310 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13502 315 797-0000 www.mwpai.org ANNUAL REPORT

2018-2019 Cover: Sculpture by Rebecca Johnson, PrattMWP College of Art and Design student

Campus of PrattMWP College of Art and Design

The Mission of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is to create transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, educate, and inspire.

Painting by Diana Kichuk, PrattMWP College of Art and Design Message from the President Contents

Think about the role art plays in your life. 3 PrattMWP College of Art and Design We express ourselves though the arts every day. We wear Community Arts Education visible artistic symbols of our beliefs, from Pride pins to 6 Museum of Art religious emblems to t-shirts depicting an event or a college 9 Performing Arts insignia. We decorate our homes or craft a photograph to post 12 Supporters on social media—every one of these artworks communicates 16 Annual Operating Fund to others something about ourselves. Art symbolizes our values 18 Annual Attendance as humans and through artistic expression, we can share common human emotions and experiences that can help us 19 Sponsors better understand one another and the world around us. Board of Trustees 2018-2019 Let me share a story with you: Vige Barrie, Chair Donna Harkavy One fall morning, about five years ago, a program was going Mark D. Levitt, Vice Chair Robert Knight on in the Museum galleries. A group of recently arrived William C. Craine, Secretary Steven R. Kowalsky refugees and immigrants had been working together at the Dr. Steven J. Brown C. Sonia Martinez Museum in a six-week program titled Shared Traditions. This Michael D. Cominsky F. X. Matt, III National Endowment for the Arts-funded program worked on Emma Golden Peggy O’Shea English language and communication skills. Equally important, it built community. On this morning, which happened to be Michael D. Damsky, Trustee Emeritus John B. Stetson, Trustee Emeritus September 11, the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City, a cohort of about a dozen adults from numerous countries were giving their final presenta- tions—each had selected a painting as the subject of a short What a divide Ko Salla bridged by bringing that painting to talk to practice their newly acquired language and public life. Through art, this man saw an opportunity to unite speaking skills. rather than to divide. Through art, he sought our human commonality, not our differences. I joined the group just as the soft-spoken Ko Salla, a Buddhist monk, stood in front of a large painting entitled Adam Naming That painting, created in a very different context 300 years the Animals. It is a German artwork from the 1600s and it earlier, helped to transform all of us in the gallery that day. depicts the figure of Adam, the first man in the Old Testament, It opened our hearts to understanding one another. naming all the animals his God created to populate the earth. We shared an authentic experience. We may not all remember Here, animals that would normally be predator and prey— the details of that painting, but we will remember how we fierce lions and docile cattle, aggressive leopards, and skittish felt. Art is expression that can lead us to shared emotions, antelopes—lay peacefully side by side. and helps people from diverse points of view find common As Ko Salla explained the painting to his fellow students from ground. various religions and countries of origin, he expressed a simple, Thank you for your ongoing and generous support of MWPAI. yet profound thought: if only we could all set aside our It is the community that makes all of what we do on the differences like the animals in this painting. If only the world MWPAI campus meaningful. could behave justly and peacefully as we see here.

If only. Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio President and CEO

2 2018-19 Annual Report Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute The mission of the School of Art is to provide excellent instruction and the facilities for the creation, exhibition and aesthetic appreciation of the visual arts. School of Art

The School of Art continues to thrive through its PrattMWP College of Art and Design and Community Arts Education programs. Enrollment in both held a steady line above expectations, and the Artists in Residence (AIR) program artists made a significant impact within the School and the community. The energy generated on campus comes from the enthusiasm and creative drive in the hearts of the students as their potential is realized under the guidance of our committed faculty. With the largest sophomore class in the history of the School, every division of the MWPAI campus manifested infectious optimism. The students participated in Institute and community activities, and many volun- teered and worked with the area’s non-profit organizations. In the beginning of the academic year, Ken Marchione became Interim Dean, taking over from Donna Moran who served as Dean of the School since 2016. Donna Moran returned to Pratt’s Brooklyn campus as a Professor of Printmaking where she will continue to advocate for and serve as an intermediary for PrattMWP. Ken Marchione, Professor of Painting/Drawing and Chair of Academic Affairs, had previously served as Interim Dean from 2012-2016. The Community Arts Education and Residency program continues to build and expand programming and opportunities for artists of all skill levels and ages to enhance their talents in a supportive environment. The 2018-19 artists in residence Soojin Kim and Caroline Voagen Nelson became

2018-19 Annual Report 3 Communications Design class at PrattMWP College of Art and Design integral components of the Institute’s interests and immersed themselves in our The Paul Frazier Memorial Award family, wonderfully fulfilling the goals and art-rich campus. The program, now in its Carolina de Pontes / Rebecca Johnson objectives of the AIR program. With a fifth year, is a reliable recruiting tool for Recognizes outstanding students who combination of lectures, credit and non- our Admissions office, as well as positive excel in sculpture, named for retired credit classes, Art Alive projects, and a shot of enthusiasm for the campus. Professor of Sculpture Paul Frazier. closing exhibition of their work, they The academic year concluded with the The Fran Fiorentino Memorial Award displayed effusive generosity of their time class of 2019 commencement held in Fei Yi and talents. The work they completed on conjunction with the closing reception for Recognizes an outstanding student who campus was recognized internationally the Annual Sophomore Exhibition. The excels in drawing, named for retired as well. commencement celebrated 105 students Professor of Drawing Fran Fiorentino. The Community Arts Education who completed their education at MWPAI program produced three catalogs of class and are moving to the Pratt Institute The Alfred H. Wardle Memorial Award offerings and expanded its outreach campus. Special award winners include: Naiqi Wang through Constant Contact, scholarships, Recognizes an outstanding student who advertisements, and social media. The Commencement Honors Awards excels in jewelry/metal arts, named for program introduced fashion classes, which retired Professor of Jewelry Alfred H. The Lorraine Marie Chanatry Award have been very successful and are gaining Wardle. Alyssa Pezzuti regional interest across varied age groups. Recognizes an outstanding female student The Vincent Clemente Honors Award The summer wood-firing workshop, which who excels in the art and design education Brenden Jeffrey Broermann invites ceramicists from around the country major. Recognizes an outstanding student who to live and work on our campus for two excels in ceramics, named for retired weeks, has achieved maximum enrollment The John Loy Honors Award Professor of Ceramics Vincent Clemente. for the past two years. Other new and Elizabeth Butto / Meagan Brand re-envisioned courses offer instruction in Recognizes outstanding students who The Jane Bair Memorial Photography animation, video, and printmaking. excel in painting, named for retired Award The summer 2018 Precollege Program Professor of Painting John Loy. José Manuel Romero Cordovez provided 69 high school students the The Jim McDermid Honors Award The Printmaking Honors Award opportunity to experience an art college Colette Amie Bernard / Natalie van Oyen Aaron DeMarco Nisbett over a four-week period during July. The Recognizes outstanding students who students enjoyed the rigors and rewards The Animation Honors Award excel in sculpture, named for retired of living among students with similar Emily Durkin / Arisa Thaweeskulchai / Everly Liu Professor of Sculpture Jim McDermid.

