Wednesday | February 26, 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
Recycled & Refashioned: The Art of Ruby Silvious
January 25—June 7, 2020
Telling Her Story: New Aquisitions
Presented by Bank of America
February 8, 2020—June 7, 2020
A Brilliant Bit of Color: The Work of Walter Launt Palmer
June 22, 2019—June 7, 2020
Painting the American Southwest: The Work of Otto Plaug
December 21, 2019—July 5, 2020
Ancient Egypt
Ongoing
Education
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Saturdays, 10:00AM-4:30PM
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29:Recycled & Refashioned Shoes
Get inspired by the lovely shoes in the work of Ruby Silvious and decorate your own mini sneaker key chain in the studio!
SKETCH CLUB
Artist Carol Coogan
Sunday, March 8, 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, April 14-Thursday, April 16, 9AM-Noon
Ages 6-12
$55 members, $70 non-members.
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
Evening at the Institute
Thursday, February 27, 5—8PM
$5 per person admission
$5 per person admission
Junior Interpre-TOURS
Saturday, February 29, 10AM—12PM
Included with admission
ART FOR ALL
Recycled & Refashioned Shoes
Saturday, February 29, 10AM—4:30PM
Included with admission
PARTNER PROGRAM
Cathedral in Bloom
Friday, February 21—Sunday, February 23
Special offer: $2 general admission discount for 2020 Cathedral in Bloom attendees. Learn more here.
