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DECEMBER 2013

The Holiday classic, The Nutcrackerbe will brought to life by theSchool of Art dance program 7 p.m. Thursday, December 19and Friday, December 20 and

2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, December 21 at Mohawk Valley Community College.

Guest Artist Nik Allen returns to weave themagic of this favorite story ballet asDrosselmeier, a beloved uncle to Clara.Drosselmeier presents Clara with an odd butenchanting Nutcracker Doll at the family’sChristmas Eve Party. When the party ends,Clara falls asleep in front of the Christmas treewith the wooden Nutcracker cradled in herarms. In her vivid dreams Clara witnesses abattle between the Mouse King and her life-sizeNutcracker and his soldiers. The Nutcracker es-corts her through a swirling winter wonderlandto the Land of the Sweets where all the confec-tions dance for her delight.

MWPAI Dance Program is pleased to welcome new guestartists who will perform alongside our students: freelancedancers Andres Neira, originally from Cali, Colombia will ap-pear as the Cavalier with the Sugar Plum Fairy and young pro-fessional; Jean-Pierre Lemire will appear as the Snow King.Our graduating seniors, Colleen Ashmore, Tatyana Carrillo, Is-abella Fulop, Rachel Petrie and Emma Zulch will share leadingroles with fellow dancers Olivia Aceto, Madison Cook, Kather-ine Elacqua, Chloe Ford, Juliana Fulop, Allison Swider, SamaraVallieres, and Sara Zarnoch. Maria Mandronico and Ailing Gar-land-Johnson will share the role of Clara opposite Noah Priceand Benton Stivali as her mischievous brother Fritz.

Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets can beobtained at the Dance Studio or at the door. Please phone thestudio at 797-0000 ext. 2208 or the School of Art receptionistat 797-8260 for further information.

School of Art Dancers Present Holiday ClassicDecember 19 • 20 • 21

Campus StoreHoliday SpecialsGreat Gift Ideas

Sketch and Drawing Kits - 25% OFFAll Sketch Books -25% OFF

Pencil Sets - 25% OFFOffer Good Tuesday, December 2 through

Friday, December 13

The Campus Store will beCLOSED December 14 through Tuesday, January 21

The Campus Store hours 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Holiday Shoppingat the MWPAI Gift GalleryTuesday, November 26 throughTuesday, December 24

Select a Candy Cane at Checkout and Receive a10% to 20% Discount on your Purchases

Members Receive an Additional 10%

• Convenient Parking• Shipping

• Free Gift Wrapping• Gift Cards

• Works by 100 Regional Artists and Craftsmen

Tuesday, December 17 through Tuesday, December 31

Holiday MerchandiseBoxed & Single Cards, Gift Wrap, Napkins,Ornaments, Holiday Books, Advent Calendars,Holiday Jewelry and 2014 Calendars

35% Off • 45% Off for MembersConsignment Items and Manager Specials are excluded from all promotional offers.

Gift Gallery Hours for DecemberTuesday- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.Closed Wednesdays, December 25, 2013 and January 1, 2014

M U S E U M E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M SArt Story: Every Picture Tells a StoryAn Introduction to Art for PreschoolersTheme: The AlphabetWednesday, December 4, 10:30 a.m.Thursday, December 12, 10:30 a.m.Saturday, December 21, 10:30 a.m.Free and Open to the PublicFor children ages 3 to 5 and theircaregivers.

This program focuses on visual literacyand offers a preschool introduction to artthrough picture books and artwork in thegalleries, includes a simple take-homecraft.

First Friday ShortsGallery TalkVictorian Toystory: A Children’s ChristmasFriday, December 6, 1:10 p.m.Free and Open to the PublicMeet in Fountain Elms, 1st floor

Victorian Yuletide Children’s WorkshopSaturday, December 710 to 11:30 a.m.$10 MWPAI Members $15 General AdmissionTickets, 315-797-0055.

Register to make traditional 19th–century holiday decorations and learnabout Victorian holiday traditions.

Candlelight ToursVictorian YuletideTuesday, December 10 or Thursday, December 126 to 8 p.m.$12 MWPAI Members $17 General AdmissionTickets 315-797-0055.

Take a guided tour of the Museum ofArt’s annual Victorian Yuletideexhibition in the Fountain Elms periodrooms by night exploring 19th-centuryChristmas traditions. Following the tour,enjoy homemade biscotti with Polish hotchocolate, coffee or cold beverage onthe Terrace provided by Susan SadyCatering.

Art and YogaFor Mind, Body and SpiritDecember 7, 14, 21, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.Drop-in fee per class:$10 MWPAI Members; $15 General AdmissionDrop-ins pay at the door.

Each class offers a 15-minute introduction to artin the gallery followed byone hour of yoga. All levelsof ability are welcome.Wear comfortable clothingand bring your own yogamat. For more informationcontact the Museum Edu-cation Department at 315-797-0000, ext. 2158.