4 2018-19 Annual Report The Illustration Honors Award Outstanding Freshman Awards Julia Eck / Iremayowa Olopade Margot Bridges / Molly Brown / Sofia Peterson School of Art Gallery Recognizes outstanding students who The Taylor Strait Memorial Hope Award excelled overall during their freshman year. 2018 Annie Lee Recognizes an outstanding student who The Easton Pribble Memorial Award August 27 - October 4 excels in advertising art direction. Carolina de Pontes / Maddison Manente Faculty Show Recognizes outstanding students who excel The Graphic Design Honors Award October 12 - November 8 overall, named for retired Professor of Natalie Marinides Hanna Washburn + Pierre Chaumont Painting Easton Pribble. The Ryan Aumiller Memorial Award November 16 - December 13 The Class of 2019 Award (chosen by Hyunda Kang Emmy Mikelson + Charlotte Becket student poll) Recognizes an outstanding communications Beth Post 2019 design student who has displayed The Class Award is bestowed upon a full- remarkable progress and professionalism February 1 - February 28 time faculty or staff member who has gone inside and outside the classroom. Jonathan Kirk Solo Exhibition above and beyond in their contributions to Student Life Leadership Award the growth and success of the departing March 8 - April 4 Natalie van Oyen sophomore class. The recipient of this Artist in Residence Exhibition Recognizes an actively involved student honor is someone who has devoted their April 12 - May 9 who has gone above and beyond in serving time over the last two years to help Freshman Show the PrattMWP community in leadership members of the sophomore class grow as roles. students and as people inside and outside April 20 - May 15 of the classroom. Sophomore Exhibition Student Life Citizenship Award Hyunda Kang Summer 2019 Ken Marchione Recognizes a student who has consistently May 18 - June 16 Interim Dean, School of Art displayed a positive presence and been a Community Arts Education resource for the PrattMWP community. Student Show

Community Arts Education Teen Drawing and Painting

The Met: Live in HD Romeo and Juliet Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute The MWPAI Museum of Art, through its permanent collection, exhibitions, and programs, creates enriching authentic experiences with art that cultivate curiosity, enlighten, and inspire. Museum of Art

Kimono! The Artistry of Itchiku Kubota

Through unprecedented exhibitions and landscapes and showcased Kubota’s event clothing from Utica’s refugee and dynamic programs, the Museum delighted immeasurable creative spirit. People immigrant community. visitors from our region and from across traveled from as far as Texas and Since its inception, the Museum has the globe during our 2018-19 fiscal year. California specifically to see this supported the work of regional artists. Two Over the course of the year, we presented legendary collection at MWPAI, the only photography exhibitions invited viewers to eight changing exhibitions in addition to United States venue for the traveling look at our region through new lenses. We smaller projects that focused on our exhibition. The Museum offered a welcomed home Rose Marasco, who grew renowned permanent collection. comprehensive experience for visitors up in Utica and, in the late 1970s, was the Our spring and summer exhibitions with two parallel exhibitions—Modern first photography instructor at the MWPAI celebrated the arts of Japan. The spectacu- Sensibilities in Japanese Landscape Tradi- School of Art. The retrospective exhibition lar Kimono! The Artistry of Itchiku Kubota tions and Global Splendor: Traditions in Rose Marasco: index explored the photogra- presented 48 kimono that formed stunning Ceremonial Dress, which featured special pher’s inventive reflections on her world.

