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	PR: COOTM: Municipal Art Society
		The Municipal Art Society, the non-profit membership organization that champions excellence in urban design and planning and the preservation of the best of New York's past, is also offering discounts at its remarkable bookstore in midtown Manhattan during September.
		Founded in 1883 the Municipal Art Society of New York believes that the physical city -- its light, air, land, and open spaces -- and its sensible development are critical to New York's continued economic health and social well-being.
		About The Municipal Art Society of New York: The Municipal Art Society of New York is a private, non-profit membership organization, founded in 1893, that aggressively champions excellence in urban design and planning and the preservation of the best of New York's past.
	www.nycvisit.com /content/index.cfm?pagePkey=1768 (1002 words)

	Books: Shaping The City by Gregory F. Gilmartin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Commissioned in 1993 by the Municipal Art Society, the civic association, to commemorate its 100th anniversary, this book is the most brilliant study yet of the myriad, tortured ways by which contemporary urban environments are formed.
		In all the society's plan would have produced a very different New York: high land values wouldn't have been so concentrated in the center of the island, and the pressure to build skyscrapers might have been less intense.
		Art Deco architects of the 1920's learned to take advantage of this enforced flatness, but even so, Art Deco buildings were usually weakest at the base.
	www.thecityreview.com /books1.htm (3748 words)

	Art and society \| Business solutions from AllBusiness.com
		Art and industrial society: the role of the Toronto Mechanic's Institute in the promotion of art, 1831-1883.
		The Municipal Art Society and GVA Williams last week honored four New York City projects for their excellence in urban design.
		The Municipal Art Society announced the winners of this year's NYC MASterwork Awards, the fourth annual event honoring New York's City's top projects of 2003 for their excellence in Urban Design.
	www.allbusiness.com /art-society/3076070-1.html (904 words)

	Public Art Fund: Governors Island: Lisa Kereszi and Andrew Moore
		She received an MFA from Yale School of Fine Arts in 2000 and is currently on the faculty of the International Center for Photography.
		Governors Island was organized by Public Art Fund and the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation, in collaboration with the Municipal Art Society, and presented by Target.
		The Municipal Art Society (www.mas.org) is a private, non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote a more livable city.
	www.publicartfund.org /pafweb/projects/04/govern_island_04.html (656 words)

	--- PROFILES CASE STUDIES ---
		The Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City was founded by a group of private citizens whose desire was to improve the public environment of the city.
		To commemorate their 100th anniversary, the Society solicited proposals for a world-class sculpture to be donated to the residents of Baltimore City.
		Se3veral dozen artists from the city, state, and nationwide were considered, and the Society ultimately selected world-renowned sculptor Jonathan Borofsky and his proposal for MALE/FEMALE, a 52-foot tall, 14-ton sculpture depicting the silhouettes of a male and female figure interconnected at their respective centers.
	www.profilespr.com /pages/municipal.htm (221 words)

	Municipal Art Society to Feature Architects - Municipal Art Society of New York and Museum of Modern Art - Brief ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Museum of Modem Art and the Municipal Art Society of New York will collaborate on a series of five two-week exhibitions, featuring current projects by young architectural firms.
		With Philip Johnson acting as curatorial consultant, The Long View, is organized by Terence Riley, chief curator, Peter Reed, curator at the department of architecture and design for the Museum of Modem Art, and Frank E. Sanchis III, executive director of the Municipal Art Society.
		The Municipal Art Society is located at 457 Madison Ave., between 50 and 51 Streets.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3601/is_9_47/ai_66280880 (509 words)

	Municipal Art Society of New York - Cultural Commons
		The Municipal Art Society is a nonprofit membership organization whose singular mission is to promote a more livable city.
		For over 100 years, the citizens who have led the Society--from founder Richard Morris Hunt, the architect of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the champion of Grand Central Terminal--have been committed to enriching the culture, neighborhoods and physical design of New York City.
		The Society protects the best of New Yorks existing landscape--from landmarks and historic districts to public open spaces--and encourages visionary design, planning and architecture to enhance the citys future.
	www.culturalpolicy.org /commons/directorydetail.cfm?ID=6916 (104 words)

