MAY 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 April.

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, May 12; 10:30-11:30 am

            Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina

Young children and their parents will hear the story of how a peddler manages to reclaim – and then sell – all his caps, followed by an art making activity in the studio where they will paint, draw and design several styles of hats.

Family Art & Gallery Adventures

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, May 12; 2:30-4:30 pm

SHAKE RATTLE

Visit the exhibit Iroquois Games and Dances Paintings by Tom Two Arrows and learn about traditional Native American instruments and ceremonies.   In our studio create a rattle using paints, gourds and feathers.

Family Day

Hands-on art experiences, art workshops, and gallery activities. All activities are FREE with museum admission.

Sunday, May 20

FULL STEAM AHEAD: Robert Fulton and the age of steamboats family day

Travel Postcard; 12:30 – 3:30 pm

Send a postcard to you friend about all the fun you had at the Albany Institute of History & Art!  In our studio we will use a variety of paper and cutting techniques to create travel postcards.

Steamboats on the Hudson Performance; 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Rich Bala presents Steamboats on the Hudson, a celebration of story and song about the historic voyage of Robert Fulton’s steamboat, the transition from sail to steam power, and the golden age of steamboats on the Hudson River!

Boat Making and Sailing in the Park

Join us in the studio as we make boats from natural material to float in the fountain in Washington Park!

1:00 – 3:00pm

Build your boats in our studio

3:00 – 4:00pm

Sail your boat in the park fountain

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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