Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica/Rome) presented a resolution to the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in honor of its 100^th anniversary. The resolution was accepted by MWPAI President and CEO Anna Tobin D’Ambrosio. The institute was originally chartered on September 17, 1919, and celebrated its centennial last September.

“Artistic self-expression and personal creativity are valuable and necessary aspects of any community,” said Buttenschon. “For the last century, the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute has been dedicated to advancing the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the arts by providing a variety of artistic works to a diverse audience. Through its work to promote interest and participation in the arts, the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute has become a cultural pillar of the Mohawk Valley and a leading advocate for the arts. I’m honored to celebrate their work on this momentous anniversary and will continue doing all that I can to help them continue enriching the lives of local families.”

The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute (MWPAI), a recipient of the New York State Governor’s Arts Award, has been a celebrated venue for art, music, performances and education for decades.[1] It features renowned art collections and exhibitions open to the public, as well as performances from world famous soloists, ensembles and rising stars.[2] In association with the Pratt Institute, the MWPAI is home to a nationally accredited college program along with community arts education for all ages.[3]

[1] https://www.mwpai.org/about/history

[2] Ibid.

[3] Ibid.