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Above: Albert Paley at work on the Park Avenue Exhibition, December 2012. Photo by J. Adam Fenster.

PARTY INVITE INSIDE! fingerlakes page 5 3 Centennial 100 Countdown

On May 22, UR President Joel Seligman, MAG Director Grant Holcomb and MAG Board President James Durfee welcomed more than 300 special guests and members of the media to Centennial Sculpture Park for a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. All four artists commissioned to create site-specific installations— , Jackie Ferrara, Tom Otterness and Albert Paley—were on hand, as were many of the donors who have made the park possible and such dignitaries as the Mayor and County Executive. Above from left: Gateways to Art Campaign co-chair Andy Gallina, donors Bob and Joanne Gianniny, donor Georgia Gosnell, Albert Paley, Rochester Mayor Tom Richards, Katie LaShomb representing Congresswoman , James Durfee, Joel Seligman, Grant Holcomb, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks, donor Joan Feinbloom, Wendell Castle, Jackie Ferrara, Tom Otterness, Gateways to Art Campaign co-chair Charlotte Herrera,

Ready, Set, Cut! Set, Ready, and Centennial Sculpture Park designer Mark Bayer. Photo by Richard P. Wersinger; for more pictures, see p. 14.

MAG by the Book Below is an excerpt from Memorial Art Gallery 100 Years, a new, 112-page book that explores more than a century of MAG art and history through a photography-rich timeline. $24.99 in softcover at the Gallery Store. C ivil war 1863 Rochester was a center for abolitionist sympathies. It was home to , the former slave, writ- er, and brilliant orator, and where he published his anti- slavery newspaper, the North Star. Harriet Tubman, also a former slave, courageously led groups of escaping slaves to Douglass’s home and office, both stops on the . Isaac and Amy Post were outspoken leaders of the movement. When the Civil War broke out, Rochester soldiers were sent to fight for the Union cause. Activities were organized on the home front to raise money and supplies to provide medical care for the injured. The Christmas Bazaar of 1863 was organized by the Ladies’ Hospital Relief Association, represented by an interfaith contingent of volunteers…Surely the most unusual item seen there was leader Ulysses S. Grant’s donation of a lock of hair.

Pictured: Hale Woodruff, Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln Discussing Emancipation (1942–43). Marion Stratton Gould Fund.

VISIT MAG.ROCHESTER.EDU/CENTENNIAL FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF CENTENNIAL 1 EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS AND AN INTERACTIVE TIMELINE OF MAG HISTORY. Centennial 100 Countdown

Albert Paley shows no signs of slowing down. Over a career PALEY spanning more than four decades, he’s completed more than 60 monumental commis- sions for sites from Washington DC to Houston to . This spring, he shipped off 13 new works to midtown Manhattan, where they’ll be on view along Park Avenue through November 8. And now, he’s hard at work on Soliloquy, a 25-foot polychrome stainless steel sculpture that will be installed in August by the Memorial Art Gallery’s Goodman Street driveway. “Albert is one of Rochester’s most notable artists and, at the same time, an American master,” says director Grant Holcomb. “We felt it was imperative that he be part of the Centennial Sculpture Park.” With public sculpture, says the artist, there are a lot of concerns beyond structural engineering. “How does it relate to landscape design? How does it relate to the building? What’s it like when someone walks up to it?” The ultimate goal is a work that “creates its own sense of place.”

Left: Albert Paley in his studio. Courtesy UR / Matthew Mann. Above: Artist’s drawing of Soliloquy. Gift of the Cameros Family and Ann Mowris Mulligan, with additional support from Bank of America Charitable Foundation, FullMea5ure, the Herdle-Moore Fund, the Rubens Family Foundation, the Estate of Susan Eisenhart Schilling and the Clara and Edwin Strasenburgh Fund

Centennial Highlights

Above left: On April 12, a sellout crowd celebrated the Centennial with French food and wine—and the premiere of The Polite Abductress, a two-act operetta by Dean Douglas Lowry of the . Pictured: The abductress Emmanuelle (Natasha Drake) and her maid (Liz Lang) plot against the blindfolded Henri (Tom Lehman), who has made a fortune selling subprime mortgages. Photo by Ria Tafani; for more pictures see “A Night in Paris,” p. 13. Above center: In May, members of the Director’s Circle enjoyed “A Conversation with Wendell Castle and Albert Paley.” Moderator of the lively discussion was (center), director emeritus of the Bellevue (WA) Arts Museum and a former curator at the Smithsonian’s . Above right: Wendell Castle’s Unicorn Family was installed May 16 along University Avenue. Here, a workman guides a 13-foot lamppost into place. By end of day, it would be topped with a green lampshade and LED lighting.