6 2018-19 Annual Report Tommy Brown: Upstate was the first museum exhibition of the remarkable photographs Brown has composed during a lifetime of looking. Upstate was a retro- spective that explored the photographer’s decades-long study of his home in Chenan- go County in Central New York. Brown’s consistent subject is the spirit of this community, its natural and fierce beauty, Richard Long (British, born 1945), Half Moon, 2015, Red slate quarried in Granville, the relationship of people to the land, and New York, Museum Purchase, 2018.12 the marks of the past on present-day life. Thousands of schoolchildren and visitors The Museum expanded Meet Me at MWP, The Museum also purchased Half Moon alike discovered the great achievements of a program initiated five years ago to serve (2015) an important sculpture by Richard North America’s first artists in the exhibi- individuals with memory loss, to include a Long (British, born 1945), which is created tion American Indian Art from Fenimore hands-on component and broaden our with red slate quarried in Granville, New Art Museum: The Thaw Collection. The reach to this audience and forge one of York. As a young artist in the 1960s, Long exhibition was organized by the Fenimore many vital collaborations with community and others of his generation questioned the Art Museum in Cooperstown, New York, partners. In addition, the Institute of accepted thinking that a visual artist created and was generously supported at MWPAI Museum and Library Services awarded the objects. During this experimental era, Long by a grant from the Eugene V. & Clare E. Education Department a generous grant developed a sculptural practice that erased Thaw Charitable Trust. that funded the new Acoustaguide tour, distinctions between the arts by blending The Museum of Art was honored to have Patron, Artist, Muse: Women of MWP. elements of performance, poetry, and been selected as one of four museums to The Museum offers thought-provoking photography. His projects can be ephemeral work with the Museum of Fine Arts, tours for all levels of school-aged children. —a week-long walk through open terrain, Boston (MFA), in a pilot project funded by This year 3,043 children from five counties for example—because he creates works in Art Bridges and the Terra Foundation. engaged in discussions and hands-on which the predominant “materials” are Through a series of three exhibitions, the activities in our galleries. Our highly forces such as water and wind and time, MFA will share aspects of its collection with trained and dedicated docent corps which can be manifested in geology. In his MWPAI. For Phase I of this innovative presented STEAM (science, technology, walks, Long may collect stones he discovers multi-year project, MWPAI borrowed the engineering, art, and math), Mythology in and create sculptures on site. In situ or in a MFA’s iconic painting The Questioner of Contemporary Art, and exhibition-based gallery, he typically arranges rocks or pieces the Sphinx by Elihu Vedder (American, tours. We are indebted to their hard work of wood on the ground or floor in simple 1836–1923). This work was the centerpiece and enthusiasm. shapes. He likes the juxtaposition of of the exhibition Mysterious, Marvelous, and Our permanent art collection is at the materials collected from nature organized Malevolent: The Art of Elihu Vedder, which heart of what we do. Numerous generous geometrically. The slate Long selected for explored the artist’s fascination with gifts were added to the collection and are Half Moon was quarried along the New ancient myths and legends of the mon- listed on the following pages. Bernard and York-Vermont border; the sculpture can be strous and the terrible within the context of Jeanne Brown enhanced our comprehen- understood in part as a modern-day the horror and destruction of the American sive 19th-century American drawing rumination on the grandeur of landscape, Civil War. collection with their gift of In the Catskill in the tradition of Hudson River School The Museum Education Department pro- Mountains (1861) by James M. Hart paintings from nearly 200 years ago. duced 486 dynamic programs that en- (Scottish, 1828-1901). The Browns donated All of what the Museum accomplishes hanced all of these exhibitions. The events the drawing in honor of Director Emeritus each year would be meaningless if not for were varied and included Art and Yoga, Paul Schweizer. In 2016 the Museum members and community. Thank you for Art Alive Family Days, Art Story, lectures, presented an exhibition of the work of your generous support. We look forward to workshops, artist demonstrations, film photographer Steve McCurry (American, welcoming you in the galleries again soon. series, and food and wine pairings. A total born 1950), and Mr. McCurry honored us of 14,237 visitors were educated and with the gift of one of his iconic works, Anna T. D’Ambrosio entertained as events explored art history A Monk Studies Buddhist Scripture, President and CEO and culture from numerous perspectives. Aranyaprathet, Thailand (1996).

2018-19 Annual Report 7 Recent Acquisitions James M. Hart WORKS ON PAPER (Scottish, 1828-1901)

