Sunday | November 17, 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—December 29, 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, 2019—June 7, 2020
Ancient Egypt
Ongoing
Education
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Saturdays, 10:00AM-4:30PM
Nov 2, 9, 16 & 23: Watercolor Painting
Paint your own still life scene of fruit or flowers inspired by the work of Joseph Hidley.
ADULT ART PROGRAMS
ART WORKSHOPS
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.
SKETCH CLUB
Artist Carol Coogan
Sunday, December 15, 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.
FAMILY DAYS
November 29, 30 & December 1st
Enjoy crafting ornaments, photographs with Santa; decorated trees and mantelpieces; a special exhibition of miniature dioramas by Joan Steiner; handmade items and one-of-a-kind gifts in our Museum Shop; exquisite treats from the Museum Shop and more!
Sponsored by Sportsclips
SCHOOL & GROUP PROGRAMS
Bring your class or group to the museum!
Calendar
ADULT ART WORKSHOP
Paint & Learn:Winter Stream
Thursday, November 14, 5:30-7:30PM
$30 members, $35 non-members
Register online
EVENING AT THE INSTITUTE
Thursday, November 14, 5—8PM
$5 admission
$5 admission
ART FOR ALL
Still Life Painting
Saturday, November 16, 10AM-4:30PM
Included with admission
PUBLIC PROGRAM
Eliza, A Musical Narrative
Saturday, November 23, 3PM
Included with museum admission
Sponsored by the Researching New York Conference
Dutch Tastes & Traditions Day
Sunday, November 24, 12—5PM
Included with admission
This project is supported as part of the Dutch Culture USA program by the Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York.
