin Health Care Center and Temple Emanu-el. He and his wife Catherine are residents of Old Forge. William C. Craine is a broadly experienced corporate board director and chairman. He is a publicly elected financial officer in Chenango County government and is currently a Board Member of Preferred Mutual Insurance Company, New Berlin, NY; Willow Run Foods, Binghamton, NY; Carleton College, Northfield, MN; Norwich YMCA; Craine Family Foundation; and the Brown Foundation. Craine and his wife Jackie, an artist and longtime art teacher, are residents of Sherburne. The MWPAI Board of Trustees includes: Vige Barrie, Chair; Mark D. Levitt, Vice Chair; Linda B. Vincent, Secretary; Natalie Brown, Michael D. Cominsky, Joseph J. Corasanti, William C. Craine, Richard R. Griffith, Donna Harkavy, Steven R. Kowalsky, F. X. Matt, III, Michael D. Damsky, Trustee Emeritus and John B. Stetson, Trustee Emeritus.
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Museum of Art NEW MUSEUM DOCENTS Congratulations to our newest Museum of Art Docents Dale Eisele, Ann Falvey, and Paul Kotwica. Dale is an enthusiastic amateur photographer who lives in Waterville, NY. He considers himself a lifelong learner and wanted to share his enthusiasm for art, history, and literature with others. Ann’s recent retirement from the Westmoreland school district has allowed her time to pursue her love of world travel, photography, and creative writing. She sees the docent program as a positive way to give back to her community. Paul, a recent retiree from the Holland Patent school district, brings his expertise as an art educator and ceramic artist to his interpretation of the Museum’s artworks.
There are currently 35 volunteers who actively assist the Museum by greeting and guiding visitors through exhibitions. These extraordinary individuals find great fulfillment utilizing the skills they have developed to help enrich the lives of others. Becoming a Docent The Museum is now accepting applications for the docent training program that begins in April. Requirements include an enthusiastic and friendly attitude, the ability to speak to groups, a strong interest in art, and time for meetings and presenting tours. Candidates need not have prior knowledge of art history, public speaking experience, or teaching credentials.
Through the nine-month training program, candidates go behind the scenes, refine presentation skills, and learn general art history and background on the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Training offers opportunities for new friendships, continued personal growth, and learning techniques that engage Museum visitors. The docent program is a productive way to invest your volunteer time while sharing your love of the arts with others and expanding your knowledge of art. For more information and an application, contact Meg Gianetti at 315-797-0000, ext. 2146 or mgianetti@mwpai.edu by March 31.
Paul Kotwica, Dale Eisele, Ann Felvey
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Museum of Art Events TALKS AND TOURS GALLERY TALK FIRST FRIDAY SHORTS COLLAGE / REFORMAT / REFOCUS Friday, March 3 1:10 to 1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public
Romare Bearden, American (1914-88), Before the Dark, 1971, collage on cardboard, 18 x 24 in., Museum Purchase, 72.8
GALLERY TALK MORE THAN BOOKS: LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION Friday, March 24, Noon William Hosley, historian and scholar Free and open to the public As a museum scholar, preservationist, and photographer, Bill Hosley has visited hundreds of libraries. He is fascinated by the architectural grandeur, mission, and eloquence of the libraries built during the first wave of library formation from the 1870s to the 1920s. At a time when few
communities had art museums, historical societies, or other ways of preserving civic treasures, these libraries did it all—cultural enrichment, preservation, community memory and, of course, books and reading. This illustrated discussion of library history reminds us of the richness of our heritage and the commitment of our communities to learning and access to ideas.
GALLERY TALK ARCHITEXTILES: HOW AN ARCHITECT TURNED TO THE SOFT ARTS Sunday, April 9, 1:30 p.m. Luke Haynes, designer and textile artist $5 MWPAI members $13 general admission (includes exhibition admission) Tickets: 315-797-0055
GALLERY TALK AND BOOK SIGNING QUILTS IN A POST-MODERN CONTEXT: CONTEMPORARY MESSAGES IN THE QUILTING TRADITION Friday, March 31, Noon Thomas Knauer, designer and textile artist $5 MWPAI members $13 general admission (includes exhibition admission) Tickets, 315-797-0055
Luke Haynes will discuss how his background in art and architecture influences his choices as an L.A. designer working in fabric. His quilts travel the globe and Haynes continues to innovate within the constraints of a millennia-old medium.