Paul Fabozzi (American, born 1965) In the Catskill Palazzo Barberini #3, 1999 Mountains, 1861 Graphite on paper Graphite on paper San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane #1, 1999 Graphite on paper Gift of Bernard and San Stefano Rotundo #1, 2000 Jeanne Brown in Watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil on paper Honor of Paul Gift of the Artist, 2018.9.1-3 Schweizer, 2019.3 Elihu Vedder (American, 1836-1923) Luxembourg Gardens and Versailles, 1856-69 Graphite on paper Seven Images of Florence-Volterra, after 1856 Graphite on paper Georgia Marsh (American, born 1950) Raphaelle Peale (American, 1774-1825) Regard of Tangents, 1991 Still Life with Steak, 1817 Last Sketch in Paris, 1857 Oil on canvas To the exhibition Nature’s Nation: American Art and Environment Graphite on paper Gift of Mary Renée Trudel, 2018.14 at the Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, New The Fire Proof Safe, ca.1857 Jersey, October 13, 2018-January 6, 2019; Peabody Essex Graphite on paper Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, February 2-May 5, 2019; SCULPTURE AND MIXED MEDIA Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, On the Way to Cadiz, 1857 Arkansas, May 25-September 9, 2019. Graphite on paper Joseph Boggs Beale (American, 1841-1926) Mate of the Ship Observador, 1857 The Voyage of Life: Childhood, 1875-1900 Isabel Bishop (American 1902-88) Graphite on paper Photographic emulsion with watercolor on glass in walnut frame Double Date Delayed No. 1, 1948 To the exhibition Isabel Bishop’s Working Women: Defying Museum Purchase, 2018.11.1-13 The Voyage of Life: Youth, 1875-1900 Convention at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum Photographic emulsion with watercolor on glass in walnut frame Robert Bruce Muirhead (American, born 1939) of Fine Arts, Springfield Museums, November 13, 2018-May Clinton Meadow, not dated The Voyage of Life: Manhood, 1875-1900 26, 2019. Watercolor on Arches paper Photographic emulsion with watercolor on glass in walnut frame Fidelia Bridges (American, 1834-1923) Gift of the Artist, 2018.13.1 The Voyage of Life: Old Age , 1875-1900 Milkweeds, 1876 Photographic emulsion with watercolor on glass in walnut frame John Wiliams Hill (English, 1812-79) John James Audubon (French, 1785-1851) The Voyage of Life: Childhood Red-Bellied Squirrel, 1844 , ca.1900 Fawn’s Leap, Catskill Mountains, 1868 Hand-colored lithograph Photographic emulsion on glass To the exhibition The American Pre-Raphaelites: Radical Lotis Howland Bequest, 2019.2.3 The Voyage of Life: Manhood, ca.1900 Realists at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Photographic emulsion on glass April 14-July 21, 2019 James M. Hart (Scottish, 1828-1901) In the Catskill Mountains, 1861 The Voyage of Life: Old Age, ca.1900 Lee Krasner (American 1908-84) Graphite on paper Photographic emulsion on glass Untitled, 1947 Gift of Bernard and Jeanne Brown in Honor of Paul Gift from the Collection of Terry and Deborah Borton, 2018.10.1-7 To the exhibition Lee Krasner: Living Colour at the Barbican Schweizer, 2019.3 Art Gallery, London, England, May 30- September 1, 2019; Richard Long (British, born 1945) Schirn Kunsthalle, Frankfurt, Germany, October 10, 2019- Steve McCurry (American, born 1950) Half Moon, 2015 January 12, 2020. A Monk Studies Buddhist Scripture, Aranyaprathet, Red slate quarried in Granville, New York Thailand, 1996 Museum Purchase, 2018.12 Photograph on Epson Professional paper Gift of Steve McCurry, 2019.5 Stella Waitzkin (American, 1920-2003) Traveling Exhibitions Fruit Compote, not dated Keith Sandman (British, born 1946) Artificial fruit, wood, resin, paint, duct tape Hopper to Pollock: American Modernism from the Edward W. Root Gift of the Stella Waitzkin Memorial Trust and Kohler Foun Untitled, not dated Collection to the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, dation, 2018.15 Color photograph on paper Winston-Salem, North Carolina, February 14-May 12, 2019. Gift of Joan Barrett, 2019.6 Pierre Chaumont (French, born 1987) 8 Pieces of Memory (What the History Books Forgot to Say), 2017 DECORATIVE ARTS 3-D printed sculpture Exhibitions Gift of the Artist, 2018.16.1-8 July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019 Leach & Bennett, Utica, New York (active 1856-58) Mythology in Contemporary Art Salt Spoon, 1856-58 Robert The (American, born 1961) February 6, 2018-January 6, 2019 Silver The End, 2018 Gift of Franklin A. Sciacca, 2019.4.1 Paper, ink, audiovisual components Kimono! The Artistry of Itchiku Kubota Norton Family Christmas Gift 2018, 2019.1 June 9-September 16, 2018 William S. Taylor, Utica, New York (active after 1850) Teaspoons (Set of Eight), 1850-52 Henry DiSpirito (American, 1898-1995) Modern Sensibilities in Japanese Landscape Traditions Coin silver Puffin, not dated June 23-August 26, 2018 Gift of Franklin A. Sciacca, 2019.4.2.a-h Stone Rose Marasco: index Owl, not dated September 8, 2018-January 6, 2019 Charles C. Shaver, Utica, New York (active 1853-1900) Stone American Indian Art from Fenimore Art Museum: The Thaw Collection Tablespoons (Set of Two), ca.1850 Lotis Howland Bequest, 2019.2.1-2 Silver October 13-December 31, 2018 Gift of Franklin A. Sciacca, 2019.4.3.a-b LOANS Victorian Yuletide July 1, 2018- June 30, 2019 November 23-December 30, 2018

PAINTINGS James A. McNeill Whistler (American 1834-1903) Tommy Brown: Upstate Vase Decorated with Hawthorn, before 1878 February 8-April 7, 2019 Calvin Balis (American, 1817-63) Group of Three Porcelains, before 1878 Your Place at Your Museum: Contemporary Art from the Collection Portrait of Mary Harris (Williams), 1857 Maud Franklin, c. 1878 February 12-April 20, 2019 Oil on canvas To the exhibition Whistler & His Circle at the Herbert F. Gift of Dawn Davis in Memory of Gordon K. Loomis, 2018.8 Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University, Ithaca, New Your Land, My Land: Immigrant Artists in the United States York, July 15-December 20, 2018. March 1-August 23, 2019 Robert Bruce Muirhead (American, born 1939) Mysterious, Marvelous, Malevolent: The Art of Elihu Vedder Abandoned Factory, Utica, 2013 Salvador Dalí (Spanish, 1904-89) Oil on canvas Cardinal, Cardinal! 1934 April 5, 2019-January 5, 2020 Gift of the Artist, 2018.13.2 To the exhibition Dalí: Small-Format Paintings, 1929-1937 at the Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, September 9-December 9, 2018. 8 2018-19 Annual Report Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute The mission of the Performing Arts Division is to present a broad range of exemplary programs and educational opportunities in the performing and cinematic arts. Performing Arts

Taiko Masala The 2018-2019 Performing Arts season provided an outstanding series of perfor- mances, films, and special events supported by comprehensive multi-media marketing campaigns that attracted the participation of 17,187 patrons. The season included 12 live performances, 210 film screenings, 10 live opera simulcasts, and one meet-the-artist reception. The Concerts in the Court series offered four exciting concerts by internationally acclaimed touring artists. The first concert by the Bumper Jacksons, featured their high- energy fusion of jazz, blues, and country swing. Next, the Celtic-bluegrass group We Banjo 3 performed before a sold-out crowd. Celebrated jazz trumpeter Bria Skonberg and her quintet followed in January (postponed from an earlier date). The season concluded with a rousing rock and roll performance by legendary drummer Max Weinberg that featured a high level of audience participa- tion with the crowd choosing the songs for the concert. The For Kids and Families Series presented three events for family audiences in the Sinnott Family – Bank of Utica Auditorium. In addition to a return engagement by perennial favorite DuffleBag Theatre Co. and their hilarious interpretation of Peter Pan, the series featured Grammy-winning children’s musician Brady Rymer and acclaimed international storyteller David Gonzalez’s performance of Aesop Bops. Jeffrey Siegel continued to engage his dedicated audience with another series of Keyboard Conversations. The four concerts for this season featured selections by

