By Dawn LaGuerre
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute (Munson) is welcoming acclaimed multidisciplinary artist and author Ella Weber for a special book talk and signing on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 4 p.m. in the Museum of Art’s Sinnott Family – Bank of Utica Auditorium.
This free public event offers a unique opportunity to hear Weber discuss her debut novel, The Deli Diaries, a humorous yet poignant look into the realities of working-class life through the eyes of a struggling artist turned deli clerk.
Meet Ella Weber: An Artist with a Story to Tell
Known for her witty and thought-provoking storytelling, Weber combines humor, everyday observations, and artistic vision in her work. With an MFA in printmaking from the University of Kansas, she has developed a dynamic artistic career that includes residencies at Munson and other prestigious institutions.
Her book, The Deli Diaries, is a sharp and heartfelt novel that follows Della, a young art graduate drowning in student debt, who moves back into her parents’ basement in suburban Nebraska and takes what she believes to be a “temporary” job as a deli clerk. Through mundane shifts, eccentric coworkers, and corporate absurdities, she finds unexpected inspiration—and perhaps a new understanding of life itself.
Event Details: Join the Conversation
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
📍 Location: Munson Museum of Art, Sinnott Family – Bank of Utica Auditorium
⏰ Time: 4:00 p.m. (Book signing to follow)
💲 Admission: Free and open to the public
This is a fantastic opportunity for book lovers, artists, and community members to engage with a talented creative mind, ask questions, and take home a signed copy of The Deli Diaries.
Don’t miss this special event at Munson! Spread the word and join the conversation.
📢 Utica Phoenix readers, mark your calendars! This is a literary and artistic event you won’t want to miss. See you at Munson!
