About 100 people crowded into Delavan Art Gallery last Wednesday, March 21 for the announcement of 40 Below's 2007 summit on June 1. New York first lady Silda Wall Spitzer, wife of Gov. Eliot Spitzer, announced the summit, praising its efforts.
Bill and Terry Delavan couldn't have been more ecstatic to have Silda Spitzer here in the gallery. Furthermore, it turns out Silda is truly an arts fan! She did have a few minutes to walk around the gallery after the press conference to see the exhibit and talk with one of our artists, Nives Marzocchi, but it wasn't enough. The first lady came back later to spend some quality time with the art. To me, this shows a sign of respect to the art work. We have several regulars who come to our openings to socialize, then come back when they can look at the art in a quiet, less chaotic atmosphere.
Featured Artist Nives Marzocchi speaking with Silda Spitzer about her workThis is the second prominent lady in two weeks to have visited Delavan Art Gallery. Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor was also here recently for the launch of the journal "Stone Canoe." This is the second time she has come to visit and we couldn't be happier!
-Courtney Rile
Gallery Coordinator, Delavan Art Gallery
From Left to Right: Bill Delavan (Delavan Art Gallery), Robert Colley (Editor of Stone Canoe) , Silda Wall Spitzer (NY First Lady), Terry Delavan (Delavan Center), Nives Marzocchi (artist)
From Left to Right: Silda Wall Spitzer, Courtney Rile (Delavan Art Gallery), Nives Marzocchi
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As always, it is never a dull experience when interning at Delavan Art Gallery! You can imagine my surprise when walking into a press conference in what I thought would be a more relaxed day. Meeting the First Lady was fun and her interest in the arts was impressive for someone as busy as she is. I'm glad to hear she returned to the gallery to view the art in a more quiet setting.
-Jessica, intern.
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