The arts are essential to SUNY Ulster and our community, for whom we are a rich source
of programming. Home to the 500-seat Quimby Theater and Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts
Gallery, our College Lounge, campus grounds and hallways also become showcases for
artistic expression, exploration and innovation. Whether it's an outdoor sculpture
installation, a concert featuring world-class musicians, or a reading of new work
by a world-renowned author, the arts at SUNY Ulster engage our senses, stir our passions
and spark our intellect.
Facilities
Quimby Theater
The 500 seat John Quimby Theater is the venue for student and professional theatrical
productions, concerts, dance presentations, poetry readings, guest lectures and other
featured events.
Dedicated in 1969 in memory of John C. Quimby, who was Chairman of the Board of Directors of SUNY Ulster at the time of his death, the theater was renovated in 2006 with new seats, lights, curtains and carpets.
Quimby Theater: VAN 127
Box office: 845.688.1959
Upcoming events in the theater
Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery
The Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery serves as a center for creative artistic activity
at the College and for the outside community. It also functions as an environment
for teaching, performing, and exhibiting.
The College's permanent art collection enriches the cultural climate on campus by making additional works of a high level of artistic achievement available to students and the community. In this manner, the collection serves as a permanent visual reference source.
The College believes that the acquisition of art works and the presentation of different art exhibitions assist the College community in setting standards for judgment and perception.
Upcoming exhibitions in the gallery
Theater Presentations
Communications and Theater students present several full-scale theatrical productions
during the year.
Theater activities at SUNY at Ulster are open to all students, regardless of their
programs of study. They also present original programs of Reader's Theater in December
and May. In addition, both student and professional touring groups are invited to
the campus.
The 500 seat John Quimby Theater has been the venue for student and professional theatrical
productions, concerts, dance presentations, poetry readings, guest lectures and other
featured events.
Quimby Theater: VAN 127
Box office: 845.688.1959
Spring 2013 Production:
Waiting for Lefty by Clifford Odets
April 11-13 and 18-20 at 8:00 pm
April 14 and 21 at 3:00 pm
Theater Department Facebook Page
To purchase a Theater Seat Name Plaque click here.
Art Exhibitions in the Gallery
The Spring 2013 schedule includes:
Kenosis: Recent work by Shanti Grumbine
February 1 – February 22
Opening Reception: Friday, February 1
5 pm – 7 pm
Regional Juried Show: CUT & PASTE
Juror: Michael Asbill
March 15 – April 19
Opening Reception: Friday, March 15
6 pm – 8 pm
CUT & PASTE
Collage, Montage, Assemblage, Bricolage & Decoupage
Regional Juried Exhibition
Eligibility: Artists 18 and older working within the Mid-Hudson Valley region (Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene, Orange and Sullivan counties).
Submission Deadline: February 1
Show dates: March 15 - April 19, 2013 Opening Reception March 15, 6-8pm
Notification of Acceptance by email: February 8 Delivery of works:Friday, March 1, 10-4; Saturday, March 2, 10-12 noon
Complete information here.
Contact Information
Suzy Jeffers, Gallery Coordinator
845-687-5113
jefferss@sunyulster.edu
Student Works 2013
May 1 – May 15
Opening Reception: Wednesday April 24
1 pm – 2 pm
Future Voices 2013
May 23 – June 7
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 23
5 pm – 7 pm
Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery: VAN 265
Susan Jeffers, Gallery Coordinator
845.687.5113
jefferss@sunyulster.edu
Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery - Facebook Page
Programs
Larry Berk Artist-in-Residence Series
This unique program brings an established regional artist to campus for an entire
semester to present a series of events, open to the public.
The Artist-in-Residence Program at SUNY Ulster began in the Spring of 1999. The goal
of the program is to celebrate the rich arts culture in this community and to give
SUNY Ulster students and the general public the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate
all forms of arts and to make the arts a part of their own lives. In 2007, the program
was renamed the Larry Berk Artist-in-Residence Program to honor the memory of Larry Berk, for his extraordinary work in creating several series of cultural, intellectual
and artistic programs that are unique among New York State's community colleges.
