Some of these old pieces still
smell, Stomberg said. So there s a sensory element that s missing. What virtual offerings
can do is keep people connected. In an age of isolation, that s invaluable. At Shelburne Museum, Denenberg said, We re trying to keep people distracted and engaged though he conceded that it s hard to predict which online programming will appeal to the public. Of the museum s 35 or so online offerings in the past year, a six-week virtual quilt club was its most successful. Who knew so many people were into quilting? Denenberg marveled. Connectedness has been a boon to more than the quilting crowd, though. Museums themselves are joining forces in new ways and using that combined strength to make their resources more accessible to the public.
Everson Museum of Art announces new acquisitions
Courtney Leonard, Breach #2, 2016. Ceramic on wood pallet, 36 x 36 x 48 inches. Everson Museum of Art; Museum purchase, Deaccession Fund, 2020.15.
SYRACUSE, NY
.- The Everson Museum of Art announced today that it has purchased seven new works by contemporary artists for its growing collection of 21st century art.
Spanning a variety of media, the new acquisitions reflect the Eversons commitment to refining and diversifying its collection by adding works by artists of color, women artists, and other under-represented emerging and mid-career artists. The works are by artists who hail from across the country, but also include two artists who have lived and worked in Syracuse for decades: Ellen Blalock and Sharif Bey. Blalock previously exhibited her work at the Everson during 2012s The Other New York and Bey will have a major solo exhibition at the Everson in 2022. Its truly an honor to have my work represented in the permane