Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Press Release for "The Language of Art"

Exhibition: "The Language of Art"
Featuring watermedia by Barbara Kellogg, varied works by Nives Marzocchi and works by artists in Stone Canoe, a journal of arts and ideas from Upstate New York.

SYRACUSE, New York -- February 16, 2007 -- Delavan Art Gallery presents the exhibit "The Language of Art" featuring watermedia by Barbara Kellogg, varied works by Nives Marzocchi and works by artists in Stone Canoe, a journal of arts and ideas from Upstate New York. The exhibit opens on Thursday, March 1 and continues through Saturday, March 31, 2007.

Barbara Kellogg creates semi-abstract paintings using Lana Watercolor paper, Sekishu rice paper and Holbein Acryla Gouache paint. Line and texture are both important elements in her art and are often inspired by simple gestures in nature such as the turn of a leaf or twist of a branch. Kellogg has been an active artist for over three decades and has developed an extensive resume of exhibitions, awards, publications and teaching experience. Her education includes a B.F.A. in Painting from Syracuse University and three decades of classes with artists Nicholas Reale, Edward Betts and Glenn Bradshaw. Kellogg resides in Fayetteville, NY and is a member of the National Watercolor Society, the CNY Watercolor Society and the Cazenovia Watercolor Society.

Barbara Kellogg, Milkweed Song, acrylic and ink on rice paper, 19” x 25”

Nives Marzocchi is showing works in a variety of mediums including bronze, ceramic, metal, textiles and wood. Her work is inspired by her upbringing in Italy as well as her travels throughout Europe and the United States. Marzocchi started focusing on her art work later in life and has been actively taking classes and exhibiting since 1997. Among her professors were Roger Mack and Mary Giehl and places she has shown include the Onondaga County Community College, Lowe and Edgewood art galleries as well as many of the local libraries.

Nives Marzocchi, Untitled, ceramic

Delavan Art Gallery is pleased to host an art exhibition for the first annual publication of Stone Canoe, a journal of arts and ideas from Upstate New York, published by University College of Syracuse University. On display at Delavan Art Gallery will be works by the majority of the visual artists included in the inaugural issue. Stone Canoe is committed to showcasing the work of artists and writers from, or somehow connected to, the Upstate New York region. The contributors to Stone Canoe No. 1—71 in all—represent remarkable diversity in every respect—age, level of experience, cultural background, choice of subject matter, and point of view. The following artists will have work in the exhibition: Mark Bender, Douglas Biklen, Larry Bissonnette, Stephen Carlson, John Bul Dau, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Bob Gates, Mary Giehl, Lew Graham, Christopher Gray, Wendy Harris, Gail Hoffman, Tom Huff, Hugh Jones, Bryan McGrath, Wendy Moleski, Novado Cappuccilli, Mario J. Perez, Elena Peteva, Joseph Scheer, Luvon Sheppard, Ann Skiŏld, John Thompson, John von Bergen, Carrie Mae Weems, Diana Whiting, Errol Willett and Marion Wilson. For more information about Stone Canoe, visit the journal's website, www.stonecanoejournal.org or come see the exhibition, "The Language of Art."

Tom Huff, Stone Canoe, Italian Crystal Alabaster

Beginning on Thursday, March 8, and continuing through Saturday, March 31, Delavan Art Gallery will also be displaying a selection of Gold Key winners from the Time Warner Cable Scholastic Art Awards. There will be a special reception for Scholastics artists, which is open to the public, on Saturday, March 10, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Delavan Art Gallery is a 3,800 square foot showcase and sales venue for fine art created by area artists. Located in a convenient, downtown location at 501 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, the gallery is free and open to the public. Off-street parking is available and the gallery is handicapped accessible. Delavan Art Gallery opens “The Language of Art” from 5 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, and is open through March 31 on Thursday and Friday afternoons from 12-6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and at other times by appointment. For more information visit www.DelavanArtGallery.com.


