Munson

Munson Creating transformational arts experiences in Utica, NY. Home to Pratt Munson College of Art and Design. The museum is free and open to the public. to 5 p.m.

Special exhibitions carry separate admission fees. Performing Arts and Film Series events also require admission. The hours listed are the public hours for the Museum galleries. The Membership Office, Administrative Offices, and the Performing Arts Ticket Office are open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. Ticket Office phone numbers: 315-797-0055 or 800-754-0797. The School of Art reception office is

open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For Community Arts information and registration: 315-797-8260 or [email protected]. Pratt Munson College of Art and Design information can be found at www.prattmunson.edu
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OUR MISSION
Munson creates transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, educate, and inspire.
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Our Values:

Arts are Essential
Munson is a steward of a great cultural resource that we enrich and preserve. We believe in the power of the arts to serve our entire community and see our art collection, programs, and classes as offering essential experiences that inspire personal and cultural transformation. Community Enrichment
Munson connects people with the arts to enrich lives, encourage creativity, and offer opportunities to enhance cultural understanding. Through dynamic and thought-provoking programs, we bring individuals together and make the arts accessible to all segments of our community. We continue to serve as the cultural heart of Utica while reaching audiences well beyond and assuming a leadership role in the arts. Commitment to Excellence
Munson staff and faculty serve the public in a welcoming, inclusive, and exemplary manner through authentic arts-based experiences in Museum galleries and through education, the performing arts, and collaborations. We make each experience on our campus—from visitors to students to staff interactions—positive and exceptional.
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Strategic Goals:

Exceptional Experiences
Munson will provide exceptional experiences that ignite curiosity and creativity and highlight Munson as a premier arts organization. Community Engagement
Munson will engage new and existing constituencies by cultivating deeper community connections in the greater Mohawk Valley. We will be an even more welcoming and inclusive organization. Strengthen and Build Capacity
Munson will ensure that it has the resources it needs to be financially strong and flexible to support investments in new opportunities and recruit and retain talented and diverse personnel.

Step into the world of Charles E. Burchfield at the "Watercolor Stories" Members Preview next week, Thursday, June 11!En...
06/03/2026

Step into the world of Charles E. Burchfield at the "Watercolor Stories" Members Preview next week, Thursday, June 11!

Enjoy live Swing Era music by The Dovetones, dance demonstrations from 315Dance Studio, and the opportunity to join in the dancing as we celebrate the art, music, and culture that inspired Burchfield and his contemporaries. 🎶

RSVP by Friday, June 5! 🔗 https://bit.ly/43MHi56

👉 Not a Member? Join today and enjoy the Members Preview Reception! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3RqJGc3

🎶 Get a preview of what you can expect to hear from The Dovetones 🔗 https://bit.ly/43MHilC

🖼️ Charles E. Burchfield (American, 1893–1967), "Insect Chorus" (detail), 1917. Watercolor with ink, graphite, and crayon on paper. 20 x 15 7/8 in. Munson Museum of Art, Edward W. Root Bequest, 57.99. © The Charles E. Burchfield Foundation

Thanks so much to one of our event sponsors for Patrick Bringley's talk, Hospice & Palliative Care! So happy to partner ...
06/03/2026

Thanks so much to one of our event sponsors for Patrick Bringley's talk, Hospice & Palliative Care! So happy to partner with such an amazing organization.

This evening, author Patrick Bringley shared stories from his time working as a gallery guard at The Metropolitan Museum...
06/03/2026

This evening, author Patrick Bringley shared stories from his time working as a gallery guard at The Metropolitan Museum, offering an auditorium full of guests thoughtful insights, moving reflections, and plenty of humor.

Thank you, Patrick, for trading the Met for Munson for the evening, and thank you to everyone who joined us for a memorable night of stories, art, and connection!

Supernatural horror, historical drama, thrillers, and moving storytelling. There's so much to see in our June Film Serie...
06/02/2026

Supernatural horror, historical drama, thrillers, and moving storytelling. There's so much to see in our June Film Series at Munson! 🎬

Hokum ⭐ June 3 and 5
🔗 https://bit.ly/3PTrt9s

Two Prosecutors ⭐ June 10 and 12
🔗 https://bit.ly/4afc9Lj

Islands ⭐ June 17 and 19
🔗 https://bit.ly/4v6GrrC

Blue Heron ⭐ June 24 and 26
🔗 https://bit.ly/3RqmoGp

Ticket Prices 🎟 $8 Members I $10 General Public I $6 Students

“It makes you think about your own voyage through life.”Today's Observer-Dispatch features a wonderful story about Munso...
06/01/2026

“It makes you think about your own voyage through life.”

Today's Observer-Dispatch features a wonderful story about Munson Gallery Guard Rodney Koscielniak and his connection to Patrick Bringley's bestselling memoir, "All the Beauty in the World."

Read the full article, then join us tomorrow evening as Patrick Bringley visits Munson for a special talk about art, museums, and finding meaning through both.

🎟️ Tickets are still available for Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. Get yours today before they're gone! 🔗 https://www.munson.art/bringley

👉 Author Talk: Patrick Bringley

Munson guard Rodney Koscielniak enjoyed author Patrick Bringley's book about his time as a night guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. See link below ⬇️

📸 Daniel DeLoach/Utica Observer-Dispatch

We love to see a full gallery! The Community Arts Student Exhibition is now on view and there’s so much to see in this v...
05/29/2026

We love to see a full gallery! The Community Arts Student Exhibition is now on view and there’s so much to see in this vibrant multimedia exhibition.

On view through June 26 in the Pratt Munson Gallery, located in Fountain Elms.

Say hello to Miffy 🐰 New merch has arrived in the Museum Shop! From plushies and stationery to gifts and books, these pl...
05/28/2026

Say hello to Miffy 🐰 New merch has arrived in the Museum Shop!

From plushies and stationery to gifts and books, these playful favorites are now available to browse in-store. Stop by and find your new favorite companion.

Join us at Munson for an exclusive Members Preview Reception celebrating the opening of “Watercolor Stories: Art of Char...
05/27/2026

Join us at Munson for an exclusive Members Preview Reception celebrating the opening of “Watercolor Stories: Art of Charles E. Burchfield.” The exhibition traces the decades-long friendship between Charles E. Burchfield and Munson benefactor Edward Wales Root, a relationship that helped shape the artist’s career and brought an extraordinary collection of works to Munson. On view June 12–Sept. 13.

MEMBERS PREVIEW RECEPTION
🗓️Thursday, June 11, 2025
👉5:30–6 p.m. | Curators Conversation
📍Sinnott Family–Bank of Utica Auditorium

👉6–8 p.m. | Reception
📍Edward Wales Root Court

🎟️ $40 per person
Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar.

🔗 https://www.munson.art/product/38805
Please RSVP by June 5.

🖼️ Charles E. Burchfield, American (1893 –1967), “Childhood’s Garden,” 1917. Watercolor with graphite on paper. 27 x 19 in. Edward W. Root Bequest, 57.90. © The Charles E. Burchfield Foundation.

Installation is underway in the Pratt Munson Gallery 👀Opening Friday, the Community Arts Student Exhibition showcases wo...
05/26/2026

Installation is underway in the Pratt Munson Gallery 👀

Opening Friday, the Community Arts Student Exhibition showcases work by talented adult students in Munson’s Community Arts program. Featuring painting, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, and more, this annual exhibition celebrates the creativity, growth, and artistic voices of our local community.

Munson Community Arts Student Exhibition Reception ✨
📅 Friday, May 29, 3–5 p.m.
📍 Museum of Art, Pratt Munson Gallery
👉 Free and open to the public

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