Archive for May, 2010
Rochester’s Museum of Fine Arts
By Lu Harper, Librarian Sometimes in the course of archival research we find information that not only helps document artwork in the Gallery’s collection but helps tell part of the story of art in Rochester. Recently, I found information about a painting by George Inness, Jr., “Bringing Home the Cows,” which was donated to the […]
Posted: May 27th, 2010 under Collection, History.
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New Rochester Arts Portal
By Larissa Masny, Gallery Buzz Editor This Spring, Democrat and Chronicle Media Group launched Rochester Arts, a portal for its online readers to read about the arts in Rochester. The Memorial Art Gallery is so excited to be part of this launch. Every Wednesday, you’ll find a fresh blog entry written by one of Memorial […]
Posted: May 24th, 2010 under Education, Exhibitions.
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Hey Mama Artiste, How’s your balance?
By Debora McDell-Hernandez, Coordinator of Community Programs and Outreach and Rachael Baldanza, Creative Workshop Curriculum Director On April 24th, the Memorial Art Gallery joined forces with the Susan B. Anthony Center for Women’s Leadership and the University of Rochester’s Art and Art History department and co-hosted a special screening and discussion of the movie Who […]
Posted: May 20th, 2010 under Creative Workshop, Education, Events.
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Area Teachers Sculpt at MAG
By Carol Yost Estelle B. Goldman Assistant Curator of Education, School Programs If you have ever wondered what teachers do in their spare time…..or what happens to all that cardboard you throw out…….. Wednesday May 12, 40 area teachers met at the Memorial Art Gallery to see the new exhibit, Albert Paley in the 21st […]
Posted: May 17th, 2010 under Education, Events.
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It’s Wedding Season
By Larissa Masny, Gallery Buzz Editor It’s wedding season! Do you know where your/your loved one will be celebrating all the parties that surround getting married? There are so many- engagement parties, showers, the bridesmaid brunch, the rehearsal dinner, the reception, the ceremony, and the day-after brunch. Max at the Gallery can help you with […]
Posted: May 13th, 2010 under Events, The Gallery Store.
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Hungry for more Paley?
By Meg Colbert, Visual Resources Assistant/Creative Workshop Registrar Just a few months ago, I wrote about Albert Paley briefly as he was highlighted in Breaking Ground: A Century of Craft Art in Western New York, as the premier ironmaster both regionally and nationwide. That 12-page spread served as an appetizer to the hearty entrée of […]
Posted: May 10th, 2010 under Education, Exhibitions, Library, The Gallery Store.
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Paley on TV today and tomorrow
By Larissa Masny, Gallery Buzz editor Albert Paley in the 21st Century is featured on today’s “Weekend Buzz” segment on YNN Rochester Channel 9. Look for it if you have Time Warner Cable. Additionally, tomorrow and Sunday WXXI TV Rochester will feature Albert Paley in the 21st Century on their news program, “Need to Know.” […]
Posted: May 6th, 2010 under Exhibitions.
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Albert Paley in the 21st Century Interviews
By Larissa Masny, Gallery Buzz editor We’ve been busy giving interviews about Memorial Art Gallery‘s newest exhibition, Albert Paley in the 21st Century. Here they are, in case you’ve missed them: “Rochester Speaks” interview with MAG curator Marlene Hamann-Whitmore, hosted by WARM 101.3 FM’s Kevin Gillan “Rochester Speaks” interview with solo exhibition artist Albert Paley, […]
Posted: May 3rd, 2010 under Exhibitions.
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