Sculpture JAM at SUNY Poly, Saturday, April 21
The public is invited to attend “The JAM” a real-time sculpture event taking place on April 21st from 10am-4pm on the campus of SUNY Poly Utica Campus. This event in conjunction with the Mohawk Valley Mini Maker Faire offers the public a behind-the-scenes and in-depth look into the creative process.
Four teams comprised of students and professional artists from across the state will be competing in a friendly six-hour design and build challenge, resulting in four unique pieces of art.
The public is encouraged to watch and interact with the artists throughout the day, as well as cast their vote for “People’s Choice”. There will be other free, family-friendly events and activities throughout the day as well.
“The JAM” is free to the public due, in part, to the generosity of the event sponsors – Bank of Utica, C. Lewis Tomaselli Architects, Virginia and Chris Kelly, The Zacek Family, Kershaw-Zalewski Associates, Inc., and Lincoln Painting Co. Inc.
About Sculpture Space – Art Happens Here:
Sculptures Space is a residency that provides opportunity for sculptors to explore ideas and create new work.
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 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.