One year ago, we shared our vision for reimagining Munson’s expansive green space along Genesee Street. Our goal was to create an inviting, garden-like setting designed to provide an accessible entrance to the Museum as well as a vibrant space for gatherings and events. On April 11, 2024, we broke ground, setting in motion a dramatic renewal. Over the summer and fall, we cleared overgrown shrubs, removed unsightly fencing, and dismantled the dark and unwelcoming “sunken garden,” making way for a more open and engaging landscape and plaza.
The scope of these changes is as remarkable as the physical transformation itself, underscoring Munson’s commitment to environmental sustainability:
• The light-colored granite featured in the project's walls and steps has been salvaged and repurposed twice. Originally part of the Museum’s 1960 landscape, the stone was first reused in the 1995 Education Wing construction, and it has been reclaimed once again for this project.
• The newly installed brick paving in the plaza outside the Museum’s Education Wing utilizes a permeable system that captures stormwater, allowing for soil infiltration while directing excess water into the traditional drainage system.
• We have planted 735 native trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials, representing 34 different species that will thrive in this revitalized space.
• Of the 26 new trees planted, eight are large deciduous shade trees (seven of which are native species), and 18 are smaller site trees (17 of which are native species).
As we approach the final stages of the project, key finishing touches remain, including the reinstallation of Alexander Calder’s sculpture in front of the Museum of Art and the restoration of the woodwork on the Fountain Elms front porch. The Genesee Street landscape changes are part of a larger Munson Master Plan, and I look forward to sharing more details with you in the months ahead.
No project of this scale would be possible without generous financial support. Munson is deeply appreciative of the major funding received from Utica’s Downtown Revitalization Incentive Grant from New York State, Christian and Cheryl Heilmann, and the Gilbert and Ildiko Family Foundation, along with additional support from Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D., and the family of Carmel Sullivan.
With the arrival of spring, we eagerly anticipate the renewal of the landscape as those 735 plantings take root and flourish. We invite you to celebrate this exciting transformation with a June 18 ribbon cutting. The summer will be filled with opportunities to appreciate this new part of the Munson campus, and I look forward to enjoying these events with you.
Anna T. D'Ambrosio President and CEO
Karen LaMonte (Ameican, born 1967), Etude 13 (detail), 2017. Cast glass, 65.5 x 48.5 x 19 cm. @Karen LaMonte.
Photo credit Martin Polak.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Art Story with Utica Public Library
Thursday, May 1, 10:30 a.m.
Museum of Art | Art Odyssey Free
After-Hours May-riment
Friday, May 9, 5 to 9 p.m.
Museum of Art | Root Court
$ 5 Members | $10 General Public
Pre-register for tarot card readings
$25 Members (includes admission)
$30 General Public (includes admission)
Concert in the Court: Live from Laurel Canyon
Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.
Museum of Art | Root Court
$28 Members | $35 General Public | $15 Students
The Met: Live in HD: Salome by R. Strauss
Saturday, May 17, 1 p.m.
Museum of Art | Sinnott Family – Bank of Utica Auditorium
$24 Members | $30 General Public | $15 Students
Clinton Death Café Comes to Munson
Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Fountain Elms | Terrace Café Free
The Met: Live in HD: Il Barbiere di Siviglia by G. Rossini
Saturday, May 31, 1 p.m.
Museum of Art | Sinnott Family – Bank of Utica Auditorium
$24 Members | $30 General Public | $15 Students
Concert in the Court: Nella
Saturday, May 31, 7:30 p.m.
Museum of Art | Root Court
$28 Members | $35 General Public | $15 Students
Art Story with Utica Public Library
Thursday, June 5, 10:30 a.m.
Museum of Art | Art Odyssey
Free
First Friday
Friday, June 6, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Museum of Art
Free for Members | $5 General Public
Juneteenth Celebration
Thursday, June 19, 5 to 7 p.m.
