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Shari Werner, Fracture (detail), 2022.

Quilts=Arts=Quilts artists make statements with their materials

A fifth of participants in this year's art quilt exhibition use reclaimed fabric in their work

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The view looking upward at bare deciduous trees with a flock of birds flying overhead

Nature inspires “Made in NY” artists in many different ways

March 15, 2023

Many of artists featured in “Made in NY 2023,” which opens March 25 at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, have been inspired by nature.

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A closeup view of white and beige ribbons attached to a fishing net and hung on a gallery wall. One clearly reads, "You don't look Hispanic."

Theda Sandiford releases everyday microaggressions through her art

March 12, 2023

She invites gallery visitors to release their own microaggression burdens by adding to the “Free Your Mind” public art installation and depositing objects that represent their microaggressions into her baggage carts

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A group of people admiring a wall of student art that almost reaches the ceiling

Schweinfurth’s annual student art exhibit celebrates more than talent

February 2, 2023

Studies link the arts to teaching skills needed in jobs and life, such as supporting social and emotion learning and problem-solving skills.

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Quilt show continues art’s role as communications

November 20, 2022

Sixty=nine art quilts from 64 artists from around the world are included in “Quilts=Art=Quilts 2022” at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, NY. The exhibition is on display through Jan. 8, 2023.

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An art quilt made with Chinese cotton, some pieces of which are painted gold, brass and other colors

Fiber artist Judy Kirpich pours her emotions into her work

November 9, 2022

Creating is artist Judy Kirpich’s best way of coping with her emotions, including the loss of her mother and mother-in-law to Alzheimer’s. A solo exhibit of her artwork, “Emotional Constructs,” is on display at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, NY, through Jan. 8, 2023.

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Syracuse artist’s plein air paintings on display at the Schweinfurth

September 6, 2022

Nikolay Mikushkin is a plein air artist, a French phrase that translates to open air. He goes outdoors to create his paintings, battling against the ever-changing light to capture a moment in time and space.

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Fall exhibits to open this Saturday at Schweinfurth

August 23, 2022

The Schweinfurth Art Center is opening two fall exhibits, “Member Show 2022” and a solo exhibit by Nikolay Mikushkin, on Aug. 27, 2022.

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Schweinfurth seeks member artworks for fall exhibit

June 22, 2022

The Schweinfurth Art Center is accepting registrations for its Member Show, which runs Aug. 27 to Oct. 16, 2022.

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Quinn A. Hunter’s Artist Talk rescheduled to July 1

June 22, 2022

Artist Quinn A. Hunter will give a free Artist Talk about her exhibit at 5:30pm July 1, 2022, as part of the Schweinfurth’s First Friday events.

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