Saturday, March 1; 10:30 - 11:30 am

STORYTELLING & ART-MAKING

Story: Follow the Line by Laura Ljungkvist

Art Activity: Play artistically with dots and lines to create paintings.

This hour long program begins with a story in our galleries and is followed by an art activity in our studio. $10 fee for adults and children are free. Registration is required. Please contact Kristen Schweigard, Public and Family Programs Coordinator, at 518.463.4478 Ext.435 or schweigardk@albanyinstitute.org

Saturday, March 1; 2:00, 3:00 pm

GALLERY TALKS

Join one of our highly trained volunteer docents in exploring the special exhibitions and the permanent collection.

2:00 pm. Gallery talk of special exhibition. 3:00 pm. Gallery talk of permanent collections. FREE with museum admission.

Saturday, March 1; 2:30 - 4:30 pm

FAMILY ART & GALLERY ADVENTURE

Decorative Parlor

Learn about the objects that were used in parlors during the 1800's. In the studio use decorative paper and cutting techniques to design a paper parlor room.

Intergenerational programs for children ages 6-12 and accompanying adults, with gallery activities and art making.  Programs start at 2:30 in the galleries followed by art making in the studio. FREE with museum admission.

March 5; 12:30 -1:00 pm

WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME TALKS

Join a member of the AIHA staff for an in-depth look at and discussion about an object or two on display in a special exhibition or in the Albany Institute’s permanent collection galleries. These brief, content-rich programs are designed for those who want to learn about American painting, the decorative arts, the history of the Upper Hudson Valley and Albany’s role in the shared histories of our nation. FREE with Museum Admission.

Thursday, March 6

HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM

Embossed Metal

This class will employ basic metalworking techniques by embossing lines and textures into a soft metal. Participants will apply geometric principles including diameter, radius, and symmetry to make an artistic design.

A $15 fee per child includes museum admission and art materials. Registration is required and payment is due at the time of registering.  To make a reservation or for further information please contact Kristen Schweigard, Public & Family Programs Coordinator, at 518.463.4478 Ext. 435 or schweigardk@albanyinstitute.org. Age requirement is 8 years and older.

Friday, March 7; 5:00 - 9:00 pm

1st FRIDAY'S @ AIHA

On the first Friday of each month, the Albany Institute remains open until 9:00 pm and admission to our galleries is free as part of 1st Fridays, the downtown arts walk that showcases the thriving and lively art scene in downtown Albany. In addition, AIHA features special programs, special Museum Shop discounts and a range of musical offerings. Please call 518.463.4478 for more information and updates on scheduled activities. FREE

Sunday, March 9; 1:00 - 4:00 pm

GIRL SCOUT BADGE PROGRAM

Visual Arts Badge

Learn the many ways artists work and are inspired! Girl Scouts participating in the Albany Institute of History & Art Visual Arts Badge will receive a highlighted tour of our newest exhibitions and permanent collections. Girl scouts will learn the basic skills and knowledge to improve artwork. In our studio, scouts will learn the basic skills and knowledge to improve artwork. In our studio, scouts will be exposed to hands on exercises with colors and patterns. All participants will receive a Visual Arts Badge, a certificate of art appreciation from the Albany Institute of History & Art, and a free family pass to the Albany Institute of History & Art. Please wear clothes that you can get messy in! Light refreshments will be provided.

Advance registration is required. Please contact Girl Scouts of Northeastern NY 1-888-4GSNENY or locally (518) 489-8110 for more information.

(Fee: $14 for AIHA members, $16 for non-members, includes museum admission, materials fee and badge. Two free chaperones per troop, adult admission fee of $8 for each extra chaperone.)

Sunday, March 9; 2:00 pm

GALLERY TALK: Cast With Style

Lecture and Gallery Talk with Tammis K. Groft, AIHA Deputy Director for Collections & Exhibitions and Chief Curator

March 12; 12:30 - 1:00 pm

WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME TALKS

Join a member of the AIHA staff for an in-depth look at and discussion about an object or two on display in a special exhibition or in the Albany Institute’s permanent collection galleries. These brief, content-rich programs are designed for those who want to learn about American painting, the decorative arts, the history of the Upper Hudson Valley and Albany’s role in the shared histories of our nation. FREE with Museum Admission.