Museum of Art | Root Court
Free
Celestial Bodies: Sculpture by Karen LaMonte
Members Preview
Thursday, June 26, 6 to 8 p.m.
Museum of Art | Root Court
Artist talk: 5:30 to 6 p.m.
Museum of Art | Sinnott Family – Bank of Utica Auditorium
$35 Members
Celestial Bodies: Sculpture by Karen LaMonte Docent-led Tours
Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2 p.m.
Museum of Art | Dr. William H. Boyle, Jr. Gallery
Free for Members | $10 General Public
Ongoing: Art and Yoga
Saturdays | 10:30 a.m. | Museum of Art
Drop-in fee per class: $10 Members | $15 General Public
FILM SERIES
Wednesdays and Fridays | 2 and 7:30 p.m. | $7 Members | $9 General Public | $5 Students
Join us each week for new foreign, independent, and award-winning films. Film selections are announced a week before the first series of the month.
Discounted multi-film passes are available. | Student tickets: call 315-797-0055
Film tickets and descriptions: munson.art/films
Sponsored by M&T Bank and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
The Met: Live in HD: Salome
First Friday
MUSEUM OF ART ON VIEW
FINAL WEEKS!
Canvas to Culture: Thomas Cole's Voyage of Life Lives On
On view through May 25
1 West Gallery | Free Members | $5 General Public
Don't miss the final days of this once-in-a-generation exploration of one of Munson's most beloved series of paintings, The Voyage of Life Learn how Cole’s four paintings influenced American artists and found their way into many homes and onto the silver screen.
Sponsors: Mary Ann Gadziala; Christian and Cheryl Heilmann; Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D.; the Family of F. X. Matt II; Hon. Beverly Tobin (ret.) in memory of Edwin J. Tobin; and Linda and Alan Vincent.
Thomas Cole (American, born England, 1801–1848), The Voyage of Life: Youth (detail), 1840. Oil on canvas. 52 1/2 x 78 1/2 in. Museum Purchase, 55.106.
Portraits of Flora: Flowers in American Art
On view through May 11
Dr. William H. Boyle, Jr. Gallery | Free
Munson’s exhibition gallery is in full bloom with paintings that use plants as symbols in expressive ways. Throughout time, artists have used floral motifs to celebrate, study, and shape our understanding of people and culture, transforming blooms into subjects as distinctive as portraiture. Portraits of Flora invites visitors to consider the art inspired by nature’s most visually spectacular, yet delicate, creations.
Jane Freilicher, Red Velvet Marigolds (detail), 1975. Oil on canvas, 28 x 32 in.
Celestial Bodies: Sculpture by Karen LaMonte
On view June 27 through fall 2025
Dr. William H. Boyle, Jr. Gallery | Free for Members | $10 General Public
Celestial Bodies: Sculpture by Karen LaMonte features the extraordinary sculpture of one of the most celebrated artists of our time. With her award-winning work in glass, porcelain, marble, and bronze, LaMonte has continually explored challenging media to create an expansive, breathtaking array of figures and forms.
Lead Sponsors: Andrew Britton and David Grey; Christian and Cheryl Heilmann; Allison and W. Keyes Hill-Edgar; Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D.; Family of F. X. Matt II; and Linda and Alan Vincent. Sponsors: Joseph A. Abraham; Cheryl and Fred Haritatos; and Deborah and Michael Zahn.
Members Preview: Thursday, June 26
$35 Members | munson.art/lamonte-RSVP
Artist Talk: 5:30 to 6 p.m.
Reception: 6 to 8 p.m.
Karen LaMonte (Ameican, born 1967), Etude 13, 2017. Cast glass, 65.5 x 48.5 x 19 cm. @Karen LaMonte. Photo credit Martin Polak
ON VIEW
EXHIBITIONS
PRATT MUNSON GALLERY
Munson Community Arts Student Exhibition
On view May 10 through June 20
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, 3 to 5 p.m.
