Gina Murtagh, December 4, 2023
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Title
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Gina Murtagh, December 4, 2023
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interviewee
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Gina Murtagh
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interviewer
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Nancy Aguilera
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Date
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2023-12-04
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Subject
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Art
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Artist
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Connections
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Director
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Light Work
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New York
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Photography
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Residency Program
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Sculpture Space
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Utica
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Description
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Situated in the rust belt city of Utica, Sculpture Space stands as a haven for contemporary artists from around the world seeking to create and share new ideas. Founded in 1976, Sculpture Space has become a vital residency program that fosters experimentation and artistic growth. The organization's mission is to provide professional artists with time, space, and resources needed for innovative sculptural and mixed media practices. It offers studio space equipped with a diverse array of tools and resources including woodworking and metal working facilities. Artists benefit from the 24/7 access studio and a proximity to light industry and fabrication shops.
Gina Murtagh served as the second executive director of Sculpture Space, and she played an important role in the shaping of the organization. During her time at Sculpture Space, Gina approached her role with a background in the art world. Her leadership transformed the residency program into a space where artists could thrive and share their creations with the public. In the interview, Murtagh shares about her career and the road that took her to Utica, New York.
The interview was recorded at Murtagh’s home in Utica, where she comfortably sat in the living room area of the house. As I prepared materials for the interview, we had a conversation to lessen any tensions. She reminisces about memories from her life. To convey the tone of her response I chose to include vocalizations of laughter.
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Time Summary
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TRACK 1, 1:45-Personal Background
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TRACK 1, 7:29- Sculpture Space
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TRACK 1, 22:50- Final Thoughts
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Creator
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Nancy Aguilera
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Publisher
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Cooperstown Graduate Program, State University of New York at Oneonta
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Rights
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Sculpture Space, Utica, New York
