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Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Annual Report 2011-2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 THE MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR ARTS INSTITUTE’S MISSION 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 Concerts in the Court Dailey & Vincent Cover: Great Artists Series Complexions Contemporary Ballet Message from the President Contents Performing Arts 3 It is my distinct honor and pleasure to serve you as School of Art 6 President of this outstanding institution. Museum of Art 9 Supporters 13 While drafting this message, I found myself reflecting Annual Operating Fund 16 on the vast achievements that we celebrated in our Annual Attendance 18 75th anniversary year and understood that this is no Sponsors 19 time to rest on our laurels. The challenges we face are great and it is with great enthusiasm that we embrace these challenges. The mounting financial and economic Board of Trustees issues that linger need to be addressed. We continue to William F. Locke, Chairman strive to enhance the strong base of financial support F.X. Matt III, Vice Chair that has been the cornerstone of our existence since Vige Barrie our founding. Dr. William L. Boyle, Jr. Joseph J. Corasanti It was with this foresight that we presented programs Michael D. Damsky across all divisions that expanded our audiences, and Rev. Paul J. Drobin Mary McLean Evans we engaged in a strategic plan that balances popular Steven R. Kowalsky appeal while maintaining the artistic merit that is Mark D. Levitt, Esq. our hallmark. John B. Stetson Linda B. Vincent During the past year we focused more on visitor experience and physical identity, understanding the importance of not merely bringing visitors in our doors, but also making their visits enjoyable. As the new fiscal year commences, expect more improvement as we increase the vibrancy of the organization by building audiences, earned revenue, and commiting ourselves to the community. While this publication is an accurate report of the achievements Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute has enjoyed this past year, it is merely a record. The importance of the artistic, cultural and social merit that we offer our community, and our appreciation of all this community provides us, cannot be fully expressed in publication. Anthony J. Spiridigloizzi President 2 2011-12 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 2011-12 Performing Arts season The 2011-12 Great Artists Series consisted guest Elizabeth von Trapp. Celtic Nights presented an exceptional series of perfor- of five exceptional performances by a – A Journey of Hope offered an evening mances, films, educational activities and variety of acclaimed international artists of traditional Irish music and dance. The special events supported by comprehen- and ensembles. The season began with a series concluded with a dazzling display sive multi-media marketing campaigns high-octane rock performance by the of dance and ballet by Complexions that attracted 22,751 patrons in overall legendary Southside Johnny and the Contemporary Ballet. participation. The division presented Asbury Jukes, followed by a return The Concerts in the Court series 19 performances, 5 educational activities, engagement of The 5 Browns. The Sounds continued to grow this season by offering 212 film screenings and 3 meet-the-artist of Christmas featured the combination of six concerts. Participation was strong, receptions. the Empire Brass ensemble with special Great Artists Series Complexions Contemporary Ballet Great Artists Series The 5 Browns 2011-12 Annual Report 3 with audiences enjoying a diverse mix of Brown Quartet and the original works of return of the DuffleBag Theatre Co.with music over the course of the series. The singer-songwriter Susan Werner. their interpretation of Romeo & Juliet. season began with two stirring perfor- The For Kids and Families Series present- Jeffrey Siegel returned to present four mances by the Hot Club of Cowtown and ed four events for young audiences and evenings of Keyboard Conversations Dailey & Vincent. The classic pop group parents featuring the cartooning comedy focusing on the works of composers such Orleans entertained a sold-out crowd of Keith Munslow, a rollicking enrollment as Franz Liszt, Beethoven and Brahms, followed by jazz vocalist Sachal in Pirate School, the classic children’s among many others. Each event in this Vasandani. The series drew to a close with music of Tom Chapin and the annual popular series continues to sell out. traditional bluegrass music by the Allison Concerts in the Court Hot Club of Cowtown Great Artists Series Celtic Nights – A Journey of Hope Great Artists Series Complexions Contemporary Ballet For Kids and Families Series Tom Chapin 4 2011-12 Annual Report While still quite popular, the Film Series advertisers, trade-for-service participants For a complete list of performances, films attendance dropped slightly again this and dedicated MWPAI funds provided and educational activities see the Annual season as competition with the larger vital financial and in-kind support. Report section of the MWPAI web site movie houses for independent cinema New avenues of contributed income at www.mwpai.org. titles continues to increase. continue to be developed and imple- mented as feasible. Series and program sponsors, individual contributors, government and founda- Bob Mortis tion granting organizations, program Director of Performing Arts For Kids & Families For Kids and Families Series Pirate School Orleans On Saturday, November 12, 2011 the Concerts in the Court series hosted a performance by the chart-topping pop group Orleans. Famous for their many hits in the 1970s, including Dance with Me and Still the One, the band was met with terrific enthusiasm from Film both old and new fans. Led by co-founder Larry Hoppen, the group arrived in town a few days early to participate in some promotional Young Artists Young events for the concert, including a brief visit to the mwpARTy held in the Root Sculpture Court on November 11 and a live radio interview from the Big Apple Music store in New Hartford. The high-energy performance thrilled the capacity crowd. Following the performance, the band stayed well into the night to greet their fans, sign autographs and pose for photos. Concerts in the Court For Kids and Families Series Keith Munslow Special Events Great Artists Great 2011-12 Annual Report 5 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 and performing arts. School of Art The School of Art is making exciting changes to expand enrollment in the PrattMWP and Community Art and Dance programs. This is being done through several exciting new additions to the school administration that are working to innovate new ideas, offerings and strategies to the school’s programs. PrattMWP The PrattMWP College of Art and Design is enjoying a steady increase in the number of students on campus in the 2011-12 school year. With an incoming class of 93 students, the college has students repre- senting 15 states and 7 countries. While half of the students are from New York, the greater diversity of students on campus enhances the cultural offerings and builds a wonderful dynamic in which the students create art around. The larger number of students on campus is making it necessary to evaluate the usage of classroom space and curricular offerings to insure the PrattMWP experi- ence maintains its high level of quality education for each student. The driver of new strategies in enrollment in the PrattMWP program is Alicia Luhrssen, our Interim Admissions Director. Alicia brings years of experience from the Pratt Brooklyn campus, serving as a recruiter and then as Assistant Director of Admissions/ Undergraduate International Admissions Counselor. During that time period Pratt saw unprecedented growth in its interna- tional recruitment. Alicia is building a renewed regional focus in addition to the national presence, which has grown significantly over the past few years. 6 2011-12 Annual Report Laura Shrader is our new Student Life went on to Brooklyn, several decided to ideas and concepts, while also providing Director, coming to us from Whittier transfer into other programs. Currently solid role models and mentorship to our College in California where she served our students are represented in most PrattMWP students. These artists will live as Assistant Director of Student Life of the major art colleges in the northeast, in campus apartments and be given an and Area Coordinator. Specializing in Alfred University, Cooper Union, MICA, exhibition at the end of their residency. academic advising, residential activities RISD, Tyler, as well as Art Institute The dance program continues to be programming and training, as well as of Chicago. one of the most successful programs at judicial affairs. Laura is implementing the Institute with the studio classes new and broader programming strategies Community Art and Dance consistently filled and the Nutcracker and to enhance the on-campus living experi- A significant development in the spring performances routinely selling ence of our students to continue to build Community Art and Dance program is out. This year, the dance program was our retention levels. the creation of the Community Art honored to host the New York State For the 2011-2012 academic year, Coordinator position established to Summer School of the Arts Auditions for PrattMWP enrolled 151 full-time students, orchestrate new class and workshop Modern Dance and Theater in our studios 60 in Fine Arts, 64 in Communications offerings. Janelle Roginski assumed the during March.
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