Now it is easier than ever to follow Connective Corridor construction progress, learn about events, special events and happenings at great venues in downtown Syracuse, and see real time photos of cool projects under development. The Connective Corridor has a new “company page” — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Connective-Corridor/87328051082 ...Read the rest
June 26: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Warehouse, 350 West Fayette Street, Fourth Floor, Office of Community Engagement and Economic Development (conference room overlooking Armory Square) What does your social media presence reflect – a great first impression, or a random jumble of ...Read the rest
What do you think when you see graffiti? Do you find it disturbing or do you think it’s art? Graffiti is often viewed as defacement and rebellion. However, for a new breed of artists, it’s a form of self-expression. Cat King, who studied Industrial and ...Read the rest
Catch Paloma Capanna’s photo series, “Finding Beautiful ” this summer on the Connective Corridor bus. Paloma is a Rochester-based freelance writer and photographer as well as an attorney. This photographic show features details that make you re-think scenes of Syracuse – transposing what might be ...Read the rest
By Francesca Merwin, staff writer What do the Connective Corridor and the Eiffel Tower have in common? According to Denise Heckman, SU associate professor of art, design and transmedia, they share good design. That’s something that Heckman believes needs a long view to gain appreciation. ...Read the rest
— By Francesca Merwin, Engagement Fellow It’s been a year since I started working at the Office of Community Engagement and Economic Development on the Connective Corridor project. But alas, all good things must end. My Engagement Fellowship has sadly drawn to a close and ...Read the rest
This month’s highlights: Arts in the Connective Corridor ArtRage Gallery. 505 Hawley Ave. Wed.-Fri. 2-7 p.m., Sat. noon-4 p.m. 218-5711. Through July 21: In Our View, photographs of the Hawley-Green and North Side neighborhoods. The Atrium. 2 Clinton Square. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 423-1209. bc ...Read the rest
Thursday, June 21 at 7pm, our monthly reading series Word Thursday will feature a special event: poet Michael Burkard returns to read some of his best and latest work, then respond to audience questions about the art and craft of poetry. Michael Burkard is a ...Read the rest
Opening Reception for a Collaborative Exhibit at the Everson Museum, Friday, June 1 Syracuse, NY (May 29) – Onondaga Historical Association Announces an opening reception at the Everson Museum, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse, NY for People, Place and Progress: Local Landscapes in Paint and Print, ...Read the rest
The Community Folk Art Center’s Summer Exhibition–featuring works by artists Beverly McIver and Spencer McClay–is opening next weekend. The opening reception is on Saturday, June 2 from noon to 2p.m. We hope to see you there! Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10a.m. – 5p.m. Saturday ...Read the rest