November/December 2020
Bulletin
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER EVENTS Sign up for Updates Continuing with this issue, the Munson-Williams Bulletin will be published bimonthly. Join our mailing list by contacting Karen Stefanski at kstefanski@mwpai.edu to receive updates and announcements for future programs.
November November 7 Saturday Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m.
Zoom Class November 14 Saturday Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m.
Zoom Class November 10 Tuesday Virtual Presentation Setting the Mood: Dramatic Lighting in Art and Theatre 12:30 p.m.
November 26 Thursday Closed Thanksgiving Day
November 27 Friday Exhibition opens Victorian Yuletide 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On View through January 3 Museum of Art Fountain Elms Gallery
November 28 Saturday Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m.
Zoom Class
Zoom Presentation November 21 Saturday Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m.
December December 5 Saturday Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m.
Zoom Class December 12 Saturday Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m.
Zoom Class December 19 Saturday Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m.
Zoom Class December 25 Friday Closed Christmas Eve
December 25 Friday Closed Christmas Day
Zoom Class
Registration for Zoom presentations is required by contacting the Ticket Office at 315-797-0055. Upon registering, a link to access the program will be emailed to you.
Visit the Library or Use Curbside Pickup The Munson-Williams Library is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. until November 22. Weekday and Saturday hours will continue from November 23. Evening and Sunday hours will resume January 2020. To request a curbside pickup, or for research assistance, phone 315-797-0000 ext. 2123 or email Library@mwpai.edu. To search the catalog, or for more information, go to mwpai.org/visit/library. Cover: Victorian Yuletide, Parlor period room setting.
You Are Willkommen to Celebrate A German Tradition with Victorian Yuletide “Oh, Tannenbaum, oh Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter!” Celebrate the holiday season with the annual Victorian Yuletide exhibition at Fountain Elms. This year we commemorate the tradition of Christmas trees, an iconic seasonal symbol that originated in Germany. Legend tells us that German religious reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) was walking home one winter’s night and was awestruck by the twinkling stars he saw through the branches of evergreen trees. To recapture the scene for his family, Luther took a tree into his home and adorned its branches with lighted candles. The popularity of the Christmas tree ensured that Germans immigrating to the United States brought the tradition with them. The practice grew even more popular when, in 1846, The Illustrated London News portrayed Queen Victoria (r. 1837-1901) and her German-born husband, Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61), with their children around a tabletop tree; a similar image was published in America a few years later. In both Britain and the United States, it was fashionable to copy the royals. During Victorian Yuletide, Fountain Elms is resplendent with festive décor. The library boasts a royally inspired tabletop tree; the dining room features the unusual feather tree, an early kind of imitation evergreen; the bedroom has a wooden, tiered Bethlehem tree, the shelves of which display small gifts; and in the parlor, one will find a tall tree—much like Americans use today—decorated with homemade ornaments. And what would be a celebration without all the other holiday touches: a table will display the handiwork of mother and children who are busy making ornaments and gifts; the dining room centerpiece recreates a snowy Currier & Ives scene; and be sure to stop under the mistletoe! Victorian Yuletide continues the Museum’s holiday tradition, beginning November 27, 2020 through January 3, 2021.
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Museum of Art Stephen Harrison Named Deputy Director of Museum of Art Stephen Harrison of Cleveland, Ohio, has been named Deputy Director of the Museum of Art. He is formerly Curator of Decorative Art and Design at the Cleveland Museum of Art and is a member of the Landmarks Commission of the City of Cleveland. He has previously held curatorial positions at the High Museum of Art, Atlanta; the Dallas Museum of Art; and the Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans. He has served on the faculty of Southern Methodist University, Dallas, and the University of North Texas, Denton. Harrison took his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, where he was a Jefferson Scholar, and holds graduate degrees in historic preservation from the University of Pennsylvania and in American material culture from the Winterthur Museum Program at the University of Delaware. In his new role, Harrison will be an integral member of the Munson-Williams senior management team, working closely with the President on all strategic planning and day-to-day operations for the Museum, including supervision and management of education, curatorial, and registrar/exhibition departments. He will help to oversee the annual budget and work with developing, coordinating, and implementing the Museum’s exhibitions and public programs, which account for more than 50% of Munson-Williams’ general participation. Additionally, Harrison will work closely with development efforts and plans that will continue enhancing the Museum’s presence in the region and nationally. Munson-Williams President Anna D’Ambrosio said Harrison was selected following a nationwide search. “Stephen is a creative, dedicated professional with a well-deserved national reputation for his scholarship. His extensive exhibition and publication experience, along with his personal drive, energy, and passion for using the arts to make connections within the community, will be great assets to the future of the Museum of Art,” she said. Primarily a scholar of 19th-and early 20th-century decorative art, Harrison has recently focused his research on the links in design between Europe and America from around 1900 to the Second World War. He has written extensively on the subjects of art, architecture, and design and was for many years a regular contributor to Better Homes & Gardens. Harrison expressed his eagerness to work with the Museum of Art’s renowned collection. “Munson-Williams has one of the finest collections of American painting, sculpture, and decorative arts in the world, with concentrations of modern and contemporary art and decorative arts that rival those in much larger, comprehensive museums,” he said. Additionally, Harrison said he looks forward to bringing Munson-Williams' exhibitions and programs to the community. “I am very excited to be moving to the incredibly beautiful Mohawk Valley region of New York State because of its natural resources, diverse population and community, and potential for growth,” he said, “I look forward to supporting the exciting work of MWPAI’s talented team, especially through initiatives that make the collection more accessible to diverse and marginalized communities.”
