Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Annual Report 2015-2016

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ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016

THE MISSION OF THE MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR ARTS INSTITUTE IS • to serve diverse audiences by advancing the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the arts • to promote interest and participation in the arts • to engender artistic self-expression and personal creativity • to assume a leadership and advocacy role for the arts Message from the President Contents

PrattMWP College of Art and Design Community Arts Education 3 As always, it is with great pride that I review the Museum of Art 6 contents of this publication and our accomplishments Performing Arts 9 this past year. Supporters 13 Annual Operating Fund 16 The 2015-2016 season was a reflection of the dynamic Annual Attendance 18 resources this organization utilizes to bring to the Sponsors 19 community the experiences of visual and performing arts and in art creation. Board of Trustees

F. X. Matt III, Chair The major exhibition, Monet to Matisse, the Age Michael D. Damsky, Vice Chair of French Impressionism, brought record crowds to Dr. William L. Boyle Jr., Secretary the Museum galleries. Performances ranged from jazz to Celtic music to spoken word, and to special Vige Barrie presentations for children. Technological improve- Natalie Brown ments enhanced the quality of our Film Series and Joseph J. Corasanti allowed for the screening of live opera. Enrollment Richard R. Griffith Donna Harkavy in Community Arts Education and PrattMWP Steven R. Kowalsky continued to grow. Mark D. Levitt John B. Stetson Most of our programs are offered to the public Linda B. Vincent for little to no charge. This is the legacy of our founding families who had the foresight, generosity and commitment to our community to establish this organization for the cultural enrichment of the public.

This publication is a testimony to our commitment to serving our community.

Anthony J. Spiridigloizzi President

2 2015-16 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. PrattMWP College of Art and Design Community Arts Education

THE SCHOOL OF ART continued its experienced a few years ago to achieving enrolled 38 students for the four-week upward growth during the 2015-16 fiscal its highest anticipated enrollment in program and a total of 65 students in the year and enjoyed one of its most productive school history this coming fall. For three one-week programs. This gives high years since initiating the PrattMWP College fall 2016 there were more than 7,451 school students the opportunity to learn of Art and Design program. Close coopera- inquiries, doubling the number of about PrattMWP and encourages them to tion continues between MWPAI and Pratt prospects for fall 2015. By the first day apply and matriculate into the college. Institute resulting in increased inquiries, of fall semester there were 104 first-year Thanks to marketing from the Brooklyn applications, and deposits for PrattMWP. students and 67 sophomores. campus, students from across the United Under the arrangement between the two States participated. institutions, Pratt Institute actively marketed The upward trend is also being seen in the PrattMWP program and processes of the summer Pre-College program which The Community Arts Education classes the applicants. The result is an impressive has grown to full capacity after being also saw a substantial growth with a 90% rebound from the record low enrollment reinstated in summer 2014. The program increase in enrollment. Community Arts

2015-16 Annual Report 3 The academic year came to a close with Commencement of the class of 2016 in conjunction with the closing reception of the Annual Sophomore Exhibition. This year Commencement celebrated with students completing their education at MWPAI and moving onto the Pratt Institute campus. Special award winners selected include:

COMMENCEMENT HONORS AWARDS

The Lorraine Marie Chanatry Award Sydney Friedrich Recognizes an outstanding female student who excels in the Art & Design Education major

The John Loy Honors Award Boris Ziu Recognizes an outstanding student who excels in painting; named for retired Professor of Painting

The Jim McDermid Honors Award David Lu Recognizes an outstanding student who excels in sculpture; named for retired Coordinator Audrey Taylor continues lecture on topics of artistic and cultural Professor of Sculpture to add new classes and curricula; and interest by the faculty of PrattMWP. redesign the course catalog, with The Paul Frazier Memorial Award introductions of new faculty, classes, The Annual PrattMWP Faculty Exhibition Brian Karlsson and workshops. started the exhibition season in the School Recognizes an outstanding student who of Art Gallery September 4, 2016, excels in sculpture; named for retired Generous support from donors assists the allowing for the incoming freshmen and Professor of Sculpture PrattMWP program in offering distinct continuing sophomores to experience The Fran Fiorentino Memorial Award experiences for our students outside of the their professors as professional artists. Angela Romanzo classroom. An exceptional commitment This exhibition provides a wonderful Recognizes an outstanding student who from Francis J. and Ruth A. Pugliese conclusion to the orientation of new excels in drawing; named for retired enabled the School of Art to reinstate the students and beginning of the school Professor of Drawing Artists in Residence (AIR) Program for the year. The exhibition featured the work of The Alfred H. Wardle Memorial Award next three academic years. In the fall of Steve Arnison, Dan Buckingham, Chris Angela Romanzo 2016, we welcomed two artists, Brianna Cirillo, Mark DiOrio, Chris Irick, Cindy Recognizes an outstanding student who Miller, a graphic designer/illustrator, and Koren, Greg Lawler, Rita Lombardi, Ken excels in jewelry/metal arts; named for Eeva Siivonen, a filmmaker, chosen from Marchione, Leah McDonald, Bryan retired Professor of Jewelry an international pool of 90 applicants to McGrath, Jenna North, Beth Post, Sandra live, create, and teach on the MWPAI Stephens and Lisa Gregg Wightman. The Easton Pribble Memorial Award campus. These artists teach new community Manuella Bonomi classes in their areas of expertise, contribute Director of Student Life Shannon Recognizes an outstanding student who to children’s programming in the Museum, Hitchcock started in mid-May and has excels overall; named for retired Professor of Painting present a free lecture and open studio to built a strong team to support efforts the public and students, and provide the to retain and assist students. Her leader- The Vincent Clemente Honors Award PrattMWP college students an example ship has resulted in a much higher Seth Raymond Howe of an emerging artist’s studio practice. retention rate. Recognizes an outstanding student who Elizabeth R. Lemieux supports an annual excels in ceramics; named for retired Donna Moran Professor of Ceramics Dean, PrattMWP School of Art and Design

