9 ‘On My Own Time’ Artists Selected to Display Work at the Everson Museum of Art

Earlier this year, employees of Syracuse University once again participated in “On My Own Time,” a community arts program that links the business and cultural sectors of Central New York and spotlights local workforce members who create visual art “on their own time.” Syracuse University has participated in “On My Own Time” every year it has been offered since 1982. Over the years, it’s estimated that more than 1,800 faculty and staff have exhibited.

This year’s on-campus exhibition, displayed in Bird Library in the spring, consisted of 59 pieces of art created by 27 faculty/staff artists representing 19 schools, colleges and departments across the University. The diverse range of artwork submitted this year included drawing, mixed media, photography, painting, fiber art, glassmaking and digital art.

Of the 27 artists, nine were selected to display their art at the “On My Own Time” finale exhibition at the Everson Museum of Art from Oct. 4-Nov. 9. There is an opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the Everson; the reception is free but tickets are required.

The Syracuse University artists who will display their work include:

• Jaime Banks (School of Information Studies) with her mixed media piece, “Orchid Wail”
• Erin Beiter (Office of Research) with her drawing, “Landscape”
• Richard Breyer (S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications) with his painting, “Jones Diner”
• Meghan Graham (Office of the Chief Operating Officer) with her fiber art, “Sunrise or Sunset Shawl” (This piece was also selected as the People’s Choice favorite based on balloting at the campus exhibition.)
• Marie Luther (now a retiree of the College of Visual and Performing Arts) with her porcelain and glass piece, “The Middle Way”
• Kathleen Pascarella (Parking and Transportation Services) with her photograph, “Sunday Best”
• Scott Samson (College of Arts and Sciences) with his photograph, “Reeds”
• Joseph Stoll (Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs) with his mixed media piece, “Summer Dreams”
• Ronald Thiele (now a retiree of the Syracuse University Libraries) with his photograph, “Hang On!”

The following individuals will have their artwork displayed at the Everson Museum of Art Oct. 4-Nov. 9 (pictured clockwise from top left): Ronald Thiele, Scott Samson, Richard Breyer, Joseph Stoll, Kathleen Pascarella, Erin Beiter, Meghan Graham and Marie Luther. (Not pictured: Jaime Banks)

To learn more about “On My Own Time,” visit CNYarts.org. Check out some of the winning pieces of artwork below!

“Orchid Wail” (mixed media) by Jaime Banks

“Sunrise or Sunset Shawl” (fiber art) by Meghan Graham

“The Middle Way” (porcelain and glass) by Marie Luther