Utica, NY— The public is invited to attend a Works in Progress Reception on Wednesday, October 25 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
The reception will feature current artists-in-residence Michael Benevenia (Lancaster, PA), Eli Blasko (Spartanburg, SC), Laetitia Hussain (Hudson, NY), Iliana Scheggia (Lima, Peru), and Holly Wilson (Columbus, OH).
These receptions are free to the public due, in part, to the generosity of the event sponsor – Bank of Utica. The restaurant sponsor is The Kneady Baker.
About Sculpture Space – Art Happens Here:
Our mission is to build appreciation for the role of contemporary art in society through world-class residencies and programs for sculptors that encourage creative exploration, public engagement and the development of new works.
Sculpture Space is a cultural resource within the City of Utica, the Mohawk Valley and Upstate New York, Sculpture Space promotes interaction between international visiting artists and the local community through installations in public spaces, studio tours and collaborations with other organizations to realize artists’ projects. Eighteen national and international artists are accepted each year to enjoy two-month residencies, receiving stipends to offset materials and travel costs, subsidized housing, 24-hour access to the studio and technical assistance. The program is in part made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc., area foundations, corporations and generous friends. For more information on Sculpture Space, please call 315-724-8381 or visit www.sculpturespace.org.