Information of Note:

Dates: March 1 – March 31, 2007
Location: Delavan Art Gallery, 501 W. Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
Hours: Thursdays and Fridays 12-6 p.m., Saturdays 10-4 p.m., and also by appointment (NOTE: These hours are new since September 2006.)

Opening Reception: Thursday, March 1, 5-8 PM
A special reception for selected Gold Key Winners from the Scholastic Art Awards on Saturday, March 10, 1-4 PM, open to the public

Artists in Attendance: Saturdays from noon – 3 p.m.
March 3: Nives Marzocchi
March 10: Scholastics artists
March 17: Barbara Kellogg
March 24: Artists from Stone Canoe
March 31: Artists from Stone Canoe

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Update on tonight's Th3 Events

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed round... so snow or shine, the show opens with wine... this evening, at 5pm," wrote Teresita from Point of Contact Gallery in an email to gallery patrons today.

Wow, this is some weather! It fits in perfectly with The Warehouse Gallery's newest exhibition, opening this evening, called "Embracing Winter." I highly recommend making it out to see this and other exhibits tonight. You'll be rewarded with a cup of hot cocoa, mulled apple cider, and good times all around.

For a current list of cancellations and confirmed openings, please visit http://th3syracuse.blogspot.com

We'll see you there!

Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Urban Video Project Test Run

The Urban Video Project (UVP) held their test runs last week at Spark Contemporary Art Space, The Warehouse Gallery and Delavan Art Gallery in preparation for their public art video projections taking place on the next Th3, February 15 from 5 - 8 PM.

These photos are from the test run at Delavan Center.

THEY MEET IN THE SNOW.

THEY DISCUSS INSIDE.

BLAKE CARRINGTON HOOKS UP HIS COMPUTER.

THE PROJECTION MAY LOOK SOMETHING LIKE THIS.

COLIN TODD DOCUMENTS THE TEST...

...AT THE ENTRANCE TO DELAVAN ART GALLERY.


SEE YOU NEXT THURSDAY FOR Th3!

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

NYSCA Grant Info Session Tonight

New York State Council for the Arts Grant Info Session
Individual Artists Program

Don Palmer, Director of the Individual Artists Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, will give a workshop on the application process to the Individual Artists Program.

The Individual Artists Program offers support for the creation of new work by New York State artists through artist-initiated projects in electronic media (video, sound art, installations, and new technologies) and film production, and the commissioning of new work by composers and theatre artists.

Artists at various career stages are welcome to apply to this Program. Because the Council cannot make grants to individuals, each application to the Program must be sponsored by an eligible New York State nonprofit organization.

Mr. Palmer will explain the online application submission process and the review process that follows. In addition he will answer questions about the guidelines, the best practices in submitting the application narrative, and the appropriate types of work samples and other support materials.

Date: Tuesday, February 6th
Time: 6 pm
Location: The Warehouse, 350 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY (directions)
Cost: FREE!

To RSVP, please call 315.435.2155 or email sjohnson@cspot.org.

Cultural Resources Council
email: info@cspot.org
phone: 315.435.2155
web: http://www.cspot.org

Friday, February 02, 2007

Press Release: Syracuse Loves Th3

SYRACUSE LOVES TH3
GET READY FOR SPRING BY EXPLORING THE ART OF SYRACUSE

SYRACUSE, NY (February 1, 2007) – The Third Thursday (Th3) runs for the first time in 2007 on February 15, the day after Valentine’s Day. Fifteen visual arts venues will be open from 5 – 8 p.m., providing a common day and time to access the visual arts in Syracuse.

During its inaugural season in the Fall of 2006, Th3 was welcomed by art patrons and newcomers alike who came out to enjoy the festivities. Th3 has emerged as one of the best ways to get to know the Syracuse visual arts scene. Th3 “Proved to be popular with the community,” reported Katherine Rushworth, a contributing writer to The Post-Standard, in her December 31, 2006 article 2006: The Good and The Bad. Th3 was a “winner” according to the article.

