MWPAI Bulletin September 2012 Monthly Newsletter by Munson Museum of Art

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Jazz Piano Legend takes Concerts in the Court Stage S a t u r d a y, S e p t e m b e r 2 2 • 8 p . m .

four-decade legend of jazz piano takes the stage as Concerts in the Court presents Joe Sample 8 p.m. Saturday, September 22 in the Museum of Art.

American pianist and composer Joe Sample is 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. Sample began playing the piano when he was five years old as a student of the late great Curtis Mayo. After more than 20 years with The Crusaders, he now tours the world enjoying a successful solo career and has appeared as a guest on recordings by Miles Davis, B. B. King, Eric Clapton and Steely Dan.

Tickets for this performance and all Concerts in the Court are $26.50 for Members, $31.50 for General admission, and $16.50 for students. The museum opens at 7 p.m. so patrons may view the current exhibitions, socialize and visit the Gift Gallery. Concerts in the Court also feature a cash bar and special gallery talks at intermission. For tickets contact the Performing Arts Ticket Office at 797-0055 or 800-754-0797. Tickets are also available online at www.mwpai.org.

Sponsored by

Spellbinding Music Featured in Keyboard Conversations®

Special Keyboard Conversations® Event for Families

S a t u r d a y, S e p t e m b e r 8 • 8 p . m .

S u n d a y, S e p t e m b e r 9 • 2 p . m .

xperience the sound and learn the stories behind the highvoltage, romantic compositions of the Baroque master when Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations® presents Spellbinding Bach, 8 p.m. Saturday, September 8 in the Museum of Art Auditorium.

This program showcases Bach’s stunning virtuosity and deeply expressive music including the exhilarating Toccata in D, the vivacious Italian Concerto, and the soul-stirring Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue.

Fans of Keyboard Conversations® will enjoy this concert where Jeffrey will present a fun take on the classical music that many kids already know, but just don’t know they know it!

Admission for MWPAI members is $31.50; general admission is $36.50; student tickets are $16.50. For tickets contact the Performing Arts Ticket Office at 797-0055 or 800-754-0797. Tickets are also available online at www.mwpai.org.

Sponsored by Dr. Cynthia Parlato, Dr. Kenneth Novak, and Dr. Douglas Hurd

usic enjoyable for all ages from 6 to 106 will be performed as Jeffrey Siegel presents a special family Keyboard Conversations® Music for the Young, and the Young at Heart! 2 p.m. Sunday, September 9 in the Museum of Art Auditorium.

Admission to this concert is $8. Tickets may be purchased in advance or one hour prior to the performance time at the MWPAI Performing Arts Ticket Office, 797-0055 or 800754-0797. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.mwpai.org.

M U S E U M E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M S Gallery Talk

Sunday Brunch Tour

First Friday Shorts Joe Jones, Visitor Favorite #9

Terrace Café Brunch & Docent Guided Tour: Shadow of the Sphinx 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, September 16 and Sunday, September 30 $28 MWPAI Members; $35 General Admission Tickets, 315-797-0055. Menu available by phone or online at mwpai.org. Space is limited.

Friday, September 7, 1:10 p.m. Anne Redfern, Museum of Art Docent Meet at the Museum back entrance. Free and Open to the Public

Art and Yoga For Mind, Body and Spirit Saturdays September 1, 8, 15, 29 and October 6, 13, 27 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Meet in the Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court Full session: $50 MWPAI members; $75 general public Drop-in fee per class: $10 MWPAI members; $15 general public Each class offers a 15-minute introduction to art in the gallery followed by one hour of yoga. All levels of ability are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat. For more information contact the Museum Education Department at 315-797-0000, ext. 2158.

LunchArt Video The Mummy Who Would Be King (60 min.) Wednesday, September 12, noon Easton Pribble Conference Room Suggested Donation $3 Bring your lunch, refreshments served. A shriveled mummy that has lain neglected on a dusty museum shelf at Niagara Falls could be the remnants of a long-lost Egyptian pharaoh. Archaeologists go to Emory University to employ the latest imaging and DNA techniques in hopes of confirming the body's hidden identity. The Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University is a major lender to the exhibition, Shadow of the Sphinx. Includes interviews with Dr. Peter Lacovara, Egyptologist and Curator of Ancient Egyptian, Nubian and Near Eastern Art at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University, Atlanta.