4 2015-16 Annual Report The Jane Bair Memorial The Graphic Design Honors Award displayed a positive presence and resource Photography Award Amaia Garcia in the PrattMWP community Patrick Carew Recognizes an outstanding student Recognizes an outstanding student who excels in graphic design Outstanding Freshman Awards who excels in photography Sydney Busic, Frances Chi, Qian Wang The Ryan Aumiller Memorial Award Recognizes outstanding students who The Printmaking Honors Award Alejandro Alvarez, Marie Laurence Daigl excelled overall during their freshman year Brian Karlsson Recognizes a communications design student Recognizes an outstanding student who has displayed remarkable progress The Class of 2016 Award who excels in printmaking and professionalism inside and outside of Cindy Koren the classroom The Class Award is bestowed upon a The Communications Design Honors full-time faculty or staff member that has Award Student Life Leadership Award gone above and beyond in their contributions Jessica R. Mellen Bridget Finley to the growth and success of the departing Recognizes an outstanding student Recognizes an actively involved student sophomore class. The recipient of this honor who excels in illustration who has gone above and beyond in serving is someone who has devoted their time over the PrattMWP community in leadership roles the last two years to helping members of the The Taylor Strait Memorial Hope Award sophomore class grow as students and as Herman O. Awuku Student Life Citizenship Award people inside and outside of the classroom. Recognizes an outstanding student Trever Kruger who excels in advertising art direction Recognizes a student who has consistently 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

In the 2015-16 fiscal year, the Museum of Art presented special exhibitions that delighted audiences, deepened existing relationships, and expanded community engagement. Among the highlights of the year was Monet to Matisse: The Age of French Impressionism, on loan from the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee. This exhibition of 60 masterpieces showcased vibrant paintings by European and American artists who revolutionized the art world in the late nineteenth century.

During the holiday season, stunning documentary photographs and entrancing historical figures were presented in Italian Presepe: Cultural Landscapes of the Soul.

In the spring, contemporary art exhibitions explored the essential influence of nature on artists. The Museum organized Elemen- tal: The 64th Exhibition of Central New York Artists, an invitational with eight artists whose work was of or about earth, air, fire, and water. To complement Elemental, the Museum followed with the exhibition Terry Slade: Dreams and Apparitions, which included a gallery of drawings and small fused-glass pieces, as well as Mantra for the Survival of the Earth, a sculpture suspended from the skylight in the Edward W. Root Sculpture Court. This impressive installation was composed of 365 colorful fused-glass disks arranged in a sphere to resemble the shape of the earth.

The exhibition Seneca Ray Stoddard: Capturing the Adirondacks continued our nature theme and reminded visitors of the

