ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART ANNOUNCES

GALLERY TALKS FOR NOVEMBER

ALBANY, NY—The Albany Institute of History & Art is pleased to announce its November 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 talks will be held from 12:30 – 1:00 pm, on November 7,14& 28.

On Saturdays in November, 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 the fall exhibitions FABRICA: Fiber Constructs by Estelle Kessler Yarinsky, INDIAN LADDER, A LYRIC JOURNEY: Photographs by John Yang, and THE HELDERBERG ESCARPMENT: A History of Tourism and Science. At 3:00 pm the gallery talk will take place in the Albany Institute’s permanent collections. The November gallery talks will take place on November 3 & 17.

FABRICA consists of 20 large-scale portraits, made largely of printed and textured fabric, of people who have made a difference in the lives of their communities. INDIAN LADDER, A LYRIC JOURNEY includes 38 photographs capturing the beauty of Thacher Park and the Indian Ladder Trail. The Helderberg Escarpment features paintings, photographs, geological samples, and more highlighting the history and splendor of the Helderbergs. 

For more information on the Wednesday Lunch Time Talks, the November Gallery Talks and the Albany Institute of History & Art, please call 518-463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org.  The Wednesday Lunchtime Gallery Talks and the Saturday Gallery Talks are FREE with museum admission.

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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.