Monday | January 20, 2020
A Brilliant Bit of Color: The Work of Walter Launt Palmer
June 22—December 31, 2019
Nineteenth-Century American Sculpture
Erastus Dow Palmer and His Proteges Launt Thompson, Charles Calverly, and Richard Park
Ongoing
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
Joan Steiner's Look Alikes Dioramas
November 29, 2019—February 23, 2020
Painting the American Southwest: The Work of Otto Plaug
December 21, 2019—July 5, 2020
A Brilliant Bit of Color: The Work of Walter Launt Palmer
June 22, 2019—June 7, 2020
Ancient Egypt
Ongoing
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
Education
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Saturdays, 10:00AM-4:30PM
Jan. 4, 11, 18,& 25: Dioramas
Take inspiration from Joan Steiner's Look Alikes currently on view and create your own miniature scene.
FAMILY DAYS
-
MLK JR. DAY Free Admission & Art Project
Free admission 10:00-5:00
Art Project- Warm & Cool Color Exploration: 10:00-4:30
Sponsored by M&T Bank
SKETCH CLUB
Artist Carol Coogan
Sunday, February 9, 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.
VACATION ART BREAK
Tuesday, February 18-Thursday, February 20, 9AM-Noon
Ages 6-12
$55 members, $70 non-members.
ADULT COLORING NIGHT: #Colorourcollections
Thursday, February 6, 5:30-7:30PM
$10 non-members; $5 members
Museum admission included with registration
Register online
Enjoy a relaxing night as you add your own color to images from the Albany Institute’s collections! Each participant will receive 6 images from the museum’s collection printed on cardstock and will have the opportunity to use diverse coloring media to fill the images in.
ART WORKSHOPS
Thursday, April 23 5:30-7:30pm
Join us for a guided paint experience inspired by Frederic Church's Twilight painting!
SCHOOL & GROUP PROGRAMS
Bring your class or group to the museum!
Calendar
ART FOR ALL
Dioramas
Saturday, January 11, 10AM-4:30PM
Included with admission
2020 ALBANY CHEF'S FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Wine & Dine for the Arts
January 16-18, 2020 | Various times and locations
Buy tickets online.
LECTURE
What is a Waterway Anyway?
Sunday, January 19, 2PM
Daniel Rinn, University of Rochester
Included with admission
