31 South Main St.
Perry, NY 14530
585.237.3517
www.artswyco.org
AGGIE TAMROWSKI: ART EDUCATOR ICON
A Tribute by Jaqueline Hoyt
ARTSnews
Spring 2017
Issue no. 42
ART BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
An Exhibition in Celebration of our Art Educators, "Close to Home"
Many of us have visited schools
and colleges to view student
exhibitions, but how many of us
have had the privilege of seeing
art created by art educators?
How many of us have given
thought to the fact that our art
teachers and professors are
also artists? The ACWC’s theme
this year will help us do just
that, with the exhibition of Art
Beyond the Classroom.
The Arts Council for Wyoming County notes
the passing of Agnes Tamrowski (1937 2016). An artist for most of her life, an art
teacher for 35 years, and recipient of the
ACWC’s 2011 Patron of the Arts Award, she
was a long time member, volunteer, and loyal
supporter of the ACWC and its programming,
including gallery openings and concerts.
I had the privilege of working with Aggie on
several projects over the past 29 years during
my time at the Cordelia A. Greene Library,
and the Arts Council. Each time I would ask
Aggie to help me execute an idea, she was
always ready to lend 100 percent support
and guidance to help make the idea become
real. Aggie and her team of volunteers were
responsible for converting the library’s basement into the most beautiful tea party venue
in 1996; an event that had become a signature event of the Castile Library for many
years. She helped install multiple art shows,
and was one of the first artists to support the
ACWC and Creekside Fabrics Youth Visual
Arts Scholarship by becoming a mentor to
our young artists.
I feel blessed to have shared in a tiny bit of
Aggie’s life; its impact is priceless. I was
AGGIE • continues on p. 8
Many of our art educators
(including those who have
retired), living or working
close to the ACWC’s home, will
participate. This exhibition will
give exposure to their art and
celebrate them as artists who
are also teachers.
Inspiration Point at Letchworth State
As the ACWC celebrates all that Above:
Park by Aggie Tamrowski.
is artistically wonderful in 2017
that is Close to Home, we are pleased to present this exhibition that not only
showcases fine art created primarily for aesthetic and intellectual purposes,
but also recognizes the work of artists who have dedicated their lives to
educating and mentoring young artists. These art educators have played a
critical role in sculpting our region's cultural backyard. The Arts Council is
pleased to honor them with this exhibition.
The public is invited to come witness this melting pot of artistic minds in one
space, and celebrate our art educators’ work and accomplishments beyond
the classroom. The reception will be held on Friday, April 28, from 6:30 –
8:30 pm at the ACWC’s Main Gallery at 31 S. Main Street in Perry.
2017 CHAMBER CONCERT: Great Lakes String Quintet
The ACWC is pleased to present The Great Lakes String Quintet as the 2017 Chamber
Concert performers. The quintet includes members from the Rochester Philharmonic
Orchestra and some of the hottest performing chamber musicians in the area. They
will be performing Dvorak’s String Quintet, a recent work by composer/double bassist
Eric J. Polenik, and more. Chamber pieces were played in the home, reminded one of
home, and feel like home; a perfect paring for the ACWC’s 2017 Close to Home theme.
Join us for a night of beautiful strings on May 20 at the Gainesville United Methodist
Church, located at 7 South Main Street in the heart of the village of Gainesville. Tickets for this FREE concert (optional donation at the door) may be picked up at ACWC,
the Gainesville United Methodist Church, or by calling (585) 237-3517 for reservations. The concert starts at 7 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm.
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THANK YOU FOR NEW &
RENEWED MEMBERSHIPS:
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
Dr. Thomas & Mary Reagan
GENESEO DANCE ENSEMBLE
IT'S A DANCE EXPLOSION CLOSE TO HOME!
EVENT SPONSOR
Frank & Ruthanne Vitagliano Jr.
BENEFACTOR
Robert & Marsha Lanc
PATRON
Robert & Catherine Baldwin
East Canyon Artisans
Linda Purdy
FAMILY
Bruce & Jerilyn Clark
Brian & Riana McMullen
Donald & Melissa Eichenauer
Rose McEwen
Michael & Julie Read
Thomas McGuire
Gerald & Valary Sahrle
LACS VENDOR
Patrick Sadler
ACWC SATELLITE GALLERIES • SPRING EXHIBITS
INDIVIDUAL/ARTIST
Janet Baker
Lois Buchinger
Francesca DeCaire
Patricia Gilbertson
Phil Hewitt
Linda Metcalf
Pat Schaap
Barry Nichols
Bonita Matson
Bernard Perdian
Belle Dole
THANKS!