Thomas Waterman Wood, American (1823-1903) Autumn Leaves, 1877 Oil on panel, 20 × 13 7/8 in. Museum Purchase, 2015.8 critical role a single artist can play in The Museum received many important Our donors understand that authentic generating change. Stoddard’s images of gifts, one of the most significant of which is experiences with art improve our quality the Adirondack Mountains shaped an untitled 1947-48 painting by Lee Krasner of life and offer all visitors—from attitudes toward New York’s natural donated by Clare Eddy Thaw. Krasner, a community members and school children scenery and helped to generate New neighbor and friend of Mrs. Thaw, had to international travelers and art York’s “Forever Wild” legislation. given this work to her in appreciation of enthusiasts—shared human experiences. her friendship. This jewel-like painting As former President Lyndon Johnson In addition to exhibitions in Utica, the now hangs next to one of the Museum’s once stated: “Art is a nation’s most Museum shared our collection through Jackson Pollock paintings of the same date, precious heritage. For it is in our works numerous national and international loans uniting husband and wife in our gallery. of art that we reveal to ourselves and to and through the traveling exhibition others the inner vision which guides us Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life, which was on Robert Tuggle, who passed away in as a nation. And where there is no vision, view at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens January 2016, was a thoughtful supporter the people perish.” from January 17 to April 3, 2016. of our decorative arts collection. He loaned many objects to exhibitions, and Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio Art offers a collective celebration of human his gifts, including an array of American Director and Chief Curator, Museum of Art creativity that we can all share. In the silver-plate, make a significant contribution 2015-16 fiscal year, our Education Depart- to the decorative arts holdings. ment generated 570 programs serving more than 18,000 people, including 4753 school children from 46 different school Recent Acquisitions Toyohara Kunichika, Japanese (1835-1900) districts. The Museum also produced Kabuki Player, 1880-89 Tate-e edition; vertical format art-based experiences that cannot be Works on Paper Color woodblock print on thin Japanese paper Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, duplicated elsewhere in our region, from Ken Ratner, American (born 1953) 2015.5.10 Shadows on Broadway, 2013 gallery talks and workshops to innovative Gelatin silver print Louis Lozowick, American (1892-1973) Gift of Ken Ratner in loving memory of his brother, Self Portrait in Spring, 1943 events like first-person interpretation and Robert Ratner, 2015.2 Lithograph on wove paper Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, our nationally recognized Shared Traditions Pierre Bonnard, French (1867-1947) 2015.5.11 Les Boulevards, 1900 program, which engaged adult refugee Edouard Manet, French (1832-83) Color lithograph on wove paper Le Gamin (The Urchin), 1862 Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, English language learners. Etching in sepia on wove paper 2015.5.1 Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, Because of these exhibitions and related Alexander Calder, American (1898-1976) 2015.5.12 View of Boston, 1970 Henri Matisse, French (1869-1954) programs, the Museum saw a 24% increase Color lithograph on wove paper Visage de profil reposant sur un bras, paravent Louis XIV, 1924 in attendance. Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, Lithograph on thin wove paper 2015.5.2 Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, Mary Cassatt, American (1845-1926) 2015.5.13 None of this would be possible without the By the Pond, 1898 Camille Pissarro, French (1830-1903) thoughtful support of members, sponsors Color aquatint and drypoint on paper, fourth state of four Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, La Charrue (The Plow), 1901 Color lithograph on wove paper and the community. The Museum thanks 2015.5.3 Les Trimardeurs (Vagabonds), 1886 Marc Chagall, French (1887-1985) generous donors for their gifts of artworks Lithograph on laid paper La Lune noir (Black Moon), 1965 Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, to the renowned permanent collection, Color lithograph on wove paper 2015.5.14 – 2015.5.15 Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, recognizing its essential role in all that the 2015.5.4 Manuel Robbe, French (1872-1936) Museum accomplishes. Judge Richard J. Sonia Delaunay, French (1885-1979) La Plage (jeux sur la plage), [Beach (Playing at the Beach)], ca. 1913 La Terra impareggiabile, no. 1, 1970 Color aquatint on wove paper and Catherine Clarke Cardamone were Color etching and aquatint on wove paper Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, long-time benefactors of the Museum and Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, 2015.5.16 2015.5.5 Mrs. Cardamone was one of the found- Edouard Vuillard, French (1868-1940) Jean Dufy, French (1888-1964) La Couturière (Seamstress), 1895 ing members of the Museum’s Advisory L’Avenue du Bois à Paris, not dated Color lithograph on wove paper Gouache on paper Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, Committee. The Cardamones’ gift of 18 Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, 2015.5.17 2015.5.6 works on paper, including pieces by Mary Anton Schutz, German (1894-1977) Sam Francis, American (1923-94) Brooklyn Bridge, 1929 Cassatt, Camille Pissarro, Henri Matisse, Blue Dip, 1972 Etching on wove paper Color lithograph on white wove BFK paper Alexander Calder, and Édouard Manet, Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, 2015.5.18 greatly enhances the Museum’s holdings. 2015.5.7 Ando Hiroshige, Japanese (1797-1858) Robert Williams Gibson, English (1854-1927) This gift, promised to the Museum in 2009, Utica City National Bank, 1902 was received in 2015. We are honored Yoshido, 1855 Watercolor, graphite, and pastel on wove paper Tate-e edition; vertical format Museum Purchase, 2015.9 Color woodblock print on thin laid paper to have a Museum gallery named for the Numazu, 1855 Toshi Yoshida, Japanese (1911-95) Cardamones in recognition of their Tate-e edition; vertical format Wisteria at Ushijima, 1953 remarkable dedication to MWPAI and to Color woodblock print on thin laid paper Woodblock print with colored inks on wove paper, right Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke edge deckle the arts. Cardamone, 2015.5.8 – 2015.5.9 Gift in Memory of Alice Maskal Schenk by Kathryn Corcoran, 2015.10

