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In this six-session series, students will learn about the versatile drawing medium of charcoal. From its wide range of expressive possibilities to its intricate shading and texture potential, charcoal has a little bit for everyone. The class will focus on a wipe out technique working in a step-by-step process using layers to capture a full range of dynamic lighting in students’ artwork.

Utica University’s free "Films on Thursday" series concludes its spring 2026 season with the animated feature "Flow."

After a catastrophic flood destroys his home, a solitary cat joins forces with a bird, a capybara, a dog, and a lemur. Together, they navigate a submerged world in a small boat, searching for dry land and learning to coexist.

An inspiring tale that explores friendship, community, and the environment, "Flow" set box office records in Latvia and became a global sensation. This visual spectacular was produced using free and open-source software and won the Academy Award for best animated feature film.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Location: Macfarlane Auditorium in DePerno Hall, Utica University
• Cost: Free and open to the general public

Resources

• Series Schedule & Parking: utica.edu/film

Cazenovia Artisans presents local art teacher's artwork in an exhibition for the month of March. An opening reception for the artists and guests will be offered on Saturday, March 7, 2-4 PM. and is open to the public.

Special Exhibit
February 4 - March 6

Controversy is a constant in the realm of comics and video games. Visit the Gannett Gallery for a special exhibition examining these controversies and the communities that thrive regardless.

Both Ends of the Rainbow is an annual exhibit featuring more than 1,000 works of art created by students from pre-K to 12th grade in the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES district, as well as senior citizens who are Schweinfurth members or reside in Cayuga County. The exhibit opens Sunday, Feb. 1, 2025, with a reception from noon to 5 p.m. A separate reception will be held for seniors in the show from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. There is no admission fee to visit this colorful exhibit, which will be on display through Saturday, March 14, 2025.

Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES’ Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee selects hundreds of artworks from students in their district to display in Gallery Julius at Schweinfurth Art Center. The pieces cover the walls from floor to ceiling in this annual exhibit. The opening is noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. This colorful exhibit is free and open to the public during regular business hours.

This class will be an introduction to hand sewing (a necessary skill!) and basic sewing machine skills. Students will have the opportunity to let their creativity shine while designing and sewing projects. Pillow cases and stuffies will start us off, and we will wrap up with journal covers with a few surprises along the way.

Celebrate a Smith tradition with our annual screening of "The Big Lebowski"! Join us on March 6 (Day of the Dude!) for this beloved cult classic, which has inspired a pseudo-religion and countless quotable moments.

Ultimate L.A. slacker Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for a rug ruined by debt collectors, enlisting his bowling buddies to help while trying to find the millionaire’s missing wife. A star-studded cast, led by Jeff Bridges, brings this outlandish tale to life, making it a must-see on the big screen.

Remember to stop by concessions in our beautiful lobby to purchase your fresh, delicious popcorn, and be sure to catch the vintage cartoon short screening before our feature film!

• Movie Rating: Rated R for pervasive strong language, drug content, sexuality, and brief violence.
• Running Time: 1 hour, 57 minutes.

Cazenovia Artisans presents local art teacher's artwork in an exhibition for the month of March. An opening reception for the artists and guests will be offered on Saturday, March 7, 2-4 PM. and is open to the public.