STUDENT/SENIOR
Michela Andolina
Gregory & Kathleen Wiltrout
Stephen Moultrup
Rose Ann Martin
Robert Dole
Esther Frank Doyle
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WARSAW CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL • SATURDAY, APRIL 8
Abbi Bush
Sherri Bush
Kelly Daly
Larry Hoyt
Jo Konvinse
Sandy Pirdy
Linda Purdy
Aggie Tamrowski
Margaret VanArsdale
Bill Wondra
WCCH NORTH MAIN MEDICAL BUILDING (Warsaw) • Sandra Tyler
EAGLE FREE LIBRARY (Bliss) • JQ
STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Attica) • Tim Humberstone
ZECHES FURNITURE (Warsaw) • Canyon Camera Club
LETCHWORTH CABLE ACCESS (Perry) • Multiple artists
WARSAW PUBLIC LIBRARY (Warsaw) • Cheryl Leonard Van Denburg
WYOMING COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING (Warsaw) • Lois Buchinger
WYOMING COUNTY YMCA (Warsaw) • K-8th Grade Student Art Show until March 18
HOLE IN THE WALL RESTAURANT (Perry) • Margaret VanArsdale
FIVE STAR BANK (Warsaw) • Promotion of current exhibit in the ACWC Main Gallery
DR. NICOLE BLAIR’S OFFICE (Warsaw) • Mary Beth Kushner
RUFUS SMITH BUILDING AT ONE LAKE ST. (Perry) • Linda Purdy
ACWC SATELLITE OFFICE AT WARSAW BUSINESS CENTER (Warsaw) • Multiple artists
Please note that exhibits rotate seasonally, but the schedule is subject to change at any time.
THANK YOU FOR
DONATIONS
Dr. Thomas & Mary Reagan
Patricia Gilbertson
Phil Hewitt
East Canyon Artisans
Robert & Catherine Baldwin
Frank & Ruthanne Vitagliano Jr.
Thomas McGuire
Jo Konvinse
Pattie Macauley
will teach top
down sweater
knitting while
you make this
tiny gift card
holder. The Third
Annual Fiber
Flurry blows into
the Village of
Wyoming on Saturday, March 4.
ACWC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
MEETING AND BRUNCH
All members of the ACWC are invited to
celebrate another successful year in the life
of the organization at the annual meeting
and brunch. Participate in the voting and
swearing-in of elected officers and members
of our Board of Directors.
The event takes place on Saturday, May 20,
starting at 11 am. Meet the new Board of Directors and congratulate the guest of honor,
ACWC’s 2017 Patron of the Arts Award
recipient, Joyce Metcalf. The event features
food stations by Vasile’s Catering and a performance by ACWC’s 2017 Balus Scholarship
Awardee, Jeremy Zerbe.
Anastassia Events is located at 6440 Pike
Street in Portageville. Tickets for the event
are $20 and can be purchased at the ACWC
Gallery, on the ACWC’s website (www.
artswyco.org) or by calling (585) 237-3517.
IT'S A DANCE EXPLOSION!
The ACWC, with the sponsorship
of Tompkins Bank of Castile, and
the Wyoming Foundation, presents
the Genesee Dance Theatre and
Friends at the Warsaw Central
High School Auditorium, on Saturday, April 8. Join us for an
evening of dance diversity with the
program, Dance Explosion Close
to Home. Free tickets (optional
donation at the door) for this event
may be picked up at the following
locations:
MARCH'S FIBER FLURRY RETURNS TO WYOMING INN
Knitters, spinners, crochetists and general
fiber lovers will have a chance to meet likeminded folks at the third Fiber Flurry this
March. “It’s a great way to meet new people,
learn something new, and get your hands on
some beautiful fiber,” says organizer Kathryn
Hollinger.
The Flurry will be held at the Wyoming Inn
in the gaslight village of Wyoming from 9:30
am - 4 pm, on Saturday, March 4. Several
local wool, yarn, and fiber producers will be
showing and selling their wares during the
day (see side bar for a list). Shopping will
be available all day, with no reservations
required. There will be several classes available in morning or afternoon sessions. The
offerings will include: beginning embroidery,
kumihimo, yarn dying, hairpin lace, tatting,
tambour embroidery, knitting a tiny topdown sweater, and a few more still in the
wings. Additionally, a buffet lunch and afternoon tea will be available. New this year,
Beth Ely Sleboda will perform FiberSong!
during afternoon tea.
Above: Learn the basics of dying with
Sarah Bass of Propanicus Moon.
Below: Fiber Flurry's gorgeous 2016
exclusive challenge yarn.
There will also be a People’s Choice Award
for best use of the 2016 challenge yarn (at
right). This is a special, limited edition yarn
created especially for us by Propanicus
Moon. A few skeins of this beauty are still
available at the ACWC gift shop, if you’d like
to participate in this competition. There will
be a new challenge yarn available for 2017.
Registration forms, with class descriptions
and schedules may be downloaded from
www.artswyco.org or they can be mailed to
you by calling the ACWC office at (585) 2373517 extention 102. Folks who sign up for
the full day (two classes, lunch, and tea) will
receive the 2017 Snowflake Challenge yarn
free. Anyone else who would like to take part
may buy a skein of challenge yarn for $12.
2017 FIBER FLURRY VENDORS
Propanicus Moon Yarns
Troll Bridge Farm
Stoner Hill Farm
May Apple Farm
Firefly Farm
Peartree Farm
Heavenly Valley Farm
Acorn Fiberworks
ACWC YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING
WYOMING COUNTY:
Any Bank of Castile
Arts Council for Wyoming County
The Annual Youth Film Festival screening is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, at
7 pm in the ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room. This program of short films
includes the prize-winners from the 2017 Genesee Valley Educational Partnership
Digital Media Festival. The films were made by students in grades K-12 from area
school districts.