2018-19 Annual Report 9 Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Chopin, and Film Series: Free Solo Beethoven. A survey conducted during this season indicated that many patrons are interested in attending Keyboard Conversations earlier in the day, prompt- ing the decision to include two matinee performances in the following season. The Film Series offered a selection of renowned independent films, documen- taries, and foreign features that attracted one of its largest audiences in recent years. The Met: Live in HD continued to grow in popularity with another full season of 10 live simulcasts. The Performing Arts series celebrated Keyboard Conversations Jeffrey Siegel the Museum of Art’s exhibition Kimono! The Artistry of Itchiku Kubota with a number of special events. In addition to its regular schedule of offerings, the Film Series also included a series of carefully selected Japanese films. The Summer Arts festival included a three-day residency by traditional Japanese folk artist Kuniko Yamamoto, who offered several story tell- ing performances and origami workshops. Taiko Masala, a prominent drumming group from New York City, performed a special season-opening concert following their appearance at the exhibition’s open- ing gala a month before. Series and program sponsors, individual contributors, government and foundation Special Event: Kuniko Yamamoto granting organizations, program adver- tisers, trade-for-service participants and dedicated MWPAI funds provided vital financial and in-kind support. Concerts in the Court: Bria Skonberg Quintet Bob Mortis Director of Performing Arts

For a complete list of performances, films and educational activities see the Annual Report section of the MWPAI web site at www.mwpai.org.

10 2018-19 Annual Report The Met: Live in HD La Fille du Régiment

Concerts in the Court: We Banjo 3

For Kids and Families: DuffleBag Theatre Co

Concerts in the Court: The Bumper Jacksons

The Met: Live in HD Carmen Fountain Elms Society and Upper Level Members

July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 Fountain Elms Society Mr. & Mrs. G. Leiter Doolittle Premium Level Members Ronald & Jennifer Draper Proctor Level Mr. Stan & Dr. Eileen Friedman President’s Circle $10,000+ Hon. & Mrs. Anthony J. Garramone $500 to $999 Francis J. & Ruth Pugliese Anna S. Giacobbe & Peter Welge Katherine Baumgartner David & Sharon Goldenson H.R. Beebe, Inc. Williams Level Mr. and Mrs. Bartle J. Gorman Boulder Consultants $5,000 to $9,999 David & Laura Grey John Dash Gilbert & Ildiko Butler David & Janet Griffith Mr. & Mrs. Roger DeMuth Jay-K Lumber Charles Duncan & Rachel Dressler Munson Level J.K. & Hedy Anne Hage Reverend Paul J. Drobin $2,500 to $4,999 Joyce Day Homan Frank Farmer & Frank Kolbert Joseph A. Abraham Christopher & Virginia Kelly Godel & Co., Inc. Vige E. Barrie & James Frederick Tatyana & Robert Knight Paul Gonyea Dr. Sidney & Dr. Susan Blatt Steven & Monica Kowalsky G.W. Canfield & Son, Inc. Joseph & Michelle Corasanti Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D. H.R. Beebe, Inc. William & Jacqueline Craine William F. Locke Hugh C. & Liz Humphreys Dorian & Stephen Critelli Rona Lucas Elizabeth Jensen & Robert Turner Anna & Paul D’Ambrosio Jill & Jonathan Maney Betty Krulik Frederick C. & Connie Degen Kenneth & Judith Marchione Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Mandour Richard & Constance Griffith Melva Max Brian & Peggy O’Shea Donna Harkavy & Jonathan Price Deborah McCulloch & Richard Ramsey Mark & Lee Pavach Mark & Wendy Levitt Elizabeth V. McDowell & W. Floyd Olney Bill Pfeiffer Pamela G. & F. X. Matt III Donna & Chuck Moran Rosemont Inn Meyda Lighting, Inc. Teresa Morelle & Charles Rogers Robert & Adele Sossen John Pierson Bob Mortis & Brooke Thormahlen Stephen W. Starnes & Roseanne DiSanto Prime Buchholz & Assoc., Inc. Observer-Dispatch Carol Steele Anthony & Mariann Spiridigloizzi PJ Green Scalzo, Zogby, & Wittig, Inc. Sturges Manufacturing Co., Inc. Theresa Palmiero Total Solutions Alan & Linda Vincent Mark Potasiewicz Brian Potasiewicz Patron Heritage Level Anne Redfern & Graham Egerton $250 to $500 $1,000 to $2,499 Earle C. Reed AAA Automobile Club Inc. Anonymous (2) Linda Romano, Esq. Beatrice J. Adler Adirondack Bank Financial Services Alice Root & John Dahlin Rabbi & Mrs. Henry Bamberger Martin & Krista Babinec Vincent J. Rossi, Esq. Anthony & Marilyn Barretta Bank of Utica Dr. John & Michelle Sammon Elizabeth & Richard Bedient Stephen Barth & Denise Hash Joseph Schmidt & Mary M. Krukonis Brigitte Beehler Birnie Bus Services, Inc. Dr. Nancy A. Shaheen & Mr. Kirk A. Evans Gregory Bertolini Black River Systems Joan E. Shkane Boulder Consultants Bette Y. Bloom Barry J. Sinnott Jane Bradbury & Ernest Norris Dr. William L. Boyle, Jr. Tom Sinnott Mary Lyons Bradley & Edward Bradley Bond, Schoeneck & King Dr. Robert & Sheila Smith James & Patricia Bramley John C. & Christopher Brown Elizabeth & John Snyder Bernard & Jeanne Brown Natalie L. Brown John B. & Pegsy Stetson D. Charron & Franco M. Caparello Dr. Steven Brown Staffworks Cynthia Cardarelli Gerard T. Capraro & Barbara J. Galvin Eric Threadgill & Karen Geddes Cathedral Corporation Carbone Auto Group Trainor Associates Michael & Ann Cawley Dr. Rand Carter Norman & Marsha Turner Coldwell Banker Faith Properties Caruso McLean Investment Advisors Gail Nackley Uebelhoer, Esq. Thomas A. and Susan W. Conklin Christie’s Utica First Insurance Costello Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PLLC Daniel Cominsky Lisa & George Walchusky Dr. John & Cynthia DeTraglia Michael & Kate Cominsky Stephen L. & Lynn Walthall Barry & Jeanne Donalty Connie N. Corasanti Richard & Martha Widdicombe Dr. Robert Edgell Ronald & Sheila Cuccaro Dr. Michael & Mrs. Deborah Zahn Dr. Angela M. Elefante, Esq. Richard & Barbara Decker Francesca Zambello & Faith Gay Dr. Lawrence Farago Susan & B. Lees Divine Peter & Lorraine M. Fava Chris Georges & Sarah Goldstein