Thomas Knauer will explore quilt making in the 21st century, discussing his own work and the work of other contemporary quilters who introduce complex social, political, and cultural issues into the quilting tradition. The talk will highlight the diverse ways in which narrative is utilized to tell the stories of our time. Following the talk, Knauer will sign copies of his latest book, The Quilt Design Coloring Workbook: 91 Modern Art-Inspired Designs and Exercises, available at the Museum Shop.
Luke Haynes, Whistler, from the series Rags to Riches (Iconography #7), 2012, cotton, 48 x 48 in., courtesy of the artist
GALLERY GREETER American Quilts: Sewn Stories Saturdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Museum Docents will be availble in the exhibition gallery to answer questions. GROUP TOURS To arrange a private docent-led tour, contact the Museum Education Department two weeks in advance at 315-797-0000, ext. 2170.
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Picture Gallery Photo by William Hosley
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Thomas Knauer, Excess, (detail), 2013, cotton, 160 x 40 in., courtesy of the artist
EDUCATION PROGRAMS AMERICAN QUILTS: HISTORY AND ART Sunday, March 12, 1:30 p.m. Jonathan Holstein, guest curator, quilt scholar and author $5 MWPAI members $13 general admission (includes exhibition admission) Tickets: 315-797-0055 In this richly illustrated presentation, Jonathan Holstein will examine the development of quilt design from early times to the present, with a particular concentration on American quilts. He will discuss their social and aesthetic histories in this country, the crazy quilt phenomenon of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and how the genre of quilts made as art rather than bed covers began and developed as a current worldwide phenomenon. Holstein has written and lectured extensively on quilts and has curated exhibitions internationally since the early 1970s.
ART AND YOGA FOR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT Saturdays 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. March 4, 18, 25 and April 1, 15, 29 Drop-in fee: $10 MWPAI members $15 general admission March/April Session (6 classes): $45 MWPAI members $65 general admission Full session payment, 315-797-0055 Drop-ins pay at the door.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ART ALIVE! SPRING BREAK Thursday, April 20 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public The Terrace CafĂŠ will be open and feature a family-friendly menu.
All levels of ability are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.
ART STORY A POP-UP STORYTIME (Ages 3 to 5) Wednesday, March 1 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free and open to the public Owens family, Star of Bethlehem, ca. 1835, cotton, glazed chintz, Collection of the Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, NY, Museum Purchase, N0124.1957
QUILTING DEMONSTRATIONS Saturday, March 18, Noon to 2 p.m. Tiger Lily Quilt Co. Saturday, April 1, Noon to 2 p.m. Snow Country Quilt Guild. Drop in and see local quilters at work. Free and open to the public
The interactive Art Story program fosters visual literacy as young children learn to read visual cues in picture-book illustrations, and apply these skills to looking at art in the galleries. The program is designed for 3-to-5-year olds. Younger siblings are always welcome, but may prefer to explore the creative play areas the Art Odyssey offers. For more information, contact the Museum Education Department at 315-797-0000, ext. 2158.
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Performing Arts Events THE MET: LIVE IN HD LA TRAVIATA The Met: Live in HD simulcasts return to the Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium for La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi Saturday, March 11, followed two weeks later by Mozart’s Idomeneo Saturday, March 25. Performances begin 12:55 p.m. Sonya Yoncheva sings one of opera’s most beloved heroines, the tragic courtesan
Violetta, a role in which she triumphed on the Met stage in 2015, opposite Michael Fabiano as her lover, Alfredo, and Thomas Hampson as his father, Germont.
role of his noble son Idamante; soprano Nadine Sierra as Ilia; and soprano Elza van den Heever as the volatile Elettra, who loves Idamante to the bounds of madness.