BATAVIA:
Independent Living - 113 Main St.
Bank of Castile - 408 East Main St.
Attendees will have the opportunity to select the ACWC People’s Choice winners;
these honors will then be presented to the student filmmakers at the ACWC’s
Youth Film Festival and Awards Reception in July.
The concert starts at 7 pm, with
doors opening at 6:30. The Warsaw
Central High School is located at 81
West Court St. in Warsaw.
The Digital Media Festival is open to all school children in Genesee, Livingston,
Steuben, and Wyoming counties and the greater Rochester region. The ACWC
Youth Film Festival is made possible through the courtesy of the Genesee Valley
Educational Partnership and by the sponsorship of Hart's Insurance in Perry.
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GLOW TRADITIONS NEWS
MEGAN HOLLISTER EXHIBIT
2016 Visual Arts Scholar
by KAREN CANNING, GLOW Traditions Director
ACWC and Creekside Fabrics’ 2016
Visual Arts Scholar, Megan Hollister,
will exhibit her designs and clothing
creations to celebrate her year-long apprenticeship to master seamstress and
fiber artist, Robbin Dillon.
This scholarship was established in
2014, and Megan is its third recipient.
Her award provided private sewing lessons and consultation with the master
seamstress. Robbin shared skills and
techniques with Megan, and provided
tools to help her grow and become
more confident and skilled in her work
as a young seamstress.
Annual Round & Square Dance
Livingston Arts presents this annual event, featuring Kelly’s Old Timers and members of the Geneseo
String Band. It will be held on Saturday, April 29,
from 7:30-10:30 pm at York Central School, 2587
Genesee St. (Route 63) in Retsof. Admission is $5
for adults; $3 for spectators; and free for those 18
and under.
Visual Arts Scholar Megan Hollister
and some of her clothing creations.
Megan’s show opens with a reception
on Friday, May 5, at 6:30 pm in the upstairs Members’ Gallery at the ACWC
in Perry. The exhibition will continue
through May 27.
Special thanks to Ed and Sandy Pirdy
of Creekside Fabrics for their co-sponsorship of this scholarship.
If you’ve never been to a square dance, you can
come early at 7 pm and learn the basic steps. No
special clothing or prior knowledge is required. The
dance is truly a fun evening for all ages, and a great
opportunity to enjoy a longtime local tradition.
Refreshments will be available.
LETCHWORTH ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW UPDATE
• Exhibitor applications are due March 15. • This year's theme is Close to Home.
• Contact the ACWC is you are interested in
becoming a volunteer.
INTRODUCING LUKE DALY: WYOMING COUNTY’S 2017 POET IN RESIDENCE
“Close to Home” is a phrase that resonates with Perry Central School alum,
Luke Daly. As a poet, place inspires his work. Luke grew up in Perry and spent
time at Silver Lake, so he jumped at a chance to return home and write poetry
inspired by Wyoming County.
Currently, Luke is known as Professor Daly in the English Departments of
SUNY Fredonia and Daemon College. His work has been published in Comstock Review, Minnesota English Journal, Basalt, Subtropics, and Cream
City Review. He also served as an Artist/Teacher at the Just Buffalo Literary
Center. He received his BA at SUNY Fredonia and an MFA in Creative Writing
- Poetry at Minnesota State University at Mankato.
Due to his interest in place-based poetry, the Arts
Council for Wyoming County is partnering with Luke
to launch a Poet in Residence program. The programming would include workshops, readings, and
creation of work. The ACWC is looking for community input on the creation of this project. If you have
suggestions for special places you think Luke should
visit, would like to host Luke in your community, or
contribute to the Poet in Residence program, please
contact Pilar at [email protected].
In the Heat of the Night
A southern small-town sheriff (Rod Steiger,
right) is reluctantly partnered with a northern
big city police detective (Sidney Poitier) to solve
a bizarre murder case in the Oscar-winning In
the Heat of the Night, to be screened March 16
in a program that begins at 7 pm in the ACWC
East Indian Screening Room. Winner of five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Steiger),
and Best Screenplay, this riveting mystery
thriller would later be named to the American
Film Institute’s Greatest American Films list and
the Library of Congress National Film Registry.
It’s paired in an Academy Award double feature
with the audacious drama, Valley of the Dolls,
based on the best-seller by Jacqueline Susann.
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ACWC COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS 16 PROPOSALS FOR 2017
The Arts Council is pleased to announce
that it will fund 16 projects through the
Community Arts Grant Program in 2017.
“We’re grateful to the panel who made
such careful consideration of each proposal,” said Grant Coordinator Kathryn Hollinger. “And, of course, we’re grateful to the
applicants who make such great cultural
programming for our community.”
Four new community projects will take
place this year. The Village of Arcade
completed a new gazebo at the corner of
Water and Main Streets. They will present
four performances on Mondays in July,
including Sly Boots, an African dance and
drumming ensemble; the Pioneer Community Band; Gene Hilts and the Backside of
Thirty; and Glistening Skies Fitness, which
will share and instruct hula hooping and
belly dancing.
The United Church of Warsaw will
present Tellabration, a story telling event
in October.
