MWPAI Bulletin July 2020.

Welcome Back!

Reopening July 9

July 2020

Bulletin

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

Vige Barrie

Peggy O’Shea

Steven J. Brown

Michael D. Damsky, Trustee Emeritus

Michael D. Cominsky

John B. Stetson, Trustee Emeritus

Emma Golden Donna Harkavy

Anna D’Ambrosio, 6 President & CEO

Dear Munson-Williams Community, After 17 long weeks, I am excited to announce that the Museum of Art will reopen July 9!

In gratitude for your support, we will be open exclusively to members July 9 and 10. On July 11 and 12, in celebration and appreciation, we will open our doors to our neighbors, community collaborators, and all essential workers and their families who helped keep our community moving forward in recent months.

The Museum of Art will then reopen to the general public Tuesday, July 14. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio President & CEO

Now is the Time to Renew your Membership With our reopening, we look forward to sharing with you new exhibitions, performances, and classes. You can be confident that Munson-Williams, with the help of our dedicated staff, trustees, members, and donors, will continue to serve as a community leader and will help maintain the vitality of the arts in our region and beyond. We are grateful for your partnership and commitment.

Please consider joining/renewing your MWPAI membership or making a donation online. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Stefanski at kstefansk@mwpai.edu. Thank you for being part of our community with your ongoing support.

PrattMWP and School of Art Get Creative in Class or at Home Join us in the classroom or study art from home with School of Art in-person or virtual art classes and workshops this summer July 13 through August 7.

VIRTUAL CLASSES

More than weekly instruction, virtual classes also allow students to receive additional personalized feedback through email between class sessions.

Virtual Mini-Course:

Watercolor Painting with Annette Gurdo Ages 16 +

VIrtual Mini-Course:

Art of Clothing Alterations with Niki English Ages 16 +

Virtual Course:

Summer Studio Painting Group with Chris Cirillo Ages 18 +

Virtual Course:

Intro to Expressive Color with Janet Loren Hill Ages 16 +

IN-PERSON CLASSES

In-person classes are limited to 50% capacity and follow social distancing guidelines.

Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics (Morning Session) with Veronica Byun Ages 18 + Site-Specific Course: Digital Photography Landscapes with Eric Mishalanie Ages 18 + Site-Specific Course: Landscape Painting En Plein Air with Annette Gurdo Ages 18 + Site-Specific Workshop: Landscape Painting En Plein Air with Annette Gurdo Ages 18 + Intermediate Sewing Summer Studio with Niki English Ages 18 +

For full class details, times, and information, please visit register.mwpai.org or call 315-219-9094

Museum of Art Welcome Back, Come and Be Inspired Art is created to communicate the richest experiences of humanity, but without visitors, that exchange is missing. Soon the museum doors will open so favorite works of art—the ones sought for encouragement or comfort, the ones that give a new

Childe Hassam, American (1859-1935), Amagansett, Long Island, New York, 1920, oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in. Museum Purchase, 58.7

appreciation for the everyday, or inspire a reverence for the profound, or bring joy—will once again be accessible. Linger over Thomas Cole’s The Voyage of Life or Wassily Kandinsky’s Improvisation No. 23 (Troika). Visit or revisit two special exhibitions, Astonishing Brilliance and Celebrating Suffrage, which feature works from the collection not regularly on view. Astonishing Brilliance examines the impact that lighting technology had on life and art in 19th-century America. The show offers a wide range of decorative and fine arts that showcase technological advances and poetically express emotional responses to such advances. Celebrating Suffrage presents 200 years of art created by women in honor of the centenary of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. The exhibition shows us, yet again, art’s enduring power, because it features material around which important conversations (internal or with others) on current events can be had, from grief and mourning to racial justice. And remember to immerse yourself in Memoryscape, an installation by PrattMWP Professor of Sculpture Daniel Buckingham, and be transported into a reverie of childhood.

