The Sum of the Parts 
Curated by Amy Boone-McCreesh
part of MAP’s CURATORS’ INCUBATOR Program

February 22-March 24, 2011 
February 22, 6-8pm: Reception and Curator’s Talk
March 10, 12-3pm: Knitting & Crochet Workshop

MAP is pleased to present the 2012 Curators’ Incubator program: The Sum of the Partsfeaturing this year’s curator Amy Boone-McCreesh. Annually the Curators’ Incubator program provides a creative space for the region’s aspiring curators to develop and present their concepts. MAP guides the curatorial process through the counsel of its Program Advisory Committee or PAC. Curators are selected via “open call” and are provided and exhibition at the end of their time with MAP. 

The Sum of the Parts is an exhibition of four east coast, contemporary artist; Emily Barletta, Lauren Clay, Jerry Kaba, and Nikki Painter. This mixed media exhibition touches on their work in “repetitive process.” Sculpture, installation, and drawing are all represented through a variety of methods including; crocheting, cut paper, and mold-making for this multi-media exhibition. 

“These artists produce work that is created from the culmination and building of smaller pieces. All of the works on view began with a simple form or mark, which was then built upon so that the accumulation shifted the original meaning into new territory. While all of the artwork functions individually, one must note how their grouping creates a larger dialogue that runs through the exhibition.” Amy Boone McCreesh 

The exhibition features crocheted yarn sculptures by artist Emily Barletta. Accompanying the exhibition will be a knitting and crocheting workshop. The workshop will serve beginners as an introduction to knitting and crochet while those more experienced are welcome to join in for a chance to meet the curator, work on existing projects, and/or enjoy coffee and cupcakes in the MAP galleries.