Experience this summer’s must-see exhibition!
Discover the captivating artistic relationship between celebrated American painter Charles E. Burchfield and Munson benefactor Edward Wales Root. Beginning in 1929, the two shared a remarkable 25-year exchange inspired by art, music, and the beauty of nature. Featuring 24 vibrant and expressive watercolors from Munson’s collection, Watercolor Stories also brings together rarely seen related artwork and archival materials from the Burchfield Penney Art Center.
ADMISSION
General Public: $8
Students: $5
Munson Members: Free
Children 12 and under: Free
NARM, Military, and SNAP: Free
GUIDED TOURS
Explore the exhibition through guided tours led by Munson docents.
1 p.m. — Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
$5 general public and free for members
Free for children 12 and under
Lead Sponsors:
Andrew Britton and David Grey, Christian and Cheryl Heilmann, and Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D.
Sponsors:
Joseph A. Abraham; Cheryl and Fred Haritatos; Pike Construction Services; Alan Vincent, in memory of Linda Vincent; and Laura and Todd Wetzel MD.
Watercolor Stories Programs
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1 to 4 p.m.
Plein Air Sketching and Watercolor Painting with Sue Murphy
Central New York Watercolor Society
$40 Members | $50 General Public
Learn plein air watercolor techniques inspired by artists like Charles E. Burchfield. Susan W. Murphy will cover blocking, layering, and adding detail. Materials provided; participants may also bring their own. Ages 16+.
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Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1 to 4 p.m.
Stylized Shapes from Nature with Pamela Lynch
Central New York Watercolor Society
$40 Members | $50 General Public
Paint watercolor compositions inspired by birds and nature with artist Pamela Vogan Lynch. Explore ways to incorporate visual symbols of sound into your artwork. Materials provided; participants may also bring their own. Ages 16+.
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Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1 to 4 p.m.
Surface Pattern Design with Julie Gratien
$40 Members | $50 General Public
Inspired by Charles E. Burchfield’s early work as a wallpaper designer, this workshop introduces the basics of creating repeating patterns for wallpaper, textiles, apparel, and more. Materials provided. Ages 12+.
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