Thursday, March 14

HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM

Embossed Metal

This class will employ basic metalworking techniques by embossing lines and textures into a soft metal. Participants will apply geometric principles including diameter, radius, and symmetry to make an artistic design.

A $15 fee per child includes museum admission and art materials. Registration is required and payment is due at the time of registering.  To make a reservation or for further information please contact Kristen Schweigard, Public & Family Programs Coordinator, at 518.463.4478 Ext. 435 or schweigardk@albanyinstitute.org. Age requirement is 8 years and older.

Saturday, March 15; 10:30 - 11:30 am

STORYTELLING & ART-MAKING

Story: Look! by Karen Teis

Art Activity: Use mixed media to create large-scale geometric works of art.

This hour long program begins with a story in our galleries and is followed by an art activity in our studio. $10 fee for adults and children are free. Registration is required. Please contact Kristen Schweigard, Public and Family Programs Coordinator, at 518.463.4478 Ext.435 or schweigardk@albanyinstitute.org

Saturday, March 15; 2:00, 3:00 pm

GALLERY TALKS

Join one of our highly trained volunteer docents in exploring the special exhibitions and the permanent collection.

2:00 pm. Gallery talk of special exhibition. 3:00 pm. Gallery talk of permanent collections. FREE with museum admission.

Saturday, March 15; 2:30 - 4:30 pm

FAMILY ART & GALLERY ADVENTURE

Design Casting

Join us in the studio as we carve and cast a simple bas-relief sculpture, understand how negative space creates positive relief in the process of casting.

Intergenerational programs for children ages 6-12 and accompanying adults, with gallery activities and art making.  Programs start at 2:30 in the galleries followed by art making in the studio. FREE with museum admission.

March 19; 12:30 - 1:00 pm

WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME TALKS

Join a member of the AIHA staff for an in-depth look at and discussion about an object or two on display in a special exhibition or in the Albany Institute’s permanent collection galleries. These brief, content-rich programs are designed for those who want to learn about American painting, the decorative arts, the history of the Upper Hudson Valley and Albany’s role in the shared histories of our nation. FREE with Museum Admission.

March 26; 12:30 - 1:00 pm

WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME TALKS

Join a member of the AIHA staff for an in-depth look at and discussion about an object or two on display in a special exhibition or in the Albany Institute’s permanent collection galleries. These brief, content-rich programs are designed for those who want to learn about American painting, the decorative arts, the history of the Upper Hudson Valley and Albany’s role in the shared histories of our nation. FREE with Museum Admission.

Sunday, March 9; 1:00 - 4:00 pm

GIRL SCOUT BADGE PROGRAM

Visual Arts Badge

Learn the many ways artists work and are inspired! Girl Scouts participating in the Albany Institute of History & Art Visual Arts Badge will receive a highlighted tour of our newest exhibitions and permanent collections. Girl scouts will learn the basic skills and knowledge to improve artwork. In our studio, scouts will learn the basic skills and knowledge to improve artwork. In our studio, scouts will be exposed to hands on exercises with colors and patterns. All participants will receive a Visual Arts Badge, a certificate of art appreciation from the Albany Institute of History & Art, and a free family pass to the Albany Institute of History & Art. Please wear clothes that you can get messy in! Light refreshments will be provided.

Advance registration is required. Please contact Girl Scouts of Northeastern NY 1-888-4GSNENY or locally (518) 489-8110 for more information.

(Fee: $14 for AIHA members, $16 for non-members, includes museum admission, materials fee and badge. Two free chaperones per troop, adult admission fee of $8 for each extra chaperone.)

All programs are free with museum admission unless additional charge is indicated.  This calendar of events is subject to change.  Please call 518-463-4478 to confirm or for details on upcoming programs and events.