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Museum of Art Photography by Rachel Munson Williams Proctor in Celebrating Suffrage: Women Artists from the Collection Rachel Munson Williams Proctor (1850-1915) was one of thousands of American women who became what newspapers referred to as “camera fiends.” These fearless photographers soared onto the scene in the 1880s, after George Eastman introduced the instamatic camera. The inventor marketed his Kodak camera directly to women, and they embraced photography as a way to express their experiences of living in a world filled with social, economic, and technological change. Rachel and her sister Maria (1853-1935), who inherited their mother’s substantial estate, followed the traditional expectations of upper-class women. At the same time, Rachel’s photographs show independent, educated, fashionable women leading active lives that include sports, charity work, and travel. In the 1890s, these were the signs of what became known as the “New Woman.” Rachel’s photographs suggest she continued a New Woman lifestyle after marrying Frederick Proctor (1856-1929) in 1894. She took pictures of friends and family members playing badminton, gardening, and traveling. Most unusual are Rachel’s “selfies,” in which she photographed her reflection in a variety of mirrors. The angles, poses, and objects create an intimate vision of Rachel’s interior life.
Rachel Munson Williams Proctor, American (1850-1915), Badminton, ca.1900, cyanotype, 3 x 3 in., Museum Archives, PP.Alb26.56UL On the left, the original Fountain Elms terrace can be seen. The buildings that today serve as the ceramic and sculpture studios are in the background.
Explore the Museum Through Mobile Guides Explore the Museum by accessing a new collection of mobile guides from your personal device through Apple and Android, as well as through the web. Visit mobile mwpai.yourcultureconnect.com to learn more.
Patron, Artist, Muse: Women of MWP: Tour our permanent collection and discover the prominent role that women have played in creating the Munson-Williams Museum you know and love.
Surviving Pandem-onium: This scavenger hunt takes you through the Museum’s permanent collection and current exhibitions, exploring pandemics, epidemics, and diseases throughout history. The strange associations surrounding works of art you thought you knew will astound you! Let’s Talk About Art: An interactive conversation-based tour that encourages you to look at art in new ways. Made possible with funding from the Community Foundation and the Mele Family Fund.
Hidden Treasures: A scavenger hunt that leads you throughout a bygone Utica from the days of the Munson, Williams, and Proctor families. Complete different challenges along the way! Produced in partnership with the Central New York Conservancy.
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Museum of Art Events EDUCATION PROGRAMS ZOOM YOGA CLASSES ART AND YOGA: FOR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT For all levels Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. November 7, 14, 21, 28 and December 5, 12, 19 November/December Session (seven classes): $50 MWPAI members, $75 general public Any six classes: $45 MWPAI members, $65 general public Drop-in fee per class: $10 MWPAI members, $15 general public Register at 315-797-0055. Upon registering, a link to access the class(es) will be emailed to you. Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Mary Murray leads a discussion of a work of art in the collection, followed by a short poem and one hour of yoga with certified instructor Jeri George. Experience a full yoga practice at home. All levels of ability are welcome.
LUNCHTIME VIRTUAL PRESENTATION SETTING THE MOOD: DRAMATIC LIGHTING IN ART AND THEATRE Tuesday, November 10, 12:30 p.m. Miranda Hofelt, Curator of 19th-Century American Art Wayne Murphy Jr., Lighting Director, Wilde Rep Theatre $3 MWPAI members, $5 general public
Tickets, 315-797-0055. Upon registering, a link to access the presentation will be emailed to participants. The invention of kerosene, gas, and electric lighting changed the way Americans saw light, color, depth, and brightness. In the 1800s, artists and designers embraced this new way of seeing in their work. Join Miranda Hofelt and Wayne Murphy Jr., for a look at dramatic lighting choices in the work of Ashcan artists John Sloan, Everett Shinn, George Luks, and others in the exhibition Astonishing Brilliance: Art, Light, and the Transformation of American Culture.
