Tuesday | September 17, 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
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 31, 2019
Ancient Egypt
Ongoing
Education
FAMILY DAYS
Saturday, September 21 10:00-4:30
Travel back in time and learn about the world of Alexander Hamilton and the Schuyler sisters. Enjoy hands-on history, art activities, and a new museum scavenger hunt. Free admission sponsored by M&T Bank.
ADULT ART PROGRAMS
SKETCH CLUB
Artist Carol Coogan
Sunday, October 6, 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
$30 non-members; $35 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
$30 non-members; $35 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
CURATOR TOUR
The Schuyler Sisters & Their Circle
Monday, September 16, 10AM
Diane Shewchuk, Curator
SOLD OUT | Next scheduled dates are Monday, October 7 at 10am and Tuesday, October 8 at 10am
TOUR PROGRAM
Art Connects
Tuesday, September 17, 11AM & 2PM
No fee. Registration is required. Contact Patrick at (518) 463-4478 ext. 405.
EVENING AT THE INSTITUTE
Thursday, September 19, 5—8PM
$5 admission
$5 admission
FAMILY PROGRAM
History Expedition Day
Saturday, September 21, 10—11AM
Free event sponsored by M&T Bank
LECTURE
Casting Call: Assembling Artifacts for the Schuyler Sisters & Their Circle
Sunday, September 22, 2PM
Diane Shewchuk, Curator
Included with admission