Mozart’s first operatic masterpiece returns to the Met in the classic Jean-Pierre Ponnelle production, conducted by Music Director Emeritus James Levine. The superb ensemble includes Matthew Polenzani as the king torn by a rash vow; mezzo-soprano Alice Coote in the trouser
Tickets for The Met: Live in HD are $24 for MWPAI members, $28 for general admission, and $14 for students. Flexible subscription packages for the series are also available. Call the Ticket Office at 315-797-0055 or 800-754-0797. Tickets are also available at mwpai.org.
The Cinema Event Series at MWPAI is sponsored by Bank of Utica
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES Concert in the Court Nick Ziobro A Lot of Livin’ to Do Saturday, April 8, 8 p.m.
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Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel Keys to the Classics Saturday, April 15, 8 p.m.
The Met: Live in HD Eugene Onegin Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Saturday, April 22, 12:55 p.m.
For Kids and Families DuffleBag Theatre Co. Robin Hood Thursday, April 20, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Selected Shorts Saturday, April 29, 8 p.m.
TALK ABOUT THE MOVIES Follow the Film Series on Facebook to check out our upcoming titles, read in-depth reviews and film news, and share your thoughts about the films. REVIEW FIVE FILMS AND RECEIVE ONE FREE ADMISSION. Guidelines: Post on the MWPAI Film Series Facebook page wall OR tag @MWPAIFilmSeries and use the hashtag #MWPfilmreview • Must have viewed the film at MWPAI • Review must be posted within a week of attending the film • Review must be at least 250 characters and must be your own words • You can post the review on your own blog, but be sure to share that link on our wall or tag us in a post and use the hashtag #MWPfilmreview www.facebook.com/MWPAIFilmSeries/ You can also find us on Twitter @MWPAIFilmSeries
Film Series March Dates March 1 & 3 March 22 & 24 March 8 & 10 March 29 & 31 March 15 & 17
Films are shown Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 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. 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 free for PrattMWP students with valid student I.D.. Tickets are on sale 30 minutes prior to each screening. Film Series Sponsor:
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, 315-797-0055, 800-754-0797. Sign up for monthly film email updates at bmortis@mwpai.org, 315-797-0055 or at mwpai.org.
KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS Jeffrey Siegel returns with another fascinating installment of Keyboard Conversations® 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11 in the Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium. Mr. Siegel will present Virtuoso Variations, a kaleidoscope of instrumentally stunning variations of famous melodies by Mendelssohn, Liszt, and Chopin. The popular Keyboard Conversations format offers listeners the opportunity to discover the influences that affected the creation of the music presented. Siegel shares details about each composition that lead the audience to realize the subtleties and intricacies of these great works. The evening concludes with a session of questions and answers with Mr. Siegel. Admission for MWPAI Members is $37.50; general admission is $42.50; student tickets are $22.50. Flexible subscriptions are also available. Tickets: 315-797-0055 or 800-754-0797. Tickets are also available at mwpai.org.
Sponsored by Dr. Cynthia Parlato, Dr. Kenneth Novak, Dr. Lorna W. Grant and Dr. Douglas Hurd 9
School of Art Events PrattMWP STUDENT SPOTLIGHT PrattMWP was invited to participate in GDUSA magazine’s annual Students to Watch feature and Top Design Schools roundup. Roughly 100,000 art directors, designers, students, and educators will see the student profiles published in our print and digital edition and on our popular website. Kristina Selinski Originally from Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, Kristina is currently studying communications design with a focus in advertising art direction. Alongside advertising, she has indulged in many different forms of art. Her film and photography work has been recognized in Sewer Magazine Volume 1 and featured in
Pratt Portfolios on Behance. Kristina plans to pursue her love for photography and painting in addition to her design degree. Upon graduating with her B.F.A. from Pratt Institute in 2019, she plans to stay in the New York City area, working for one of the various creatively charged advertising companies there. Audrey Vandermeulen Audrey is a freelance illustrator and designer from Massachusetts, where she has sold paintings at the Newburyport Art Association and the Salisbury Beach Betterment Association. She has recently designed an innovative new font, and had her first textile design printed on fabric. She has been commissioned to design t-shirts, phone cases, greeting cards, business logos, and customized
convention ID badges. Audrey’s work has a simple style, but contains a high level of detail and a very colorful palette, with a focus on the subject of real and imaginary creatures, nature, and celestial symbols. Bridget Swayne Born in Denver and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, B.F.A. candidate Bridget is studying communications design. As a creative problem solver, she appreciates a challenge and is quite ambitious when it comes to personal projects. Her approach to an assignment starts with various brainstorming methods and visual research. She is optimistic and enjoys working with others. In the studio, she can be found inspiring other students through art direction.
