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July 2004 |
Thursday, July 1; 5:30-7:30 pm
Special Event: First Thursday
Enjoy AIHA’s free evening hours including a behind the scenes tour at 5:30 pm. Reservations required: 518-463-5502 x469
Thursday, July 8; 10:30-11:30 am
Summer Story Time: Plants and Flowers
A unique story time experience in the museum’s galleries! Join AIHA’s librarian for stories that relate to the exhibition, In the Garden. (Includes a hands-on art activity.) Recommended for children (ages 3–6)
Saturday, July 10; 8:30 am-6:30 pm; $65 AIHA members, $75 non-members. Reservations: 518-463-4478 x 403
Day Trip: Contemporary Art along the Hudson
Join us for an excursion to the studio of Don Nice, a stop in downtown Beacon, New York for lunch and a guided tour of Dia: Beacon’s contemporary art collection.
Lecture and Book Signing: Hudson’s Merchants and Whalers: The Rise and Fall of a River Port, 1783-1850 with author Margaret B. Schram and artist Len Tantillo.
Sunday, July 11; 2:30 pm
Tour: Gallery Highlights
Join a museum docent for a 45-minute tour of the museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions.
Wednesday, July 14; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Art Making Adventures: Glorious Gardens
Explore the exhibition, In the Garden through gallery activities and a hands-on art project.
Thursday, July 15; 10:30-11:30 am
Summer Story Time: Wonderful, Wonderful Water
Story time in the museum’s galleries! Join AIHA’s librarian for stories that relate to water. (Includes a hands-on art activity.) Recommended for children (ages 3–6)
Sunday, July 18; 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Summer Art Making Adventures: The Nile Meets the Hudson
Learn about two important rivers, the Nile and the Hudson, through gallery activities and a hands-on art project.
Thursday, July 22; 10:30-11:30 am
Summer Story Time: The Color RED!
Story time in the museum’s galleries! Join AIHA’s librarian for stories that relate to the color red. Children are encouraged to wear red. (Includes a hands-on art activity.) Recommended for children (ages 3–6)
Sunday, July 25; 3:30 pm
Gallery Talk: A Conversation with Don Nice
Artist Don Nice will discuss his own work in Don Nice: Hudson River Paintings
Monday, July 26; 11:00 am – 7:00 pm; $250 per person
Golf Tournament: History on the Green at the Albany Country Club followed by a reception
Wednesday, July 28; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Art Making Adventures: Don Nice and the Pop Art Tradition
Explore paintings in the exhibition, Don Nice: Hudson River Paintings and the Pop Art tradition through gallery activities and a hands-on art project.
Thursday, July 29; 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Summer Story Time: All About Bears!
Story time in the museum’s galleries! Join AIHA’s librarian for stories that relate to the exhibition, Don Nice: Hudson River Paintings. Enjoy an art making activity and a teddy bear picnic on the museum’s lawn (weather permitting); children are encouraged to bring their own favorite bear! Recommended for children (ages 3–6)
Saturday, July 31; 1:00 – 4:00 pm; $10 AIHA and HVWG members; $15 non-members
Creative Writing Workshop: Writing from Art
Led by poet Pam Mitchell and museum educator Rebecca Mitchell, participants will view the exhibition, Don Nice: Hudson River Paintings, as inspiration for their own creative writing. Co-sponsored by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild
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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. |
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