	Maryland Historical Society Library: Municipal Art Society Records 1905-1949, MS. 2840 - Finding Aid
		Besides their cooperation with the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Friends of Art wished to stimulate an interest in art in the city of Baltimore, to encourage an appreciation for modern art, and to arrange for the exhibition, loan, or donation of all kinds of art in the city.
		The Municipal Art Society was founded in January 1899 by a number of prominent Baltimore citizens who had an interest in art, park development, and city planning.
		Joseph Jastrow, on andldquo;The Art Impulse and its Expressionandrdquo;.
	www.mdhs.org /library/Mss/ms002840.html (2102 words)

	Cultural Organization of the Month: September 2006
		The Municipal Art Society (MAS) of New York is a private, non-profit membership organization, founded in 1893, that aggressively champions excellence in urban design and planning and the preservation of the best of New York's past.
		The Society believes that the physical city -- its light, air, land and open spaces -- and its sensible development are critical to New York's continued economic health and social well-being.
		All images are courtesy of The Municipal Art Society of New York unless noted otherwise.
	www.nycvisit.com /content/index.cfm?pagePkey=1766 (963 words)

	A New Pennsylvania Station (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Municipal Art Society proposes a full conversion of the James A Farley Building into a new facility that will include a dramatically expanded Amtrak and commuter rail station, a terminal for the future rail links to John F Kennedy and Newark Airports and additional civic and commercial uses that befit this remarkable building.
		The Municipal Art Society’s proposal was designed specifically to expose the weaknesses in the Postal Service’s position and demonstrate the benefits that could result from a reprogrammed, fully planned facility.
		The Municipal Art Society’s scheme uses age-old architectural tools to build the solution: refined proportions, clarity in the use of materials, revelation of the wonders of natural and artificial light, layered transparency, and most importantly of all, the exaltation of the building’s users.
	www.rngarchitects.com /penn.html (1184 words)

	CRANDALL, ST. LOUIS MODEL CITY
		Art, therefore, is a very important factor, and every city which wishes to retain its position and grow in wealth and population, must know what other cities are doing, and learn from experience.
		In other instances, where it is impossible, owing to lack of space or of facilities for doing the work, stereopticon views and moving pictures could be used very effectively, and the visitor to the Exposition thus enabled to see what the cities of the world were doing for their citizens, without visiting them personally.
		It was presented to the managers of the Pan-American Exposition in the spring of 1899 by a member of the Municipal Art Society.
	www.library.cornell.edu /Reps/DOCS/crandall.htm (1504 words)

	IPA-NY honored by Municipal Art Society of New York
		For its vision to create a solid voice for ethnic and community newspapers in the New York region, the Independent Press Association-New York (IPA-NY) was honored on June 29 by the Municipal Art Society of New York.
		A private, non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote a more livable city, the Municipal Art Society has a long tradition of recognizing people, places, organizations and momentous events that have made an exceptional contribution to the life of New York City.
		In her remarks, Ponce de Leon thanked the organizers of the annual awards and the Society for recognizing the significant efforts of IPA-NY in shaping New York City through public information.
	www.indypressny.org /mas05.html (323 words)

	.:Stephen Swid.: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Stephen Swid is an active supporter of the arts and education and currently serves as a Director of The Municipal Art Society of New York.
		He is a Trustee and Chairman of the Executive and Finance Committee of The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and is a member of the Visiting Committee on 20th Century Art for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
		Sponsorship of numerous art exhibitions at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, the Philadelphia College of Art, the Israel Museum, the Smithsonian and the Institute of Contemporary Art.
	www.stephenswid.com (512 words)

