ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART ANNOUNCES AUGUST SCHEDULE OF STORYTELLING & ART-MAKING PROGRAM

ALBANY, NY- The Albany Institute of History & Art is offering a special schedule of Storytelling & Art-Making throughout the month of August.

Storytelling & Art-Making

A special preschool hour designed for young children and their parents. First a storyteller reads a story in the AIHA galleries and then an AIHA educator has an art-making activity for preschoolers in the 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

Wednesday, August 1; 9:30-10:30am

The Squiggle by Carole Lexa Schaefer

When a group of young children set off with their teacher on an orderly walk through the park, the very last little girl spies a “squiggle” on the ground and picks it up. As she twirls, twists, and turns the long red ribbon, she imagines it to be a dragon, a thundercloud, a “full flat moon,” and much more. In the studio use mixed media to represent a squiggle collage.

Wednesday, August 8; 9:30-10:30am

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

Rainbow Fish, “the most beautiful fish in the entire ocean,” refuses to share his prized iridescent scales.  When his greed leaves him without friends or admirers, the lonely fish seeks advice from the wise octopus, who counsels him to give away his beauty and discover how to be happy. In the studio, create a paper fish mosaic and share scales with those around you.

Wednesday, August 15; 9:30-10:30am

Little Blue Little Yellow by Leo Lionni

Little blue and little yellow share wonderful adventures. One day, they can’t find one another.  When they finally meet, they are overjoyed. In the studio, create patterns of yellow, blue and green in our studio using paints and textured rollers. 

Wednesday, August 22; 9:30-10:30am

Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton

Humorous animal characters introduce the basic colors with clothing. In our studio, use fun foam and cutting techniques to create all sorts of colorful clothing.

Wednesday, August 29; 9:30-10:30am

The Hello Goodbye Window by Norton Juster and Chris Raschka

The window in Nanna and Poppy’s kitchen is no ordinary window- it is the place where magic happens. In the studio, use a variety of paper and materials to create a mixed media window.

Support for Family Programs at the Albany Institute of History & Art has been provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Berkshire Bank and Stewart’s Shops.

The Albany Institute of History & Art is located at 125 Washington Avenue in downtown Albany, one block from the New York State Capitol. For more information on family programs, please visit www.albanyinstitute.org or call 518-463-4478.

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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.