County Historian, Cindy Amrhein, is coordinating an effort among local historical
societies to present Eat Your Way Through
History tours. Watch for news of these
tours in the late spring and early summer.
A new program from Friends of Letchworth will be Art at the Teddy Bear Picnic. This program will serve families and
young children in July.
Libraries are often the cultural hubs for
communities and in Wyoming County, it is
the rule, rather than the exception. Six of
the nine libraries in our county will present
Community Arts Grant funded programming this year.
The Eagle Free Library in Bliss will
host four programs in March, two of which
are arts based, featuring Mike Randall
and Mr. Scribbles. Summer reading brings
delightful performances to Thursday afternoons.
Attica summer reading also gets a boost
with Wacky Wednesdays. Stevens
Memorial Community Library will
keep children reading and participating
in the arts over the summer. Storytelling,
puppetry, and literature will all be part
of a lineup that also includes science and
discovery.
Wyoming Free Library will fill the year
with various activities. Local and regional
authors will read and discuss their work,
GCC theatre students will perform at the
Wyoming Village Hall, a concert will be
held on the Library Lawn, and children
will experiment with the styles of great
artists. This year poetry and technology
will be featured new activities. “We try
to offer something for people of all ages
and interests and cover the calendar year.
With the Arts Council funding, we will
be able to do that,” says Librarian Cheryl
Northrup. The library is also sharing programming with the Gainesville Public
Library in Silver Springs
Warsaw Public Library will receive
funding for art workshops and a concert.
There will be puppet making with Josh
Rice, a presentation by Omnipresent Puppet Theater, cartooning, and two painting
workshops — one for adults and one for
teens. Additionally, the library will present a concert by Kelly’s Old Timers in the
summer.
Wyoming County Bicentennial
Singers will be taking the opportunity
to develop a reader’s theater program this
April. “We believe that this is an opportunity not only to introduce the art form
to the county, but also to interest more
people in performance.”
Orangeville will highlight Talent in our
Town with three workshops in March
and April. On March 25, participants will
paint Quilts for the Barn. April 1 will be a
locker hooking workshop and April 8 will
be Cross Stitch 101. All programs are at 2
pm. For more information, call the Orangeville Town Hall at (585) 786-2883.
Perry and Silver Lake will be the venue
for four long running and enthusiastically awaited programs. The Silver lake
Institute will present weekly summer
concerts in Epworth Hall. Perennial favorites, such as Kelly’s Old Timers, will be
in the lineup with George Miller’s Night
on Broadway from Buffalo. Additionally,
there will be weekly shows and classes in
the Hoag Gallery building.
The Perry Farmers’ Market will again
offer patrons a place to relax and enjoy
music each Saturday from mid-June
through September. On the weekend after
the fourth of July, folks can watch artists
create short lived works of chalk art during the Chalk Art Festival. In addition to
adult artists, young artists can participate
in different age categories.
missed. Held at Perry Central School, Last
Night offers performances, hands-on arts
experiences, and sports, so that whole
families can ring in the New Year together.
The Pioneer Picnic will receive money
to help fund performances to celebrate its
one hundred forty-fifth year.
The nationally recognized Portageville
Chapel will offer three concerts on the
last Tuesdays of June, July and August.
The June concert will be a hymn festival
with five different organists. Eric Polenik will conduct a string ensemble for
a Vivaldi program, including The Four
Seasons and Gloria. The season will close
in August with the Rapscallion Cotillion,
a duo that plays Celtic, Renaissance, and
Baroque music.
There will be three artist residencies in
Wyoming County Public Schools this
year. Composer Carrie Magin will work
with middle school band students in Jason
Decker’s music classes at Letchworth
Central School. “When I was a high school
student, having a composer in residence
each year inspired me to become a composer,” says Carrie. “Now I’m having an
opportunity to be on the other end of that
experience.”
Puppeteer Josh Rice will work in the
Perry Elementary School with art teacher
Kristin Adolf, and will again work in the
English classes of Sarah McLaughlin at the
high school with Groundlings Onstage.
With a full year of arts and cultural experiences, we encourage everyone to “Make
art part of your day!”
COMMUNITY
ARTS GRANT
AWARDS
03.03.17
6:30 pm
ACWC Main Gallery
31 South Main Street, Perry
To be sure that the year leaves with a
bang, Last Night Perry is not to be
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SPRING CALENDAR
NOTE: ALL ACWC AND COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS EVENTS ARE LISTED IN BOLD TYPE
ONGOING EVENTS
• The ACWC Classic Film Series is held in the upstairs East
Indian Screening Room (now fully accessible) at the ACWC, 31
S. Main St., Perry. Free on Thursday nights at 7 pm. Registration
requested. (585) 237-3517.
• Wyoming Writes meets monthly. Open to all interested in
writing & discussion. 237-6299/[email protected]
• The Canyon Camera Club meets at the ACWC every other
Wednesday from September through May. For information,
contact Joan Schumaker at (585) 476-2354.
MARCH
1 • Canyon Camera Club program: Members Night - A time for
sharing favorite photo tips, review of Nik software, and ON1
Photo Raw. 7 pm at the ACWC, 31 S. Main St., Perry. Info: call
Joan Schumaker at (585) 476-2354.