2015-16 Annual Report 7 Maker unknown, probably United States Meriden Silverplate Company, Meriden, Connecticut Video The Voyage of Life: Youth, ca. 1860-75 (active 1869-98) Charcoal on marble-dusted paper Cake Basket, ca. 1885-90 Jean Shin (South Korean, born 1971) Museum Purchase in Honor of Paul D. Schweizer, Silver plate Confluence, 2016 Museum of Art Director, Emeritus, 2016.1 Gift of Robert Tuggle in Honor of Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio, Video, edition 1 of 10 + 2 artist’s proofs 2016.3.14 Museum Purchase, 2016.6 Edwin Dickinson, American (1891-1978) Montello Street, 1916 Middletown Plate Co., Middletown, Connecticut Etching on paper (active 1864-99) Museum Purchase, 2016.7 Goblet, ca. 1880-90 Loans July 1, 2015- June 30, 2016 Silver plate Robert Indiana, American (born 1928) Gift of Robert Tuggle in Honor of Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio, Gold Red Alphabet Wall, 2012 Kay WalkingStick (American, born 1936) 2016.3.15 Screenprint in colors on coventry rag paper Danaë in Arizona Variation II, 2001 American Image Art / Leif, Simona & Michael McKenzie, Pairpoint Manufacturing Company, New Bedford, To the exhibition KayWalkingStick: An American Artist at the 2016.8 Massachusetts (active 1880-94) National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian, Washington, District of Columbia, November 7, 2015- Butter Dish, ca. 1880-90 December 18, 2016. Decorative Arts Silver plate Castor, ca.1880-90 Norman Lewis (American, 1909-79) White’s Pottery, Utica, New York (active 1838-1907) Silver plate Echoes, 1950 Tumbler, 1890-1907 To the exhibition Procession: The Art of Norman Lewis at the Stoneware Coffee Set, ca. 1880-90 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Gift of Susan Fleischmann in memory of Shirley White Hul- Silver plate Pennsylvania, November 13, 2015-April 3, 2016. tenschmidt and Barbara White, great-great-granddaughters Tea Set, ca. 1880-90 Blending, 1950 of Noah White, 2015.3 Silver plate To the exhibition Procession: The Art of Norman Lewis at White’s Pottery, Utica, New York (active 1838-1907) Gift of Robert Tuggle in Honor of Anna Tobin the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Pitcher, 1890-1907 D’Ambrosio, 2016.3.16.a-c – 2016.3.19.1-3 Pennsylvania, November 13, 2015-April 3, 2016; Amon Carter Stoneware, pewter Maker unknown, Staffordshire, England, possibly Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, May 28-August Gift of Norman S. Rice and James Gwynn, 2015.4 decorated by F. Morris 21, 2016.

Designed by Lockwood de Forest, American (1850-1932), Pitcher, ca. 1802-10 Creamware with enamel and transfer-printed decoration Giorgio de Chirico (Italian, 1888-1978) Made by Ahmedabad Wood Carving Company, Le Regret, 1916 Ahmedabad, India Museum Purchase in part with funds from the bequest of Ruth Davis Schiff in Memory of Morton Goldstone, To the exhibition De Chirico a Ferrara 1915-1918 at the Palazzo Ornaments, ca. 1881-1912 dei Diamanti, Ferrara, Italy, November 15, 2015-February 28, Cut and perforated sheet brass Florence G. Myers, Miriam G. Parker, and Lena G. Davis, 2016.4 2016; Staatsgalerie in Stuttgart, Germany, March 18-July 3, Gift of Sullivan Goss, An American Gallery, 2015.11.1 2016. Museum Purchase, 2015.11.2-3 Herter Brothers, New York, New York (active 1864-1906) George A. Schastey & Co. (American, active 1873- 1897) Reed & Barton, Taunton, Massachusetts (active 1840-present) Side Chair, ca. 1874 George A. Schastey (American, 1839- 1894) Pickle Castor, ca. 1880-90 Rosewood, marquetry of various woods, gilding, and Worktable, 1875-1885 Silver plate, pressed glass upholstery To the exhibition Artistic Furniture of the Gilded Age: George Gift of Robert Tuggle in Honor of Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio, Gift of Ben Hollander and Sam Hollander in Memory of A. Schastey at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2016.3.1.a-c Judith Hollander, 2016.10 New York, December 15, 2015-June 5, 2016. Rockford Silver Plate Company, Rockford, Illinois (active 1882-1956) Paintings George B. Luks (American, 1867-1933) Pavlova’s First Appearance in New York, 1910 Card Receiver, ca. 1885-95 To the exhibition The Art of American Dance at the Detroit Silver plate Thomas Waterman Wood (American, 1823-1903) Autumn Leaves, 1877 Institute of the Arts, Detroit, Michigan, March 20- June 12, Vegetable Tureen, ca. 1885-95 Oil on panel 2016; Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colorado, July 10-October Silver plate, ceramic Museum Purchase, 2015.8 9, 2016; Crystal Bridges Museum of Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, Gift of Robert Tuggle in Honor of Anna Tobin November 5, 2016-January 30, 2017. D’Ambrosio, 2016.3.2 – 2016.3.3.a-b Lee Krasner (American, 1908-84) Untitled [Little Image Painting], 1947-48 James Abbott McNeil Whistler (America, 1834-1903) Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., Wallingford, Connecticut Oil on canvas The Sea at Pourville (No. 2), 1899 (active 1866-98) Gift of Clare Eddy Thaw, 2016.2 Portrait of F. R. Leyland’s Mother, not dated Cake Basket, ca. 1880-90 Maud Franklin, 1878 Emma Amos (American, born 1938) Silver plate, gilt Pierrot, 1889 Godzilla, 1966 Gift of Robert Tuggle in Honor of Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio, Reading by Lamplight, 1859 Oil on canvas 2016.3.4 Studies of Baby Leland, not dated Museum Purchase, 2016.5 Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Meriden, Connecticut (active Becquet (The Fiddler), 1871 1865-98) La Vielle aux Loques (The Old Rag Seller), 1858 Goblet, ca. 1880-90 Sculpture and Mixed Medium Hurlingham, 1879 Silver plate Billingsgate, 1859 The Little Lagoon, 1879-1880 Gift of Robert Tuggle in Honor of Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio, William Wegman (American, born 1943) Group of Three Porcelains, before 1878 2016.3.5 Round Square, 2012 Canister Decorated with Long Lizzies, before 1878 Oil paint and found post card on wood panel Derby Silver Co., Derby, Connecticut (active 1873-1933) Beaker with Expanding Neck, before 1878 Museum Purchase, 2015.6 Double Gourd Vase, before 1878 Pitcher, ca. 1887 To the exhibition The Perfection of Harmony: The Art of Silver plate Robert Indiana (American, born 1928) James Abbott McNeil Whistler at the Fenimore Art Museum, Bowl, ca. 1887 A (Gold), 2011 Cooperstown, New York, May 28-October 2, 2016. Silver plate Color silkscreen on canvas Stuart Davis (American, 1894-1964) Goblet, ca. 1887 R (Gold), 2011 Color silkscreen on canvas Colors of Spring in the Harbor, 1939 Silver plate To the exhibition Stuart Davis: In Full Swing at the Tray, ca. 1887 T (Gold), 2011 Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, Silver plate Color silkscreen on canvas June 10-September 25, 2016. Museum Purchase, 2015.7.1-3 Tea Set, ca. 1887 Tournos, 1954 Lisa Gregg Wightman (American, born 1957) Silver plate To the exhibition Stuart Davis: In Full Swing at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, Tray, ca. 1880-90 SALVAGE, 2009 June 10-September 25, 2016. Mixed metals and plates Mixed media collage Gift of Robert Tuggle in Honor of Anna Tobin Transformed, 2011 D’Ambrosio, 2016.3.6 – 2016.3.11 Mixed media collage Fossil, 2011 James W. Tufts, Boston, Massachusetts (active 1875-1915) Touring Exhibitions Mixed media collage Tea Set, ca. 1885-95 Silver plate Refuge, 2008 Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life to the Saint Louis Art Museum Mixed media collage in St. Louis, Missouri, February 7-September 20, 2015. Tea Set, ca. 1885 Gift of Lisa Gregg Wightman, Artist and Professor of Silver plate Printmaking and Drawing, MWPAI School of Art, 1985- Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life to the Dixon Gallery & Gift of Robert Tuggle in Honor of Anna Tobin 2016, 2016.9.1-4 Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee, January 17-April 3, 2016. D’Ambrosio, 2016.3.12.1-4 - 2016.3.13.1-3

