Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is easily my favorite place in Utica. Located on Genesee St. in downtown Utica, Munson Williams is a center for fine arts, performing arts, film, history, and cultural events. Additionally, MWPAI is home to the Utica campus of the Pratt Institute. Architecturally, Museum of Art is a strong, modern building designed by Philip Johnson, a renowned American architect. I absolutely love the Art Museum. One of my favorite pieces is Thomas Cole's The Voyage of Life. The originals are in Utica, and a second set that Cole painted later in life are at the National Gallery of Art in DC. Imagine my surprise when I walked in and saw my favorite paintings from Utica in DC!
Though I love the museum, the thing I appreciate most is the weekly film series. Central New York is lacking a good independent theater and MWPAI fills this void. In the last three weeks I've seen I'm Not There, No Country for Old Men, and Starting Out in the Evening. Ticket prices are $7 for general admission, but are only $3 for students! In addition to the quality of films, I love the idea of seeing a movie in an art museum and sometimes linger over the art outside the theater before I go in to see the film. Though I certainly don't (and won't) go every week, I've really started to enjoy my friday routine of getting coffee and reading at Cafe Domeinco after work and then heading over to Munson Williams for a movie. It's such a calming and fun way to end a busy week of work.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
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