2 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Free at 7 pm in the
ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S. Main St, Perry. Call
for program: (585) 237-3517.
3 • Wyoming County High School Art Exhibit opens at the
ACWC Main Gallery, 31 S. Main St, Perry. Reception will be held
at closing on March 31. Info: (585) 237-3517.
3 • ACWC's Annual Community Arts Grant Awards at
6:30 pm in the ACWC, 31 S. Main St, Perry. (585) 237-3517.
4 • Fiber Flurry from 9:30 am - 4 pm at the Wyoming Inn in
Wyoming, NY. Classes, workshops, vendors, refreshments and
conviviality for the fiber lover. Check out Fiber Flurry 2017 on
Facebook or call Kathryn at (585) 738-9202.
4 • March into the Library: Eagle Library’s Continuing Arts
Program hosts BubbleMan Doug Rougeux at 11 am. Eagle Free
Library, Bliss. Info: (585) 322-7701.
15 • Card Art! at the Wyoming Free Library. 6 pm at 114 S. Academy St., Wyoming. (585) 495-6840.
15 • Card Art! at the Gainesville Public Library. 6 pm at 10
Church St., Silver Springs (585) 493-2970.
15 • Canyon Camera Club program: Historic Images from Past
Members. 7 pm at the ACWC, 31 S. Main St., Perry. Info: call Joan
Schumaker at (585) 476-2354.
16 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Free at 7 pm in the
ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S. Main St, Perry.
18• Wyoming County Student Art Exhibit Grades K -8:
Closing reception at 2 pm. Wyoming County YMCA, 115 Linwood
Ave. Warsaw. Info: (585) 237-3517.
18 • March into the Library: Eagle Library’s Continuing Arts
Program hosts Ready, Set, Read! with Mike Randall and Friends
at 11 am. Eagle Free Library, Bliss. Info: (585) 322-7701.
23 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Free at 7 pm in the
ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S. Main St, Perry. Call
for program: (585) 237-3517.
24 • Community Paint Class for Seniors at the Wyoming
County YMCA, 115 Linwood Ave., Warsaw.
25 • March into the Library: Eagle Library’s Continuing Arts
Program hosts Mr. Scribbles and the kickoff of the Flights of
Imagination Butterfly Project at 11 am. Eagle Free Library, Bliss.
Info: (585) 322-7701.
25 • Talent in our Town: Paint quilts for the barn at 2 pm. Orangeville Town Hall, 3529 Rt. 20A, Warsaw, NY, 14569. Free and
open to the public. For more information call (585) 786-2883.
30 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Free at 7 pm in the
ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S. Main St, Perry. Call
for program: (585) 237-3517.
4 • Painting on Glass at the Wyoming Free Library. Time
TBA. 114 S. Academy St., Wyoming. (585) 495-6840.
31 • Wyoming County High School Art Exhibit closing
reception at 6 pm. Live music and refreshments. ACWC Main Gallery, 31 S. Main St, Perry. Info: (585) 237-3517.
5 • Community Paint Class for Teens and Tweens at the
Wyoming County YMCA, 115 Linwood Ave., Warsaw.
31 • Community Paint Class for Seniors at the Wyoming
County YMCA, 115 Linwood Ave., Warsaw.
9 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Free at 7 pm in the
ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S. Main St, Perry. Call
for program: (585) 237-3517.
31 – Apr 2 • Can/Am Photo Expo 2017 - Sponsored by the Niagara
Frontier Regional Camera Club (Canyon Camera Club is a member) at Adams Mark Hotel, Buffalo. Presentations/workshops by
more than 16 prominent photographers plus 50 vendors, photo
salons, and more. Details at: www.canamphotoexpo.com or call
Joan Schumaker (585) 476-2354.
11 • March into the Library: Eagle Library’s Continuing Arts
Program hosts Beaver Meadow's presentation of Amazing Animals of the World at 11 am. Eagle Free Library, Bliss. Info: (585)
322-7701.
APRIL
1 • Talent in our Town: Locker hooking workshop at 2 pm. Orangeville Town Hall, 3529 Rt. 20A, Warsaw, NY, 14569. Free and
open to the public. For more information call (585) 786-2883.
5 • Canyon Camera Club program: Bird Photography in the
World-Famous Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge by
Craig Braack. 7 pm at the ACWC, 31 S. Main St., Perry. Info: call
Joan Schumaker at (585) 476-2354.
6 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Free at 7 pm in the
ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S. Main St, Perry.
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8 • Talent in our Town: Cross Stitch 101 at 2 pm. Orangeville
Town Hall, 3529 Rt. 20A, Warsaw, NY, 14569. Free and open to
the public. For more information call (585) 786-2883.
8 • Dance Explosion: Close to Home at the Warsaw High
School at 7 pm. Free tickets at any Bank of Castile in Wyoming
County, the ACWC, Independent Living in Batavia, and & ONLY
the Bank of Castile located at 408 East Main St. in Batavia. Doors
open at 6:30. 81 W Court St., Warsaw.
South Main St., Warsaw. Admission is $5. Info: (585) 535-0512.