	Maryland Historical Society Library: Municipal Art Society Records Supplement, 1924-1992, MS. 2875 - Finding Aid
		The Municipal Art Society of Baltimore was founded in 1899 by a group of prominent citizens including architects, artists, businessmen and educators to provide sculptural and pictoral [sic] decoration and ornaments for the public buildings, streets and open spaces in the City of Baltimore, and to help generally beautify the City.
		In 1900, the Municipal Art Society proposed the height limit in Mt. Vernon Square and, later, defended it against efforts to build taller buildings along the square.
		The 1956 press release by the Municipal Art Society is a resolution by the executive board concerning plans for the civic center in Baltimore.
	www.mdhs.org /library/Mss/ms002875.html (1767 words)

	Social Diary 10/1/03 - At Capitale for the Municipal Art Society's annual gala
		She reported that he was buried next to his parents in Santa Barbara and that she’d discovered that they could reproduce the medal on his grave marker (both sides) to honor his beliefs.
		Kent Barwick, the President of the Society said that George believed in “the myth that wherever a city is possible is a myth that requires maintenance – and that is what George did.
		He maintained the myth.” Barwick noted the irony that the Society which existed a century ago was distinguished by the (mythic) number 400, and tonight there were 400 guests at the dinner.
	www.newyorksocialdiary.com /socialdiary/2003/socialdiary10_01_03.php (1448 words)

	Glenda Garrett - Free Artist Portfolio at absolutearts.com
		Glenda showed a talent for art as a child and joined the Drummoyne Municipal Art Society, where art education was provided in the junior art classes through scholarships.
		Ian Cox, who was then art director the "The Sydney Morning Herald", became private tutor and mentor to Glenda.
		With him the study of art was focused through drawing and oil painting.
	www.absolutearts.com /portfolios/g/glenda (176 words)

	The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Special Exhibitions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		In conjunction with the exhibition "A Century of Design, Part IV: 1975–2000" at the Metropolitan Museum, the Municipal Art Society of New York is offering a series of walking tours.
		In the 1970s, with the city's transit system on the verge of collapse, bold decisions to reverse the decline were made.
		Reflecting the changing philosophies of the design profession and the growing preservation movement, stations were rebuilt, renovated, and integrated with new works of art over the next twenty-five years.
	www.metmuseum.org /special/CenturyIV/CenturyIV_programs.htm (1202 words)

	Municipal Art Society - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Municipal Art Society is an arts organization on Madison Avenue in New York City, which deals with public art in the city.
		It also champions the study of urban planning and design through its exhibits (at the Urban Center gallery), seminars, educational programs, and community workshops.
		This art or artist organization article is a stub.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Municipal_Art_Society (142 words)

	BrooklynPapers.com
		Municipal Art Society planners said that the Atlantic Yards project would better “respect” existing neighborhoods if the arena were shifted slightly east (above, right), thus allowing Fifth Avenue to remain.
		Municipal Art Society President Kent Barwick offered that assessment before a packed house of 500 people at the Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church on June 15 — a mildly stinging rejection of Ratner’s 17-skyscraper, 8.7-million-square-foot arena and commercial development in low-rise Prospect Heights.
		Opponents of the project cheered the society’s overall conclusion, but were not ready to concede the main point: that Atlantic Yards is “the” plan.
	www.brooklynpapers.com /html/issues/_vol29/29_24/29_24nets7.html (883 words)

	Home > About: Mission & history
		City Lore and the Municipal Art Society founded the Place Matters project in 1998.
		City Lore is a cultural organization dedicated to advancing the living cultural heritage of New York and other cities through publications, media, and school and community programs.
		www.citylore.org) The Municipal Art Society is a private, non-profit membership organization that is committed to enriching the culture, neighborhoods, and physical design of New York City.
	www.placematters.net /html/about.htm (543 words)

