Monday | October 21, 2019
'An Orphan No More': Recently Discovered Oil Sketch by Anthony Van Dyck
Extended view through December 29, 2019
A Brilliant Bit of Color: The Work of Walter Launt Palmer
June 22—December 31, 2019
Museum Cafe
Stop by the cafe the next time you are at the museum or in downtown Albany.
Great Gifts at the Museum Shop
The Museum Shop offers a wide selection of local, regional, and specialty items and is a great place to shop for gifts!
Exhibitions
SPECIAL VIEWING
'An Orphan No More': Recently Discovered Oil Sketch by Anthony Van Dyck
September 18—October 6, 2019
Joseph Hidley: Folk Artist
September 7—December 1, 2019
The Schuyler Sisters & Their Circle
July 20—December 29, 2019
A Brilliant Bit of Color: The Work of Walter Launt Palmer
June 22—December 29, 2019
Ancient Egypt
Ongoing
Education
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Saturdays, 10:00AM-4:30PM
Oct 19,& 26: Lanterns
Create recycled lanterns that can be used for Albany's lantern parade.
FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, November 3 12:00-4:30
Come art and culture represented in our Ancient Egypt collection. Children are invited to bring in a small doll or stuffed animal and learn about the mummification process by mummifying their toy! Families will also enjoy hearing lively tales from Ancient Egyptian myths, face painting, and learning more about Ancient Egypt from our museum docents in the galleries.
ADULT ART PROGRAMS
SKETCH CLUB
Artist Carol Coogan
Sunday, November 10, 2:00-4:00PM
$20 non-members; $15 members
Register online: Sketch Club Registration
Enjoy the tradition of sketching from original works of art in the museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Artist Carol Coogan will offer insights on drawing techniques and observational skills and will be on hand for personal guidance as you complete your drawings.
ART WORKSHOPS
Saturday, October 19, 1:00-4:00PM
$35 non-members; $30 members
Register online: Drawing Workshop Registration
Take inspiration from the Victorian interior scenes on view by Walter Launt Palmer and learn to develop a sense of perspective in this hands on drawing class.
Artist Noreen Powell
Thursday, November 14, 5:30-7:30PM
$35 non-members; $30 members
Register online: Paint & Learn Registration
Join us for a guided painting while we take inspiration from the Walter Launt Palmer landscape paintings currently on view.
SCHOOL & GROUP PROGRAMS
Bring your class or group to the museum!
Calendar
EVENING AT THE INSTITUTE
Thursday, October 17, 5—8PM
$5 admission
$5 admission
BOOK TALK & SIGNING
I'll Be Home: The Writings of Jim McGrath
Thursday, October 17, 6PM
Free admission
ADULT ART WORKSHOP
Drawing Interior Perspective with Kevin Kuhne
Saturday, October 19, 1-4PM
$30 members, $35 non-members
Register online
ART FOR ALL
Lanterns
Saturday, October 19, 10AM-4:30PM
Included with admission
PANEL DISCUSSION
Alexander Hamilton: Life & Legacy
Saturday, October 19, 2PM
Included with admission
Included with admission
A partnership program with St. Andrew's Society.