VIRTUAL ART STORY
Emily Nichols Hatch (American, 1871 - 1960), Dora on the Beach at Belle Harbor, ca.1900, oil on canvas, 15 x 18 in. Emily Nichols Hatch Bequest, 61.30
Join us this fall for Art Story—virtually! Contact us for a pre-recorded virtual Art Story session that includes two interactive book readings, a look at art in Generous support provided by the Museum's collection, and an extra art project! To receive a session contact Jennifer Lorenz Badua, Museum Educator for Student Programs, at 315-797-0000 ext. 2146 or by email at jlorenzbadua@mwpai.edu.
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Museum of Art New Year, New Art to See The Museum of Art proudly presents Terrible Beauty: Richard Friedberg Sculpture, February 27 through May 30, 2021. The exhibition is a showcase for Friedberg’s monumental sculptures inspired by the sublime in nature: explosions, earthquakes, wild fires, and tsunami. The sculptures are also graceful, even elegant, and are thoughtfully considered so as to be fully commanding of our attention. Richard Friedberg (American, born 1943), Heavy Seas, 2017, aluminum mesh, 111 x 179 x 182 in., courtesy of the artist. Richard Walker, photographer.
Performing Arts Performances Canceled through January The New York State Department of Health Interim Guidelines for Arts and Entertainment Industries continue to prohibit the operation of concert, film, and other performing arts venues based on the level COVID-19 health risk they potentially present. Inquiries into this situation have indicated that these restrictions are unlikely to end anytime in the near future. For that reason, the performing arts events through January 31 are canceled. Where possible, these events will be rescheduled for future seasons. A decision on the likelihood of events scheduled beyond this date will be made in January. The MWPAI Film Series also remains on hold. With some states allowing movie theaters to reopen, and studios holding back on releasing titles until restrictions are lifted, content for the Virtual Film Series is no longer being offered by film distributors. The Metropolitan Opera has recently announced the decision to cancel the entire 2020–21 season. As a result, Munson-Williams will not be able to offer The Met: Live in HD series. The Munson-Williams Ticket Office will contact any ticket holders for these events with refund or donation options. If you would like to donate your tickets or offer additional support to the Performing Arts Patron Fund, please contact the Ticket Office at 315-797-0055 for more information.
CANCELED EVENTS Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel ® Three Great Bs – Bach, Beethoven and Brahms Saturday, November 14
For Kids and Families SMIRK! Performance and Workshop Wednesday, November 11 Steel Betty, Tales and Scales Saturday, December 5 Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets Tuesday, December 29
Concerts in the Court Steel Betty Saturday, December 5 Barron Ryan, Classic Meets Cool Saturday, January 23
The Met: Live in HD 2020-21 Season 7
A Month of Holiday Savin
Original Jewelry, Scarv
Annual Holiday Candy Cane Discount Sale Select a candy cane at checkout and receive a 10% to 20% discount for your purchase. Members receive an additional 10% discount. Tuesday, November 24 through Wednesday, December 23 Consignment and clearance items are excluded from the Candy Cane Discount Sale.
Get Inspired With Daily Gift Ideas on Munson-Williams Social Media! Shop with a purpose this holiday season! Check our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram platforms in December to learn about holiday gift ideas selected by the Museum Shop. PrattMWP logo products are available for purchase by contacting the Munson-Williams retail office at 315-797-0000 extension 2155. 8
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Holiday Cards and Advent Calendars • Family Holiday Books Individually Crafted Glass Ornaments • 2021 Wall and Engagement Calendars Assorted Holiday Paper Products
Museum Shop Hours Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. The Museum Shop is closed Thursday, November 26, Thursday, December 24, Friday December 25, and Friday, January 1. 9
PrattMWP and School of Art Give the Gift of Creativity! Gift a specific class, workshop, or mini-course or simply purchase a gift card and let them choose. Phone 315-797-8260 for gift registration information.
Get Creative this Winter! Class Registration Begins Mid-November Winter classes at the School of Art provide a safe and creative outlet for the near year. Registration begins in mid-November for a wide selection of in-person and online classes for all interests.