2018-19 Annual Report 13 John A. and Suzanne Golden Darby O’Brien & Kevin Marken Sara Warner & Larry Volan G.W. Canfield & Son, Inc. Northern Safety Co., Inc. George & Cynthia Whitton Richard & Kim Hanna Sally S. O’Callaghan Lori Zabar & Mark Mariscal Dennis & Rosanne Hart Price Design Raymond & Carole Zyla Robert Hodkinson Anthony & Jane Rabasca Dr. Peter & Elizabeth Hotvedt David A. Redding Contributor Jacqueline & Billy Howard Shoshana Keller & Deborah Reichler $150 to $249 JCA of Utica, Inc. Maria Rich Raymond Alessandrini & Richard Panetta Allen Hyde & Brian Herkel Rosemont Inn Tatyana Antonevich Michael J. Jordan Sahl’s Glass & Glazing Patricia Arcana Dr. Ronald & Mary Kaye Dr. Thomas & Mary Spath John & Ruthe Ayres Dean & Eva Kelly Steet-Ponte Auto Group Tom & Paula G. Balch James S. Kernan, III Don & Mary Ann Swanson Michael & Carol Bannigan Thomas Kirkpatrick, CEO Sally & Alan Swierczek Kenneth Bausch & Melissa Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Kirshtein Susan McCraith Szuba Todd & Sheila Beaton Harvey & Debbie Kliman Thomas E. Talbot Paula Becker & Scott Spetka Barbara S. Kogut Edwin & Beverly Tobin Larry C. Bender & Martine Guyot-Bender Dr. Carl & Lidia Krasniak Carole E. Torok Huxtable Ernest & Vivian Berkowitz Yvette Lebetkin Total Solutions Blick Art Supplies Andrea Lynch Brett & Michelle Truett Dr. Ellen S. Blum & Dr. Kenneth D. Novak Pauline A. Mack Utica Coffee Roasting Company John H. Bowens McQuade & Bannigan Inc. Utica Valley Electric Supply Co. Catherine & Douglas Bowne Dr. Judith McIntyre & Mr. William Rathbun Matthew & Laura Valeriano Michelle Brandstadt David L. Moore Alane Varga & Susan Kantor Jean F. Bray Jean & Thomas Morris Richard J. Venezio Carol P. Bremer Norman & Helen Neslin Marietta Von Bernuth Gail E. Brett Carrie L. Nichols Honorine M. Wallack Lou & Maria Brindisi Louis & Irene Broussard Charles & Barbara Brown Lynne & Michael Browne Robert Bruce & Elaine Muirhead Richard & Melissa Bruins Margaret Buckley Janet & Mike Butler John & Elizabeth Calogero Linda Carter Dr. S. Richard & Rosa Ana Chazin Richard & Paula Chmielewski Nancy A. Clark Clean By Sunrise, Inc. Mary Collins Eileen & Victor Conte Shelley Corey Joseph Cosentino & Elizabeth Nolan Steven Coupe Ann E. Coupe Vincent & Nancy Coyne Thomas Crist Jeff Crooke Carolyn Dalton Dean D’Amore Prof. Christian & Mrs. Ann Day Benjamin A. DeIorio & Donald C. Daniels Phyllis A. DeLia Jan Den Hamer Corn Joanne DeStefano Kenneth & Enola M. Dickson Edward & Michelle DiDonna Maureen M. Dooley