Anna Hyatt Huntington, American (1876-1973), Joan of Arc, 1915, bronze, 51 1/4 x 28 1/2 x 13 in. Gift of the Scottish Deerhound Club of America, 52.5

Decorated by Amelia Brown Sprague, American (born 1870), for Rookwood Pottery, active Cincinnati, Ohio, 1880-1960, Pitcher, 1890, Earthenware, 4 3/4 in. Sarah T. Norris Estate Bequest, 73.61

Museum of Art Museum of Art Receives Important Bequest from Estate of James H. Duffy The Museum of Art has received one of the largest bequests in its 101-year history, 72 paintings, works on paper, and sculptures from the estate of James H. Duffy (1934-2019).

Duffy was a resident of New York City from the late 1950s, but he was originally from Lowville, NY. In 2000, he sent a letter to (then) Munson-Williams Museum of Art Director Dr. Paul D. Schweizer stating, “One consideration I have had in mind is doing something for the area where I grew up. One thought was to donate my art collection to a regional institution.”

Munson-Williams President and CEO Anna D’Ambrosio commented, “Mr. Duffy’s gift to the Museum of Art is transformational. He is an example of a selfless collector who saw the importance of giving back to his region. He valued the work of Munson-Williams and his generosity will benefit our community for generations.”

Jane Freilicher, American (1924-2014), Red Velvet Marigolds, 1975, oil on canvas, 28 x 32 in. Bequest of James H. Duffy, 2019.11.10

Duffy’s collection is eclectic and personal. “Mr. Duffy acquired works of art that he wanted to live with, that were personally meaningful,” said Mary Murray, Munson-Williams Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. This bequest is significant both in scale and in content.

There are many works by artists already represented in the Munson-Williams collection, thereby adding depth to its holdings. Included are works on paper by Alexander Calder (1898-1976), Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011), Alex Katz (born 1927), Malcolm Morley (1931-2018), Louise Nevelson (1899-1988), and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), and paintings

by Jennifer Bartlett (born 1941), Jane Freilicher (1924-2014), and Howard Hodgkin (1932 -2017).

Jean-Michel Basquiat, American (1960-88), Untitled, 1982, Crayon on paper, 29 7/8 x 22 in. Bequest of James H. Duffy, 2019.11.2

Jennifer L. Bartlett, American (born 1941), Canoe, 1984, oil on canvas, 18 1/8 x 15 1/16 in. Bequest of James H. Duffy, 2019.11.1

Of particular interest in the Duffy bequest are works by artists not previously represented in the Museum of Art collection, such as Bryan Hunt (born 1947), Dame Barbara Hepworth (1903-75), Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-88), and Keith Haring (1959-90).

Duffy was educated at Princeton University and Harvard Law. From Harvard, he joined the New York City firm Cravath, Swaine, and Moore, becoming partner in 1968. Duffy was a Life Trustee of the New York Public Library, and his other memberships included the Council on Foreign Relations and the Boards of the Alliance for the Arts, Baryshnikov Arts Center, Commonweal Foundation, and School of American Ballet. He also served on Mayor Edward Koch’s Advisory Committee for Cultural Affairs.

Howard Hodgkin, British (1932-2017), After Morandi, 1989-94, oil on wood, 21 x 27 in.

Bequest of James H. Duffy, 2019.11.15

There are currently plans to incorporate many of the works in future Musouem of Art exhibitions, and possibly a comprehensive exhibition honoring the gift.

Museum of Art Explore Munson-Williams through Museum Education Virtual Programs Find them on mwpai.org, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter FACEBOOK LIVE YOGA CLASSES Start your day in a calm and relaxed state of mind. All levels of ability are welcome. $10 suggested donation per class.

ART AND YOGA

Saturdays, July 4, 11, 18, 25 10 a.m. Art Talk, 10:30 a.m. Yoga Join us on Facebook for a live-streamed Art and Yoga at Home session. Enjoy an art talk by Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Mary Murray at 10 a.m. followed by a live yoga class with certified yoga instructor Jeri George at 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY MORNING YOGA

Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 8 a.m.

Expand your practice with an early morning yoga class led by certified yoga instructor Lisa Gallagher on Facebook Live.

TOURS

Choose a tour and enjoy the virtual journey with our mobile guide app MWP Museum of Art Mobile Guide, available for download on Google Play and the App Store.

KIDS CORNER

Visit KIDS CORNER for simple crafts.

Visit KIDS CORNER for simple crafts to keep the little ones inspired.