Winter 2020 classes begin January 19! Take a moment to visit mwpai.org to see the full and most recent course listing. Winter 2020 courses include beginning sewing, beginning jewelry, painting, watercolor, drawing, beginning and advanced ceramics, fibers, photography, and more. All courses are for adults with some online options for ages 16+. Register 24/7 online at mwpai.org, by phone at 315-797-8260, or by stopping in at the School of Art reception desk during business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. While not all of our regular classes will be offered this winter and spring, we have new courses, new schedules, and new platforms for our instructors to work with you either in our studios or online and in the comfort of your home. We anticipate offering in-person art classes for kids and teens again in the summer of 2021.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE FINAL WORKSHOPS OF THE FALL SEMESTER NOVEMBER 7 and 8
WORKSHOP Drop Spindling with Amy Francisco-Nugent Spin beautiful yarns suitable for knitting, crochet, weaving, and more. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 2 - 5 p.m. 18 & up | All Levels | In-person MWPAI Members $35, general public $40
DECEMBER 5 and 6
WORKSHOP Clothing Alterations and Repairs with Niki English Revitalize a vintage garment or update the fit of an old favorite. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 9 a.m.-noon 18 & up | All Levels | In-person MWPAI Members $30, general public $35
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DECEMBER 7 through 11
MINI-COURSE Relief Printmaking with Taro Takizawa Create striking, multi-color prints from a single block in this new mini course. MONDAY - FRIDAY, 6 - 9 PM Ages 18 & up | All Levels | In-person MWPAI Members $140, general public $145
PrattMWP and School of Art PrattMWP Adjunct Featured in International Exhibition Congratulations to PrattMWP Adjunct Faculty and Community Instructor Carlie Sherry for her participation in an international exhibition, Not So Crazy Girls at gallery Espace Futur in Paris, France. The exhibition opened September 17 and featured 13 artists whose work focused on how to dismantle the societal stigmas that surround mental health. Sherry was selected to show an installment of her ongoing series, Dear Meret.
Not So Crazy Girls Instagram: @notsocrazygirls Carlie Sherry’s website: carliesherry.com Carlie Sherry’s Instagram: @carliesherrystudios
Carlie Sherry, Dear Meret, Film Still, 2020
HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE 2020 Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. School of Art Student Center, 1216 State Street Parking on Kirkland Street or MWPAI Main Parking Lot Original hand-crafted pottery makes the perfect gift and your purchase supports a great local cause. All of the pottery is made by Community Arts Education ceramics students. 50% of all proceeds go directly to Utica's Hope House. Cash and credit accepted Visit the PrattMWP Campus Store for holiday specials too! Masks and social distancing required to shop.
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PrattMWP and School of Art PrattMWP Gallery Features Works by Claudine Metrick, Christopher Cirillo, and Sarah Phyllis Smith Friday, October 16 through
Thursday, December 10, 2020 The PrattMWP Gallery is located in Fountain Elms
The PrattMWP Gallery is pleased to showcase some of our newest full-time faculty in an exciting multi-media exhibition. Works by Associate Professor of 2D Foundations Claudine Metrick, Associate Professor of LCD and Drawing Christopher Cirillo, and Assistant Professor of Photography Sarah Smith are highlighted in this special three-person show.
Sarah Phyllis Smith, Ellen, detail, 2020, pigment inkjet print
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Claudine Metrick, I Bought These to Remember You, 2019, oil on aluminum
Christopher Cirillo, Artemis Interrupted, 2014, acrylic and oil on canvas
Development GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP THIS YEAR Munson-Williams Membership is a meaningful gift for any occasion, and it continues to give back all year-round. Members experience more. Just like current members, a gifted membership recipient enjoys free admission to special exhibitions, free use of the Munson-Williams Library (including borrowing rights), and special discounts at the Museum Shop, School of Art, Film Series, Performing Arts events, and Museum Education programs.
Remember, a gifted membership provides invaluable support to our arts organization, as well as to the community. Gift memberships are available for purchase online at mwpai.org or by calling Karen Stefanski at 315-797-0000, ext. 2104.
Giving Tuesday is Coming! Mark your calendars! This year, Giving Tuesday is December 1. Giving Tuesday is a powerful national day of giving and generating awareness about the importance of nonprofits. We know many of you have already given to the Annual Fund, and we are deeply grateful. For those that have not yet donated, please consider that your support contributes to our educational programming for children. Munson-Williams provides an artistic outlet for many children that would not otherwise have accessibility. Our programs are available to all children. Through collaborations with Utica organizations, such as the Thea Bowman House, we provide children in Utica and the surrounding area with the ability to experience hands-on structured educational and social enrichment art programs. Many of the children participating in our art education programs might otherwise never visit a museum. Munson-Williams presents fun and informational programs for kids to enjoy as they share their creativity, grow, and explore the world of art. Please donate to the Annual Fund on Giving Tuesday online at mwpai.org or by phoning Karen Stefanski at 315-797-0000, ext. 2104, and ensure the arts continue to contribute to the quality of life in our community.