Art Story: Every Picture Tells a Story The Art of Ancient Egypt Thursday, September 6, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 10:30 a.m. Meet in the Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery Free and Open to the Public This program offers a preschool introduction to art through picture books and objects in the Shadow of the Sphinx exhibition. Includes a simple take-home craft. A 45-minute program for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers.

Drop-in Craft Activity Cat Mummy Shadow of the Sphinx Saturday, September 29 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery $5 per person. Recommended for ages 5 to adult. Tickets sold at the door.

Docent Guided Tours Shadow of the Sphinx Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Sunday, September 9 at 3:30 p.m. Meet in the Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court Free with exhibition admission.

September Book Group Selection The Miracles of Prato by Laurie Albanese and Laura Morowitz Discussion Date Thursday, September 20, 6 to 8 p.m. Museum of Art Suggested Donation $3 A love story set in Renaissance Italy, between artist Fra Filippo Lippi and his model and muse. Although the relationship inspires some of the artist’s greatest work, it also threatens to destroy them both. A limited number of books are available to purchase in the MWPAI Gift Gallery. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Please contact the museum education department at 315-7970000, ext. 2158 to register.

Gallery Talk: Shadow of the Sphinx Pop Goes the Pharaoh (Egyptomania in American Pop Culture) Friday, September 21, 12:15 p.m. Mary E. Murray, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Museum of Art Free with Exhibition Admission

Illustrated Lecture Former Ambassodor to Egypt and Israel, Edward S. Walker The New? Middle East: The Egyptian Case Tuesday, October 2, 5:30 p.m. Museum of Art Auditorium $5 MWPAI Members; $10 General Admission Tickets sold at the door. This talk by former Ambassador Edward S. Walker will examine the events in Egypt since the collapse of the Mubarak regime and explore whether this is an example of popular democracy rising, the substitution of one authoritarian regime for another, or the death knell of secular governance in Egypt. What does it mean for the United States and our interests in the region? What happens to the Egyptian - Israeli peace treaty in the case of an increasingly Islamist Egyptian goverment? In addition to serving as Ambassador to both Israel and Egypt, Walker also served for several years as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Middle East Institute, a highly-regarded Washington-based think tank on Middle East policy.

SAVE THE DATE Columbus Day School Holiday Program Mummies and Milkshakes Monday, October 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Events free with Shadow of the Sphinx exhibition admission. Milkshakes sold separately at the Terrace Café. Visit the “tomb” in the Shadow of the Sphinx exhibition and learn how mummies were made, choose your favorite flavor milkshake, watch the classic mummy movie Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy and the hilarious Three Stooges short, We Want Our Mummy, and make a tomb-related craft. Activities scheduled all day, visit mwpai.org for the full schedule.

For more information about a program, you may contact the museum education public program coordinator at 315-797-0000, ext. 2158.

Important Sculpture on View in Museum

he Museum of Art is proud to exhibit Sol Lewitt’s Wall Piece #2, Cube Structure Based on Nine Modules, 1976, courtesy of the Feibes and Schmitt Collection.

Mr. James Feibes acquired the sculpture—or structure, as Lewitt referred to his three-dimensional art works—in 1978 because, for Feibes, an architect, Wall Piece #2 resonated with his own sensibilities: My architecture is composed within limits of systems which respond to client programs, site, structure and aesthetics. Lewitt was obsessed with "systems" and seemingly endless variations within them. Within these systems he defined for himself limits within he would explore possibilities. . . . This method of composition might be compared to Baroque music and variations on a simple melody. Lewitt’s approach to artmaking was conceptual and challenged tradition. Historically, sculpture has been perceived Sol Lewitt (1928-2007), Wall Piece #2, Cube Structure as mass and volume Based on Nine Modules, 1976, white painted wood, of heroic subjects, 43 ¼ x 43 ¼ x 43 ¼ in. On loan from the Feibes and but for Lewitt, it was Schmitt Collection. geometry unfolding in space. He maintained that “The idea becomes the machine that makes the art,” and had his artworks produced by others according to his instructions. Longtime friends of MWP may remember that School of Art students created a Lewitt wall painting in the Museum in the late 1980s.