Celebrate our creative community! The dynamic, annual, multi-media exhibition of work by the talented adult students of the Munson Community Arts program will be on view in the Pratt Munson Gallery, located in Fountain Elms.
Brian Cirmo: To and Fro
On view July 11 through Aug. 4
Opening Reception: Friday, July 12, 3 to 5 p.m.
Drawing upon historical, literary, pop cultural, personal sources, and memories, Brian Cirmo’s work is focused on building stories that encapsulate the human condition within the American experience. Brian Cirmo is an adjunct professor at Pratt Munson College of Art and Design.
Brian Cirmo, Window Seat (detail), 2023. Oil on canvas, 40 x 50 in.
CURATOR'S CORNER
MARGARET JORDAN PATTERSON'S HOLLYHOCKS
A beautiful recent addition to the collection is the vibrant nature study. Hollyhocks, by Margaret Jordan Patterson, who in 1895 studied at the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, with Arthur Wesley Dow. An expert in Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e), Dow likely sponsored Patterson’s scholarship to Pratt. Like her mentor, Patterson went on to be an art teacher in the Boston area.
In Hollyhocks, Patterson used no less than eight woodblocks to create an expressive, colorful print of blooms, following techniques inspired by Japanese traditions. The gold background gives her multi-colored spray of flowers a warm glow, suggesting both East Asian and European visions of wealth and heaven.
When I taught art history, I found that artists tend to think first about how works are made, rather than what they mean. I hope that by seeing exceptional art by Pratt alums displayed on the Museum walls our students will understand their place in a long tradition of teaching and learning.
Hollyhocks is on view in Portraits of Flora through May 11.
– Elizabeth Welch, Associate Curator of American Art
Margaret Jordan Patterson (American, born Java, 1867–1950), Hollyhocks, after 1921. Woodcut in eight colors, 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (26.7 x 21.6 cm). Museum Purchase, 2024.18.
Lori Hess, Pastel on paper, 2025.
PERFORMING ARTS
CONCERT IN THE COURT LIVE FROM LAUREL CANYON
Saturday, May 10 | 7:30 p.m.
Live from Laurel Canyon pays homage to the legendary songwriters of Laurel Canyon, the iconic neighborhood that was the epicenter of the folk rock revolution in the mid-1960s and ’70s and a haven for artists who redefined American pop music with their innovative sounds and groundbreaking creativity. This immersive journey into the heart of a musical movement blends live performances with captivating stories behind the songs.
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CONCERT IN THE COURT NELLA
Latin Grammy®-winning singer Saturday, May 31 | 7:30 p.m.
Venezuelan singer Nella, a Latin Grammy® award winner, captivates audiences worldwide with her powerful voice and unique blend of folkloric roots and Andalusian inspiration. Accompanied by a duo of stellar musicians, she has performed to sold-out audiences across the U.S., Venezuela, Europe, and beyond, collaborating with stars like Alejandro Sanz, Luis Enrique, and Jennifer López.
Concert in the Court Tickets: $28 Members | $35 General Public | $15 Students
Gold Sponsor: Preferred Mutual Insurance Company | Silver Sponsor: PJ Green, Inc.
THE MET: LIVE IN HD: SALOME, R. STRAUSS
Saturday, May 17 | 1 p.m.
The story of this powerful opera is derived from a brief biblical account. Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading opera directors, gives the story—already filtered through the beautiful and strange imagination of Oscar Wilde’s play—a psychologically perceptive, Victorian-era setting rich in symbolism and subtle shades of darkness and light.
THE MET: LIVE IN HD: IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA G. ROSSINI
Saturday, May 31 | 1 p.m.
Rossini’s effervescent comedy retakes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production. Its humor and melodies have delighted the tastes of every generation for two centuries, and several of the opera’s most recognizable tunes have entered the world’s musical unconscious, most notably the introductory patter song of the swaggering Figaro, the titular barber of Seville.
The Met: Live in HD Tickets: $24 Members | $30 General Public | $15 Students
The Met: Live in HD broadcasts at Munson are sponsored by Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D.
