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Downtown Committee Signature Events
Recurring Events
Jaleel Campbell: Homecoming
January 30 – March 28, 2021
Jaleel Campbell: Homecoming, the artist’s first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Syracuse, features digital illustrations alongside newly created video works, and a series of his “Jalethal” dolls.
Jaleel Campbell
Jalethal Print, 2019
Digital image
Courtesy of the artist
| Date | 2/27/2021 |
| Multiple Times | Thursdays 12 noon to 8 pm |
| Runs | 1/30/2021 - 3/28/2021 |
| Cost | Free with Museum Admission |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |
Lacey McKinney: Reconfiguration
November 14, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Using portraiture as her point of departure, Lacey McKinney examines themes of identity and embodiment through the human face and figure. Painting with acrylic and oil, McKinney merges multiple faces into one composition—blurring together moments in time. Calling attention to the fallacy that humans maintain a singular fixed or identity and challenging the history of genre portraiture, McKinney questions how much information can be gleaned from a single portrait.
Lacey McKinney
Reconfiguration 16, 2020
Oil and acrylic on panel, 20 x 20 inches
Courtesy of the artist
| Date | 2/27/2021 |
| Multiple Times | Thursdays, noon to 8pm |
| Runs | 11/14/2020 - 2/28/2021 |
| Cost | Free with Museum Admission |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |
The Floating Bridge: Postmodern and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics
The Everson began collecting contemporary Japanese ceramics in earnest in the mid 1970s, an experimental period when artists were applying geometric forms and conceptual strategies to traditional materials and forms. The exhibition highlights this under-recognized generation of artists who are now credited with laying the groundwork for today’s contemporary ceramic movement in Japan.
Itsue Ito
Shu to, 1986
Earthenware, 15 x 18 x 19 inches
Purchase Prize given by the Hancock Foundation, 27th Ceramic National, 1987
| Date | 2/27/2021 |
| Multiple Times | Thursdays 12 noon to 8 pm |
| Runs | 11/07/2020 - 5/09/2021 |
| Cost | Free with Museum Admission |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |
Virtual Sunday Funday (all ages)
Every Sunday through March 28, 2:00-3:00pm
You must pre-register the Thursday of each week to participate, space is limited
Warm up with fun for the whole family this winter with the Everson. Every Sunday enjoy a different art-making activity inspired by exhibitions and works from the collection. Kits will be available for pick up at the Museum each week.
These programs are made possible in partnership with the Kelberman Center and through funding from the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.
| Date/Time | 2/28/2021 2:00 PM |
| Runs | 1/24/2021 - 3/28/2021 |
| Cost | $12 Members / $15 Non-Members per child per week |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |
Free Take-Home Family Art Kits
March 2021
Visit the Everson Museum during the month of March to explore the galleries with your family. Stop by the Visitors Service desk to pick up a FREE take-home tote bag of art activities inspired by what you see in the Museum. The kit includes lessons with easy to follow instructions and all the materials you will need to complete the activities at home. Kits are available on a first come first served basis.
*Take home kits are funded in part through the generosity of the Judith E. Meighan Art Education Fund
These programs are made possible in partnership with the Kelberman Center and through funding from the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.
| Date/Time | 3/04/2021 (All day) |
| Runs | 3/04/2021 - 3/28/2021 |
| Cost | Museum Admission: Adults: $8, Seniors/Students: $6, Children under 12: Free |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |
Virtual Spring Break Youth Art Classes (Ages 5-12)
March 29-April 2
9:00am-10am on Zoom
You must pre-register to participate, space is limited
Looking for fun and creative activities during break? Each day will hold a different activity to engage young artists including art-making inspired by exhibitions and works from the collection. A museum educator will lead Zoom sessions. Students will be supplied with all of the materials needed to make each activity. Kits will be available for pick up at the museum.
These programs are made possible in partnership with the Kelberman Center and through funding from the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.
| Date/Time | 3/29/2021 9:00 AM |
| Runs | 3/29/2021 - 4/02/2021 |
| Cost | $80 Members / $100 Non-Members per week |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |
Free Open Figure Drawing Outdoors
May 20
June 17
6:00–8:00 pm
Everson Community Plaza
You MUST pre-register to participate
Join us for an evening of figure drawing through the study of a clothed model while enjoying the outdoor spaces and the iconic architecture of the Everson Museum of Art. Bring your favorite drawing materials. A limited supply of easels, drawing boards, and stools will be available for use on a first come first served basis. Space is limited. Please pre-register to participate. In collaboration with Open Figure Drawing Inc. Openfiguredrawing.com
We will be practicing social distancing and masks will be required. In the event of inclement weather you will be notified by 4:00pm on the day of the event regarding cancellation or rescheduling.
Contact Kimberly Griffiths with questions, kgriffiths@everson.org
May 20: 21573a.blackbaudhosting.com/21573a/Free-Outdoor-FIgure-Drawing-20May2021
June 17: 21573a.blackbaudhosting.com/21573a/Free-Outdoor-Figure-Drawing-17Jun2021
| Date | 5/20/2021 |
| Multiple Times | May 20th and June 17th ONLY- 6pm-8pm |
| Runs | 5/20/2021 - 6/17/2021 |
| Cost | Free. |
| Contact Phone | 315-474-6064 |
| Contact Email | kgriffiths@everson.org |
| Venue | Everson Museum of Art 401 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-6064 |
