Wednesday | February 24, 2021
OBJECT OF THE WEEK
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1856
Description:
By the mid 1800s, Frederic Church had become a prominent American landscape painter, and was the youngest artist ever elected to the prestigious National Academy of Design. Here we see Church moving away from the mostly calm, pastoral mood of many early … Learn More
Things to think about:
Who painted this? How can you learn more about the artist? Why do you think it is in the museum's collection?
Art Connects
Art Connects is now being offered as a virtual experience!
This program is designed for people affected with early to mid-stage Alzheimer's and other memory loss with their care givers.
Looking at paintings, sculptures, and artifacts (virtually) may rekindle memories and emotions, are special social occasions, and lively outings for men and women who live with this disease.
We will use our collections to renew and build social connections in which all can participate and enjoy. It does not require a background in art, nor does it rely on memory.
Programs are booked on a first come, first served basis. All groups who schedule an Art Connects session are also eligible to receive hands on art kits for up to 12 people. Contactless delivery for art kits will be discussed at time of booking.
To book a program, please contact Patrick Stenshorn, Director of Interpretive Programs by phone 518-463-4478 ext. 405 or email stenshornp@albanyinstitute.org.
Art Connects Travel Program
The Art Connects Travel Program is suspended until further notice. Art Connects is currently being offered as a virtual program for those who are interested in participating. We look forward to restarting the outreach program as soon as it is safe to do so.
Free out reach program to adult care facilities and rehabilitation centers
This program is designed for people affected with early to mid-stage Alzheimer 's and othercognitive deficits living at resident ial care facilities
Looking at art work may rekindle memories and emotions and provides special social occasions for men and women who live with these conditions. We will use images from the Albany Institute's collections to renew and build social connections in which all can participate and enjoy. It does not require a background in art, nor does it rely on memory. Participants will create their own work of art based on the paintings discussed.
Programs can be booked at any adult care or rehabilitation center in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Saratoga counties.
To book a program, contact Patrick Stenshorn at 518-463-4478 or stenshornp@albanyinstitute.org.
Sponsored by the Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation
Comment by Brenell mayfield | 03/21/2014
Love this place
Comment by Teddi McCarthy | 05/24/2017
Interested in a summer programfor 8yr old girl
Reply by Sarah Clowe
Hello Teddi,
Thank you for your interest in summer programming here at the Albany Institute. Here is a link to the Artful Mornings summer program offerings: http://www.albanyinstitute.org/educationproduct/product/Artful-Mornings-2017.html We hope to see you and your young artists this summer!
Comment by Jennifer Santspree | 02/09/2019
Will you be holding Artful mornings this summer
Reply by Sarah Clowe
Comment by Raphel peralta | 01/29/2021
Can I order multiple sets? I’d like to get for all the kids to do-
Museum Reply:
Hi Raphel, thank you for your interest in the art kits! Yes, you absolutely can order multiple sets. We ask that if someone would like to make a large order (such as 10 or more) for a whole class that they get in touch with our Director of Art Programs, Sarah Clowe directly so we can ensure we have enough prepared in stock.