14 • WCBS Players present Comedy Tonight: An Evening
of Reader's Theater. 3 pm at the Grange Theater, 177 South
Main Street, Warsaw. Admission is $5. Info: (585) 535-0512.
17 • Card Art! at the Wyoming Free Library. 6 pm at 114 S. Academy St., Wyoming. (585) 495-6840.
9 • Glass Fusion Necklace Class at the Wyoming Free Library. 6 pm at 114 S. Academy St., Wyoming. (585) 495-6840.
17 • Canyon Camera Club meeting: Internal Image Critique and
business meeting. 7 pm at the ACWC, 31 S. Main St. Perry. Info:
call Joan Schumaker at (585) 476-2354.
13 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Free at 7 pm in the
ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S. Main St, Perry.
18 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Free at 7 pm in the
ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S. Main St, Perry.
19 • Canyon Camera Club program: Photographing Wildflowers
by Barbara Kubiak. 7 pm at the ACWC, 31 S. Main St., Perry. Info:
call Joan Schumaker at (585) 476-2354.
20 • ACWC Membership Annual Brunch Meeting - Voting
and swearing in of 2017 Board of Directors plus Patron of the Arts
Award. 11 am at Anastassia Events, 6440 Pike St, Portageville.
Tickets are $20 at the ACWC. (585) 237-3517.
20 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Free at 7 pm in the
ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S. Main St, Perry.
22 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Imports Film Night,
TBA. Free at 7 pm in the ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31
S. Main St, Perry. (585) 237-3517.
27 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Free at 7 pm in the
ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S. Main St, Perry.
28 • ACWC Gallery Opening Reception - Art Beyond the
Classroom: An Exhibition in Celebration of our Art Educators
from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the ACWC’s Main Gallery in Perry.
29 • Spring Poems and Dandelions at the Wyoming Free
Library at 10:30 am. 114 S. Academy St., Wyoming. (585) 4956840.
20 • ACWC’s Annual Chamber Concert featuring the Great
Lakes String Quintet at 7 pm at Gainesville United Methodist
Church, 7 S. Main St., Gainesville. Free tickets at ACWC, Gainesville United Methodist Church, or call (585) 237-3517.
25 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Free at 7 pm in the
ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S. Main St, Perry. Call
for program: (585) 237-3517.
27 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Imports Film Night TBA.
Free at 7 pm in the ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S.
Main St, Perry. Call for program: (585) 237-3517.
29 • Wildflower Workshop at Letchworth State Park from 8:30
am – noon. Call (585) 476-2354 by April 25 for details.
29 • Livingston Arts Round & Square Dance from 7:30 - 10:30
pm. York Central School, 2587 Genesee St. (Route 63) in Retsof.
$5 Adults; $3 Spectators, 18 & under FREE. (585) 243-6785;
livingstonarts.org.
MAY
3 • Canyon Camera Club program: Travels in China by Wade Aikens. 7 pm at the ACWC, 31 S. Main St., Perry. (585) 237-3517.
4 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Free at 7 pm in the
ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S. Main St, Perry. (585)
237-3517.
115 Linwood Ave. Warsaw, NY 14569
CLOSING RECEPTION
SATURDAY, MARCH 18 at 2 PM
5 • Gallery Opening Reception for ACWC and Creekside Fabrics’ 2016 Visual Arts Scholar, Megan Hollister at 6:30 pm in the
ACWC’s Members’ Gallery in Perry. The exhibition runs until May
27. (585) 237-3517.
6 • Painting on Glass at the Gainesville Public Library. Time
TBA. 10 Church St., Silver Springs. (585) 493-2970.
11 • The ACWC Classic Film Series: Free at 7 pm in the
ACWC’s East Indian Screening Room, 31 S. Main St, Perry.
12 • Community Paint Class for Seniors at the Wyoming
County YMCA, 115 Linwood Ave., Warsaw.
12 & 13 • WCBS Players present Comedy Tonight: An Evening of Reader's Theater. 7:30 pm at the Grange Theater, 177
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AGGIE TAMROWSKI • from p. 1
allowed to observe and learn from this phenomenal woman, who happened to be an artist. She was generous with
her time, talent, and her heart. She was the first person I
met in this county that gave me permission to grieve the
loss of no longer living in my birth culture, and assured me
that I was a strong woman, and I would be OK.
Aggie will be deeply missed by everyone who was privileged to know her. She will be remembered for her wholehearted love and support of the arts and the goodwill she
extended to the community.
The public is invited come and celebrate the life and work
of Aggie at a special exhibition to be held in her honor during the month of June. The exhibition will be installed in
the ACWC’s Members Gallery, located on the second floor.
The gallery will remain open until 6 pm on June 10 to
accommodate individuals traveling from out of the area to
attend her memorial service.
The Arts Council also wishes to thank all the individuals
who have so generously contributed to Aggie’s memorial
fund. A personal thank you, including details regarding the
use of funds, will be mailed to all donors.
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Above: Aggie helped install many of the exhibits in the ACWC
Gallery. Below: A few of her paintings that graced our gallery walls.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ACWC'S 2017 AWARDEES!
