GENESEO – Artist Steve Prince and over two dozen people he had never met before helped steamroll painted puzzle pieces on paper to represent individual traumas and recoveries, which fit together as one community in one art piece. Prince, a professor at Wayne State University in Detroit, says that his piece, 'Ripple,' is designed in the spirit of 'gestalt,' or 'a whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts.' "Loss and recovery … [Read more...]
Fallen Airman’s Art Brightens Dansville School Office
DANSVILLE – The artwork of the airman who passed away in Jordan on Tuesday has adorned the wall of the school office since she was a student there. Alexandria Gleason-Jordan's mixed-media piece 'Chuck's' has been on display in the school's main office since 2009, her senior year. She had aspired to become an art teacher after concluding her military career. "In Dansville we honor all service members in life and in death," posted Dansville … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Lockhart Gallery To Unveil New Art Exhibit
GENESEO — The Lockhart Gallery at SUNY Geneseo will be presenting recent paintings from Jonathan Daly. According to a press release from SUNY Geneseo, Daly's style blends the genres of still-life and landscape to provide artistic commentary on people's relationship with the environment that they inhabit. "The paintings are careful arrangements of my rural Wyoming County surroundings and the items gleaned from its surface," said Daly. "The … [Read more...]
Dansville Artworks Calls on All Artists for Dansville-Themed Exhibit
DANSVILLE – Dansville ArtWorks seeks submissions from artists ages 18 and older for its next exhibit, Dansville - Past, Present, and Future. Accoring to a press release by Dansville ArtWorks, running from May 5 to June 25. Original 2D and 3D artworks incorporating the theme are welcome. The application deadline has been extended to April 16, and drop off for work will be later this month. Guidelines and the submission form are available … [Read more...]
The Sky’s the Limit at Newest Exhibit for SUNY Geneseo’s Main Street Gallery
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo will be presenting the landscape-inspired works by artist Cicely Cottingham, whose visualization of time and mood floats with the clouds and sky, and flows with the changes of the seasons. According to a press release from Gallery Director Cynthia Hawkins, Cottingham's exhibit, 'Everything Is Sky,' will open at the Lockhart Gallery on Wednesday, March 30 with reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Cottingham will speak about her … [Read more...]
Dansville Artworks and Myers Cancer Center Elevate Cancer Patients’ Hats as Art
DANSVILLE – Dansville Artworks and Noyes Memorial Hospital will soon jointly open 'Hats Off,' an exhibit and month-long silent auction that turns the artistic spotlight on various headgear in cancer patients' daily lives. According to a press release from Dansville ArtWorks and the Noyes Health Foundation, the exhibit will have an opening reception on March 31 followed by a month-long silent auction. A live auction will close the event on … [Read more...]
Nice, Dansville Resident, Takes the Helm as Gallery Coordinator for Dansville ArtWorks
Dansville – Dansville ArtWorks announces that Lucus Nice has joined them as Gallery Coordinator. According to a press release from Dansville ArtWorks, Nice, a Dansville resident, served as Interim Director of the Red Cross Clara Barton Chapter House. He dabbles in visual art and has a strong background in retail sales management. “Lucus’s nonprofit and for-profit experience is a rare combination, particularly in a smaller community," … [Read more...]
Cottone Auctions Celebrates 30 Years with Fine Art Auction
GENESEO – Cottone Auctions will celebrate 30 years in the business with an auction next month, featuring original fine arts and antiques of prestigious influence, history, and starting values. According to a press release from Cottone Auctions, their fine art auction will be held Saturday, March 19 in the firm's gallery at 120 Court Street, featuring works from artists Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, Josef Albers, Wendell Castle and … [Read more...]
Dansville ArtWorks Seeks Coordinator for Flourishing Gallery
DANSVILLE – Dansville's very own Main Street art gallery is looking for a Gallery Coordinator to oversee and nurture the gallery's blossoming space and programs. According to a press release from Dansville ArtWorks Inc., they are seeking a part-time Gallery Coordinator to oversee operations and management of their gallery, consignment, retail and workshop space at 178 Main Street. “The gallery coordinator is our "face" to the community," … [Read more...]
SUNY Photo Gallery Tells Stories of Travel for Study Abroad Students
GENESEO – The Study Abroad Office at SUNY Geneseo hosts the campus' most recent exhibit, the Study Abroad Photo Contest, showcasing students' photos from their studies abroad. Study abroad mentors Gabrielle Kinney and Sarah Simon worked with Assistant Director Sam Cardamone to organize the contest. According to Kinney, preparation consisted of collecting photo entires, distributing surveys, and accumulating responses. A press release … [Read more...]