EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY NURSING HOME RESIDENTS

ON DISPLAY AT THE ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART

ALBANY, NY—The Albany Institute of History & Art is pleased to announce that the ART FROM THE HEART exhibition will be on display in the Rice House Gallery through April 1, 2007.

ART FROM THE HEART, sponsored by the Foundation for Quality Care and New York State Health Facilities Association, is an art program that celebrates the individuality, vibrant spirit and creative abilities of artists residing in nursing homes throughout New York State.

Nearly 70 pieces of artwork were submitted to an independent panel of jurors, with the 22 final works being featured in the exhibition.  13 of the 22 final pieces are featured in the 2007 ART FROM THE HEART wall calendar.

The art professionals who served as the independent panel of jurors included, Christopher Sanford, New York State Museum, Wren Panzella, University at Albany Art Museum, Ruth Hall Daly, Viewpoint Gallery at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital and Kristen Schweigard, Albany Institute of History & Art.

On Friday, March 16, Andrea Honore, Art Administrator, Corporate Art Program with Johnson and Johnson, will be appearing at the Albany Institute of History & Art to tour the exhibition, as well as meet with some of the artists in the exhibition.

ART FROM THE HEART was made possible by a generous grant from Johnson and Johnson, Society for the Arts in Health Care and a partnership with the Albany Institute of History & Art.

For more information on ART FROM THE HEART and the Albany Institute of History & Art, please call 518-463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org 

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Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History & Art (AIHA) is a 501(c) 3 cultural and educational institution dedicated to public service.  As a museum, its mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the art, history and culture of Albany and the upper Hudson Valley region from the 17th century to the present.  AIHA acquires collections, conducts research, produces publications, and offers a wide range of exhibitions, educational and public programs that appeal to diverse audiences ranging from pre-K to senior citizens.  The museum is open year round, Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is free to members and children under 6, $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students and $4 for children ages 6-12.  The Albany Institute of History & Art is accredited by the American Association of Museums and chartered by the New York State Department of Education.