ART after 5

Exploring Museum Careers High School Partnership Program

he Museum of Art is now accepting applications for its popular Exploring Museum Careers High School Partnership Program. In this program, high school students will meet with museum staff throughout the school year to put together an exhibition of artworks from the museum’s collection. The students will learn first-hand about museum careers from professionals as they work with museum staff and other students in the program to organize an exhibition to be held in March, 2013. Participation in this program requires involvement of at least one teacher from the student's school. A total of eight meetings will be held at the museum throughout the school year, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the first meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 11. For more information and an application, please call April Oswald at 315-797-0000 ext. 2144 or email aoswald@mwpai.org. Applications are also available for download from the website, www.mwpai.org, click on Museum of Art, and then Tours and Education. Applications are due September 28.

Museum Director, Anna D’Ambrosio viewing objects in museum collection storage with students (from left), Gabrielle Kinney (Herkimer), Alexa Wichowsky (Mt. Markham), Kaitlin Rutledge, Jack Hauck (Sauquoit Valley), Nick Murphy (Clinton), and Caitlin Ruhm (Rome), during a meeting of the 2012 Exploring Museum Careers Program.

Walk Like an Egyptian A Party in the Sculpture Court

Thursday, September 13 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Snacks and sweets, Cash Bar by A Moveable Feast by O'Connor's

Snake mobile craft for all ages in the Sculpture Court

Shadow of the Sphinx talk, 6:45 p.m. by Anna D'Ambrosio Museum of Art Director and Chief Curator

Music by Showtime Shadow of the Sphinx Exhibition Open with Paid Admission Free to MWPAI Members and Children 10 and under $5 General Admission

Get a Jump on 2013 With Calendars in the Gift Gallery

he Gift Gallery now has 2013 art calendars in several formats including engagement calendars, wall and mini wall calendars with works by O'Keeffe, Matisse, Harper, Homer, Cezanne, Parrish, Rothko, Monet and more! Shop early for the best selection. Also available is 2013 calendar "Barns of Central New York" from local artist R.C. Oster.

Gift Gallery is Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday - 1 to 5 p.m.

New in the Library 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

School of Art Gallery

PrattMWP Faculty Exhibition On View through September 28

Robert De Niro, Sr.: Paintings & Drawings, 1960 - 1993 Stories in Sterling: Four Centuries of Silver in New York by Margaret K. Hofer Swept Away: Dust, Ashes, and Dirt in Contemporary Art and Design by David Revere McFadden

DVDs

Cindy Buckley Koren, Three Truths, 2012

A Better Life The Case of the Grinning Cat

STEPHEN ARNISON

JENNA NORTH

The Company Men

DANIEL BUCKINGHAM

LYNN PAULEY

Eames: The Architect and the Painter

CHRIS CIRILLO

KEITH SANDMAN

CHRIS IRICK

SANDRA STEPHENS

CYNTHIA KOREN

KIM CARR VALDEZ

GREGORY LAWLER

LISA GREGG WIGHTMAN

KEN MARCHIONE

MARA ZOLTNERS

Tiny Furniture

CDs Nubia-Escalay (The Water Wheel): Oud Music Old Memories: The Songs of Bill Monroe Performed by the Del McCoury Band

BRYAN MCGRATH

Once: A New Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording

Campus Store Back to School Sale

Terrace Cafe at Munson-Williams-Proctor

Monday, August 27 through Friday, September 14 • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Brush and Pencil Cases 25% off Storage Boxes and Totes 25% off Highlighters and Sharpies 25% off Receive a Free 19” x 17” Canvas Tote or a Canvas Paintbrush Holder with each paint purchase of $50 or more. No additional discounts apply to sale items.

Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays The Campus Store 1216 State Street 797-0000 ext. 2227

Featuring an Express Menu Salads • Sandwiches • Snacks • Beverages 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday

Coming in October The Midtown Men Four Stars of the Original Cast of Jersey Boys Great Artists Series Extra Event Co-Presented with the Broadway Theatre League of Utica Saturday, October 13 7:30 p.m., Stanley Theatre

