MACRE Ithaca is proud to present Call + Response led by MACRE artist-in-incubator Jennilie Brewster. Opening on Gallery Night, September 5, the group exhibition unfolds as a creative chain reaction—with each artist contributing work in response to the other work in the space.

Drawing from both the musical tradition and the logic of engineering systems, the show embraces a call-and-response dynamic in which signals, creativity, and visions pass through MACRE members like electricity through a circuit. In a time shaped by social fragmentation, climate crises, and wars, what does it mean for us to listen to others—and to answer them?

Participating artists include Leo Kang, Daniel Rotsztain, Tia Eytina, Norm Scott, Skeleton Hands, Ry Ferro, and Jennilie Brewster. Works on view range from painting and projection to audio installation. Opening night will also feature live performances by McKenzie Jones and Bronwen Exter. This event is made possible through the generous support of the Ithaca ReUse Center and PhotoSynthesis Productions, whose commitments to sustainability and creative community resonate deeply with the spirit of the exhibition.

Our Artist-In-Incubator program isn’t just about making art — it’s about growing together. We welcome emerging artists with kind hearts and strong creative spirits who may lack access to space, resources, or support. This is a place to take root, take care, and create something that truly matters for our community.

Exhibition Information

• Exhibition Title: Call + Response
• Opening Reception: Gallery Night – Friday, September 5, 2025, 5-8pm

Free and open to all.

A fundraiser benefiting CREATIVE REUSE OF ITHACA + MACRE.

Bring a bag of recycling to transform into a masterpiece, and we’ll bring the art supplies & snacks!

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners provided by local businesses!

This is a family friendly event. Children under the age of 12 must come with a guardian.

All proceeds will support these initiatives to reach their shared goals of creating spaces for learning and creating through connection with others. Our mission is to share creative resources that are affordable and accessible to all.

CUMEP and MACRE are starting a 3-year project to research and create an educational docuseries. The ultimate goal at the end of the 3 years is to create 16 (16-minute, 3 minute, & 30 second) episodes of inquiry-based lessons from the CUMEP curriculum with accompanying materials for youth, teachers, families, and community leaders..

A two-day joint workshop with Norm Scott and Leo Kang, where art, sustainability, and mindfulness meet. Through hands-on projects that explore circular motion—both visually and sonically—we’ll experiment with creative reuse, basic electronics, and meditative processes. Stay tuned for repeat opportunities to participate in this workshop!

MACRE’s Grand Opening on June 1st, 2025, was a huge success! We celebrated with an exciting mix of interactive media art, documentary film, sound art, painting, and live DJ sets — all by amazing local artists and musicians. Free and open to all.