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June 29 through July 4
Sidewalk Art, Music, Classic Cars and Much More For Six Days and Nights he 2012 MunsonWilliams-Proctor Arts Institute Arts Festival, Friday, June 29 through Wednesday, July 4, a colorful extravaganza of live music, sidewalk art, mural painting, antique autos, and much, much more, is the area's longest-running summertime celebration.
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The Festival's highlight attraction, the Sidewalk Art Show, returns with 228 fascinating works in a colorful array of
At 7 p.m. each evening, the Performing Arts Stage comes alive with exciting music: Neon Marias, Folk Rock, Friday; Al Nathan Band, Blues, Saturday; Laurie Dapice, Jazz, Sunday; Devin Garramone Band, Jazz, Monday; Double Barrel Blues Band, Tuesday; Bevel, Blues-Rock-Funk, Wednesday. media. Children will enjoy fun-filled activities including the popular Watermelon Eating Contest. Guided tours and illustrated talks give new insight into the Museum of Art collection and the exhibition, Shadow of the Sphinx.
The 2012
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The finest automobiles ever created will be exhibited in the annual Antique and Classic Car Show and The Fountain Elms Invitational 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 1 in the 2012 Arts Festival. The Fountain Elms Invitational, a Concours d’Elegance class event, will feature a selection of the finest cars in the Northeast displayed by invitation only in an elegant setting on the south lawn of Fountain Elms, the 1850 ancestral home of the founders of MWPAI. The Antique and Classic Car Show and the Fountain Elms Invitational are presented by MWPAI in association with the Mohawk Motorcades Automobile Club.
For a full schedule of events visit mwpai.org
Paper Visions July 21 through October 28 sibilities that could be achieved when artists strove to record their inner visions on paper for posterity.
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he idea that a work of art could be an object derived from the imagination instead of depicting something that imitated the natural world is one of the key tenets of modern art. This is not to say, however, that pictures based on an artist’s inner vision were only made during the modern era. Ancient and Medieval artists, for example, frequently envisioned in the form of paintings and sculpture the gods, fables, and myths of their respective worlds. Millenniums later, the English Romantic poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850) enthused about the origin and pleasure of such fanciful images when he spoke about “that inward eye which is the bliss of solitude.” The prints in this exhibition, on view in the Museum of Art’s Otto A. Meyer Galleries from July 21 through October 28, were made by a diverse group of European and American artists active from the Early Renaissance through the first half of the 20th century. Collectively, the Francisco Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828), The works they created over the course of five cenSleep of Reason Produces Monsters. Plate turies demonstrate the range of imaginative pos- 43 of the series, “Los Caprichos,” 1797-99. Etching, 7-1/8 x 4-3/4 in.
The exhibition begins with artworks by several Northern Renaissance artists who visualized passages in the Bible or the folklore of their age. Several centuries later, the Spanish artist Francisco Goya (1746-1828) made a trenchant critique of his age’s Enlightenment ideals by suggesting in the aquatint, The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters (1797-99), that the imagination was a fertile, poetic alternative to humankind’s rational thought processes. The English Romantic artist and poet William Blake (1757-1827) discovered an outlet for his imagination in the Hebrew Bible’s Book of Job, a figure with whom he identified personally. Blake’s countryman, John Martin (1789-1854), was attracted to the pictorial possibilities of the Bible’s Genesis narrative. His apocalyptic visions influenced the allegorical paintings of the American landscape painter Thomas Cole (1801-48), who Continued on page 2
M U S E U M E D U C AT I O N PROGRAMS Gallery Talk First Friday Shorts Meet in the Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court Free and Open to the Public Friday, July 6, 1:10 p.m. A Rare Rembrandt Peale Paul Schweizer, Ph.D., Director Emeritus, Museum of Art These short 15-minute talks on artwork in the galleries are given by museum curators, docents and decorative arts staff.
