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Elemental: The 64th Exhibition of Central New York Artists On View February 27 through May 2
lemental showcases eight Central New York artists whose work is of or about earth, fire, water, and air—forces of nature that shape matter and spirit. Within these guiding parameters the exhibition presents diversity of form, media, and meaning. Included are works on paper, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, installations, and video. The artists may use natural phenomena allegorically; they may offer cautionary warnings about ecological devastation; or examine humankind’s interface with nature, in concept or in practice.
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Elemental honors two PrattMWP artist-faculty, Lisa Gregg Wightman and Bryan McGrath, as they near retirement. Lisa's collages incorporate found materials such as stone and invite meditation towards a transcendent experience. Bryan is a ceramist whose material is earth itself, touched by water and forged by fire. Elemental presents their work within the context of Central New York peers, with whom they have contributed to the artistic community of this region. The other participating artists are Richard Barlow, Oneonta; Yvonne Buchanan, Syracuse; Chris Irick, Utica; Rob Licht, Brooktondale; Dorene Quinn, Syracuse; and Leigh Yardley, Hubbardsville.
Lisa Gregg Wightman, Liquid, 2015, mixed media collage. 15 x 15 in.
For Kids and Families Special Presentation Addresses Bullying February 6 • 1 p.m.
James A. Meyer Performing Arts Center New Hartford Central School
tars Within Reach, a nationally touring children’s theater company, will bring their brand-new musical, Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun to the James A. Meyer Performing Arts Center in New Hartford 1 p.m. Saturday, February 6.
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This tasty new musical, based on the award-winning book by Maria Dismondy, empowers children, when faced with bullying, to always do the right thing and to be proud of themselves.
Admission to this performance is $8 for MWPAI Members and $10 for General admission. Flexible subscriptions are also available. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the MWPAI Performing Arts Ticket Office, 797-0055 or 800-7540797, or at the door to the James A. Meyer Performing Arts Center on the day of the show. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.mwpai.org. The performance will be sign language interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Co-Presented with New Hartford Central Schools
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