PRATTMWP DEAN DONNA MORAN TALKS WITH COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN SOPHOMORE DEV SREERAMA What makes you want to study Industrial Design?
Where were you born? Bangalore, India Did you live there until you came to PrattMWP? Yes Why did you decide to major in ComD? Design as a subject has always caught my interest. ComD has various fields that branch out from it, such as graphic design, advertising and illustration, out of which advertising is something that I wanted to pursue. I feel that advertising is a good mix of design and a splash of business that provides us different viewpoints to the field.
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I have always loved 3D design, because I find it so interesting how a design element enters our space and interacts with us. I personally feel that industrial or product design will help me understand and devise usable products for people in society these days. What activities have you been part of here? I have been a part of the student council and the programming board this year. I also try my best to help students who are new to get used to the school and I always love meeting new people. I try my best to attend as many school events and outings as I can and also stay involved with school activities in any way possible. There are many things I enjoy. Coming from a warm country, the cold and snow is quite new to me. I have really seemed to enjoy ice skating and skiing. I do like to travel around too, so I visit cities and museums close by.
Any special interests? Back home, I played chess in the district level and badminton in the club level. When you are finished with your B.F.A., do you plan to stay in NYC? This is a little hard to answer right away, mainly because there is a part of me that wants to stay back, but at the same time home is home. I do plan on doing a M.B.A. course once I’m done with my B.F.A. That is something that I want to start thinking of a lot more seriously.
EXHIBITIONS
COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION CLASSES
ANNUAL PRATTMWP STUDENT SHOW AT THE UTICA PUBLIC LIBRARY
SECOND SESSION CLASSES BEGIN IN MARCH
Closing reception Monday, March 27 • 5 to 7 p.m. On view March 4 through March 31 Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee Street 3rd floor gallery Free and open to the public
PRATTMWP STUDENT GALLERY OPENINGS 14 Cottage Place, Utica Free and open to the public Thursday, March 9, 4 p.m. Students: Christine Oliver, Isabell Lee, Makayla Ndu, Zac-va Lareche, Kaitlin Millen Friday, March 24, 4 p.m. Students: Becky DeCusatis, Joe Owens, Caitlyn D’Amico, Pierina Carlin, Emily Simpson
Narrative Illustration for Children’s Books With Caitlyn Notaro Saturdays, March 4 – April 15, 9 a.m. to Noon Fresh Jewelry with Non-Traditional Materials With Shannon Stockbridge Tuesdays, February 28 – April 11, 6 to 9 p.m. Kids Classes Beginning Saturdays March 4 through April 15, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Young Artists Drawing + Painting Ages 9 to 12 Young Artists Clay + Sculptural Media Ages 9 to 12 Art Explorations II, Drawing + Painting Ages 6 to 8 Art Explorations II, Clay + Sculptural Media Ages 6 to 8
March Workshops at the School of Art Re-Bound: Handcrafted Books + Upcycled Materials With Rachel Bartunek Tuesday and Wednesday, March 21 and 22 6 to 9 p.m. Studio Portraits + Lighting With Eric Mishalainie Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. to Noon Quilt Design Workshop: Paper Piecing Abstract Narratives With Thomas Knauer Saturday, March 4, 1 to 4 p.m. Quilt Workshop: Wool Appliqué With Lydia Middaugh Saturday, March 25, Noon to 6 p.m.