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Development Gift to MWPAI will Fund Diversity Internship A generous gift to establish an endowed annual summer internship will enable Munson-Williams to be at the forefront of arts organizations working for diversity the museum field. This new position was created to help the museum better reflect the communities it serves. Kathy Heuss of New Hartford made the $25,000 donation in memory of her husband, Craig. The new J. Craig Heuss Museum of Art Diversity Internship will be open to upper-level undergraduate or graduate students pursuing museum-related careers. Through the yearly internship, a student will receive first-hand experience working with Munson-Williams professionals in the curatorial, education and exhibition departments, learning valuable skills that will help hone the student’s expertise as they complete their academic studies. Kathy and J. Craig Heuss
Munson-Williams President and CEO Anna D’Ambrosio said the program will begin in summer 2022. “We are extremely grateful to Kathy for her contribution,” she said. “It is vital that museums—through staffing, programs, and collections—better reflect their communities. With this funding, Munson-Williams will be among a handful of national art museums leading by example. This is a significant donation that will have a local and national impact.” Born and raised in Utica, Kathy attended Keuka College, where she met her husband. Following graduation, Craig served in the United States Air Force as a navigator on B52 aircraft during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, the couple and their two children settled in Syracuse. Upon retirement, they moved back to the Utica area where Kathy became involved with MunsonWilliams Museum of Art as a docent from 2007 to 2015 and immersed herself into the offerings at the Institute. “I loved all aspects of being a docent, especially the 4th-grade school tour. The young children were always a delight on a tour,” she said. “ Craig and I always had a family membership at Munson-Williams. We enjoyed all the touring exhibitions as well as seeing the permanent collection.” Kathy said the couple had always intended to make a substantial gift to Munson-Williams in their wills. Craig’s passing in 2019 prompted her to make the gift now. “I want to honor my husband now rather than wait for my will to become the instrument.” She initially thought of donating something permanent like benches or outside planters, but said nothing of that nature seemed “quite correct.” When President D’Ambrosio suggested an endowed internship, a decision was finalized. “I instantly knew that the internship was a perfect tribute to Craig,” Kathy said. “He was kind and a gentleman and cared for all people regardless of their backgrounds or experiences. This diversity internship is indeed a tribute to the man I loved.”
Your Year-End Giving Makes a Difference As members, you are an integral part of Munson-Williams. We are grateful for your partnership and commitment this year. When reviewing your year-end strategies, please consider a gift to Munson-Williams. Your donations are essential in sustaining the vitality of arts in our region and beyond. In the upcoming year, we look forward to sharing new exhibitions, performances, and classes with you. Munson-Williams has spent 100 years creating transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, educate, and inspire. By making a gift to Munson-Williams, you contribute to providing art opportunities to the life of the people here for years to come. A gift to Munson-Williams is a gift to our community! To make a tax-deductible year-end gift, please contact Karen Stefanski at 315-797-0000, ext. 2104. 14
MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR ARTS INSTITUTE BOARD OF TRUSTEES William C. Craine, Chair
Dietra Harvey
F. X. Matt, III, Vice-Chair
Steven R. Kowalsky
Robert Knight, Secretary
C. Sonia Martinez Peggy O’Shea
Vige Barrie Steven J. Brown
Michael D. Damsky, Trustee Emeritus
Michael D. Cominsky
John B. Stetson, Trustee Emeritus
Anna D’Ambrosio, 6 President & CEO
Emma Golden Donna Harkavy
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Before Art After Art
COME FOR LUNCH! Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR ARTS INSTITUTE INFORMATION AND HOURS Hours Museum of Art including Fountain Elms: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Performing Arts Ticket Office: 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 PrattMWP Gallery: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Museum Shop Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. School of Art Offices: Mon.-Fri. 8:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Art Library: Mon.-Thur. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. Noon-5 p.m., Sun. 3-8 p.m. Beginning November 23 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. Noon-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 an Art Library, an active membership program, a Museum Shop, and outstanding rental facilities ideal for public programs and private events. Munson-Williams 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 Library, Performing Arts Office, School of Art Gallery, Studio D, and the Pottery Studio, the Academic Center, and Student Center.
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Museum Store Sunday is November 29 Sunday, November 29 through December 31, there will be a selection of last year’s Christmas and Hanukkah cards, giftwrap, ornaments, holiday books, advent calendars and napkins on sale, as well as a variety of general Museum Shop merchandise and jewelry at drastically reduced prices. All sales are final.