ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART ANNOUNCES

GALLERY TALKS FOR JANUARY

ALBANY, NY—The Albany Institute of History & Art is pleased to announce its January schedule of Wednesday Lunch Time Talks and January 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 January 31.

On Saturday’s in December, join one of our highly trained volunteer docents in exploring the Fall special exhibitions and the permanent collection.  At 2:00 pm there will be a gallery talk of PAUL CUSHMAN: The Work and World of a New York State Potter, 1800-1850.  At 3:00 pm the gallery talk will take place in the Albany Institute’s permanent collections.  The January gallery talks will take place on Saturday, January 27. 

For more information on the Wednesday Lunch Time Talks, the December 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 a New York State Potter, 1800 – 1850, 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.