Art Exploration I, Ages 4 to 5
MWPAI Artists-in-Residence Exhibition
Brianna Miller and Eeva Siivonen Opening reception Friday, March 3, 4 to 6 p.m. with artist talks at 5 p.m. PrattMWP School of Art Gallery, March 3 through March 31 Free and open to the public Brianna Miller is an artist/designer/illustrator based in Portland, OR. She holds a B.F.A. from Pacific Northwest College of Art in communications design. Her commercial and fine art work reflect interests in color theory, experiential design, and synesthesia. Brianna’s designs and illustrations have been published nationally. Briannajoymiller.com Eeva Siivonen is a filmmaker originally from Helsinki, Finland. She holds a B.F.A. and an M.F.A. in documentary film from Aalto University, School of Art, Design and Architecture. She also holds an M.F.A. in video art from Syracuse University, where she studied as a Fulbright Scholar. Eeva’s award-winning work has been screened internationally at various film festivals and video art events. Eevasiivonen.com The Artists-in-Residence program is designed for emerging artists and recent graduates in the visual arts to gain teaching experience within the School of Art non credit program while developing their studio practice. Artists receive housing, studio space, meals, professional opportunities, and financial support. The community interacts with AIRs through classes and free programs such as lectures, open studios, and gallery exhibitions. Learn more about the AIR program at: http://www.mwpai.org/learn/artists-in-residence/
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Museum Shop/Campus Store/Library MARCH (INSPIRATIONAL) MADNESS AT THE MUSEUM SHOP
MARCH IS FOR MARKERS AT THE CAMPUS STORE
The pieces of jewelry pictured above are some of the creations of Kim Carr Valdez of Utica. They are part of a series of cast acrylic paint, metal cuff, and bangle bracelets. Each original link was found near Canal Street, New York. Molds were taken from a larger tapestry of more than 1500 watch links found over 39 months. The links in the bracelets above were collected and organized in February of 2009. Kim is a member of the faculty at PrattMWP. The Quilt Design Coloring Workbook by Thomas Knauer of Clinton, N.Y. calls on an unlikely but exciting muse to help inspire quilt designers - modern art. More than 90 full-page, ready-to-color design prompts invite quilters to try new color combinations and pattern experiments. Thomas is exhibiting one of his own quilt creations in the American Quilts: Sewn Stories exhibition.
Monday, February 27 through Friday, March 10 Touch Brush Twin Marker Sets and Individual Markers - 20% off Paint Markers – 20% off Staedtler Assorted Color Triplus Fineliners – 35% off
Museum Shop Hours in March:
Staedtler Color Triplus Fineliner Sets – 20 % off
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Sharpie Markers – 25% off
Friday, March 3 the Museum Shop will be open until 8 p.m. for First Fridays Happy Hour.
Marker Pads and Journals – 25% off
Museum Shop special that evening – 20% off Dover Quilt Pattern Coloring Books and assorted Colored Pencil Sets
NEW AT THE LIBRARY MWPAI membership offers the benefit of free borrowing from the library’s book, CD, and DVD collection. The general public is also welcome to visit the library and may utilize the collection on-site. The library is located on the second floor of the Academic Center at 510 Henry Street. For information on becoming a member, contact 797-0000 ext. 2104. Books The Acrylics & Gouache Artist’s Handbook by Barron’s Educational Series The Art of Mistakes: Unexpected Painting Techniques & the Practice of Creative Thinking by Melanie Rothschild Color Mixing Bible: All You’ll Ever Need To Know About Mixing Pigments in Oil, Acrylic, 12
Watercolor, Gouache, Soft Pastel, Ink, and Color by Ian Sidaway Green Guide for Artists: Nontoxic Recipes, Green Art Ideas & Resources for the Eco-Conscious Artist by Karen Michel Seeing Power: Art and Activism in the 21st Century by Nato Thompson Unexpected Art: Serendipitous Installations, Site-Specific Works, and Surprising Interventions edited by Jenny Moussa Spring DVDs Brooklyn (2016) The Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015) The Illusionist (2011) Spotlight (2015)
Please Note: Campus Store is closed for Spring Break Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 17
Campus Store Hours: Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday The Campus Store is located in the Student Center, 1216 State St., Utica. 315-797-0000 ext. 2227
Development VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES One of the most valuable gifts MWPAI receives is the gift of time and talent from a very dedicated group of volunteers who provide assistance that is vital to the success of our programs. The Institute offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities to allow interested volunteers to choose an area in which they can contribute their talents or learn a new skill. Whether interested in art history, working with children, public speaking, or even gardening, volunteers help enrich the MWPAI experience. For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Marcia Menuez Commerford at 315-797-0000, ext. 2161. Docents: MWPAI Museum of Art Docents learn about the permanent collection and special exhibitions and lead engaging tours that stimulate visitors’ minds. Interested individuals must complete an appli-
cation and interview before acceptance into the docent program. Please contact Annette Goldmacher at 315-797-0000, ext. 2170 for more information about the program, training, and time commitment.