8 2015-16 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

THE 2015-16 PERFORMING ARTS was specifically chosen to complement Co. and their production of Snow White; SEASON presented an outstanding series the Monet to Matisse exhibition. This was ArtsPower National Touring Theatre’s of performances, films and special events followed by Stacy Sullivan’s tribute to production of Are You My Mother?; and supported by comprehensive multi-media Peggy Lee, the Tartan Terrors Christmas a combination of original music and marketing campaigns that attracted showcase and, finally, a concert by the animation called Gustafer Yellowgold’s 15,688 patrons in overall participation. Boston Brass that allowed the audience Show. A new musical based on the The division presented 16 performances, to vote on the selections played in the popular children’s book Spaghetti in a Hot 192 film screenings and 2 meet-the-artist second half of the performance. Dog Bun created by Stars Within Reach receptions. Productions was co-presented with the The For Kids and Families series New Hartford School District at the The Concerts in the Court series presented three events for young James A. Meyer Performing Arts Center. presented four concerts. Audiences audiences in the Museum of Art enjoyed a variety of musical styles over Auditorium and co-presented an Jeffrey Siegel returned for another the course of the season, starting with additional event with the New Hartford scintillating series of Keyboard the gypsy-jazz inspired music of the Hot Central School District. The season Conversations. The four concerts for Club of San Francisco, a concert that featured the return of DuffleBag Theatre this season featured the works of Robert

2015-16 Annual Report 9 Schumann, Ludwig van Beethoven and Film Series W.A. Mozart, along with a selection of Trumbo pieces composed during the “Golden Age of the Piano.”

Based on its popularity last season, Selected Shorts: Live in Performance returned for two performances. Television and stage stars Joanna Gleason, Chris Sarandon, Patricia Kalember and Boyd Film Series Gaines presented two installments of Spotlight spellbinding short stories by established and emerging writers.

The Film Series benefitted from a successful fundraising campaign to implement the replacement of the under- utilized 35mm projector with a state-of- the-art digital projector. Funding for the entire project was secured from the Bank of Utica, Oneida County, The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc., and many private donors. The project also included upgrades to the sound and lighting systems in the Museum of Art Auditorium and the addition of an induction hearing loop to allow for improved assisted listening. Concerts in the Court The Film Series took a short break for the Hot Club of San Francisco installation in September and reopened in October to very positive reviews of the much-improved sound and picture quality. This change in equipment allows the series access to the greater selection of titles being released in the digital format. Shortly after the projector upgrade, satellite receivers were installed on the roof of the building allowing for the addition of The Met: Live in HD series of live opera simulcasts.

