Feature Exhibition: "STONE CANOE 3"
Exhibition Dates: January 22 - February 28, 2009
Opening Reception: Thursday, Thursday, January 22, 5-8 PM

Wild Card Exhibits:

“Shadows”
Exhibit Dates: December 4, 2008 – January 31, 2009

“Paintings by Kwangpyo (Steve) Koh”
Exhibit Dates: February 12 – February 28, 2009 (3 weeks)
Reception: Thursday, February 19, 5 -8 PM (Th3)

Location: Delavan Art Gallery, 501 W. Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
Hours: Thursdays and Fridays Noon- 6 PM, Saturdays 10 PM- 4 PM and by appointment, also open for Th3, The Third Thursday, Thursday, February 19, 5 -8 PM

Artist Events:

• Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 1 PM - TBA
• Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 1 PM - TBA
• Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 1 PM - TBA
• Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 1 PM - TBA
• Thursday, February 19, 2009 Th3, The Third Thursday, from 5-8 PM
• Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 1 PM - TBA
• Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 1 PM - TBA

STONE CANOE 3 EXHIBIT AT DELAVAN RUNS GAMUT OF VISUAL IMAGERY

Syracuse NY – January 7, 2009 – For the third consecutive year, Delavan Art Gallery is hosting the Stone Canoe visual arts exhibit that brings to the Syracuse site a diverse array of works produced by regional artists and those beyond who otherwise have a distinct tie to Upstate New York.

The Stone Canoe 3 exhibit opens on Thursday, January 22 (5:00 – 8:00 pm) and runs through February 28. The opening and public reception on January 22 significantly coincides with the third annual edition of the prestigious Stone Canoe Journal, a diverse collection of arts and ideas published by Syracuse University to promote “the cultural and intellectual richness that characterizes life in Upstate New York.”

Gail Hoffman, Journal Visual Arts Editor and show Curator says: “What is striking about this diverse group of well-known, established and emerging artists is their depth of voice, vision, and their ability to surprise, evoking a sense of place that is unique to Upstate New York in images of local landscapes, towns, and people caught in familiar seasonal cycles.” Robert Colley, Journal Editor adds, “It is deeply satisfying to see all of this work come together as collective proof of the creative spirit that is nurtured within, or touched by, our region.”

Delavan Art Gallery Director Bill Delavan says, “The opportunity to host Stone Canoe extends the Gallery’s own mission to celebrate noted regional artists and introduce new ones.”

Among the artists featured are: Marianne Barcellona, Marty Blake, Lauren Bristol, Elaine R. Defibaugh, Sylvia de Swaan, Donna L. Emerson, Paul Farinacci, Lisbeth Firmin, John Fitzsimmons, Emily Fleisher, Bob Gates, Jon Gernon, Thomas Gokey, Fred Gonyea, Erica Harney and Aldo Lira. Also, David R. MacDonald, Jennifer Marsh, Lalit K. Masih, Deloss McGraw, Rebecca Murtaugh, Mary Nelson Zadrozny, Steven Pearlman, Stephan Phillips, Awenheeyoh Powless, Mark Robbins, Roger Shimomura, Nancy Sirkis, Yolanda Tooley, Gary Trento, Kim Waale and Phil Young.

During the dates that Stone Canoe 3 is mounted, other exhibits will be up for viewers’ appreciation. “Continuing Art” of Delavan ‘regulars’ is located in three sections at the Gallery’s west side. The “Wild Card” space continues to show “Shadows” through January 31 and “Paintings by Kwangpyo (Steve) Koh” opens there next, February 12 – February 28.

Delavan art Gallery is a 3,800 Square foot showcase and sales venue for fine art created by area artists. Conveniently located in downtown Syracuse at 501 West Fayette St., just a block beyond Armory Square, the gallery is free and open to the public. Off-street parking is available and the gallery is handicapped accessible. Regular Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and at other times by appointment.