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Opening Reception for Canal as Collaborator: Works by Sarah Sunde Camerson & Kari Varner

  • April 17, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Erie Canal Museum

    318 Erie Boulevard East
    Syracuse, New York 13202
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Description

Join us at the Erie Canal Museum for a evening to celebrate the opening of the exhibit featuring the works of Kari Varner and Sarah Cameron Sunde, 2025 Erie Canal Artists-In-Residence. Remarks from the program organizers and the artists will begin at 6 PM. Over the past year, Varner and Sunde have delved into the rich history and modern significance of the New York State Canal system through their unique creative processes.

Kari Varner, a distinguished photographer and educator, explored key ecological sites along the canal, integrating harvested plants into her photographic artworks. Sarah Cameron Sunde, an innovative interdisciplinary artist, engaged with canal communities  to create pieces that physically and ecologically connect with the canal. She also developed work in collaboration with Jeremy Dennis, a contemporary fine art photographer and an enrolled Tribal Member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, NY.

Date & Time

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Venue Details

Erie Canal Museum

318 Erie Boulevard East
Syracuse, New York 13202 Erie Canal Museum
Erie Canal Museum

The Erie Canal Museum, located in Downtown Syracuse, NY, engages the public in the story of the Erie Canal’s transformative impacts on peoples and places in the past, present, and future. We are stewards and interpreters of Erie Canal related materials and heritage. The Museum is housed in the 1850 National Register Weighlock Building, the last remaining structure of its kind. Visit us for exhibits with interactive displays and original artifacts, and engaging programs. The Erie Canal Museum is a must-see for adults and children of all ages.


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