Series and program sponsors, individual contributors, government and foundation granting organizations, program advertis- ers, trade-for-service participants and dedicated MWPAI funds provided vital financial and in-kind support. New ave- nues of contributed income continue to be developed and implemented as feasible.

Bob Mortis Director of Performing Arts

10 2015-16 Annual Report For Kids and Families DuffleBag Theatre Co.

For Kids and Families Morgan Taylor’s Gustafer Yellowgold

Concerts in the Court Tartan Terrors

Concerts in the Court Boston Brass

Concerts in the Court Selected Shorts: Live in Performance Joanna Gleason

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

2015-16 Annual Report 11 Fountain Elms Society and Upper-Level Members

July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 Fountain Elms Society Frederick C. & Connie Degen Susan W. & B. Lees Divine Proctor Level Mr. & Mrs. G. Leiter Doolittle $10,000+ Ronald F. & Jennifer Draper Francis J. & Ruth A. Pugliese First Source Federal Credit Union Stan & Eileen Friedman Williams Level Hon. & Mrs. Anthony J. Garramone $5,000 to $9,999 Anna S. Giacobbe & Peter Welge Gilbert & Ildiko Butler Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence T. Gilroy III Richard & Constance Griffith David & Sharon Goldenson Sturges Manufacturing Co., Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Bartle J. Gorman David & Laura Grey Munson Level David & Janet Griffith $2,500 to $4,999 J.K. & Hedy Anne Hage Joseph A. Abraham Joyce Day Homan Adirondack Bank Chip & Judy Hummel James Frederick & Vige Barrie Jay-K Lumber Dr. William L. Boyle, Jr. Christopher & Virginia Kelly John C. & Chris Brown Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D. Joseph & Michelle Corasanti William F. Locke Dorian & Steven Critelli Rona Lucas Donna Harkavy & Jonathan Price Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Marchione Mark & Wendy Levitt F.X. III & Pamela G. Matt Meyda Lighting, Inc. Mrs. Melva Max Prime Buchholz & Assoc., Inc. Elizabeth V. McDowell & W. Floyd Olney Lee Krasner, American (1908-84), Untitled [Little Image Painting], 1947-48, oil on canvas, 22 x 16 in., John & Deanna Sammon John & Catherine McEnroe Gift of Clare Eddy Thaw, 2016.2 Anthony & Mariann Spiridigloizzi Bob Mortis & Brooke Thormahlen Alan & Linda Vincent Gary Gordon Newman Northland Communications Gail Nackley Uebelhoer, Esq. Heritage Level Observer-Dispatch Utica First Insurance $1,000 to $2,499 Theresa M. Palmiero George & Lisa Walchusky Anonymous (3) Dr. Douglas Hurd & Stephen L. & Lynn Walthall Adirondack Financial Services Dr. Cynthia J. Parlato-Hurd Richard & Martha Widdicombe John J. Bach, Jr. John Pierson & Richard Pashley WKTV Bank of Utica Mark Potasiewicz WRVO Stephen Barth & Denise Hash Brian Potasiewicz WXUR-FM Barbara & Francis Bennett Albert Pylinski Dr. & Mrs. Michael G. Zahn Birnie Bus Services, Inc. Graham Egerton & Anne Redfern Black River Systems Company Earle C. Reed Dr. Sidney & Dr. Susan Blatt Linda E. Romano, Esq. Upper-Level Members Dr. Kenneth Novak & Dr. Ellen Blum Alice Root and John Dahlin Natalie L. Brown Vincent J. Rossi, Esq. President’s Circle Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Caldwell III Joseph G. Schmidt $500 to $999 Gerard T. Capraro & Barbara J. Galvin Dr. Nancy A. Shaheen & Mr. Kirk A. Evans Katherine Baumgartner Carbone Automotive Group Barry J. Sinnott Reverend Paul J. Drobin Dr. Rand Carter Robert & Sheila Smith Frank Kolbert & Frank Farmer Caruso McLean Investment Advisors Elizabeth & John Snyder Mary J. Gaetano Linda Cox & Robert Heins Dr. Thomas & Mary Spath H.R. Beebe, Inc. William C. & Jacqueline Craine John B. & Pegsy Stetson Hugh & Liz Humphreys Ronald & Sheila Cuccaro Eugene V. Thaw Betty Krulik Anna & Paul D’Ambrosio Trainor Associates Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Mandour Richard and Barbara Decker Norman L. & Marsha L. Turner Midstate Printing

Emma Amos, American, (born 1938), Godzilla, 1966, oil on canvas, 50 x 46 in. Museum Purchase, 2016.5

