JANUARY FAMILY PROGRAMS AT THE

ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART 

ALBANY, NY—The Albany Institute of History & Art is offering a variety of family programs in January.

Home School Program

Experience a home school program that incorporates both gallery and studio time.  A $10 fee per child includes museum admission and art materials. Registration is required and spaces are limited.  Register for all four classes for $35. To make a reservation or for further information please contact Kristen Schweigard, Public and Family Programs Coordinator, at 518.463.4478 Ext. 435 or schweigardk@albanyinstitute.org

January 4^th  or 12^th: Landscape Painting

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 

Saturday, January 13; 10:30 – 11:30am

The Dot by Peter Reynolds

“Just make a mark and see where it takes you." This advice, offered by her intuitive, intelligent teacher, sets our young heroine on a journey of self-expression, artistic experimentation, and success. In our studio use drawing materials to explore all types of dots.

Saturday, January 27; 10:30 – 11:30 am

Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson

A snoring bear remains oblivious as mouse, hare, badger, mole, wren and raven seek refuge in his cave from the blowing snow and frigid temperatures.  Explore a variety of materials with your preschooler to create animals from Bear Snores On.

Family Art & Gallery Adventure

Intergenerational programs for children ages 6-12 and accompanying adults, with gallery activities and art making.  2:30 – 4:30pm.  Free with museum admission. For more information, please contact Kristen Schweigard at 518.463.4478 ext.435 or at schweigardk@albanyinstitute.org

            Saturday, January 13; 2:30 – 4:30 pm

   WINTER LANDSCAPE

Learn how to work with pastels, colored pencils, and paint.  Create composition and mood in a landscape by choice of color and placement of paint.

 Saturday, January 27; 2:30 – 4:30 pm

       PAPER TABLE SETTING

Explore mixed media drawing and collage to create a paper table setting.   Emphasis will be placed on individual creative expression, personal symbolism, and inspiration from gallery ceramics.

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.