Everson Museum of Art
Address |
400 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 (map) |
Area |
Downtown South |
Phone |
474-6064 |
Fax |
474-6943 |
Web |
http://www.everson.org |
Everson Museum of Art
Designed by I.M. Pei and founded by New York's Metropolitan Museum founder, George Fiske Comfort, the Everson Museum of Art is a cornerstone of downtown Syracuse's cultural life. The Everson Museum features the works of American artists from the 18th century to present, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, photography, and video. The Everson's extensive, internationally recognized ceramics collection includes works from around the world, from ancient Chinese burial objects to challenging, new works by contemporary ceramists.
The Everson is 10 galleries of thought-provoking paintings, sculpture and ceramics. But it is also exhibition openins, tours, art classes, films, concerts and more. The Everson offers a wide variety of programs for every age group.
Everson Museum, named after it's principal benefactor, Helen S. Everson, the Museum was designed by architect I.M. Pei. The building is arranged as “a squared pinwheel consisting of four cantilevered gallery blocks around a sculpture court.” These forms were poured in concrete, the surface of which has a hammered finish to bring out it's pink granite aggregate. The reflection pool offers another aspect of the building. The Everson is considered to be one of the ten most architecturally exciting museums in the country. The Museum houses a substantial collection of contemporary and traditional artworks, including nationally recognized examples of pottery, ceramics and porcelain. A sales gallery , auditorium and cafe are located within the museum. The Everson is closed on Mondays.
Gallery & Museum Shop Open
Tuesday - Friday, 12 - 5 pm
Saturday, 10 - 5 pm
Sunday, 12 - 5 pm
Monday, Closed
Museum Cafe Open
Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 2:30
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The Downtown Neighborhoods
Armory Square • Downtown East • Hanover Square
