Thematic Interdisciplinary Framing

Commissions and presents world premieres of new compositions by contemporary artists, including works by Bruce Wolosoff and Carter Burwell. Recent premieres include cello sonatas Requiem for the Planet and Paradise Found, as well as pieces such as "Penumbra," "Blue Mantra," and "The Loom," often tied to thematic or environmental narratives.

Curates and performs in the Reflections in Music concert series, which reimagines classical music engagement through thematic programming, original compositions, and artist-led performances. The series includes both live and livestreamed events, such as the free concert "The World is Still Beautiful."

Conceived and led an eight-year creative orchestra program at Hayground School that taught students to compose, perform, and conduct music, fostering hands-on musical education and creative development.

Presents solo, chamber, and orchestral music integrated with text, images, film, dance, and poetry to explore connections between music and other art forms, with performances held in New York City and Sag Harbor, NY. Programs include thematic concert series such as "Time Remembered" and "Reflections on Debussy," often featuring live audience engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Produces and releases original music recordings and interdisciplinary art projects, including solo piano works and albums such as Memento (2023), Paradise Found (2022), and Rising Sun Variations. Also produces collaborative works integrating music with visual art, such as the release of "More Music Inspired by Visual Art" featuring music by Bruce Wolosoff and paintings by Eric Fischl.

Preserves and offers access to the archives of the Prometheus journal, which contains articles on art, news, politics, and science.

Runs a gift shop that sells books, including publications produced by the museum.

Manages and opens the Alexander Sculpture Garden to the public seasonally, from May to October 2026.

Curates and hosts exhibitions featuring works by European artists, including Salvador Dalí, Kurt Arentz, Arno Breker, Ernst Fuchs, and Renate Stendar. Specific exhibitions include 33 color woodcuts by Dalí illustrating Purgatorio from Dante's Divine Comedy.

Publishes and sells books related to European artists and thinkers, including biographies and collected writings. Titles include "Arno Breker: His Art and Life," "Arno Breker: Divine Beauty in Art," "Arno Breker: The Collected Writings," "Hermann Oberth: The Father of Space Flight," "Primer for Those Who Would Govern," and "Special Friendships" by Roger Peyrefitte.

Organizes annual benefit events, including raffles and live performances, to generate funding for upcoming projects. Events have featured participation from artists and performers such as Lee Ranaldo and David Watson, with print editions distributed to ticket holders through a selection-order raffle system involving over 200 participating artists.

Hosts an annual exhibition series featuring cell phone photographs submitted by a diverse range of participants, formatted as physical prints arranged in a grid to create a non-algorithmic viewing experience. The series fosters in-person cultural engagement and maintains an informal, decade-long archive documenting both everyday life and major socio-political events.

Curates and presents group exhibitions that contextualize artistic work within current social and political conditions, often centered on specific themes such as television, labor movements, or societal fragmentation. Since 2008, the organization has produced over 60 exhibitions, including notable projects like "On Television," "The Madness of Crowds," and re-presentations of historical archives such as "Color Photographs from the New Deal."

Produces catalogs, brochures, online content, and curated tours for each exhibition to expand audience engagement and understanding. Maintains an archive of nearly 15 years of exhibitions through published materials, including catalog launches and public events featuring readings and film screenings.

Generates financial support for operations and future projects by formatting, printing, and selling donated cell phone photographs from the Social Photography series as limited-edition prints, including special anniversary benefit editions featuring new works by multiple artists.

Operates an annual Summer Arts Program providing arts education for children and teens, supported through fundraising events and community engagement. The program includes youth art exhibitions and immersive art installations created by participants.

Organizes and hosts multiple annual exhibitions including the Members' Show, Midsummer Night's Faerie Fest & Exhibit, The Mansion Show, Postcard Exhibition, Hartwick & SUNY Oneonta Student Show, Young Artists Exhibition, and open-call regional artist exhibitions at the Wilber Mansion galleries. Exhibitions feature 2D and 3D visual art, run for several weeks, and include public opening receptions with free access and refreshments.

Produces community-wide arts festivals such as the Midsummer Night's Faerie Fest and the Edgar Allan Poe Experience, which include music, performances, artisan vendors, food, craft activities, theatrical readings, dance, and literary performances. Events transform the Wilber Mansion and grounds into immersive art environments and draw public participation from the greater Oneonta region.