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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.

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