Press Releases

Below is a selection of recent press releases about Memorial Art Gallery exhibitions and programs. Members of the media who would like additional information or publication-quality images should contact the public relations office. Please send requests to Shirley Wersinger (585-276-8935) or Meg Colombo (585-276-8934).

Director Grant Holcomb Announces Retirement

• Grant Holcomb Announces Retirement from Memorial Art Gallery

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

• Memory Theatre 2013 (Through December 29, 2013)
• Memorial Art Gallery Upcoming Exhibition Schedule

Upcoming Events

• December 2013 exhibitions and events listing
• January 2014 exhibitions and events listing

Grants, Publications and Collections News

• Major acquisitions celebrate MAG Centennial (October 8, 2013)
• MAG celebrates centennial with publication of commemorative book (March 17, 2013)
• MAG launches iPhone app for visitors (November 2012)
• MAG receives NEA Art Works Grant to conserve WPA art (May 2012)
• Restored Renaissance tapestry goes back on the wall after two decades (April 2012)
  

Centennial Sculpture Park News

• Wendell Castle, Albert Paley Receive Eastman Medals at Centennial Sculpture Park Ribbon Cutting
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• Artists, Dignitaries to Attend Centennial Sculpture Park Ribbon Cutting (May 22, 2013)
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• MAG Commissions Monumental Work by Albert Paley for Centennial Sculpture Park
• MAG Sculpture Park to Include Public Space Designed by Artist Jackie Ferrara
• MAG Commissions Major Work by Wendell Castle for Centennial Sculpture Park
• MAG Commissions Installation by Tom Otterness for Centennial Sculpture Park
• Major Grant from National Endowment for the Arts Will Support ARTWalk Extension

General information

• Memorial Art Gallery Fact Sheet