Get a Closer Look with the Salon Series

Posted by Mary Murray on December 6th 2010 | 0 Comments

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Salon Series, Preview of coming attractions

What is the Salon Series and who are the Salonisti?

The Salon Series is a newly formed program for Institute members who want  a more engaged look at art, artists and the Institute’s goings-on. Our first meet and greet was November 10, when about 40 “Salonisti” gathered for a little wine and cheese and conversation. Director of Development Joe Silberlicht introduced the program, which included a preview of 2011 Museum of Art exhibitions courtesy of Museum of Art Director and Chief Curator Paul Schweizer, Director of Education April Oswald, and Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Mary Murray. Mary also conducted a tour of art storage, much to the assembled group’s great interest.

We expect to have six Salons annually. Our next will be Wednesday, January 12, when Mary will talk about different printmaking processes (come up and see some etchings!). Anna D’Ambrosio, Museum of Art Assistant Director and Curator of Decorative Arts, will lead a discussion in March about identifying the “good, better, and best” in antiques. Future Salons will be guided by the interests of the participants and will likely include visits to private art collections and artists’ studios, discussions about framing, displaying art in one’s home, and a wide range of other topics intended to enhance participants’ knowledge about art and the programs offered here at the Institute.

Salonisti in works on paper storage

Participation in the Salon Series is open to all premium level members (that’s Contributor and above). Think about upgrading your membership if this doesn’t include you yet because the Salons promise to be interesting and fun. Contact Theresa Murray in Membership at 315-797-0000, x2104 or tmurray@mwpai.org.

Thanks to JoAnne Colenzo, Events Manager, for these photographs.