Fountain Elms Society MWPAI recognizes and sincerely thanks the members of the Fountain Elms Society 2012. In addition to providing important financial support to the Institute, Society members enjoy special access to Institute programs, exclusive receptions and events, and unique cultural opportunities. Discover the benefits of membership in the Society by contacting Director of Development Joe Silberlicht at 797-0000 ext. 2297. Joseph Abraham Ms. Helen-Jean Arthur Robert Baber and Nancy Cote Baber John J. Bach, Jr. James Frederick & Vige Barrie Kenneth Bausch & Melissa Reynolds Greg and Julie Benincasa Dr. Sidney & Dr. Susan Blatt Bette Y. Bloom Dr. William L. Boyle, Jr. Craig and Barbara Brodock John C. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Caldwell III Mr. and Mrs. Richard Callahan Enessa Carbone and Sal Raspante The Hon. And Mrs. Richard J. Cardamone Rand Carter Stephen & Stacy Caruso Lorraine Marie Chanatry-Howell Bernadette T. Clark & H. Tom Clark Max Cohen Chester Cohen Bob and Ellie Cohen Daniel Cominsky Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cominsky Eugene & Connie N. Corasanti Joseph and Michelle Corasanti Dr. John Costello and Dr. Patrick Costello Mrs. Richard W. Couper Dorian & Steven Critelli Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Cuccaro Anna & Paul D'Ambrosio Mr.& Mrs. Michael Damsky Richard and Barbara Decker J.C. Degni Mary McLean Evans David & Janet Griffith Stan & Eileen Friedman Karl & Leslie Gabosh

Dr. Brian Gaffney Peter and Marianne Gaige Dr. Joseph Gale & Dr. Steven Williams Mr.& Mrs. Lawrence T. Gilroy III David & Sharon Goldenson Ronald P. & Cecelia A. Gouse Mr. and Mrs. Rick Green Richard & Constance Griffith JK Hage III and Hedy Hage George A. Hambrecht Donna Harkavy & Jonathan Price Mrs. Lotis B. Howland Chip and Judy Hummel Gary & Judy Kavney Dr. Ronald & Mary Kaye Dr. Michael Kelberman Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Kelly Leigh Keno Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kirkpatrick Dr. and Mrs. Raouf Kodsy Steven & Monica Kowalsky Family Betty Krulik Ms. Lisa Lemieux Mark & Wendy Levitt William F. Locke Rona Lucas Fred & Carrie Matt Mrs. F.X. Matt II Susan & Nick Matt F.X. III & Pamela G. Matt Dr. & Mrs. Christopher C. Max Mr. Albert Mazloom Michael Wade & Mary Malone McCarthy Mr. John and Ms. Catherine McEnroe Carin Mei Laura Morris Robert Mortis & Brooke Thormahlen Donald Neiman Anne & Tom Nelson

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Cathy Newell and Rick Walters Dr. Kenneth Novak & Dr. Ellen Blum Daniel O'Leary & Kathy Bouchard Brian and Peggy O'Shea Dr. Cynthia J. Parlato-Hurd and Dr. Douglas Hurd Mr. and Mrs. Michael Parsons Brian Potasiewicz F. Eugene & Loretta Romano Linda Romano and Russ Petralia Alice Root and John Dahlin Vincent and Elizabeth Rossi John & Deanna Sammon Dr. Paul Schweizer Dr. George Shaheen Dr. Nancy A. Shaheen & Kirk A. Evans Sandra Lee Fenske & Joseph Silberlicht Tom Sinnott Barry Sinnott Bradley Sklar Robert & Sheila Smith Wesley Smith and Diane Wolfe Family of Anthony Spiridigloizzi Mr. & Mrs. John B. Stetson Harry Sturges Marie Sturges Mary Karen Vellines Alan & Linda Vincent Lisa & George Walchusky Stephen L. & Lynn Walthall Martha & Richard Widdicombe John & Kathy Zogby

Film Series Titles Available Online and By Phone Titles will be announced as they become available on our website at mwpai.org/films, Facebook (fb.mwpai.org) or by phone 797-0055, option 3. Become a part of our Film Series email list to receive the latest updates by contacting rfrable@mwpai.org. Advertisements will also appear on the last Monday of each month in the ObserverDispatch. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, however, this helps ensure that you are presented with only the latest and finest films.

lent facilities for students at all ability levels. Those interested may phone 797-8260 to register using MasterCard, VISA, American Express or Discover, fax your registration to 797-9349, or register in person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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 State of the Arts 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. NYSCA

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS 1 Saturday

9 Sunday

16 Sunday

26 Wednesday

Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum Galleries.

Second Sunday Guided Tour Shadow of the Sphinx 3:30 p.m., Museum of Art.

Sunday Brunch and Tour Shadow of the Sphinx 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., preregistration required.