THE MEMORIAL ART GALLERY’S CENTENNIAL YEAR IS PRESENTED BY LYNNE LOVEJOY, WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM ROBERT L. AND MARY L. SPROULL, ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, AND NOCON & ASSOCIATES, A PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORY PRACTICE OF AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 2 CELEBRATING REGIONAL ART

64th ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES EXHIBITION July 14–September 8, 2013 in the Grand Gallery

Every two years, Rochester’s longest-running juried exhibition FOR THE COMPLETE showcases work by artists from western and central . LIST OF ARTISTS AND AWARDS, VISIT Appropriate to the Gallery’s centennial year, this Rochester-Finger MAG.ROCHESTER.EDU Lakes Exhibition will feature 100 works by 81 artists—including 41 who are new to the show. They were ART CREDITS (clockwise from right): chosen from a field of 623 entries from Walter Jakubowski 230 artists by Alex Nyerges, director of the (Albion), Pratt Opera Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (profile on House #1 (detail). Photograph. p. 14). The show is particularly strong in Olivia Kim (Rochester), painting and photography, but also Golden Morning. includes prints, ceramics, sculpture, mixed Cast glass, gold leaf. Tracy Fiegl (Fillmore), media works, metalwork and furniture. Needle Case. Mahogany, maple, walnut, glass. This year’s artists are eligible for Dale Inglett (Alfred), seven cash prizes totaling nearly $4,000. Converge, Diverge, Melodiously Expire. These will include the $1,000 Memorial Art Gallery Award, selected Acrylic on panel. by the juror, and the $500 Harris Popular Vote award, chosen by visitors during the first two weeks of the show. ARTIST LECTURES Thursdays @ 7 pm See calendar for details. MEMBERS’ July 18: Jerry Alonzo (Geneseo) August 22: Loraine Cooley (Webster) OPENING August 29: Kate Timm (Sterling) PARTY “IN THEIR OWN WORDS” CELL PHONE TOUR SATURDAY, While you’re in the exhibition, use your cell phone to hear the artists JULY 13, talk about their work. 8 TO 11 PM

EXHIBITION SPONSORS Invitation Elaine P. & Richard U. on the Wilson Foundation next page! Additional support is provided by the Rubens Family Foundation. 3 64th ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES EXHIBITION July 14–September 8, 2013 in the Grand Gallery

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YOU’RE INVITED! MEMBERS’ OPENING PARTY

SATURDAY, JULY 13, 8 TO 11 PM FREE TO MAG MEMBERS • Dance or just listen to jazz classics from the 30s, 40s and 50s performed by vocalist Ann Mitchell and her band. • Make the Finger Lakes your destination! At our mini-festival, sample food and wine from around the region. • Learn which artists are the winners of this year’s juried awards (presentation at 8:15 pm), then cast your ballot for the Harris Popular Vote Award (to be announced August 8). • Enjoy nibbles and beverages for purchase from our party sponsor, Max at the Gallery (also serving dinner 5–9 pm).

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED All membership levels are welcome! Let us know if you’ll join us by contacting the membership office at 585.276.8939 ([email protected]) or visiting mag.rochester.edu/events/party. Not a member? Visit mag.rochester.edu/join today.

HELP US GO GREEN This is the only printed invitation you will receive, but we’ll be happy to add you to our e-vite list. Just send your name, street address and email to [email protected].

