Record Turnout Seen for University’s Annual Art Show
In partnership with CNY Arts, “” delivered a record-breaking exhibition of 70 works of art from 29 faculty and staff members across 19 different University departments. The 53rd annual exhibition returned to Bird Library from May 28 to June 11.

This year, expanded the program’s official selections, giving more artists the chance to showcase their work at future exhibitions. As always, the finalists will be included in the finale exhibition at the Everson Museum of Art. New this year, CNY Arts created a category of recognition for runners-up. These artists will be invited to exhibit their work at Art in the Atrium, July 10-Aug. 2.
The University will once again be well-represented at the upcoming exhibitions with 14 works selected by the panel of judges assembled by CNY Arts.
The following finalists will be featured in the “On My Own Time” finale exhibition at the Everson Museum of Art, Oct. 3-Nov. 8:
- Kelley Parker, Libraries, “The World Within” (photograph);
- Jessica Vangronigen, life sciences program in the College of Arts and Sciences, “Feelin’ Salty” (printmaking);
- Scott Samson, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, “Arctic Abstract” (photograph);
- Dana Cusano, Biology Department in the College of Arts and Sciences, “Panthera Leo” (drawing);
- Zachary Wilkie, Libraries, untitled painting;
- Autumn Wallingford, Division of Communications and Marketing, “Succession of Survival Mode” (mixed media); and
- Taiwo Ositimehin, Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, “Adaralewa by Twinzy Adire” (fiber art).
The following runners-up will be featured in an exhibition at the Art in the Atrium gallery, 201 E. Washington St. in Syracuse, July 10-Aug. 2. The exhibition is free and open to the public on Fridays, from noon to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays, from noon to 8 p.m.:
- Stuart Rotblat, Information Technology Services, untitled photograph;
- Molly Cavanaugh, Economics Department in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, “The Pride of Lady Eboshi” (fiber art);
- Donna Movsovich, Law Library, “Mountains and Sky” (fiber art);
- Meghan Murphy, Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, “untitled piece no. 2868” (drawing);
- Margaret Voss, Falk College of Sport, “Good Morning Sunshine” (painting);
- James Beagle, materials distribution, untitled drawing; and
- Meghan Graham, Office of the Chief Operations Officer, “Aurora Borealis Scarf” (fiber art).
In addition to the judges’ selections, visitors to the “On My Own Time” exhibition had a chance to cast ballots for their favorite piece in the exhibition. This year, “Resilience,” a painting by Qingyi Yu from health services, was recognized for the most ballots cast in the People’s Choice category.
“ was once again a leading employer with our ‘On My Own Time’ exhibition. For 53 years we’ve partnered with CNY Arts, creating this wonderful opportunity for our faculty and staff to showcase their talents and to connect in meaningful ways as a community,” says Alex Dietrich, interim chief human resources officer. “If you missed our original exhibition, I would encourage you to experience the amazing artistry of our colleagues who were selected to show their work at the upcoming event at Art in the Atrium gallery and the Everson Museum of Art.”