2015-16 Annual Report 13 Mr. & Mrs. E. Burrell Fisher Ernest & Vivian Berkowitz G.W. Canfield & Son, Inc. Gregory Bertolini Chris Georges & Sarah Goldstein John H. Bowens Suzanne & John Golden Blick Art Materials Paul Gonyea Carol P. Bremer Dennis & Rosanne Hart Gail E. & John S. Brett Dr. Peter & Elizabeth Hotvedt Charles & Barbara Brown Jacqueline & Billy Howard Lynne & Michael Browne JCA of Utica, Inc. Richard & Melissa Bruins JoAnn Jacobson Janet and Mike Butler Michael J. Jordan C-Flex Bearing Co., Inc. Dr. Ronald & Mary Kaye Laura Cabelus & Matthew Valeriano Dean & Eva Kelly Kevin Carroll James S. Kernan, Jr. Central Paving Thomas Kirkpatrick, CEO Nicole Cerrito & Robert Heacock Mr. & Mrs. Murray Kirshtein Dr. & Mrs. S. Richard Chazin Tatyana & Robert Knight Marietta Cheng & Paul Salmi Barbara S. Kogut Richard & Paula Chmielewski Dr. & Mrs. Carl Krasniak Nancy A. Clark Nicholas B. Kuckel Coca-Cola Bottling Company Meriden Silverplate Company, Meriden, Connecticut (active 1869-98), Cake Basket, ca.1885-90, silver Dale Lockwood, Sr. & John D. Romanow Eileen & Victor Conte plate, 12 × 7 5/8 × 8 in., Gift of Robert Tuggle in Pauline A. Mack Joseph Cosentino & Elizabeth Nolan honor of Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio, 2016.3.14 James B. McEvoy Vincent & Nancy Coyne McQuade & Bannigan Inc. Carolyn Dalton Judith Olney Dr. Judith McIntyre Dean D’Amore Mark & Lee Pavach Dr. & Mrs. Norman Neslin Prof. & Mrs. Christian C. Day Bill Pfeiffer Brian & Peggy O’Shea Jan Den Hamer Corn Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig, Inc. Price Design Dr. John & Cynthia DeTraglia Stephen W. Starnes & Roseanne DiSanto John & Edith Reile Kenneth & Enola Dickson Carol Steele James & Elizabeth Ring Mark & Kathy Donovan Francesca Zambello & Faith Gay Sahl’s Glass & Glazing Elizabeth & Devin Dooley Dr. Gregory B. Shankman Dale & Kathleen Eisele Patron Level Dr. & Mrs. Demetrios C. Skamas J. Charles & Debra Eldredge $250 to $499 Speedy Awards & Engraving Amy Eustance AAA Automobile Club Inc. Steet-Ponte Auto Group Jennifer Evans Beatrice J. Adler Don & Mary Ann Swanson Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Rabbi & Mrs. Henry Bamberger Sally & Alan Swierczek Kathleen & Donald Falkenstern Anthony & Marilyn Barretta Susan McCraith Szuba David & Donna Farquhar Elizabeth & Richard Bedient T.P. Brake & Muffler John P. Farrell, Sr. Boulder Consultants Allen Thomas Shirley A. Felt Dr. & Mrs. Edward Bradley Mr. & Mrs. Edwin J. Tobin Donald M. & Mary Ellen Fenner James & Patricia Bramley Brett B. & Michelle Truett Audrey Forcier & Neil Sexton Brodock Press Robert W. Turner & Elizabeth J. Jensen Mary K. Gaffey Norman & Joyce Burch Alane Varga & Susan Kantor Carol Gallman White Leighton R. Burns Lori Zabar & Mark Mariscal Dr. Ian & Morag Galloway Ann B. Clarke Raymond & Carole Zyla Roger C. & Jill Gates Thomas A. & Susan W. Conklin Joseph Giruzzi & Sotheary Meas Costello Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PLLC Contributor Level Barbara Brooks Goodman Barry & Jeanne Donalty $150 to $249 Mary & Dean Gordon Dr. Angela M. Elefante, Esq. Almy & Associates, Consulting Engineers James Grande & William Sequin, Jr. David Esterly & Marietta von Bernuth Tom & Paula G. Balch Philip & Lynda Grece Peter & Lorraine M. Fava Kenneth Bausch & Melissa Reynolds Kenneth J. Griffin Dr. & Mrs. Saul Finer Larry Bender & Martine Guyot-Bender Naomi Guttman & Jonathan Mead