ART CREDITS (from top of page): Scott Reagan (Webster), Green Barn (detail). Acrylic on canvas. Christopher D’Amanda (Pittsford), Untitled. Clay. Bill Wolff (Rochester), Bellow. Cherry, copper leaf. Jeanne Beck, Book of the Ancients 9: Memory (detail). Mixed media construction. UPSTAIRS, downstairs…

Mortal: A Portfolio of Woodcuts by Kiki Smith May 24–August 25, 2013 in the Lockhart Gallery This suite of 12 woodcut prints by groundbreaking American artist Kiki Smith was a 2011 gift of the Gallery Council. Self-published and printed in black on mulberry paper, Mortal (2007) depicts the final stages of the life of the artist’s mother. This exhibition marks the first time that the entire suite is on view at MAG. Shown at left is a detail from the portfolio.

Renaissance Remix: MEMBERS’ OPENING PARTY Art & Imagination in 16th-Century Europe Long-term installation in the Dorothy McBride Gill Discovery Center See the world of the Renaissance through the eyes of a young boy growing up in mid 16th-century Europe. This installation features hands-on activities, videos, touch screen displays and listening posts. Exhibit made possible by funding from Dan and Dorothy Gill. Additional support has been provided by the Thomas and Marion Hawks Memorial Fund, the Mabel Fenner Lyon Fund, the estate of Emma Jane Drury, and an anonymous donor. Pictured: Detail of Musical Game Park: A Forest Scene with Peasants, a 16th-c. Flemish tapestry.

Creative Workshop Lucy Burne Gallery June 12–August 2: Adult Student Show August 8–September 19: Faculty Show

New and Improved

The Medieval Gallery on the Gallery’s second floor has just reopened, following a two-month renovation that included removal of fabric wall covering, drywall installation, painting, and floor refinishing. With the help of new casework, rarely seen manuscripts and textiles have come out of the vaults to join old favorites in a complete reinstallation. Renovation made possible by a gift from Dr. James T. Adams and Jacqueline Adams.

Pictured: Highlights of the newly renovated gallery include a 13th-century French Châsse with Scenes from the Life of St. Stephen; a 12th-century French manuscript (Psalter-Hours) that has been off view for decades; and a new acquisition—a tiny 16th-century Italian Double Triptych with Eight Scenes of the Passion of Christ—shown being prepared for installation. …and all around town Memorial Art Gallery: 100 Years of Art for the Community Through September 30 at (UR River Campus) 6 June-July 2013

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June 11 Thursday (half-price admission after 5 pm) 30 Tapas Night Max at the Gallery, 5–8 pm Sunday MAG Highlights Tour 6:30 pm Centennial Sculpture Park Family Day: Celebrating 100 Years of Creativity and Community 13 noon–5 pm / free Saturday Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition Enjoy art activities, music and dance perfor- VIP Preview Reception 5–7 pm mances, tours and storytelling. For all ages! Call 276.8938 to learn about this invitation-only event. Thank you to our sponsors Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC and Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.; and our Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition media sponsor WXXI. Presented in collaboration with Lollypop Farm and Writers & Books. Members’ Opening Party 8–11 pm / free to MAG members MAG Highlights Tour 1 pm For information turn to page 5. Going for Baroque 1 & 3 pm Italian Baroque organ mini-recital by a student 14 at the Eastman School of music Sunday Going for Baroque 1 & 3 pm July Italian organ mini-recital by Eastman School of Music graduate student Thomas Gaynor 4 What’s Up Thursday 2 pm, auditorium 100 Independence Day Gallery closed Artist and RIT professor of art Alan Singer speaks on the Print Club of Rochester and 7 the Memorial Art Gallery. Sunday Offered in conjunction with the MAG Centennial. Going for Baroque 1 & 3 pm Second Sunday Family Tour 2 pm Italian organ mini-recital by Eastman School Our youngest friends and their families are of Music graduate student Aaron James invited to enjoy a story and a short tour.

Get Cool, Get Cultured July 1 – August 31 Looking for affordable hot weather activities the whole family can enjoy? MAG and our neighbor, George Eastman House International­ Museum of Photography and Film, are teaming up to offer discounted admission. At MAG, request a coupon at the Admission Desk with your paid or member’s free admission. Present this cou- pon at GEH within seven days, purchase one admission and receive a second admission free. (For hours, visit www.eastmanhouse.org or call 271.3361.) Eastman House vis- itors heading to MAG will receive the same courtesy. 7 July-August 2013