COMMUNITY ARTS
FREE ART CLASSES FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER
The 2025 summer Community Arts classes for kids and teens are free, made possible through the generosity of the MetLife Foundation, allowing any student to take part regardless of economic circumstances.
Due to high demand, kids classes for ages 4 to 12, have limited availability.
Art Explorations: Drawing and Painting
With Robin Theriault | Ages 6–8
Monday-Friday | 1 to 3:30 p.m. | 5 classes
WEEK 1: July 7–11
WEEK 2: July 14–18
WEEK 3: July 21–25
WEEK 4: July 28–Aug. 1
Kids learn to work from observation, memory, and imagination while experimenting with forms of drawing and painting with a variety of media and tools.
Afternoon Art Journal
With Tina Mitchell | Ages 9–14
Mondays-Friday | 1 to 3:30 a.m. | 5 classes
WEEK 2: July 14–18
WEEK 3: July 21–25
Young artists traverse color, texture, and imagination through art projects that culminate into a unique art journal in this limited edition 1-week course offered by Tina Mitchell, Munsons’ Artist-in-Residence.
Teen Portfolio Development
With Christina Hopkins | Rising Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Monday-Friday | 9 to 11:30 a.m. | 5 classes
Portfolio Development
Drawing | WEEK 1: JULY 7–11
Portfolio Development
Photography | WEEK 2: JULY 14–18
Develop those skills! A strong portfolio is essential for art students applying to colleges. Materials provided. Each session is one week.
CELESTIAL BODIES
SCULPTURE BY KAREN LAMONTE
This summer, prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking artistry of Karen LaMonte as her work fills the Museum galleries in the exhibition Celestial Bodies: Sculpture by Karen LaMonte.
This mesmerizing exhibition, running from June 27 throughout the fall, showcases the work of one of the most acclaimed contemporary sculptors of our time. Celestial Bodies will explore LaMonte’s award-winning career sculpting sublime and enigmatic forms in porcelain, bronze, glass, and stone.
Celestial Bodies is an expansive, astonishing array of about 60 works, which not only reflect LaMonte’s life and career but her artistic soul as well. Her sculptures follow an interest in both the presence and absence of the female body within her casts,
connecting ideas of timeless beauty and femininity to the projection of strength and fragility, permanence and mortality. In short, LaMonte’s sculptures are breathtaking evocations of life and emotion. She harnesses the heaviest, most unlikely materials to express ethereal beauty.
From her first experiments in casting glass to her critically acclaimed achievements in porcelain, bronze, and marble, LaMonte’s work in Celestial Bodies includes early studies that were explorations in size, light, and darkness, along with prints and photographs
ON VIEW JUNE 27 THROUGH FALL 2025
inspired by theater and dance. Her life-size forms in cast glass and bronze, which won her international acclaim, will also fill the galleries with abundance and presence.
Recent works by LaMonte have focused on climate change, specifically its effect on the atmosphere and clouds. She sculpts scientifically accurate representations of clouds that derive from a childhood fascination with how they grow and dissipate, reflecting her ongoing interest in impermanence and light. Of this new series of work, LaMonte observes, “Clouds intrigue me
Karen LaMonte (American, born 1967), Reclining Etude, 2017. Cast glass, 23.5 x 59.5 x 28.5 cm. @Karen LaMonte. Photo credit Martin Polak.
because they make visible the invisible forces of the natural world.” Finding parallels between the earth and femininity, LaMonte’s work conveys a sense of connection between humanity and the world around us that transcends time and place.
LaMonte was born in New York City, spending her formative years attending museums as a way to escape the oppressive heat in the summer. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, LaMonte received a coveted Fulbright Scholarship in 1999 to study and work alongside the legendary glass artists of Prague, a city where she now lives and maintains her studio.