14 2015-16 Annual Report Richard & Kim Hanna James & Diana O’Looney Michael & Lois Silverman Coleman Burke Harding Stephen Orvis & Carol Ann Drogus Rita & Bob Sleys Fred & Cheryl Haritatos, Jr. Mary Lawrence M. Owens Mark W. & Kathleen Smith William Hartnett Stephen H. Passalacqua, DDS & Carol A. Soja Joseph & Maria-Elena Heck Gary Monroe Jane S. Spellman Gene & Elaine Herman Stephen & Nancy Pattarini Barbara G. Starnes Gladys Higgins Philip & Betty Pearle John & Madeline Stephenson Sarah Hinman Aaron & Amanda Perrine Mrs. C. Arthur Sullivan Robert & JoAnn Hodkinson Deborah F. Pokinski Gale F. Swiecki Bambi F. Holtslander Ret. Lt. Col. & Mrs. Anthony Rabasca Jerry Talerico James C. Humphrey Joan & Ted Rajchel Steven Tamm Eugene & Yvonne Hutchinson David A. Redding Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Charles Ide & Georgiana Roberts Ide Shoshana Keller & Deborah Reichler Mr. & Mrs. William S. Tharp, Jr. Inertia OT/PT Services Dr. & Mrs. Philip L. Reitz Lynn & Daniel Tomaino Dana & Cathy Jerrard Patrick Reynolds & Damhnait McHugh Chuck Tomaselli & Nancy Robinson Linck Johnson & Susan Belasco Deborah & Christopher Riddell True Media, Inc. Heidi Jones & Jonas Kelly John & Ruth Ridgway Daniel & Christine Uwah Brendan T. & Rebecca J. Kelly Daniel & Rebecca Robbins R. Scott & Judith Van Duren Ben Kernan Dana K. & Frances R. Roecker Kristine & David Van Meter James C. & Ruth H. Kernan, Jr. Stanley Rosinski & Anne Dolansky Richard Venezio Cynthia E. Killian Louisa Ruffine & Benjamin Widiss Mary H. Vicks Mike & Christina Klar Marjorie & William Ryan, Jr. Dr. Greg Warne Dr. Patrick & Marcia Knapp S.C.I. Plywood Co., LLC Sara Warner & Larry Volan Kopernik Memorial Association Marie T. Scialdone Dr. & Mrs. Donald Washburn Dr. John S. & Susan B. Kowalczyk Mrs. Gloria Shaheen George & Cynthia Whitton Roberta Krueger & Thomas Bass Robert N. Sheldon Gary & Susan Williams Kim Lambert & William Wheatley Thea Sierak Diane & Franklyn Lawyer Kathleen Lemieux Mary Cassatt, American (1845-1926), By the Pond, 1898, color aquatint and drypoint on laid paper, fourth state Mr. & Mrs. David Lemire of four, 13 × 16 7/8 in., Gift of Judge Richard J. and Catherine Clarke Cardamone, 2015.5.3 JoAnn A. Longo Paul MacArthur Rose MacArthur Theresa D. Mack Kenneth & Linda Madore Karen E. McKeon Nancy L. McPherson Betty & John Meehan Barbara Meelan Ann G. Meyer David L. Moore Penny Moreno Cheryl Morgan Sharon L. Moriarity Jean & Thomas Morris Agnes Murray & Graham Walker Carrie L. Nichols Northern Safety Co., Inc. Patrick O’Brien Robin & Richard O’Brien Onno Oerlemans & Sally Cockburn Dr. & Mrs. Paul D. Ohlbaum Stanley Olkowski

2015-16 Annual Report 15 STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES

Income 2015-2016 2014-2015

Investment Income $4,921,564 $5,124,425 School of Art 5,629,243 4,352,992 Performing Arts 224,437 198,777 Museum of Art 444,053 451,132 Membership/Annual Fund 310,051 308,601 Museum Shop 116,837 93,452 All Other Income 149,899 115,388 Other — 68,204

Total $11,796,084 $10,712,971

Expenses 2015-2016 2014-2015

* Museum of Art $1,343,428 $1,263,369 * School of Art 3,891,713 3,228,682 * Performing Arts 439,573 420,369 Other Programs 374,706 364,902 Physical Plant 2,053,429 2,098,319 Capital and Special Provisions 1,842,706 1,517,430 Administration and General 1,233,599 1,126,957 Communications and Development 606,537 615,172 Other 172,003 —

Total $11,957,694 $10,635,200

* Direct expenses only

Net Income (Expense) ($161,610) $77,771

16 2015-16 Annual Report 2015-2016 2014-2015 Income Expenses Income Expenses $11,796,084 $11,957,694 $10,712,971 $10,635,200

Investment 41.7% Museum of Art 11.2% Investment 47.8% Museum of Art 11.9%

School of Art 32.5% School of Art 30.3%

School of Art 47.7% Performing Arts 3.7% Performing Arts 4.0%

Other Programs 3.1% Other Programs 3.4% School of Art 40.6%

Physical Plant 17.2% Physical Plant 19.7%

Capital Provisions 15.4% Capital Provisions 14.3%

Administration 10.3% Administration 10.6% Performing Arts 2.0% and General Performing Arts 1.9% and General

Museum of Art 3.8% Museum of Art 4.2%

Membership 2.6% Membership 2.9% Communications 5.1% Communications 5.8% and Development Museum Shop .9% and Development Museum Shop 1.0% All Other 1.1% All Other 1.5% All Other 1.2% Other .6%

2015-16 Annual Report 17 ANNUAL ATTENDANCE

TOTAL ANNUAL ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION SCHOOL OF ART ENROLLMENT & EVENTS

2015-2016 128,716 2015-2016 3,758

2014-2015 123,437 2014-2015 738

2013-2014 126,378 2013-2014 2,399

2012-2013 166,323 2012-2013 1,505

2011-2012 162,898 2011-2012 1,430

MUSEUM OF ART MWPAI OTHER & COMMUNITY GROUPS

2015-2016 94,152 2015-2016 7,002

2014-2015 73,684 2014-2015 27,614

2013-2014 67,153 2013-2014 31,190

2012-2013 90,292 2012-2013 42,562

2011-2012 90,892 2011-2012 41,071

PERFORMING ARTS LIBRARY

2015-2016 15,913 2015-2016 7,891

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

2013-2014 18,510 2013-2014 6,062

2012-2013 24,465 2012-2013 6,728

2011-2012 21,202 2011-2012 6,551

18 2015-16 Annual Report 2015-2016