Attrib. to Rembrandt Peale (American, 1778-1860), A Nude (“Musidora”? or “The Dream of Love”?), ca. 1845 Oil on canvas, 26-7/8 x 31-3/4 in. Anonymous loan in honor of the Museum of Art’s 75th Anniversary
Bus Trip The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls and Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Saratoga Springs Wednesday, August 29, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. $65 MWPAI Members; $75 General Admission Tickets, www.mwpai.org or 797-0055 Enjoy a guided tour of the Hyde Collection’s special exhibition Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light, organized by The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass in New York City, comprised of three windows, sixteen lamps, and seventy-five pieces of opalescent flat glass and pressed-glass “jewels.” The exhibition also discusses the contributions of two of Tiffany’s leading designers, Clara Driscoll and Agnes Northrop. (Attend the July 19 book discussion of Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland—then take the bus trip!) Lunch is included at Davidsons Brothers Brewing Company. End with a guided tour of special Tiffany Studios, New York, exhibitions at the Tang Museum. Apple Blossom Library Lamp,
Time for Tots: Story and Art
leaded glass and bronze, 29 1/2 x 25 in. diameter, The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass
Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile, by Tomie dePaola Thursday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 1:30 p.m. Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery Free and Open to the Public
Paper Visions Continued
was also drawn to the pictorial potential of the myth of the Golden Age. In France at this time the reclusive printmaker Rodolphe Bresdin (1822-85) produced fantastic images inspired by Northern European artists of the 16th century. His pupil, the Symbolist Odilon Redon (1840-1916) did not illustrate Gustave Flaubert’s famous prose poem, The Temptation of Saint Anthony (1874), with images that slavishly illustrated the text but, instead, produced a suite of “visual poems” that merely were evoked by the French author’s narrative. For Redon’s contemporary, Paul Gauguin (18481903), the evils of Western industrialized society impelled him to create images based on the superstitions and myths of the native people he lived among in the South Pacific. Dreamlike visions also inspired the visual language of the Norwegian Symbolist Edvard Munch (1863-1944), as well and the German Modernist Paul Klee (1879-1940). His fellow countryman Max Beckmann (1884-1950), struggling to grasp the horrific tragedy of World War I, created an apocalyptic image that bore no resemblance to traditional representations of the biblical end of time. The even more radical early 20th-century Russian/German painter Wassily Kandinsky (18661944), is the only artist in the exhibition that used abstract forms to depict his private, utopian vision. By contrast, two of the 20th century’s Surrealists used naturalistic imagery to create otherworldly pictures: Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978) combined recognizable subject matter in strange, unlikely, and sometimes threatening combinations, while his younger peer, Salvador Dalí (1904-1989), objectified his dreams and subconscious apparitions with naturalistic forms combined in unnatural ways. During World War II the German refugee Gustav Wolf (1887-1947) presented the towering skyscrapers of New York City as threatening manifestations of the anxiety he felt as a stranger in a foreign land. Just several years later, Joan Miró (1893-1983) produced lithographs peopled with strange, biomorphic creatures derived from his childlike imagination. His contemporary Marc Chagall (1887-1985) found an apt outlet for his visionary sensibilities and masterful color sense in the suite of fanciful lithographic images he made that were inspired by the collection of famous Middle Eastern folk tales, A Thousand and One Nights.
Paper Visions is on view through October 28
New in the Library
Listen to a fun story involving a crocodile named Bill, his friend Pete, a Cairo museum, the Sacred Eye of Isis, and, oh-no!-a thief! View artwork in the Shadow of the Sphinx exhibition and make a take-home craft. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Your MWPAI membership allows free borrowing from the library’s collection. The general public is welcome to visit the library and browse the collection. 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
Drop-in Craft Activity: Jewelry of the Nile (boys & girls)
Art:21 - Season 6: Change/Boundaries/History/Balance (& DVD) edited by Marybeth Sollins
Shadow of the Sphinx Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery Tickets sold at the door. $5 per person Recommended for ages 5 to adult.