LaMonte’s work resides in major museums and private collections and has been shown globally, including at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia; Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.; the Toyama Glass Art Museum in Japan; and the Musée du Verre in France. Most recently, she was honored with a Corning Incorporated Specialty Glass Residency at Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, and awarded the Master of the Medium award from the James Renwick Alliance.
Admission for Celestial Bodies: Sculpture by Karen LaMonte is $10 for the general public and free for Munson Members.
MEMBERS PREVIEW
Thursday, June 26
Artist talk: 5:30 to 6 p.m. Sinnott Family - Bank of Utica Auditorium
Reception: 6 to 8 p.m. Edward Wales Root Court Live music, hors d’oeuvres, and cocktails
Cocktail attire $35 admission
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GUIDED TOURS
Saturday, June 28
Sunday, June 29
2 p.m.
Private tours may be scheduled at least two weeks in advance for groups of up to 60 people of any age. Tours last 45 minutes to one hour and offer a closer look at the exhibitions.
Contact Myah Darby at mdarby@munson.art or 315-797-0000, ext. 2170.
Lead Sponsors: Andrew Britton and David Grey; Christian and Cheryl Heilmann; Allison and W. Keyes Hill-Edgar; Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D.; Family of F. X. Matt II; and Linda and Alan Vincent. Sponsors: Joseph A. Abraham; Cheryl and Fred Haritatos; and Deborah and Michael Zahn.
Karen LaMonte (American, born 1967), Hanako (detail), 2012. Cast glass, 122.5 x 50 x 44 cm. @Karen LaMonte. Photo credit Martin Polak.
Karen LaMonte (American, born 1967), Group of Clouds, 2022. Various media and sizes. @Karen LaMonte. Photo credit Martin Polak.
Karen LaMonte (American, born 1967), Vortex, 2009. Cast glass, 91 x 3.30 x 8 cm. @Karen LaMonte. Photo credit Martin Polak.
IN APPRECIATION OF BILL BOYLE
GALLERY DEDICATION
On April 6, Munson dedicated the second floor Museum of Art exhibition gallery as the “Dr. William H. Boyle, Jr. Gallery,” with profound thanks to this long-time friend of Munson who served as a board member and part of the advisory committees for the Museum of Art and School of Art. Boyle was a Munson member for more than 30 years.
Boyle was a life-long educator. He served as
president of Keuka College in the Finger Lakes and Curry College in Massachusetts, and he served our community on several hospital and non-profit boards. During his lifetime he lent his thoughtful advice freely and contributed generously to establish a professorship at Colgate University as well as a scholarship fund for the Pratt Munson College of Art and Design. Through his estate, Boyle extended that legacy to augment his Pratt Munson scholarship and designated a portion to name the gallery that frequently houses special exhibitions at Munson.
Gifts such as Boyle’s are critical to managing Munson’s Museum of Art and a wonderful way to leave a legacy for future generations to enjoy.
If you are interested in learning more about giving through your estate, please contact Director of Development John D. Murphy at jdmurphy@munson.art, or 315-797-0000, ext. 2297.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsors play a critical role in Munson’s robust schedule of community events, performances, and exhibitions, and they are a great way for individual or corporate donors to demonstrate their support of the community. Munson’s upcoming sponsorship needs include:
CELESTIAL BODIES: SCULPTURE BY KAREN LAMONTE
Munson's Summer Exhibition
Presenting Sponsors: $25,000
Lead Sponsors: $10,000 each
Exhibition Sponsors: $5,000 each
ART ALIVE! FAMILY DAY
Sponsors: $5,000 each
SUMMER 2025 FREE ART KITS FOR KIDS
Sponsor: $5,000
CONCERTS IN THE COURT
2025–2026 Concerts in the Court Series:
Gold Sponsors: $20,000
Silver Sponsors: $10,000
Sponsors: $5,000
FIRST FRIDAY/ MUNSON AFTER DARK
Sponsors: $5,000 each
We are happy discuss options at any time. Please reach out to Director of Development John D. Murphy at jdmurphy@munson.art, or 315-797-0000, ext. 2297.