Unless noted, all programs are included in MAG admission (free to members). Tours meet at the Admission Desk. 18 Thursday (half-price admission after 5 pm) 3rd Thursday at MAG 5–8 pm Celebrate the MAG Enjoy tapas, wine and beer for purchase from Centennial with this Max at the Gallery, live music, and something commemorative poster by Rochester artist special at the Gallery Store. Laura Wilder. $40 at the Gallery MAG Highlights Tour 6:30 pm Store ($190 framed). F i n g e r L a k e s Artist Lecture 7 pm, Auditorium 25 Jerry Alonzo of Geneseo gives Thursday (half-price admission after 5 pm) the first of three lectures Tapas Night Max at the Gallery, 5–8 pm featuring artists in this year’s Rochester-Finger Lakes MAG Highlights Tour 6:30 pm Exhibition. A lawyer and for- mer judge, Alonzo began tak- 28 ing art classes in the 1980s, Sunday eventually earning his MFA in Going for Baroque 1 & 3 pm woodworking and furniture Italian Baroque organ mini-recital by a stu- design at RIT’s School for dent at the Eastman School of Music American Crafts. This is his sixth Finger Lakes. Pictured: Hawk and Stone (2011). Wood and stone. August 19 Friday 1 Alternative Music Film Festival Thursday (half-price admission after 5 pm) 8 pm, auditorium (cash bar opens 7 pm) Tapas Night Max at the Gallery, 5–8 pm $10 at the door MAG Highlights Tour 6:30 pm “: A Film About The Replacements” (2011). ’s documentary features interviews with fans 4 Sunday and musicians influenced by the legendary 1 & 3 pm -based 1980s rock group. Going for Baroque Italian Baroque organ mini-recital by a student Cosponsored with Lakeshore Record Exchange. at the Eastman School of Music What’s Up 100 21 2 pm, auditorium Sunday Going for Baroque 1 & 3 pm Noted author and cultural historian Karal Italian organ mini-recital by Eastman School Ann Marling gives an illustrated talk on “Growing Up at MAG.” of Music graduate student Jacob Fuhrman Offered in conjunction with the MAG Centennial.

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To sign up for E-news about MAG programs and events, go to mag.rochester.edu and click “subscribe.” 15 Thursday (half-price admission after 5 pm) 3rd Thursday at MAG 5–8 pm Enjoy tapas, wine and beer for purchase from Max at the Gallery, live music, and something Thursday, August 22 at 7 pm, hear Loraine Cooley special at the Gallery Store. speak on her work. Birth/Chaos/Rest (copper and sterling silver) is one of 100 works in this year’s Rochester-Finger MAG Highlights Tour 6:30 pm Lakes Exhibition. 16 8 Friday Thursday (half-price admission after 5 pm) Alternative Music Film Festival 7 pm, auditorium (cash bar opens 5:45 pm) Tapas Night Max at the Gallery, 5–8 pm $10 at the door MAG Highlights Tour 6:30 pm “Glastonbury: The Movie: (In Flashback).” Created from more than 100 hours of previ- 11 ously unseen material, this new film about Sunday the festival that started it all features the Orb, Going for Baroque 1 & 3 pm Spiritualized, The Verve, Lemonheads, Porno for Pyros and more. Shot in CinemaScope. Italian Baroque organ mini-recital by a student at the Eastman School of Music Cosponsored with Lakeshore Record Exchange. Second Sunday Family Tour 2 pm Our youngest friends and their families are 18 Sunday invited to enjoy a story and a short tour. Going for Baroque 1 & 3 pm Italian Baroque organ mini-recital by a student at the Eastman School of Music 22 Thursday (half-price admission after 5 pm) Max at the Gallery Tapas Night Max at the Gallery, 5–8 pm MAG Highlights Tour 6:30 pm

The Fine F i n g e r L a k e s Artist Lecture Art of 7 pm, Auditorium Loraine Cooley of Webster gives the second Dining of three lectures by artists in the Rochester- Finger Lakes Exhibition. Cooley’s jewelry, sculpture, paintings and collages have been widely exhibited, including in six previous lunch • thursday tapas • weekend brunch Finger Lakes and a one-woman show, Intimate MAXROCHESTER.NET 585.473.6629 Sculpture, at RIT’s Dyer Arts Center. She won Best in Show at the 2012 Fine Craft Show. 9 August 2013

Unless noted, all programs are included in MAG admission (free to members). Tours meet at the Admission Desk.

