ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART ANNOUNCES

GALLERY TALKS FOR FEBRUARY

ALBANY, NY—The Albany Institute of History & Art is pleased to announce its February schedule of Wednesday Lunch Time Talks and Saturday Gallery Talks.

Join members of the Curatorial and Education department staff for an in-depth look at and discussion about an object or two on display in a special exhibition or in our permanent collection galleries, during our Wednesday Lunch Time Talks.  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.  This month’s Wednesday Lunch Time talk will be held from 12:30 – 1:00 pm, on February 7, 14, 21, and 28.

On Saturdays in December, join one of our highly trained volunteer docents in exploring the Winter/Spring special exhibitions and the permanent collection.  At 2:00 pm there will be a gallery talk of The World and Work of Paul Cushman, Albany Potter.  At 3:00 pm the gallery talk will take place in the Albany Institute’s permanent collections.  The February gallery talks will take place on February 10 and 24.

For more information on the Wednesday Lunch Time Talks, the February Gallery Talks and the Albany Institute of History & Art, please call 518-463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org

PAUL CUSHMAN: The Work and World of an Early 19^th Century Albany Potter, is part of the Albany Institute’s EARTH & FIRE: A Celebration of Clay and Ceramics.  EARTH & FIRE is comprised of four exhibitions, spanning eight months that celebrate ceramics.  PAUL CUSHMAN will be on display through May 27, 2007.

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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.