Docent Guided ToursRobert Indiana from A to Z: The Alphabet and the Icons

Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1 p.m.Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m.

Free with Exhibition Admission

Victorian YuletideSaturdays at 2 p.m.

Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m. • Sunday, December 29, 2 p.m.Free and Open to the Public

Fountain Elms Closed for JanuaryThe Museum of Art galleries in Fountain Elms will be closed tothe public January 6 through February 3. During this time, theperiod room settings receive a thorough cleaning and othermaintenance programs that would disrupt daily operations. The galleries and period rooms will reopen February 4.

Clare Fitzgerald has joinedthe MWPAI staff as theMuseum Education Coordi-

nator. Clare is working with theMuseum Education Departmentteam on advancing the docentprogram and developing the 21stCentury school and public tourprograms.

Clare is a Utica native who re-ceived her B.A. in Fine Arts andPolitics from New York University.In May of this year she completedher Ph.D. in Art History at EmoryUniversity in Atlanta. Clare is pas-sionate and committed to working and teaching with objects, saying, "I be-lieve in the role of the museum in society as a place of education andinclusion. I am interested in finding ways to make the museum and the ob-jects it houses more accessible to a larger audience, and I appreciateMWPAI's ongoing commitment to this goal." With her curatorial experienceat the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Metropolitan Museum; andmuseum education experience at the Brooklyn Museum and the Michael C.Carlos Museum at Emory University, we look forward to the practical andscholarly knowledge Clare brings, along with her energy and passion formuseum work. She will help the Museum Education Department positionthe Museum as a focal point for community members and as a destinationfor visitors.

Clare lives in New Hartford with her husband, Trent Brunson.

Welcome New MuseumEducation Coordinator Art Alive

FRIday, December 2711 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free and Open to the Public

“In the Art of the Season”Crafts, Music and More

S C H O O L O F A R T H A P P E N I N G SJoin Us For OurMake-A-Print Saturdays BookmakingDecember 7 • 1 to 4 p.m., Print StudioAges 12 to adultPrintmaking StudioLearn how to create your own handmade book.

Artists-in-Residence LecturesJanuary 31 • 10 a.m.Museum of Art AuditoriumJoin our Artists-in-Residence as they speak and share insight abouttheir work.

Open Studio Walk-throughPrattMWP Faculty and Artists-in-ResidenceJanuary 31 • 4 to 6 p.m.Studio Locations: see campus map online or at the School of Art re-ception desk, to have one mailed to you please call 315-797-8260

Mid-Semester ExhibitionArtists-in-Residence

On View December 2 through December 13 Reception December 9 • 4 to 6 p.m.

14 Cottage PlaceVeronica Juyoun Byun Jacob Francois Clarissa Plank Daria Souvorova

Get Creative This Spring Community Arts Education

Register for Spring Classes and Workshops December 18 through January 27Classes Start January 21Registration for second session 7-week classes will remain open until March 24

Art Classes for KidsArt Explorations I

(Ages 4 and 5)

Art Explorations II(Ages 6, 7 and 8)

Young Arists(Ages 9, 10, 11 and 12)

Drawing and PaintingClay and Sculptural

MediaVarious Workshops

Dance ClassesBalletTapJazz

For more informationvisit mwpai.org/dance

Art Classes for TeensBeginning Jewelry

For TeensPainting & Drawing

College Prep PortfolioDevelopmentCartooningPrintmaking

Various Workshops

Adult ClassesPrintmaking Drawing Painting

PhotographySculptureCeramics

Jewelry/MetalsQuilting

Various Workshops

Visti our online catalog at mwpai.edu • 315-797-8260

Daria Souvorova, Gluttony, graphite onpaper, 50 x 38 in., 2013

Clarissa Plank, Bones of the House 1,silkscreen and monotype, 15 x 20,

September 2013

Film Series Titles Available Online and By PhoneTitles will be announced as they becomeavailable on our website atmwpai.org/films, Facebook (fb.mwpai.org)or by phone 797-0055, option 3. Become apart of our Film Series email list to receivethe latest updates by contactingjcolenz@mwpai.org. Advertisements willalso appear on the last Monday of eachmonth in the Observer-Dispatch. We apolo-gize for any inconvenience this may cause,however, this helps ensure that you are pre-sented with only the latest and finest films.

Films are shown on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 and 7:30 p.m.Films are shown on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All films are shown in 35mm formatand BluRay digital cinema, with a state-of-the-art Dolby surround sound system. Comfortable seats giveevery patron an unobstructed view of our large screen.

Admission for all screenings is $8 general admission and $6 for MWPAI Members. Admission for studentswith valid identification is $4 at all screenings. Tickets are on sale 30 minutes prior to each screening.

