Tuesday | October 19, 2021
2021 Work of Art
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 5:30-8PM
Honoring retiring Executive Director Tammis K. Groft
The Wyeths: Three Generations | Works from the Bank of America Collection
September 11, 2021—January 2, 2022
This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in Our Communities® program.
Image: (detail) Eight Bells (Clyde, Stanley and Andrew Wyeth aboard Eight Bells), 1937, N.C. Wyeth (American, 1882-1945), oil on hardboard, Bank of America Collection
Encouraging Curiosity & Creativity from Home
Stay curious and connect with us online! We collected digital materials for you to use to explore the museum remotely. We hope these will help you be creative, get inspired, and learn something new! We'll be updating materials and making announcements here, on social media, and via email.
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!
Explore
The Albany Institute is open to the public.
Thank you for helping us provide a safe environment at the museum! At this time, all staff and visitors over the age of two are required to wear a mask or face covering while at the museum, even if vaccinated. Free, single-use face masks are available at the Admission Desk if you do not bring one with you.
Timed tickets are encouraged and may be reserved online. Walk-in visitors are also welcome. Learn more about our current policies on our Visit page.
Exhibitions
Our newest exhibitions Fashionable Frocks of the 1920s and The Wyeths: Three Generations | Works from the Bank of America Collection are now open. See more about our current exhibitions here.
We're Hiring!
Applications are currently being accepted for the position of Executive Director (applications due by October 18, 2021) and position of Public Historian for Albany African American History Project (applications due by November 2, 2021). Learn more here.
2021 Work of Art: Honoring Tammis K. Groft
Join us on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 5:30-8PM for the 2021 Work of Art cocktail party and art auction. This year's honoree is retiring Executive Director Tammis K. Groft. Tickets start at $65 and are available online. Space is limited! RSVP by October 25.
Call for art! The Albany Institute of History & Art seeks original artwork from Capital Region artists for a silent auction to accompany the 2021 Work of Art. The silent auction, the centerpiece of the evening, will celebrate and promote one of the Capital Region’s greatest assets: its vibrant community of artists. Art entries are due October 12. Learn more here.
Museum at Home
Stay curious and connect with us online! Use our Museum at Home materials to explore the museum remotely and be sure to check out our YouTube channel. We hope these activities will help you be creative, get inspired, and learn something new.
Outdoor Exhibition
Enjoy seasonally-themed images from our collection in our special pop-up outdoor exhibition.
Activities
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Explore our Calendar of Events for upcoming virtual and in-person programs for all ages.
SCHOOL & GROUP PROGRAMS
Virtual museum tours and limited in-person tours are now available.
Looking for Teacher Resources? Explore our online options.
Art Kits: Gilt Frames
Art Kits feature projects related to the museum's collections or exhibitions and include materials and instructions for you to complete at home on your own. Kits may be purchased online and picked up at the museum during regular admission hours.
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Pick up a take-home art activity to complement your museum visit or join us to create in-person on select dates!
October: Pumpkin paper relief art
Drop-In Art Making: October 9 & 11 | 10:00-4:30
Sunday October 31| 12:00-3:00 PM
Join us for a halloween themed family fun day! Activities include pumpkin head chalk drawing, pumpkin-themed art projects, and a balloon artist. Dress in costume and receive free museum admission! Outdoors & weather permitting with a rain date of November 13.
ADULT ART WORKSHOPS
Saturday, November 6 | 2:30-4:30 pm
Join us for a guided paint experience while we take inspiration from a 1930 travel poster by Walter L. Greene showcasing the lovely landscape found along the passenger train service to the Adirondacks and Lake Placid.
Become a Museum Maker!
For fun tips about art projects and fun activities you can do, check out our blog Museum Makers: Art Education.
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Looking for ways to support the museum? Consider membership! Whether you join, renew, or even upgrade your membership, your support will help us navigate this difficult time and continue our mission of connecting diverse audiences to the art, history, and culture of the Upper Hudson Valley through collections, exhibitions, and programs. Thank you!
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