Ushers: Ushers are instrumental to the Performing Arts Program. Ushers greet patrons, take tickets at Film Series showings, and work at in-house performing arts events. Children’s Activities: Many of our children’s programs use helping hands with creating craft projects and playing games. Museum Shop: Museum Shop volunteers assist MWPAI staff with sales, arrange merchandise and interact with customers. Gardening: Gardening volunteers help maintain the beautiful MWPAI campus perennial gardens. Special Events: Several times throughout the year, MWPAI requires volunteers for large, campus-wide events like the Summer Arts Festival. These positions assist staff with a range of activities that involve working with the public.
MWPAI First Fridays Featuring Live Music by Several Sons Friday, March 3 • 5 to 8 p.m. Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court Binghamton soul/acoustic band Several Sons is known for their soulful harmonies and melodic runs. A cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be available. Micro-tours of current exhibitions will run throughout the evening and the Museum Shop will feature a special sale of z 20% off Dover Quilt pattern coloring books and assorted colored pencil sets. Event is free with a $5 suggested donation. The MWPAI Film Series follows First Fridays at 7:30 p.m. (separate admission required). 13
Welcome New Members (and renewing members providing additional support at higher levels)
MEMBERS FOUNTAIN ELMS SOCIETY Jeff & Michelle Brandstadt Robert E. Cohen J.K. & Hedy Anne Hage Eugene V. Thaw Dr. & Mrs. Michael G. Zahn Elizabeth & John Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Bartle J. Gorman Mark & Wendy Levitt Dorian & Steven Critelli
Sharon Wise & Bryant Buchanan Lisa & Jerrold Schapiro Rachel Golden & Brad Valentine Michele DeTraglia & Dimitri Zaerdos Stuart & Susan Miller Tom & Mary Julian Clifford Donaldson David & Karen Wilbur Donna R. Kapes Mary Jane Walsh & Roger Rowlett Amy Weber John & Tracy Ivory Ed & Colleen Williams PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Joseph & Ellen Karwacki Judith Olney Margaret Doyle Francesca Zambello & Faith Gay Jennifer Kemp Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Wynne PATRON James & Robin Klein Suzanne & John Golden Ann E. Stone & Bonnie Lavender Terry Cognetto Joyce Astafan Rabbi & Mrs. Henry Bamberger Sarah & Jose Cabiya Hanna Baily CONTRIBUTOR Donald & Sally Kenderdine Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Kenneth Bausch & Melissa Reynolds John & Luba Baker Terrance Gilbride Dr. Patrick & Marcia Knapp Victoria Stockton & James Allen James Grande & William Sequin, Jr. Rosemary & Joseph Latella Coleman Burke Harding Michael & Lori Hurd Thea Sierak George and Susan Carpenter Dr. Greg Warne Toby & Kathleen Levy Dr. Mukesh & Dr. Paru Shah Eugene & Ilse Dubiel Harris J. & Mary Samuels FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD Paul & Pamela Schulman Kerry & Brian Callegari Timothy & Margaret Bergeron David & Diane Layne Gerald & Olive Trask Daniel & Tina Moreau Jones Jonathan Fox Connie Pratt & Philip Szeliga John & Barbara Klein Paul & Chris