	Municipal Art Society New York City.com : Arts & Attractions : Editorial Review
		Founded over a century ago by a group of architects, mural painters, sculptors and civic leaders, the Society’s initial goal was to further beautify New York through the use of public art.
		The Society is the progenitor of many civic and preservation organizations, such as the City Planning Commission, the Art Commission, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the Landmarks Conservancy and the Historic Districts Council, and is the inspiration for like-minded groups in other cities across the nation.
		The Municipal Art Society of New York is physically located in the heart of midtown Manhattan in The Urban Center at the landmarked Villard Houses.
	www.nyc.com /arts__attractions/Municipal_Art_Society.56/editorial.aspx (757 words)

	www.houstonmunicipalart.org
		To complement the artistic endeavors of the private sector, the City of Houston's ongoing vision to emphasize public art continues to expand the opportunities for citizens to enjoy art in public spaces.
		In 1999, the City of Houston established an ordinance mandating that 1.75% of qualified Capital Improvement Project monies be set aside for civic art.
		The Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) has been officially formed through the merger of the Cultural Arts Council Houston/Harris County, the Municipal Art Commission, and the Civic Art Committee.
	www.houstontx.gov /municipalart/index.html (226 words)

	Queens Tribune
		The demise of a 101-year-old Long Island City building was mourned June 27 at a “wake” held by the Municipal Art Society of New York after the structure was stripped of its renowned feature, leaving it “demolished in every way except in fact,” according to a eulogist at the memorial service.
		Unsuccessful in all its attempts as of yet, the society is urging concerned residents to reach out to their local Council members, the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the New York City Council to save the Sohmer Piano Factory in Astoria and the Domino Sugar Refinery in Brooklyn.
		The Municipal Art Society of New York is located at 457 Madison Ave.
	www.queenstribune.com /leisure/ExhibitMournsLossOfCityOld.html (975 words)

	Gallery Hopper: Municipal Art Society: Governor's Island: Lost and Found
		Your guide to the best of fine art photography, galleries and events in New York City and beyond.
		Municipal Art Society: Governor's Island: Lost and Found
		A couple of weeks back, New York magazine featured an unusually large and extensive spread of photos from the new show at the Municipal Art Society, "Governor's Island: Lost and Found".
	www.galleryhopper.org /archives/2004/06/municipal_art_s.html (279 words)

	ANON., MUNICIPAL ART AT ST. LOUIS FAIR
		The latest evidence of this is its careful consideration of a plan, proposed by the Municipal Art Society of New York, which calls for the installation of a municipal art exhibit.
		There are certain functions and equipments of the Exposition which will, necessarily, resemble those of a well governed city, and the purpose of the Municipal Art Society's suggestion is to have these various features so incorporated in the general scheme as to become models for American cities to copy.
		Simultaneously with the Municipal Art Society a similar idea was incorporated in a series of resolutions passed by the American Society of Civic Improvement, which was held in Buffalo a short time ago.
	www.library.cornell.edu /Reps/DOCS/mje1901.htm (756 words)

	Municipal Art Society announces winners of Preservation Awards - Brief Article Real Estate Weekly - Find Articles
		Municipal Art Society announces winners of Preservation Awards - Brief Article
		The Municipal Art Society (MAS) has announced the winners of the Society's Tenth Annual New York Preservation Awards, acknowledging outstanding work in the rehabilitation and preservation of New York's architectural heritage.
		This year's awards honor five preservation projects ranging from a city-owned theater to a restaurant tucked under a viaduct, and include special recognition for the extraordinary, long-term restoration and revitalization of Grand Central Terminal, a landmark rescued from demolition 22 years ago.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3601/is_27_46/ai_59705032 (362 words)

	Amazon.com: Shaping the City: New York and the Municipal Art Society: Books: Gregory F. Gilmartin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This is the involving story of a century of skirmishes between a dedicated group of New Yorkers committed to creating and preserving a beautiful, livable city and powerful real estate interests and indifferent or corrupt politicians.
		Founded in 1893 by architects and artists, the Municipal Art Society grew to include many of the city's elite, who joined in its battles.
		Gilmartin serves up a spicy, anecdote-laden story of The Municipal Art Society (MAS), which has been in the forefront of every major battle concerning New York City's growth and development.
	www.amazon.com /Shaping-City-York-Municipal-Society/dp/051758574X (918 words)

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