TRUSTEE SPOTLIGHT
DIETRA HARVEY
Growing up in Utica, Dietra Harvey often passed the Munson Museum of Art while making her way through downtown. Before Museum school tours became common, many local children had little exposure to Munson, but that changed for Harvey through a simple, personal invitation years later. Today, she is not only an engaged supporter but also a dedicated board member and volunteer.
Harvey joined Munson’s Board of Trustees in 2021 and has served as Board Secretary since 2023. She chairs the Governance Committee and actively contributes to both the Executive and Human Resources Committees. Her dedication to Munson, however, runs even deeper. As a passionate advocate for the arts, Harvey was among the first members of Munson’s African American Community Partners committee in 2019. This volunteer group of community leaders works closely with Munson staff— especially within the Museum of Art—to provide valuable input on exhibitions, interpretation, special programs, and other initiatives that foster community engagement.
Bringing people together is at the heart of who Harvey is. Beyond Munson, she has held leadership roles with various community service organizations, currently serving as chair of the board of the YWCA Mohawk Valley and leading her own business ventures as DDH Consulting LLC. As a Munson volunteer, she has played a key role in our vibrant Juneteenth celebrations, bridging culture, history, and community.
A generous collaborator, leader, and donor, Harvey’s contributions of time, expertise, and vision have made a tremendous impact on Munson and the broader community. We are grateful for her dedication and the lasting difference she continues to make.
Wednesday, June 18, 10 a.m.
Rain date: Friday, June 20, 10 a.m. MUNSON MUSEUM OF ART
SATURDAY, JULY 12 TO SUNDAY, JULY 20 Car Show and Fountain Elms Invitational: Saturday, July 12 JOIN
AFTER-HOURS MAY-RIMENT
Friday, May 9, 5 to 9 p.m. Museum of Art | Root Court
$5 Members (includes free drink)
$10 General Public (includes free drink)
Kick off the weekend with an evening in the galleries! Enjoy Canvas to Culture: Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Lives On and Portraits of Flora: Flowers in American Art. Treat yourself to a ticketed tarot card reading to explore your personal voyage of life, along with a coffee drink or refreshing beverage from Yummilicious Cafe and Bakery. Tickets available at munson.art/may-riment
CLINTON DEATH CAFÉ COMES TO MUNSON
Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Terrace Café | Free
Here is a chance to talk about the one thing that awaits us all. The Death Café is an international movement started in England in 2011 to encourage people to talk about death and end-of-life issues in a comfortable and relaxed environment. The Clinton Death Café has held events in various locations around the Mohawk Valley since 2019. Come listen, talk about what is on your mind, and of course, eat cake… Remember, you can’t take it with you!
For more information on Death Cafés go to – deathcafe.com Please note: This is not a support group.
SPECIAL EVENTS TO COMPLEMENT CANVAS TO CULTURE: THOMAS COLE’S VOYAGE OF LIFE LIVES ON
CELEBRATING BARB KANE
34 YEARS OF DEDICATION AND INSPIRATION
If you have ever attended an Art & Yoga session, explored the wonders of Art Alive! Family Days (which debuted as “Mummies and Milkshakes” during the Shadow of the Sphinx exhibition in 2015), or joined one of Munson’s legendary excursions—whether to New York City, the Adirondack Great Camps, or the Philip Johnson Glass House—then you’ve experienced the creative vision and thoughtful programming of Barb Kane, who recently retired after 34 years at Munson.
Kane was the architect of the Munson Museum Education programs, shaping experiences that brought people together through art, culture, and connection. She introduced Music in the Galleries events where classical chamber ensembles and local church choirs filled our halls with beautiful sound. She curated international cuisine events that transported us from dim sum children’s workshops to Downton Abbey inspired dining. She championed local restaurants, artisans, and vendors through vibrant food bazaars and tasting festivals.