Congratulations to our 2017 Awardees! The Youth Scholarships will be awarded at the
Community Arts Grant Awards program on March 3 at the ACWC in Perry. Join us in
honoring Patron of the Arts, Joyce Metcalf, at the ACWC's Annual Meeting and Brunch
at Anastassia Events in Portageville on May 20.
RISING STAR ARTIST: Ciarán Spence
Ciarán is a student at the University of Rochester. This scholarship is awarded
annually to a young emerging artist who plans to produce and sell art as part of his or
her future career.
BALUS SCHOLAR: Jeremiah Zerbe
Above: 2017 ACWC Rising Star, Ciarán Spence.
Jeremiah is a senior at Perry Central School. This scholarship is made possible through the Balus Foundation and is awarded each year
to one or two high school students who wish to further their studies in the performing arts.
ACWC & CREEKSIDE FABRICS VISUAL ARTS SCHOLAR: Madelynn Miller
Madelynn is 15 years old, and is home schooled. The ACWC & Creekside Fabrics Visual Arts Scholarship is awarded each year to one
high school student who wishes to further his or her studies in visual arts.
JANICE SCHROEDER YOUTH FIBER ARTS SCHOLARSHIP: Madelynn Miller
Madelynn is also the winner of the ACWC & Creekside Fabrics Visual Arts Scholarship, above. New to our youth scholarship program
in 2017 is the ACWC Janice Schroeder Youth Fiber Arts Scholarship. This scholarship is made possible by Lorie and Julie Schroeder in
honor of Janice (Conklin) Schroeder, who was a fiber artist at the Letchworth Arts and Crafts Show for many years.
PATRON OF THE ARTS: Joyce Metcalf
Joyce has been a dedicated and energetic volunteer for the ACWC for over 15 years. Her warm heart, generous spirit, and broad smile
have lightened the load for all us, and we are grateful for her service.
Pictured from left to right are the ACWC's 2017
award recipients: Jeremiah Zerbe, Madelynn
Miller and Joyce Metcalf.
From a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Perry Central Students Tackle Shakespeare, Star Wars Style
Josh Rice, Shake on the Lake founder and Producing Artistic Director, returns to create educational programming at Perry
Central School through a NYSCA Arts Education Grant. Partnering with his former classmate at Perry, English teacher Sarah
McLaughlin, Josh leads theatre arts classes for high school students that explore performance, improv comedy, and puppetry.
Josh named this programming “The Groundlings” after Shakespeare’s own acting company. Each year, the Groundlings students
perform a show inspired by Shakespeare. This year, the students will put their own spin on Shakespeare Star Wars. The show will
be at the Perry High School auditorium and will be announced later in the spring.
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DISPATCHES: RURAL STORIES AT THE SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Every year, filmmakers, volunteers, spectators and “Hollywood types” descend on
Park City, Utah to have the opportunity to
spot the next Little Miss Sunshine or Reservoir Dogs. This year, I joined the crowds
at the Sundance Film Festival.
As the driver explained to my shuttle:
“Sundance makes Park City.” The connection between the arts and the local
economy is obvious: Sundance consumes
the city during the festival. There are multiple theatre locations—even the local high
school has its own screening site.
The film festival maintains its dedication
to independent cinema, those movies
produced with modest budgets outside of
the studio system. Sundance balances its
programming between documentary and
fiction, as well as domestic and international film.
This year, I attended the festival to watch
the latest documentaries featuring rural
stories. Three documentaries also highlighted stories that complement ACWC’s
2017 theme. Close to Home. The documentary Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman
highlights the three stories from Miriam
Horn’s book of the same title. The rancher,
farmer, and fisherman are humble hardworking people—people that would fit
right in, here in Wyoming County. For
instance, Dusty Crary, the focus of the
rancher story, is a man who has always
wanted to be a rancher. As oil and gas
exploration crept up on Montana’s Rocky
Mountains foothills, Dusty saw a future
where his landscapes would be dotted by
oil operations. He worked hard organizing
his fellow ranchers in order to keep the
foothills pristine for future generations.
Their work paid off and now we all can
enjoy the beauty of the ranchers’ foothills. Look out for this film, narrated by
Tom Brokaw, in August on the Discovery
Channel.
In a story of persistence and hope, 500
Years documents the work of indigenous
women in Guatemala who risk everything
working for their communities. The film
covers three chapters: General Efraín Ríos
Montt’s trial for genocide during the Guatemalan Civil War; the work of indigenous
women to organize their communities
and maintain hope; and the confluence of
protest and discovery of government corruption that lead to President Otto Perez’s
arrest. Altogether, the filmmakers create
a compelling argument for the positive
future of a country that is trying to find
itself amidst a contentious and violent
history. After the film, three of the women
WCBS Players Present
COMEDY TONIGHT: AN EVENING OF READER'S THEATER
Reader's Theater is just what it sounds
like—a play without sets, lighting, or
movement. The actors actually sit in
front of the audience and read from the
playscript, with all the inflection and interpretation you would expect. (If you've
ever listened to an audiobook or a radio
play, then you know what to expect.)
Physical Therapy: Two ladies of
a certain age discuss their health and
well-being. (Hint: "physical therapy" is
a euphemism.)
The Wyoming County Bicentennial Singers have chosen five one-act comedies.
