VPA transmedia students to show work in ‘Video Now!’ at the Everson Museum of Art

Thursday, March 26, 2009, By News Staff

VPA transmedia students to show work in ‘Video Now!’ at the Everson Museum of ArtMarch 26, 2009Sarah Massett

The Everson Museum of Art will present ‘Video Now! 2009,’ a series of experimental video shorts by students in the Department of Transmedia in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, on Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m. in Hosmer Auditorium at the museum, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. The screening, which is part of the museum’s Contemporary Film Series, is free and open to the public. A reception will be held at intermission.

‘Video Now! 2009’ is part of an annual celebration of original student work in film.”This year’s collection is fresh and exciting,” says Pam McLaughlin, curator of education and public programs. “The students have done an exceptional job of exhibiting their creativity.”

The Contemporary Film Series screens contemporary, independent film and video, both feature lengths and experimental shorts that cover a broad range of cinematic styles and themes.

The Everson is open to the public Tuesday-Friday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 per person. For more information, visit http://www.everson.org.