New York Collects Buffalo State Opens July 9 at the Burchfield-Penney
The Burchfield-Penney Art Center is pleased to present the landmark exhibition, New York Collects Buffalo State. An opening reception will be held on July 9 from 7:30 9:30 p.m. in front of Rockwell Hall. The exhibition is on view from July 9 October 3, 2004 at the Burchfield-Penney, 3rd floor, Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College.
This ground-breaking exhibition illustrates a legacy of artists who were nurtured at Buffalo State, although it represents only the tip of the iceberg of their achievements. Currently, the college has the largest visual arts program in New York State, with three active departments in Fine Arts, Design and Art Education. The exhibition celebrates the achievements of alumni artists with more than 170 works by 93 artists who were selected from more than 10,000 alumni of the college’s visual arts programs.
New York Collects Buffalo State was organized by Diane Koeppel, assistant professor of art education at Buffalo State with a team of 14 graduate students and co-curator Joan Vita Marotta, former head of public programs at the Burchfield-Penney. Based on the vision of Buffalo State President Muriel A. Howard, PhD to feature artworks created by alumni, visitors will be able to see art from some of the most prestigious museums and collections throughout New York State. Some of the exhibition's nationally renowned artists include Edwin Dickinson, AP Gorny, Sylvia Hyman, G. Peter Jemison, Robert Longo, Joseph Piccillo, Cindy Sherman and Bill Stewart. All works selected for the exhibition support its organizing conceptto examine the impact Buffalo State has had on the art world.
"I have frequently received requests to feature the work of our numerous alumni in a show. I can say, therefore, with complete candor, that this exhibit was inspired by popular demand, and we are grateful to the Burchfield-Penney Art Center for fulfilling the dreams of the multitudes," said Buffalo State College President Muriel A. Howard. "Buffalo State is home to the largest undergraduate art education program in the nation, and home to the most comprehensive array of visual arts programs in the State University of New York system. We were the catalyst for Hallwalls and have launched, literally, thousands of careers in the arts. We hope this exhibition will both startle and impress you with its breadth and excellence."
Artworks are being lent by public and private collections throughout New York State, including such notable institutions as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, Fenimore Art Museum of the New York State Historical Association, Grey Art Gallery of New York University, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Arts & Design, National Academy of Design, Rochester Institute of Technology and the Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art of the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.
"With great pride the Burchfield-Penney Art Center presents New York Collects Buffalo State, the most complex collaboration ever initiated with the Art Education Department of Buffalo State College," said Ted Pietrzak, director of the Burchfield-Penney Art Center. "Assistant Professor Diane Koeppel deserves our respect and congratulations for her commitment to the project. She has selected a stimulating variety of artworks by many of the college's most accomplished artists."
About the Burchfield-Penney Art Center
The Burchfield-Penney Art Center is a museum dedicated to the art and vision of Charles E. Burchfield and distinguished artists of Buffalo Niagara and Western New York State. Through its affiliation with Buffalo State College, the museum encourages learning and celebrates our richly create ve and diverse community. For more information, call (716) 878-6011 or visit www.burchfield-penney.org.
Burchfield-Penney Art Center is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is supported in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts and Erie County. Additional operating support is provided by the Elizabeth Elser Doolittle Trust, the James Carey Evans Endowment, the Mary A. H. Rumsey Foundation and the Burchfield-Penney's members.
Support for this exhibition has been provided by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY, The Buffalo News, the Frances G. Churchill Fund, Key Bank, Magavern, Magavern & Grimm, Merrill Lynch and Verizon and individual and anonymous donors.
This ground-breaking exhibition illustrates a legacy of artists who were nurtured at Buffalo State, although it represents only the tip of the iceberg of their achievements. Currently, the college has the largest visual arts program in New York State, with three active departments in Fine Arts, Design and Art Education. The exhibition celebrates the achievements of alumni artists with more than 170 works by 93 artists who were selected from more than 10,000 alumni of the college’s visual arts programs.
New York Collects Buffalo State was organized by Diane Koeppel, assistant professor of art education at Buffalo State with a team of 14 graduate students and co-curator Joan Vita Marotta, former head of public programs at the Burchfield-Penney. Based on the vision of Buffalo State President Muriel A. Howard, PhD to feature artworks created by alumni, visitors will be able to see art from some of the most prestigious museums and collections throughout New York State. Some of the exhibition's nationally renowned artists include Edwin Dickinson, AP Gorny, Sylvia Hyman, G. Peter Jemison, Robert Longo, Joseph Piccillo, Cindy Sherman and Bill Stewart. All works selected for the exhibition support its organizing conceptto examine the impact Buffalo State has had on the art world.
"I have frequently received requests to feature the work of our numerous alumni in a show. I can say, therefore, with complete candor, that this exhibit was inspired by popular demand, and we are grateful to the Burchfield-Penney Art Center for fulfilling the dreams of the multitudes," said Buffalo State College President Muriel A. Howard. "Buffalo State is home to the largest undergraduate art education program in the nation, and home to the most comprehensive array of visual arts programs in the State University of New York system. We were the catalyst for Hallwalls and have launched, literally, thousands of careers in the arts. We hope this exhibition will both startle and impress you with its breadth and excellence."
Artworks are being lent by public and private collections throughout New York State, including such notable institutions as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, Fenimore Art Museum of the New York State Historical Association, Grey Art Gallery of New York University, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Arts & Design, National Academy of Design, Rochester Institute of Technology and the Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art of the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.
"With great pride the Burchfield-Penney Art Center presents New York Collects Buffalo State, the most complex collaboration ever initiated with the Art Education Department of Buffalo State College," said Ted Pietrzak, director of the Burchfield-Penney Art Center. "Assistant Professor Diane Koeppel deserves our respect and congratulations for her commitment to the project. She has selected a stimulating variety of artworks by many of the college's most accomplished artists."
About the Burchfield-Penney Art Center
The Burchfield-Penney Art Center is a museum dedicated to the art and vision of Charles E. Burchfield and distinguished artists of Buffalo Niagara and Western New York State. Through its affiliation with Buffalo State College, the museum encourages learning and celebrates our richly create ve and diverse community. For more information, call (716) 878-6011 or visit www.burchfield-penney.org.
Burchfield-Penney Art Center is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is supported in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts and Erie County. Additional operating support is provided by the Elizabeth Elser Doolittle Trust, the James Carey Evans Endowment, the Mary A. H. Rumsey Foundation and the Burchfield-Penney's members.
Support for this exhibition has been provided by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY, The Buffalo News, the Frances G. Churchill Fund, Key Bank, Magavern, Magavern & Grimm, Merrill Lynch and Verizon and individual and anonymous donors.
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