Film Passbooks for discounted admission to ten screenings are available for MWPAI Members for $45and Non-Members for $60. For information call the MWPAI Performing Arts Ticket Office, 797-0055, 800-754-0797.

If you’d like monthly film email updates, sign up for our Performing Arts film email by contact-ing JoAnne Colenzo at jcolenz@mwpai.org, calling 797-0000 ext. 2116, or on our websitemwpai.org.

W E L C O M E N E W M E M B E R S(and renewing members providing additional support at higher levels)

D E C E M B E R E V E N T S

310 Genesee StreetUtica, New York 13502

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts InstituteInformation and Hours Museum Hours (including Fountain Elms): Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Performing Arts Ticket Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., one hour before performances and 30 minutes before films. Phone: 797-0055 or 1-800-754-0797 Art Odyssey: Interactive Gallery Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m., School of Art Gallery Hours:Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-noon. Library: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m.

For information, call (315) 797-0000 (Voice and TDD)

New York State Council onthe Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomoand the New York State Legislature.

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Instituteis a fine arts center serving diverse audiencesthrough three program divisions—Museum of Art,Performing Arts, and School of Art.

The Institute also offers art reference and musiclibraries, an active membership program, a GiftGallery, and outstanding rental facilities ideal forpublic programs and private events.

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute310 Genesee StreetUtica, New York 13502Telephone (315) 797-0000 Fax (315) 797-5608www.mwpai.orgFree Parking

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.

4 WednesdayBus TripNew York City6 a.m. to midnight, preregistration required.

Art StoryEvery Picture Tells a Story10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey InteractiveGallery.

Film SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

6 FridayGallery Talk: First Friday ShortsVictorian Toystory: A Children’sChristmas1:10 p.m., Fountain Elms.

Film SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

7 SaturdayChildren’s WorkshopVictorian Yuletide10 to 11:30 a.m., Fountain Elms,preregistration required.

Art and Yoga10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.

10 TuesdayCandlelight TourVictorian Yuletide6 p.m., Fountain Elms, preregistration required.

11 WednesdayFilm SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

12 ThursdayArt StoryEvery Picture Tells a Story10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey InteractiveGallery.

Candlelight TourVictorian Yuletide6 p.m., Fountain Elms, preregistration required.

13 FridayFilm SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

14 SaturdayArt and Yoga10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.

18 WednesdayFilm SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

19 ThursdayDance PerformanceThe Nutcracker7 p.m., Mohawk Valley CommunityCollege.

20 FridayFilm SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

Dance PerformanceThe Nutcracker7 p.m., Mohawk Valley CommunityCollege.

21 SaturdayArt and Yoga10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.

Art StoryEvery Picture Tells a Story10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey InteractiveGallery.

Dance PerformanceThe Nutcracker2 and 7 p.m., Mohawk Valley Community College.

25 WednesdayInstitute Closed

27 FridayArt Alive11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Museum of Art.

Film SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

Fountain Elms SocietyJeff BrandstadtGerard T. Capraro & Barbara J. GalvinRand CarterMrs. Richard W. CouperAnna S. Giacobbe & Peter WelgeDavid & Sharon GoldensonDavid & Janet GriffithRona LucasLinda & Patrick QuinnRobert & Sheila SmithMr. & Mrs. John B. Stetson

President’s CircleFamily of J.K. Hage IIIDr. & Mrs. Anthony MandourGraham Egerton & Anne Redfern

PatronHarold Albert & Cheryl MorganMr. & Mrs. Norman W. BurchMr. & Mrs. Peter FavaStan & Eileen FriedmanMr. & Mrs. Murray Kirshtein

ContributorRichard & Susan CallahanScott & Judi ClippingerMr. & Mrs. Leland E. CrattyDavid Esterly & Marietta von BernuthDr.& Mrs. Saul FinerWilliam and Grace HartnettJames B. McEvoyNancy L. McPhersonEarle C. ReedJoseph J. Stanco & Karen S. BrewerSally & Alan SwierczekDr. & Mrs. Daniel Uwah

Family/HouseholdDaniel Berg & Lisette Alfaro-BergE. Heather BensonMr. Boyd BissellMr. & Mrs. John Calogero & FamilyJanice & Donald ElliottBetty FordMichelle & Robert GeorgeBrendan & Rebecca KearnsJared & Melissa ObernesserJohn J. PladocostanteBarbara RapkeSharon K. & Dennis Wittern

IndividualAnna FoleyJane GalePatricia HoganRobert HookMark OwensJudy PalmieriRita PucineJudy Sweet

Docent Guided ToursRobert Indiana from A to Z: The Alphabet and the Icons

Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m.Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m.

Free with Exhibition Admission

Docent Guided ToursVictorian YuletideSaturdays at 2 p.m.,

Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m. • December 2, 2 p.m.Free and Open to the Public

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