14 2018-19 Annual Report Richard & Priscilla Dygert Linck Johnson & Susan Belasco William & Carol Quirk Cheryl & Calvin Edmiston Heidi Jones & Jonas Kelly Ted & Joan Rajchel Cecily R. Eidelhoch Jo-Ann Joseph Dr. Suresh & Sarala R. B. Rayancha Dale & Kathleen Eisele Lorraine B. Kabot Edith M. Reile J. Charles & Debra Eldredge Anne Kantor Margaret & John Reilly Karen Elfing Alfred Kelly & Sharon Burke Joanne T. Reitz Virginia Elliott Andrew Kernan Dr. John Paul Ricco Jennifer Evans James C. & Ruth Kernan Jr. John & Ruth Ridgway Jeanne Farnsworth & Jacleen Fifield Cynthia E. Killian Angela Rivers & David Smith David & Donna G. Farquhar Patrice & Jim King Nancy Roberts & Juan Sepulveda John P. Farrell, Sr. & Melissa A. Olmstead Robin B. Kinnel Lynn & Thomas Rogers Shirley A. Felt Michael& Christina Klar Louisa Ruffine & Benjamin Widiss Donald M. & Mary Ellen Fenner Erika K. Klar Richard & Mary Ann Russiello Judith Finer Dr. Patrick & Marcia Knapp Cynthia Rye & Robert Murphy Patrick Fiore Dr. John & Susan Kowalczyk Rev. Joseph Salerno Anita & Daniel Fitzgerald Roberta Krueger & Thomas Bass Stacey Scalzo James & Susan Gadbow Dr. Ronald Labuz & Carol Altimonte S.C.I. Plywood Co., LLC Mary J. Gaetano Robert Lambe Marie T. Scialdone Mary K. Gaffey Kim Lambert & William Wheatley Thomas Sebastian Lisa & Dan Gale Kathleen Lemieux Gladys M. Seiter Carol Gallman White JoAnn A. Longo Dr. Mukesh Shah & Dr. Paru Shah Dr. Ian & Morag Galloway Arlene Lundquist Gloria Shaheen Roger & Jill Gates Lupini Construction Robert N. Sheldon Kristine & Frank Giotto Paul J. MacArthur Michele A. and Dennis Sheridan Joseph Giruzzi & Sotheary Meas Rose MacArthur David Sheridan Daniel & Carol Goodman Theresa D. Mack Thea Sierak Barbara Brooks Goodman Linda & Kenneth Madore Michael & Lois Silverman Rabbit Goody Joseph Mandia Robert Slitz Mary & Dean Gordon Diane Martin-Grande Mark W. & Kathleen Smith James Grande & William Sequin, Jr. John McGlone Carol A. Soja Dr. Lorna & Mr. Randolf Grant Karen E. McKeon Speedy Awards & Engraving Philip & Lynda Grece Nancy L. McPherson David & Deirdre Stam Green Ignite James C. Mead Barbara G. Starnes Ed Gunn Betty & John Meehan Madeline & John Stephenson Naomi Guttman & Jonathan Mead The Mum Farm Bruce Stewart Vicki Haines Dr. Daniel & Mary Murphy Carl Stockbridge Harley Davidson of Utica Agnes Murray & Graham Walker Mrs. C. Arthur Sullivan Coleman Burke Harding Devayani Namassivaya Gale F. Swiecki Fred & Cheryl Haritatos, Jr. Chris & Nicole Nimon Gary Sylvester Mr. Thomas Hartman John A.B. & Kathy Nye Dr. Fred & Rosemary Talarico Kathryn Hartnett Patrick O’Brien Jerry Talerico William Hartnett Holley & Theodore O’Bryan Linda Tharp Joseph & Maria-Elena Heck Onno Oerlemans & Sally Cockburn Thistle Hill Weavers Dr. Lynn & Eileen Henry Judith H. Oliver Kenneth & Barbara Tokarsky Gene & Elaine Herman Stanley Olkowski Lynn & Daniel Tomaino David Hermann & Joanne Gilles Diana O’Looney Kenneth & Debra Tompkins Samuel & Nancy Hester Stephen W. Orvis & Carol Ann Drogus Daniel & Christine Uwah Gladys Higgins Mary Lawrence M. Owens R. Scott & Judith Van Duren Hill & Markes Dr. Cynthia J. Parlato-Hurd & Sheila O. Vandeveer Sarah Hinman Dr. Douglas H. Hurd Mary H. Vicks Bambi F. Holtslander Dominic & Tina Passalacqua Rudolph Von Bernuth James C. Humphrey Stephen H. Passalacqua, DDS & Rosalie Wadsworth Eugene & Yvonne Hutchinson Gary Monroe Mark & Katherine Warfel Inertia Occupational & Stephen & Nancy Pattarini Dr. & Mrs. Donald Washburn Physical Therapy Services Philip & Betty Pearle Susanna Watling & Robert Verkuyl Steven & Monica Inzer Kathy & Scott Perra Gary & Susan Williams Bruce & Hope Irvine Aaron & Amanda Perrine Douglas & Jill Wynne Claudia & Thomas Jasinski Deborah F. Pokinski Mamie Wyrwal & David Caponera Cathy & Dana Jerrard Department of Public Works Victoria Mele Zacek

2018-19 Annual Report 15 STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES

Income 2018-2019 2017-2018

Investment Income $4,652,021 $4,685,241 School of Art 7,105,826 7,141,225 Performing Arts 250,324 213,437 Museum of Art 262,741 247,487 Membership/Annual Fund 337,489 339,710 Museum Shop 129,260 90,049 All Other Income 106,634 145,412 Other — 184,593

Total $12,844,294 $13,047,155

Expenses 2018-2019 2017-2018

* Museum of Art $1,154,439 $1,142,085 * School of Art 4,590,451 4,657,819 * Performing Arts 478,878 432,101 Other Programs 349,538 470,126 Physical Plant 2,236,705 2,097,203 Capital and Special Provisions 2,017,245 2,102,014 Administration and General 1,252,008 1,277,260 Communications and Development 762,393 682,692

Total $12,841,658 $12,861,300

* Direct expenses only

Net Income (Expense) $2,636 $185,855

16 2018-19 Annual Report 2018-2019 2017-2018 Income Expenses Income Expenses $12,844,294 $12,841,658 $13,047,155 $12,861,300

Investment 36.2% Museum of Art 9.0% Investment 35.9% Museum of Art 8.9%

School of Art 35.8% School of Art 36.2%

School of Art 55.3% School of Art 54.7%

Performing Arts 3.7% Performing Arts 3.4%

Other Programs 2.7% Other Programs 3.7%

Physical Plant 17.4% Physical Plant 16.3%

Capital Provisions 15.7% Capital Provisions 16.3%

Administration 9.8% and General Administration 9.9% Performing Arts 2.0% Performing Arts 1.6% and General Museum of Art 1.9% Museum of Art 2.1% Membership 2.6% Membership 2.6% Communications 5.9% and Development Communications 5.3% Museum Shop .7% and Development Museum Shop 1.0% All Other 2.6% All Other .8%

