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Norman Rockwell
An exhibit of works by artist Norman Rockwell, on loan from the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, was the star attraction at the Grand Opening of the Museum of Arts and Culture. Complementing Norman Rockwell in the 1940s: A View of the American Homefront was an original exhibit titled Norman Rockwell’s New Rochelle Years that documents the years (1915 to 1939) the artist spent living in the Queen City on the Sound.
Soles of the Movement
Soles of the Movement, a provocative multi-media exhibit, uses historical music, photographs, film footage and memorabilia – particularly shoes – to tell the story of the civil rights movement in America. Created by artist Chris Burns, Soles of the Movement was funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The installation uses shoes to symbolize “the relentless and undying spirit of the African American community as it marched in a quest for social justice,” says Burns.
AP Art Concentration Show
Works created by students in the Advanced Placement art program were on exhibit from February 28th through March 9th. The Advanced Placement (AP) program is administered nationally by the College Board; New Rochelle High School offers 27 AP courses, with AP Studio Art designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. The students who exhibited their work were Jennifer Castillo, Nathalie Cuellar, Rosemarie Fraioli, Nicole Sarah Frumkin, Dylan Goldberger, Ellen Kidd, Evan Krasik, Daria Lombroso, Erica Macalintal, Benjamin Morejon, Nicholas Newgent, Nastasha Quamily, Victoria Rolett, and Matthew Villaverde.
Visions
“Visions” included three components: Ceramic heads created by the Advanced Ceramic class under the guidance of instructor Grace Fraioli, Self Portraits in Oils created by the Drawing and Painting 2/3 students under the guidance of instructor Alexi Brock, and Wall Constructions inspired by the work of American Assemblage artist Joseph Cornell created by the Sculpture 2/3 and AP students under the guidance of instructor Joanna Schomber.
SEPTA Bridges
From June 4th to 11th New Rochelle’s SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association) was featured at the Museum of Arts & Culture : “Bridges” featured works created by students from around the district to celebrate the 10th anniversary of SEPTA. Art teachers at each school worked with students to create sculptures around the theme “Building Bridges” that were originally displayed at the annual We Are One Awards Dinner on April 23rd.
Spring Student Shows
In May the MAC hosted four shows created as WISE (Westchester Individualized Senior Experience) projects. The WISE program allows students in their senior year to submit a proposal for an independent study project, then work with a mentor to complete it. Students must keep a log of their activities and submit a final report to receive credit. From May 14th to May 18th the larger gallery featured the sculpture of Rose Marie Fraioli, while the smaller gallery featured paintings and drawings by Daria Lombroso. From May 21st to June 1st the larger gallery featured the work of Victoria Rollett and Natasha Quamily, while the smaller gallery was used to exhibit photography by students of Moira McCaul.
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