Pry Lawrence & Janet Kolwaite Christine & John Spiak Anne A. Reynolds & Simone Brandon Peter & Judith Hobaica Donald & Linda Dresher Ann Menon Edward & Mary Earl Dr. Mark & Linda Slavin Jane D. & Frank E. Blando C. Louis & Ellen Abelove Keith & Mary Rounds Christina Willemsen & Kino Ruth Joan F. Blanchfield Michelle Klosek Scott & Judi Clippinger Janet A. & Daniel A. McCauley Ralph & Maryann Imundo Dr. Kevin & Rose McCormick Carol M. Plante Kathleen & John Krumdieck Allan & Dorothy Cornnell Charles & Gretchen Sprock Mark & Janet Tinelli Rose L. Cirillo Dorothy Rafferty & Stuart Joseph Karen & Luca Ruggiero Peter & Barbara Falzarine Dr. Roger & Joanna Moore Mary Rebecca Ferris Richard & Joanne Gates Harry J. & Roselyn Fisher Mitchel & Margaret Hansen Christopher & Patricia Fox Rosalie Wadsworth Joseph & Irene Deery Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Tehan Joseph and Linda Flihan Todd and Sheila Beaton 14
Al & Elaine Galime John F. Grabowski & Philip Del Piano Charles & Jeannette Fisher Joyce & Karl Schmidt Thomas E. Talbot Colleen & Roger Cavallo Cynthia E. Rye & Robert J. Murphy Joseph & Betty Ann Zyla John & Heidi von Bergen Chris & Jacqueline Eggleston Patricia Iagnocco & Arlene Iagnocco Edmund & Eleanor Hecklau John Rosson & Andrew Cryans INDIVIDUAL Elizabeth A. Franz Nadine Corrigan Phyllis Rooney Louis Shepherd Joyce M. Tencza Anne Mercurio Dunn Linda M. Sciortino Tracy Everhart Andrea LeFever Sharon Eghigian Pamela Vogan Lynch F. Christine Sacco Jean Card Virginia A. Shepardson Richard Merkley Patrick McQueen Donald Lynskey Virginia G. Madore Katie Vannicola Melanie Crossway Brenda M. Lomeli Paula Flisnik Laural Riggles Griselda Cano de Tomaino Roseanne P. Gerace Margaret Morgan-Davie Lyla B. Brisk Nancy Fish Hanna Susan Swift Georgeanna M. Howanietz Peter N. Edraos Johnel Tracy Donna E. Brady Kay Sinclair Rosalind A. Berkowitz Ms. Dolores S. Jackson Joan S. Witte JoAnn M. Blaszczak Patricia H. Manley Anne Coughlin Daniel Smith
Dr. Carolyn M. Evans JoElyn Wakefield-Wright Patricia Pagano Jane S. Johngren Patricia G. Palladino George W. Fogg Kenneth Mazlen Lucille W. Roser Barbara A. Simandle Ann Hapanowicz Brenda Reid Eleanor Coniglio Elizabeth Williams Dorothy Brown Neil H. Clark Peter J. Costianes Robert Dellork Shannon Primarolo Oscar W. Meneses Evelyn St. Dennis Arnold Jungkind Gail B. Hoffman Kathleen DiPietro Gwendolyn M. Gulley Ida M. Bottaro Shirley Van Marter Dolores F. Manganelli Ellen Tasovac Daniel Evans Johanna Zeszutko Susan Corrigan Deanne Holmes
MWPAI Highlights FIRST FRIDAYS FEBRUARY 3
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. 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. 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) 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. MWPAI receives funding from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. 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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LA TRAVIATA The Met: Live in HD La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi 12:55 p.m. Saturday, March 11 The Cinema Event Series at MWPAI is sponsored by Bank of Utica