2018-19 Annual Report 17 ANNUAL ATTENDANCE

TOTAL ANNUAL ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION* SCHOOL OF ART ENROLLMENT & EVENTS

2018-2019 127,850 2018-2019 3,982

2017-2018 124,231 2017-2018 3,861

2016-2017 127,173 2016-2017 3,604

2015-2016 144,004 2015-2016 3,809

2014-2015 121,679 2014-2015 738

* Numbers include the MWPAI Arts Festival

MUSEUM OF ART MWPAI OTHER & COMMUNITY GROUPS

2018-2019 87,204 2018-2019 10,403

2017-2018 79,169 2017-2018 16,872

2016-2017 85,136 2016-2017 15,194

2015-2016 98,427 2015-2016 17,861

2014-2015 73,932 2014-2015 27,614

PERFORMING ARTS LIBRARY

2018-2019 17,326 2018-2019 8,935

2017-2018 14,889 2016-2017 9,440

2016-2017 15,82815,828 2015-2016 7,411

2015-2016 15,953 2014-2015 7,891

2014-2015 12,166 2013-2014 7,229

18 2018-19 Annual Report WE THANK OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

Donors who support MWPAI Stewart’s Shops CONCERTS IN THE COURT through the following funds of The Stewart’s Foundation Series Sponsor: Community Foundation of Herkimer Trainor Associates Caruso McLean Investment Advisors and Oneida Counties, Inc. WRVO Linda Allen through the Raymond L. & Kuniko Yamamoto Japanese Folk Art Linda G. Allen Fund Residency Linda & Sarah Cohen through the MUSEUM OF ART EXHIBITIONS Anonymous A. Richard Cohen Family Fund Fenstemacher Family Fund Kimono! the Artistry of Ichiku Kubota Taiko Masala J.K. & Hedy Anne Hage through the Empire State Development Division of Bank of Utica J.K. & Hedy Anne Hage Fund Tourism Market NY Funds Christopher & Virginia Kelly through the Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D., for all educa- We Banjo 3 Christopher & Virginia Kelly Family tion and public programs Bank of Utica Fund PJ Green F.X. Matt, II Memorial Fund American Indian Art from Fenimore Art Peggy & Brian O’Shea through the John B. Museum: The Thaw Collection Max Weinberg’s Jukebox & William F. O’Shea Family Fund Thaw Charitable Trust Empire Recycling Fund Earle C. Reed through the Earle C. Reed Fund Tommy Brown: Upstate Keyboard Conversations John & Margaret Stetson through the NBT Bank Dr. Cynthia Parlato, Dr. Kenneth Novak, John B. & Margaret T. Stetson Fund Dr. Lorna W. Grant, & Dr. Douglas Hurd Jacque & Terry Tolles Fund Donors who support MWPAI through the PERFORMING ARTS The Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts following funds of Vanguard Charitable Live in HD Dr. Ellen S. Blum & Dr. Kenneth D. Novak For Kids And Families Bank of Utica through the Kenneth Novak & Ellen Series Sponsor: Bank of Utica Richard & Martha Widdicombe Blum Fund The Tianderrah Foundation Dufflebag Theatre Co.—Peter Pan Art Alive! Natalie Brown F. X. Matt II Memorial Fund of Corporate Fountain Elms Members The Community Foundation of $1,000 to $5,000 Brady Rymer and the Little Band Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc. Adirondack Financial Services that Could Black River Systems Symeon’s Restaurant Artists In Residence Program Bond, Shoeneck & King Fanelli Sound & Lighting Sunithi S. Bajekal Carbone Auto Group Francis J. & Ruth A. Pugliese First Source Federal Credit Union Jay-K Lumber Observer Dispatch Prime-Buckholz & Associates, Inc. Staffworks Empire Recycling

2018-19 Annual Report 19 Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is an arts center serving diverse © Copyright 2019 Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute audiences through three program divisions—Museum of Art, Performing 310 Genesee Street Arts, and School of Art. The Institute is named to honor the founders who Utica, New York 13502 established it in 1919 as their legacy for their community, Utica, New York, (315) 797-0000 and the surrounding region. It was honored in 1998 as a Governor’s Arts www.mwpai.org Award recipient.

All rights reserved Museum of Art – A renowned art collection, a broad array of temporary Printed in the United States of America exhibitions, and educational programs for all ages are presented in a distinguished 1960 International-style building designed by Philip Johnson, Production Management: David McHarg and in historic Fountain Elms, a restored Italianate mansion designed by Design: McClintick Design, Stephanie McClintick William Woollett, Jr. in 1850. The Museum Education Wing connects the two buildings; it was dedicated in service to the central New York State Accredited By: American Alliance of Museums community in 1995 and named in honor of Milton J. Bloch on the occasion National Association of Schools of Art and Design of his retirement as the Institute’s President in December 2008.

Affiliations: Performing Arts – More than 200 events year-round feature the world’s American Alliance of Museums finest soloists and ensembles, cinema, concerts with commentary, outdoor Association of Art Museum Directors festival performances, children’s programs, educational activities, and Association of Performing Arts Professionals special events. International Performing Arts for Youth International Ticketing Association School of Art – Professional instruction with total annual enrollment of Museum Association of New York 1,700 adults, teens, and children includes part-time community classes for New York State Presenters Network beginners through advanced students. Williamstown Art Conservation Center

While every effort has been made to review this report, PrattMWP College of Art & Design – An alliance between Munson- errors or omissions sometimes occur in a list of this Williams-Proctor Arts Institute and internationally renowned Pratt Institute, length. We would be most grateful if oversights were Brooklyn provides world-class fine art instruction in central New York. brought to our attention.

The Institute also offers a summer Arts Festival, Art Library, an active membership program, a Museum Shop, Terrace Café, and outstanding rental facilities ideal for public programs and private events.

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