Missing the preschool Art Story program? VIRTUAL STORYTELLING connects you to storytimes with children’s book authors and illustrators, educators, and celebrities.

Summer Yoga Camp for Kids Recommended for ages 7-12

Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10 a.m.

July 1 through September 2 Facebook Live Suggested donation: $65 for all 10 classes: $8 per class

Summer Yoga Camp will help your child navigate everyday stresses and get them ready to face new experiences as they head back to school in the fall.

Yoga helps children develop self-awareness and self-esteem. It puts them in touch with their emotions while learning how to manage them. Yoga also teaches strategies to unwind and quiet the mind. The physical movements build strength, flexibility, and balance, all while having fun!

Each weekly 30-minute session will consist of a breathing technique, sitting and standing postures, imagination meditation, and healthy habit suggestions. No prior yoga experience is necessary. All your child will need is a quiet spot in the house to put an exercise mat! This camp will be taught by certified yoga instructor Lisa Gallagher. She has been an elementary school teacher for 32 years and a yoga instructor for 5 years. She received her 200-hour yoga certification through Yoga Alliance in 2015.

Museum of Art Bring Munson-Williams into your classroom - virtually!

VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOURS COMING FALL 2020

The Color of Light: 4th Grade STEAM Tour Discover ways that science and art work hand-in-hand, looking at color, light, and how artists use both to create amazing artwork.

Daniel Buckingham, Childhood Adventure, 2020, paper, welded steel snapping turtle shells, objects, fluorescent, LED, neon text, transformer, electricity, light.

Two forms: 6 x 5 x 3 feet. Courtesy of the artist.

Photo by Mark DiOrio

Myths and Mysteries at the Museum: 6th Grade Mythology Tour Explore Greek and Roman mythology while making connections between traditional and contemporary representations of myths in the museum’s collection, including how the popular sculpture Spider II relates to the ancient Greek story of Arachne.

Louise Bourgeois (French 1911-2010), Spider II, 1995, overall: 22 1/2 x 73 x 73 in. Museum Purchase, 99.43

Look for additional information on these tours and how to register in next month’s Bulletin, at mwpai.org or by contacting Jennifer Lorenz Badua, Museum Educator for Student Programs, at 315-797-0000 ext. 2146 or jlorenzbadua@mwpai.edu.

Virtual Sidewalk Show

There’s Still Time!

SUBMIT YOUR WORK BY JULY 13 Works are still being accepted for the virtual version of the popular Sidewalk Art Show, which will premiere on our website August 4 at mwpai.org.

Artists may submit their works at mwpai.org until 5 p.m. Monday, July 13.

All works must be in high resolution (300 dpi) jpg format. In addition to the regularly accepted media (paintings, drawings, photographs, prints, computer-generated art, and small sculptures), video, animation, decorative arts and large-scale painting and sculpture are now included.

The Virtual Sidewalk Art Show is a juried exhibition. Not every work will be placed on view. One work may be submitted by each artist living within a 40-mile radius of Munson-Williams. All works must be originals, produced with in the past five years and not previously exhibited at Munson-Williams, including the School of Art Annual Exhibition. A link to the online entry form, with additional guidelines, can be found here.

Performing Arts Film Series Now Available Online Access to the latest independent film titles is now being offered directly through the MWPAI website for at-home rental (prices vary). These titles are viewable directly from the distributor via our website.

• Click here for more information • Once your rental is confirmed, you will receive an email providing a few days of access to watch the film on a variety of devices.

• Each title will be available for a limited time.

• Check the website often as more titles will be added in the coming weeks.

• Proceeds from your purchase help benefit the Film Series at MWPAI. The MWPAI Film Series is sponsored by:

All titles and dates subject to change.

The MWPAI Film Series is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

LIBRARY CURBSIDE PICKUP, MORE The Munson-Williams Library will resume normal operations beginning Thursday, July 9.

The Library is currently offering curbside pickup and reserved times to visit Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To schedule a time to visit, or pick up books, DVDs, or music CDs, phone 315-797-0000 ext. 2123 or email Library@mwpai.edu. Your request will be followed by a notification of the assigned time.

The catalog can be searched here.

Thank you for your patience as we plan for a safe reopening of the Library for all patrons.