doug muir: coming home

This is the Everson
A Museum
of Firsts.

At the Everson

  • June 8 – July 2, 2023: The exhibition showcases artwork of Central New York teens through the lens of what growing up means to them, and how they express this concept through a variety of artistic mediums. Growing Up and accompanying programming are generously underwritten by National Grid. The Everson Teen Arts Council is made possible by the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust....

  • On View Through June 18, 2023: Ryan Patrick Krueger: Documents from the Closet is part of the Everson CNY Artist Initiative, an exhibition program that celebrates the multi-faceted talents of regional artists. The CNY Artist Initiative is made possible with support from Terry and Bill Delavan. This project was made possible with the funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature and administered by CNY Arts....

  • May 20, 2023 - September 3, 2023: For photographer Doug Muir (1940-2016) Syracuse was always home, even though he moved away in 1967. Muir grew up on Syracuse's South Side where, as a twelve year-old, he embarked on a lifelong passion for capturing moments of daily life. His early snapshots of places and people familiar to him evolved into sophisticated and compelling photographs that documented a changing America while also speaking to a fundamental humanity shared by all. Spanning more than thirty years, Doug Muir: Coming Home surveys Muir's journey as a keen observer of humankind, from his beginnings in Central New York to his adopted home on the West Coast where he made his living as a steamfitter....

  • April 29, 2023 – October 1, 2023: As the Everson prepares to renovate an incredible new storage area for its ceramics collection with hi-tech space saver technology, the ceramics gallery will serve double duty as Museum staff unpack and sort collection treasures. To stay flexible and nimble, the ceramics gallery will present Pick & Mix, four small exhibitions centered on art pottery, new acquisitions, and more. Pick & Mix will present a variety of sweet and unexpected treats as the Museum builds toward the future....

  • June 3, 2023 - December 31, 2023:Off the Rack is the happy by-product of a major renovation of the Everson's on-site art storage. As hundreds of paintings and framed works are displaced from their racks while renovations take place, the public has an unprecedented opportunity to view objects that have been in deep storage for years, never-before-seen recent acquisitions, and some perennial favorites — all hung together salon-style in our exhibition galleries. This smorgasbord of paintings and works on paper showcases the breadth and depth of the Museum's collections and provides a glimpse into the world of collections management and care....

  • June 10 – September 10, 2023: Painter Frank Buffalo Hyde grew up in the Onondaga Nation, where he absorbed much of the pop culture that is still central to his worldview. Throughout his career, Buffalo Hyde has presented “pop” iconography like UFOs, hamburgers, and corporate logos in parallel with Native symbology like the Bison on the Onondaga reservation and Indigenous leaders and dancers. Buffalo Hyde’s works grab attention through their bright colors instantly recognizable iconography but resist easy stereotyping through their embedded messages about the fragmented nature of Native life....

Upcoming Events

  • Stop by the Everson Community Plaza each Friday during the summer to enjoy food truck fare, live music, and art! In partnership with the Syracuse Food Truck Association....

  • July 20: Salt & Pepper: Art/Food. Concert Series hosted by Tai Ngo Shaw. The Everson Museum of Art’s exhibition, Common Ground, featured an incredible array of ceramic objects from around the world. Inspired by this profound message, the Everson’s free Third Thursdays from February–July will feature cooking demonstrations, music, performances, advocacy opportunities, activities, fun, and various projects created in collaboration with the city’s refugee and immigrant populations....

  • June 15, 2023: Join us in honoring those who serve the Museum and the Central New York community by supporting Museum efforts to engage diverse communities, inspire curiosity and lifelong learning, and contribute to a more vital and inclusive society. This year we will be honoring Meg O’Connell, of the Allyn Family Foundation, and Florence Saleh, of the Everson Museum Docent Program. Thanks to their support and service, the Everson Museum of Art has been able to expand our programming and outreach to better represent, serve, and celebrate our vibrant and diverse community....

  • Salt & Pepper: Finding Common Ground Third Thursdays. May 18, July 20. They say good food is just another expression of art. We think so, too! That’s why the Everson Museum of Art is thrilled to present Salt & Pepper, an art/food series with lively conversations between a chef preparing their meal, and an artist working on their craft!...

  • February 1–October 4, 2023: The CNY Artist Initiative builds upon the Everson's ongoing support of the area's vibrant arts community by hosting six, six-week solo exhibitions by regional artists. This year’s selections include artists from Ithaca, Syracuse, and Utica who work in various media, including photography, fiber, mixed media, and found objects. Join us during the first Wednesday of each exhibition to learn more about these incredible exhibitions and the artists behind them....

  • Community Nights on the Plaza are brought to you by the Everson Museum of Art and LightWork Urban Video Project (UVP).  The program runs year-round during select weeks at dusk. Check back for updates on upcoming programs!...

Camps, Classes & Workshops

  • $48 Member | $60 Non-Members

    June 21, 2023: Channel your inner whimsey! Create an imaginative toad house in terra cotta ceramic to provide shade for your...

  • Sept. 2023: Graphic Design for the People! Learn how to use free, open source, and commercial tools necessary to produce graphic comm...

  • $44 Member  | $55 Non-Members

    August 24, 2023: In this hands-on workshop, you will learn some basic macramé knots and techniques for creating your very own plant h...