Planning a special event? 29 weddings Thursday (half-price admission after 5 pm) meetings Tapas Night Max at the Gallery, 5–8 pm conferences showers MAG Highlights Tour 6:30 pm F i n g e r L a k e s Artist Lecture milestones 7 pm, Auditorium rehearsal dinners Kate Timm of Sterling, Cayuga Co., gives the last Have it at MAG! of three lectures by Contact us today at 585.276.8950 artists in this year’s mag.rochester.edu • maxrochester.net Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition. Timm’s large-scale still lifes are distin- 25 guished by vibrant Sunday colors, varied forms Going for Baroque 1 & 3 pm and shapes, and the flow of light in and Italian Baroque organ mini-recital by a student around objects. This is her third Finger Lakes. at the Eastman School of Music Pictured: 8 Glasses 2 Roosters. Oil on canvas.

Learn more at clothesline.rochester.edu.

M&T Bank Clothesline Festival Saturday, September 7, 10 am–6 pm & Sunday, September 8, 10 am–5 pm Don’t miss this favorite annual event, which features original art by New York state artists, live entertainment and family activities.

Calling all volunteers! Join the fun—and support the Gallery— by signing up for a three-, four- or five-hour shift. Call 276.8945 ([email protected]) or sign up at clothesline.rochester.edu.

Member Perks Again this year, MAG members can get $1 off the regular $5 admission. Watch your mailbox for a discount coupon you can present at any admission gate.

Buried in books? Bring in your art books and magazines for this annual sale benefitting MAG’s art library. Contact Lu Harper at 276.8997 ([email protected]). 10 Creative Workshop

Learn as you play Coming Attractions with color, line, Centennial Sculpture Park will soon include a shape and form! landscaped brick plaza outside the Creative From cartooning for Workshop, with a fully accessible entrance. the kids to jewelry During this summer’s construction, the for yourself, there’s a Workshop will remain open, though you Creative Workshop class that can help you may be asked to enter by way of the Gallery. see things differently. Please check our website or call us at 276.8959 Art History 101 for absolute beginners for construction updates. Learn to look! This jargon-free intro to art How to Register history is taught by Mary Delmastro. Four To sign up for a sum- Thursdays at 7 pm starting July 11. mer class, pick up An Art-filled Summer for the kids our current catalog at Have fun, stay busy! Sign up the kids for the Workshop, visit half-day, two-week classes or all-day, week- mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop, or call long Art Day School sessions. But hurry— us at 276.8959. And watch for our fall- some classes are already full! winter catalog, coming in early August!

Art Travel

Sponsored by the Gallery Council and open to all travelers. Learn more at mag.rochester.edu/events/art-travel.

Auburn, NY Tuesday, August 13 Includes: docent-led tour of Seward House Historic Museum, home of Abraham Lincoln’s Secretary of State; lunch at a unique restau- rant/farm; performance of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse Contact: Connie Schultz, 585.787.0701 or Mary Monefeldt, 585.872.5162

Public Art of Rochester: Part 1 Pittsburgh & Fallingwater Wednesday, October 2 (rain date October 4) Tuesday–Thursday, October 15–17 Includes: insiders’ walking tour of public art Includes: tours of Fallingwater (pictured above) in the Neighborhood of the Arts led by and Kentuck Knob, private homes by Frank Richard Margolis; visit to an outdoor studio; Lloyd Wright; visits to Carnegie Museum chats with notable residents and business of Art, the Glass Center; overnights at owners; stops at Village Gate, Arts & Cultural Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Omni Council; lunch at the Chatterbox Club William Penn Hotel Contact: Susan Rice, 585.461.9537 or Mary Contact: Carol Kase, 585.461.4382, or Betsy Monefeldt, 585.872.5162 Taylor, 585.202.0164 11 Multimedia