Ballyhoo!: Posters as Portraiture by Wendy Wick Reaves Jewelry in the Age of Queen Victoria by Charlotte Gere and Judy Rudoe Youth and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties edited by Teresa Carbone
DVDs
Docent Guided Tours
Another Year
Shadow of the Sphinx Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 8 at 2 p.m. Free with Exhibition Admission.
Barney's Version Beautiful Darling: The Life and Times of Candy Darling, Andy Warhol Superstar The Cool School: The Story of the Ferus Art Gallery
Shadow of the Sphinx Group Tours Groups of 10 or more receive a discounted exhibition admission of $8 per person when booking in advance, and may also request a docent-guided tour. Contact Ellen Cramer, Docent and Tour Coordinator at 315-797-0000, ext. 2170, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (maximum 35)
Compact Discs Hi-Fly - Sachal Vasandani Kicking the Beehive - Susan Werner Ocean's Kingdom - Paul McCartney and The London Classical Orchestra Wynton Marsalis & Eric Clapton Play the Blues: Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center
State of the Arts
Support for museum education programs is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.
NYSCA
2012-2013 Concerts in the Court Joe Sample
The Travelin’ McCourys
Piano Jazz Legend Saturday, September 22, 2012
Authentic Bluegrass Saturday, May 18, 2013
For more than four decades, pianist and composer Joe Sample has been an integral, innovative and bestselling part of jazz history. A founding member of the influential jazz funk combo The Crusaders and a pioneer of contemporary jazz piano, Sample reaches back to the primary sources of jazz and soul music to create his personal interpretations of classics by such esteemed composers as Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, the Gershwins, Al Jolson, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller and others. He has appeared as a guest on recordings by Miles Davis, B. B. King, Eric Clapton and Steely Dan.
No other band today can boast the same credentials for playing traditional and progressive acoustic music as The Travelin’ McCourys. Ronnie McCoury, mandolin, and Rob McCoury, banjo, sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, Ronnie and Rob continue their father’s work – a lifelong dedication to the power of bluegrass music to bring joy into people’s lives.
Sponsored by First Source Federal Credit Union
With Jason Carter on fiddle, and Alan Bartram on bass with featured guests on guitar and vocals, they are known for their individual prowess on their instruments as well as their tight rhythm, soulful material and the confidence in taking bluegrass into new territories. The Travelin’ McCourys continue to increase their legions of fans through collaborations with Vince Gill, The Allman Brothers, Phish and more!
Hilary Kole
Sponsored by National Grid
Classic Vocal Jazz Saturday, December 8, 2012
Orleans + Friends With John Cafferty and Michael “Tunes” Antunes
New York-based singing sensation Hilary Kole has been hailed as a “musical marvel” by Rex Reed, and as having “a glowing voice with something to say” by The New York Times. Recently, she has debuted at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall with steady engagements at some of New York’s leading cabaret venues and appearances with the New York Pops and Michael Feinstein. Hilary has recorded with music legends Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck and Michel LeGrand. Her debut recording, Haunted Heart, was released to critical acclaim in 2009 (receiving 4 stars from Downbeat Magazine) and her newest recording, You Are There, was named as record of the year in USA Today, as well as winning the 2010 Bistro Award for record of the year.
Sponsored by Empire Recycling
Back by Popular Demand Saturday, August 17, 2013 In 2011, Orleans rocked the Sculpture Court in an unforgettable sold-out performance. Now, they’re returning for a special summer concert and bringing along a few friends: John Cafferty, the voice of Eddie and the Cruisers, and saxophonist extraordinaire Michael “Tunes” Antunes, who performed in the film and on the top-selling film soundtrack. With chart-topping hits Dance with Me and Still the One, Orleans has more than earned its place in American pop culture history, and continues to sound better than ever. Cafferty and Antunes, in addition to Eddie and the Cruisers' hits On the Dark Side and Tender Years, have recorded soundtracks for Rocky IV and Roadhouse and continue to tour the northeast, together and with numerous other musical projects.