Fall-Spring 2012-13 Artist-in-Residence: Brendan Burke
Final Workshop: From Page to Stage
Wednesday, February 27, 5:00 pm in Quimby Theater
Past Artists-in-Residence:
Fall 2011 Artist-in-Residence: Malcolm Cecil
Spring 2012 Artist-in-Residence: Wendy Hollender
Visiting Artists
The Visiting Artist Program, begun in 1999, introduces an artist of significant renown
to the college and community, through an exhibition of their work at the Muroff Kotler
Visual Arts Gallery, a special lecture and presentation by the artist, or a concert
performance. All events are open to the public.
Spring 2013 Visiting Artist: Kelly Kinsella
Friday, March 15, 7:00 pm in Quimby Theater
Past Visiting Artists:
Fall 2011 Visiting Artist: Linda Montano
Spring 2012 Visiting Artist: Scott Freiman
Fall 2012 Visiting Artist: Julianne Swartz
Larry Berk Words & Music Series
The Words and Music Series, begun in 2008, is sponsored by the Ulster Community College
Foundation, Inc., and is dedicated to the late Larry Berk, Dean of Library and Information
Services, who initiated cultural events that have brought renowned writers, artists,
and musicians to the college and the community.. All events are open to the public.
2013 - t/b/a
2011: Julia Haines – an Evening of Harp and Sung Poetry
Herbert H. & Sofia P. Reuner Library Writers Series
The SUNY Ulster Herbert H. & Sofia P. Reuner Library Writers Series is a special program
sponsored by The Ulster Community College Foundation, begun in 1998, that brings renowned
writers to campus every fall. This is a truly unique opportunity for SUNY Ulster students
and community members to hear award winning authors read from their work.
Each guest writer presents a reading of their work, open to the public, in the evening. If possible, a question and answer session in the college lounge during the day, open to students and the public, will also be scheduled.
2013 Library Writers Guest Speaker: t/b/a
Past Library Writers:
2011: Jaimy Gordon
2012: Diane Ackerman
Ellen Robbins Poetry Forum
Sponsored by The Ulster Community College Foundation, The Poetry Forum is an annual
event which brings well known and award winning poets to SUNY Ulster for intimate
question and answer sessions, as well as a special evening reading of their poetry.
In 2007, the program was renamed the Ellen Robbins Poetry Forum to honor the memory
of Ellen Robbins (1952-2006) who was on the faculty at SUNY Ulster from 1994 until
2006, and Chair of the English department, 2002-2006.
Spring 2013 - Jorie Graham
Thursday, April 11, 10:10 am in the College Lounge
2011: Michael Dickman
Musical Presentations
SUNY Ulster's own chorus and instrumental music groups are well known in the area
for their public presentations. Two or more concerts are scheduled each year. SUNY
Ulster also hosts musical events presented by nationally known musicians and performers
from the area and beyond.
The Music Department presents concerts during December as part of an annual holiday tradition, and concerts and recitals end the academic year in April and May.
Herrington Benefit Concert
Concert to support music scholarships to honor the memory of Lee Herrington.
Spring 2013: February 20
SUNY Ulster Wind Ensemble
Attend a concert of outstanding wind ensemble selections performed by the SUNY Ulster
Wind Ensemble under the direction of Victor, Izzo, Jr.
Spring 2013: April 30
SUNY Ulster Choral Concert & Guitar Ensemble Enjoy a musical tapestry of many moods and themes by the College's highly regarded chorus under the direction of Janet Gehres.
Spring 2013: May 3
Community Band/Jazz Ensemble
Members of the Community Band under the direction of Victor Izzo, Jr. join the members
of the Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Chris Earley in this invigorating musical
concert.
Spring 2013: May 8
SUNY Ulster String Ensemble
The College's heralded String Ensemble performs its holiday concert under the direction
of Anastasia Solberg.
Spring 2013: May 13
SUNY Ulster Pops Enjoy SUNY Ulster's Community Band, the SUNY Ulster Jazz Ensemble and invited area ensembles at this annual POPS Concert under the direction of Chris Earley.
Fall 2013: t/b/a
Tuba Christmas Join this seasonal favorite as a participant or audience member. Tuba and euphonium players of all ages perform traditional Christmas music from around the world.
Participants register at noon, rehearse at 1 pm and perform free concert beginning at 3 p.m.
Fall 2013: t/b/a