Curiosity. Discovery. Connection. MAGart 2.0—an expanded, cross-platform version of the Gallery’s mobile app—was launched May 22 at the Centennial Sculpture Park ribbon cutting ceremony. Like its predecessor, MAGart 2.0 is free. It includes detailed infor- mation on objects in the collection, including the innovative feature known as “hot spots.” And it provides visitor information, maps and audio commentary for museum goers. What’s New MAGart 2.0 explores the entire Gallery—upstairs, downstairs and throughout Centennial Sculpture Park—through a greatly expanded number of objects (138 and counting). Of these, 29 have audio commentary by MAG director Grant Holcomb and other staff members. New features include sections on the history and architecture of the Gallery; a “Look and Do” section with conversation starters and activities for the whole family; and video links. Where to Get It MAGart 2.0 is available at no cost for your smartphone or tablet. Just visit the iTunes Store (iOS version) or Google Play (Android version). The new app replaces rather than updates version 1.0. MAGart 2.0 is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional support is provided by the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation and Helen H. Berkeley. It was developed by Meridianapps.com, which has also created apps for the American Museum of Natural History and the Art Institute of . CHIHULY OWN A STUDIO EDITION BY CHIHULY, SIGNED BY THE ARTIST.

The Gallery Store is proud to offer two exquisite hand-blown Studio Editions by the reigning master of American glass. Choose from Chartreuse Persian Pair (shown) and Saffron Seaform. To purchase these or other Studio Editions, stop by today, visit maggallerystore.com or call 585.276.9010. photo by Terry Rishel Terry photo by 12 Around the MAG

100 Art Reflected Opening Dinner 2.9.2013 presented by the Gallery Council

From Left: Grant Holcomb, Bev Pickering, Nancy Foster Gerard and Mary Sue Jack. Jack co-chaired Art Reflected with Grace Kelly. | Cynthia Netsky, Ron Netsky, Nancy Holowka and Nicholas Ruth. Ron Netsky and Nicholas Ruth contrib- uted original artworks for the show, which remained on view through April 21. | Nancy Valle with her artwork (far right) and the work that inspired it, Hans Hofmann’s Ruby Gold.

100 Night in Paris, 1913 4.12.2013 presented by the MAG Board of Managers

Top row: Marion Swett Robinson, Al Swett, Laura Swett (event co-chair), Michael Grosodonia and Joanna Grosodonia (event co-chair). | Marianne Zeitlin, UR President Joel Seligman and Essie Germanow. | Vickie and Jim Durfee. Second row: Brian Thompson, Elinor Lerner, Dr. Hobart Lerner, Debby Wilson, Charlie Owens and Jennifer Leonard. | Jeff Metzger, Robin Hamilton, Kathy Cleary, Mark Cleary and Barbara Nino. | Vince Buzard, Theresa Mazzullo, Don Mazzullo and Ann Burr. Third row: John and Gwen Greene. | Collene Burns, Neal Burns and Samantha Johnson. | Karen and Andy Gallina. Photos by Ria Tafani.

Join the Conversation Want to know more? MAG’s online magazine features breaking news, expanded content and pictures of Gallery happenings. At mag.rochester.edu, go to News and choose “Around the MAG.” Like us: MAG’s page at Facebook.com is the place to meet other Gallery “fans,” post comments and find out what’s happening. Also get up-to-the-minute news at .com/magur and check our boards at pinterest.com/MAGmuseum. Visit our blog: At Gallery Buzz, our interactive journal, you can get an insider’s view of MAG, explore the collection, and share your stories and impressions. At mag.rochester.edu, go to News and choose “Gallery Buzz Blog.”

Calling all members! We’re looking for people who’ve been MAG members for 50+ years. If you qualify (or if you know someone who does), please call Meg Taber in the membership office, 585.276.8938. 13 Around the MAG

100 Centennial Sculpture Park ribbon cutting May 22, 2013

TOP ROW: The skies threatened, but the rain held off. | Wendell Castle, Albert Paley, Jackie Ferrara and Tom Otterness at the ceremony. | Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks, MAG Board President Jim Durfee, Rochester Mayor Tom Richards, UR President Joel Seligman, Katie LaShomb representing Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, and Director Grant Holcomb. Second row: Joan Feinbloom and Wendell Castle. | Joel Seligman, Robin Gosnell Travers, Georgia Gosnell and Grant Holcomb. | Bob Stiles, Gayle Stiles, Grant Holcomb, Joanne Gianniny, Bob Gianniny, Bruce Gianniny and Dana Gianniny. Third row: Mary Ann King, Sandy Hawks Lloyd and Marianne Leahy. | Trish Cutting and Dave McDonald. | Mary Sue Jack and Sandy Koon. Photos by J. Adam Fenster (top row center, top row right, second row left); Richard P. Wersinger (all others).