Four of them have been previously
staged by WCBS. The fifth is an original
play by Buffalo playwright Donna Hoke,
and was featured two years ago in Buffalo Quickies at the Alleyway Theatre in
Buffalo. The plays are:
WCBS will be holding auditions at the
Grange Theater at 7 pm on Tuesday,
March 28 and Wednesday, March 29.
Auditioners will read from the scripts.
Men and women of all ages are encouraged to audition!
I'm Herbert: A pair of often-married
octogenarians misremember their pasts.
TreeWorld: Nothing grows anymore,
so a couple shops for an artificial tree.
Mere Mortals: Three steelworkers
share their present—and past—lives.
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You Haven't Changed a Bit: Two
old classmates meet at a high school
reunion.
Performances will be Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13, at 7:30 pm, and
Sunday, May 14, at 3 pm. All shows will
be at the Grange Theater, 177 South
Main Street, in Warsaw (across from
the old train depot). Admission is $5.
For more information, please contact
Mark or Mary Eckstein at (585) 5350512, or [email protected].
by PIlar McKay
in the film answered audience questions
during a Q&A.
At the beginning of the film Dolores, there
is an energetic montage of interviews,
dancing, and music. We learn quickly
about the impact of its subject, Dolores
Huerta. The introduction lifts off into a
complete biography of one of the most
influential organizers of the civil rights era.
Dolores Huerta is best known as the cofounder of the United Farmworkers along
with Cesar Chavez. Dolores’ bailiwick is
working against the odds. Time and again
in her life, she finds herself on the cutting
edge of history and civil rights. Dolores
has maintained a non-violent practice that
continues today. Still active at 84 years
old, she joined the audience for the Q&A.
A younger audience member asked her,
“We’re always talking about self-care, how
do you recharge?” Not missing a beat she
said, “There is too much work to do to stay
tired.”
As artists living in our rural communities,
her answer is uplifting for the work that
we do. As highlighted by these three movies, you can see there are many stories of
people working Close to Home to make the
world a better place. Lucky for us, we can
see their stories in these films.
THE ARTS COUNCIL FOR WYOMING COUNTY
& WYOMING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
present the
2017 HIGH SCHOOL
ART EXHIBITION
MARCH 3 - 31
ACWC MAIN GALLERY
31 S. Main St., Perry, NY
RECEPTION & AWARDS
Live music & refreshments
MARCH 31 AT 6 PM
CALLING ALL CHALK ARTISTS!
The Perry Chalk Art Festival committee is seeking artists and artistic youth to
participate in the 2017 Chalk Art Festival, which takes place July 8 in downtown
Perry. Artists are invited to explore the theme, Here Today, Gone Tomorrow.
Artists can choose to participate with either a Solo Square or with a Multiple
Artist Square. Multiple Artist Squares allow artists to work as a team on adjacent
chalking squares. Both types of entries will be judged together. $600 in prizes
will be awarded to winning artworks.
Artists will be supplied with a 5' x 5' chalking square, a wide selection of pastels
and chalk colors, and a $75 stipend. Participation for professional artists is selective, and requires the receipt of a registration form by Saturday, July 1. Artists
will be notified of their acceptance after July 4.
Talented youth ages ten through 19 are invited to participate in a chalking contest. Youth chalkers will work on the same theme and receive the same supplies
as the artists. Youth artists must signify their intent to participate by completing
a registration form by Saturday, July 1, and enclosing a $5 entry fee. Prizes will
be awarded, and all participants will receive recognition.
For those who just want to get their hands on some chalk, 1' x 1' squares are
open to all as part of the festival’s Chalk Quilt.
The popular fine dining event, Taste of Summer, will return with even more
regional chefs participating. In addition, the day’s events include a community
bike ride starting at the Village Park, Perry Farmers’ Market and a street-side
public market. Live music will be featured all day, including performances by
Creek Bend and Kelly’s Old Timers. There will be face painting with Mugsy the
clown, entertainment for kids, and more.
Registration forms, additional information, and a partial schedule of Chalk
Festival events are available online at www.perrychalkfestival.com or by calling
(585) 237-5375.
Above: Tee Jay Dill of Rochester was one of the
chalk artists who partipated in 2016.
This event is made possible through generous
contributions from local government, businesses, individuals and from the Perry Area Chamber
of Commerce. This program is also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts
with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo
and the New York State Legislature; administered in Wyoming County by the Arts Council for
Wyoming County.
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WHAT'S INSIDE:
Aggie Tamrowski................................... 1
Art Beyond the Classroom Exhibit......... 1
Annual Chamber Concert....................... 1
Thank Y0u!............................................ 2
Exhibits in Satellite Galleries................. 2
Annual Meeting & Brunch......................3
Fiber Flurry........................................... 3
Dance Explosion.....................................3
Youth Film Screening.............................3
Classic Film Series................................. 4
GLOW Traditions .................................. 4
Hollister Exhibit.....................................4
Poet in Residence................................... 4
Community Arts Grants......................... 5
Spring Calendar..................................6-7
Perry Students Tackle Shakespeare ...... 9
2017 ACWC Awardees............................9
Dispatches from Sundance...................10
WCBS Presents Reader's Theater......... 10
Call for Chalk Artists............................ 11
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