Co-Sponsored by PJ Green, Inc. & McDonald’s Corporation
Tickets Available Now at 797-0055 or mwpai.org All performances are at 8 p.m. in the Museum of Art Root Sculpture Court Generous support provided by Caruso McLean Financial Services
Film Series Titles Available Online and By Phone Titles are announced as they become available on our website at mwpai.org., Facebook (fb.mwpai.org) or by phone 797-0055, option 3. Become a part of our film series email list to receive the latest updates by contacting rfrable@mwpai.org. Advertisements will also appear on the last Monday of each month in the Observer-Dispatch. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, however, this helps ensure that you are presented with only the latest and finest films.
Films are shown on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. All films are shown in 35mm format, with a state-of-the-art Dolby surround sound system. Comfortable seats give every patron an unobstructed view of our large screen. Admission for Matinee screenings is $7 general admission and $5 for MWPAI Members. Admission for Evening screenings is $8 general admission and $6 for MWPAI Members. Admission for students with valid identification is $4 at all screenings. Tickets are on sale 30 minutes prior to each screening. Film Passbooks for discounted admission to 10 screenings are available for MWPAI members for $45 and General Admission for $60. For information call the MWPAI Performing Arts Ticket Office, 797-0055, 800-754-0797. This series is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.
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For information, call (315) 797-0000 (Voice and TDD) General program support for the Museum of Art, performing arts and film presentations is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is a fine arts center serving diverse audiences through three program divisions— Museum of Art, Performing Arts, and School of Art. The Institute also offers art reference and music libraries, an active membership program, a Gift Gallery, and outstanding rental facilities ideal for public programs and private events. Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute 310 Genesee Street Utica, New York 13502 Telephone (315) 797-0000 Fax (315) 797-5608 www.mwpai.org Free Parking
JULY EVENTS 1 Saturday
11 Wednesday
18 Wednesday
27 Friday
Arts Festival Continues Through July 4
LunchArt Video Empires: Egypt’s Golden Empire: The Warrior Pharaohs, PBS Part I Noon, Easton Pribble Conference Room.
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
Friday Gallery Talk Series A Distant Muse: Orientalist Works From the Dahesh Museum of Art 12:15 p.m., Museum Galleries.
4 Wednesday Gallery Talk The Empire of Furniture Strikes Back 1 p.m., Fountain Elms Galleries.
5 Thursday Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
6 Friday First Friday Shorts Gallery Talk A Rare Rembrandt Peale 1:10 p.m., Museum of Art. Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
7 Saturday Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
8 Sunday Second Sunday Guided Tour Shadow of the Sphinx 2 p.m., Museum of Art.
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
12 Thursday Time for Tots: Story and Art Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery.
13 Friday Friday Gallery Talk Series Jewels of the Nile: Egyptomania in Jewelry and the Decorative Arts 12:15 p.m., Museum Galleries. Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
14 Saturday Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
15 Sunday Sunday Lecture Series Fashion in Ancient Egypt: Clothing, Cosmetics, Coiffures 1:30 p.m., Museum Auditorium.
19 Thursday Book Discussion Clara and Mr. Tiffany 6 p.m., Museum of Art.
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
20 Friday
28 Saturday
Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
21 Saturday Drop-in Craft Activity Jewelry of the Nile (Boys & Girls) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery. Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.
Time for Tots: Story and Art Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile 1:30 p.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery.
29 Sunday Sunday Lecture Series Egyptomania: The World’s Fascination with Ancient Egypt 1:30 p.m., Museum Auditorium.
Exhibition Opens: Paper Visions on view through October 28, Otto Meyer Galleries.
25 Wednesday LunchArt Video Empires: Egypt’s Golden Empire: Pharaohs of the Sun, PBS Part II Noon, Easton Pribble Conference Room. Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.
Docent Guided Tours Shadow of the Sphinx Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Free with Exhibition Admission.
The following areas are accessible to the physically challenged: Museum of Art Galleries, Auditorium and Sculpture Court, Art Odyssey: Interactive Gallery, Gift Gallery, Art Reference and Music Libraries, Performing Arts Office, School of Art Gallery, Studio D, and the Pottery Studio, the Academic Center and Student Center.