Meet the juror The juror for this year’s Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition is no stranger to the region—or to the Memorial Art Gallery. Alex Nyerges was born and raised in Rochester, where he attended School No. 28 and East High School. His parents were art lovers who often took their four sons to the Gallery, and he has fond early memories of the Clothesline Festival and the Creative Workshop. Nyerges’s interest in art continued to grow after he headed off to George Washington University, where he ultimately earned his master’s in museum studies. From GWU he went on to a career as an administrator at such prestigious institutions as the Dayton Art Institute, where he was director and CEO from 1992 to 2006, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, where he is currently in his seventh year as director. Nyerges’s many interests include photography, on which he has written and lectured widely. Among the major traveling exhibits he has organized are studies of two iconic American photographers, Edward Weston and Ansel Adams. So it’s not surprising that photography is well represented in this year’s Finger Lakes, with more than 30 examples. Read more about the show on page 4. Nyerges will be back in his hometown on July 13 for the exhibition opening, where he’ll reveal his choices for five juror awards. 14 Visitor Info learn more at mag.rochester.edu

Museum Hours Parking / Accessibility Wednesday–Sunday 11–5 and until 9 pm Thursday. Free visitor parking is available in all lots on the Gallery Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and July 4. Museum offices are grounds. Handicapped-accessible spaces are in lot A open Monday–Friday during regular business hours. (near the University Avenue entrance) and lot D (near the rear entrance). Reserved Creative Workshop Museum Admission spaces are in lot D. Wheelchairs are available in the Free to members, UR students, and children 5 and under. Vanden Brul Pavilion. General admission $12; senior citizens, $8; college stu- dents with ID and children 6–18, $5. Thursdays from To schedule a sign language interpreter or touch tour for 5–9 pm, all paid admissions are half price. the blind or request a Braille or text calendar, contact [email protected] (276.8971); deaf and Salute to Servicemen & Women hard-of-hearing people may call via Relay Service. Along with other museums across the country, we’re offering free admission through September 1 to active Thank you to our Sponsors military personnel with ID and their immediate families. The Memorial Art Gallery is supported primarily by its members, the University of Rochester and public funds Gallery Store from Monroe County and the New York State Council Open Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm and until 9 pm on the Arts. Half-price Thursday admission is made pos- Thursday; Sunday 11 am–5 pm. Closed Mondays. Visit sible in part by Monroe County. maggallerystore.com (276.9010). The Gallery’s centennial year is Max at the Gallery presented by Lynne Lovejoy, with 100 Enjoy Thursday Tapas, artful lunches additional support from Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull, and weekend brunches (473.6629). ESL Charitable Foundation, and Nocon & Associates, Hours and menus at maxrochester.net. a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Creative Workshop ARTiculate is published six times a Offering year-round art classes for all ages. Visit year with underwriting from the mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop (276.8959). Gallery Council. Special thanks Art Library/Teacher Center to Lynne Lovejoy for additional Open to the public for browsing and to members, publication support during the educators, and UR students & staff or borrowing. Visit Gallery’s centennial year. mag.rochester.edu/library (276.8999). We welcome your comments on this publication at Group and School Tours [email protected] (276.8935). To schedule a docent-led tour, con- tact Mary Ann Monley, mmonley @mag.rochester.edu (276.8974). Cell Phone Tours Call 585.627.4132 to hear director Grant Holcomb talk about favorite works, explore the American collec- tion with chief curator Marjorie Searl, and listen to tour stops designed for the visually impaired. Outside, enjoy community submis- sions to Story Walk and Poets Walk, interactive sidewalks bordering Centennial Sculpture Park. MAGart Mobile App This free app allows smartphone and tablet users to learn about selected objects from the Gallery’s collections—upstairs, downstairs and throughout Centennial Sculpture Park. MAGart 2.0 is available from the iTunes Store (iOS version) or Google Play (Android version). Read about it on p. 12. NY 14607-1484 Rochester, Ave., 500 University 585.276.8900 mag.rochester.edu