Unique programming for February 15 includes:

Delavan Art Gallery - Artists in attendance from “The Human Condition.”

Eureka Crafts- Open Studio- Meet Ron Kalinoski and Amy Patricia Komar who are working collaboratively as well as individually under the name of Stoneharp Studios to create drums, raku-fired ceramics and other items.

Everson Museum of Art - Artists Open: Featured artists include Ashley Cox, a singer, songwriter and talented musician on both guitar and piano, playwright Len LaFonte, and Ithaca based sculptor Stiller Zusman. Event begins at 7 p.m. and is FREE

Lightwork - Tours available from 5 – 8 p.m. to discuss the William Earle Williams exhibition "Unsung Heroes. African American Soldiers in the Civil War." Walking tours to two photography exhibitions on the SU Campus will also be available. "A Journey Towards Hope: Underground Railroad Sites in Oberlin, Ohio" by Coriana Close, and "Un/Common Threads: Selections from the Light Work Collection" are both on view at the Schine Student Center, just three buildings down from Light Work.
Onondaga Community College (Arts Across Campus) - Presenting two exhibits with light refreshments: Cloth as a Metaphor and Scholastic Art.
Spark Contemporary Art Space - Opening reception of Matrilineage Art Show, 5 p.m.

Syracuse Technology Garden - A Celebration of Student Art

The Warehouse Gallery - Reception for “Embracing Winter”, a group exhibition of knitted sculpture, psychedelic video, playful photography, and crisp audio and book works by international artists Janet Morton, Takeshi Murata, Bruno Munari, Collin Olan, Lisa M. Robinson and Rudy Shepherd.

Urban Video Project - Thursday, February 15 marks the start of the Urban Video Project (UVP), a public arts initiative seeking to bring art to the streets and buildings of Syracuse. Inspired by the Connective Corridor and Th3, the project is the brainchild of the 40 Below Public Arts Task Force and three Syracuse University graduate students. UVP will produce a series of experimental outdoor video projections throughout the year. Beginning with this month’s Th3, video projections will be featured at:

Spark Contemporary Art Space, 1005 E. Fayette St.
The Warehouse Gallery, 350 W. Fayette St.
Delavan Art Gallery, 501 W. Fayette St.

The Connective Corridor Shuttle Bus (Centro Route # 543) will run during and after Th3 from 5 - 11:40 p.m. Th3 attendees are encouraged to ride Centro’s Connective Corridor shuttle to visit art venues between Syracuse University and Delavan Art Gallery. The shuttle bus will stop at all marked Centro bus stops along the Connective Corridor. For more information about the Connective Corridor and Centro’s Shuttle Bus, please visit connectivecorridor.syr.edu. The ride is FREE.

About Th3:
Making Syracuse’s active visual art scene more accessible to the public, Th3 provides a common day and time for viewing art. On the Third Thursday of each month, 15 visual art venues will be open from 5 - 8 p.m. for Th3, a citywide art open. Th3 is a galvanizing force in supporting and recognizing local artistic achievements and the creation and display of visual art in Syracuse. For more information, please visit www.th3syracuse.com.

Th3 Participating visual art venues include:
Community Folk Art Center (CFAC)
Delavan Art Gallery
Everson Museum of Art
Eureka Crafts
Light Work (Robert B. Menschel Media Center)
Onondaga Community College (Arts Across Campus)
Point of Contact Gallery
Redhouse / Rothenberg Gallery
Spark Contemporary Art Space
Special Collections Research Center (E.S. Bird Library)
SUArt Galleries
Syracuse Technology Garden
ThINC’s Company Gallery
The Warehouse Gallery
Westcott Community Art Gallery

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Thursday, February 01, 2007

New Th3 Blog

Th3 (The Third Thursday) now has a blog to keep art patrons up-to-date on what exhibitions will be happening during each third thursday.

The blog address is http://th3syracuse.blogspot.com

The next Th3 is February 15th, the day after Valentine's Day, from 5-8 PM.