Kane also understood the importance of wellness, bringing meditation, tai chi, expressive arts, and sound baths to our Museum spaces. She encouraged us all to
find moments of peace and reflection within the world of art.
Her passion for community engagement has been unparalleled. Most noteworthy are Kane’s efforts to welcome and partner with the Utica area community and to help usher in the newest community members through the Global Traditions wedding attire exhibition and through naturalization ceremonies she arranged at Munson, moments that celebrated new beginnings and the power of shared experiences.
As she steps into a well-earned retirement, we celebrate Kane's lasting impact. Her creativity, warmth, and dedication have touched so many, and her legacy will continue to shape Munson for years to come.
Thank you, Barb, for everything. You will always be a cherished part of our Munson family.
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
CARLIE SHERRY
Carlie Sherry is not just a beloved professor, she is a force of artistic exploration, pushing the boundaries of interdisciplinary work while shaping the next generation of artists. As an assistant professor and foundations coordinator at Pratt Munson, she ensures that foundational courses are more than just technical training; they are launchpads for creative discovery.
Sherry’s artistic practice reflects this same fearless approach. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, from Not So Crazy Girls at Espace Futur in Paris to her solo show Act Like a Lady in Syracuse. Engaging with themes of identity and transformation, her work resonates far beyond the gallery walls.
Sherry also embraces animation, premiering her first short film, Nowhere to Go, in 2022 and earning a CNY Arts Grant for The Flood in 2023. Recent contributions to two Munson Museum exhibitions—Generations and Stilled Waters—along with her commissioned work for Canvas to Culture: Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Lives On, highlight her ability to merge historical influences with contemporary vision.
And Sherry is not slowing down. In May 2025, she will join Professor Sarah Smith for a two-person exhibition in Utica’s The Other Side Gallery.
A dedicated educator and dynamic artist, Sherry continues to evolve, question, and create. Whether in the classroom, the studio, or the gallery, she shapes the conversation around art—proving that the foundation is just the beginning.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
5 TO 7:30PM | FRONT
Carlie Sherry, We Hold Their Grief in Our Hands, 2025. Film Still.
MUNSON SPRING EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Vale of Kashmir, Robert Seldon Duncanson unveiling Canvas to Culture: Thomas Cole Voyage of Life Lives On Members Preview
Concert in the Court: Danú
Artist-in-Residence opening: Tina Mitchell: As above, so below
Munson Night at the Comets
February Art Alive! Family Day
Food + Art Unite: Multicultural Food Tasting
ART IN BLOOM
We'd like to thank the designers in this year's Art in Bloom for their stunning creations.
Jury's Choice: Best in Show–The Lovers, Annie Lenney, as interpreted by Jasmine Rae Maimone
People's Choice: Best in Show–Voyage of Life: Manhood, Thomas Cole, as interpreted by Diana Romeo
View all winners and participants at munson.art/bloom-winners.
INFORMATION AND HOURS
Museum of Art, including Fountain Elms
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Performing Arts Tickets
Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Doors open one hour before performances and 30 minutes before films.
Tickets: 315-797-0055, 1-800-754-0797, or munson.art
Pratt Munson and Community Arts Offices
Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Art Research Library
Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., Sunday 3 to 5 p.m.
The following areas are accessible to the physically challenged: Museum of Art Galleries, Fountain Elms, Sinnott Family – Bank of Utica Auditorium, and Root Court, Art Odyssey: Interactive Gallery, Museum Shop, Art Library, Performing Arts Office, School of Art Gallery, Studio D, and the Pottery Studio, the Academic Building, and Student Center.
Munson's programs are made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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MAY 31 | 7:30PM
Venezuelan singer Nella, a Latin Grammy® winner, captivates with her powerful voice and blend of folkloric and Andalusian influences. She has sold out shows worldwide and collaborated with stars like Alejandro Sanz, Luis Enrique, and Jennifer López. Nella also contributed original songs to Everybody Knows, starring Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, blending tradition and innovation in world music.
For tickets, visit munson.art, or call 315-797-0055
