Fundraising Galas & Events

Monday, November 18 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm

The Albany Institute of History & Art regularly acquires objects and library materials for its collections through donations and purchases. Join Curator of History & Material Culture, Dr. Douglas McCombs, for a look at recently acquired collections.

FREE for members!

Space is limited. Please RSVP with Kate at 463-4478 ext. 412 or paulyk@albanyinstitute.org.

Membership certainly has its benefits!

Saturday, November 2 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Join the Albany Ale Project and C. H. Evans Brewing Company at the Albany Institute of History & Art as we tap the first cask of Albany Ale made in over 100 years! There will be both food and brew at this event.

Tickets are $15.00 per person and must be purchased in advance. Space is limited to 150 people.

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Thursday, October 24 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Have you ever wondered what's behind closed doors? Join us a private collectors open their homes and discuss their personal collections. This tour is based in downtown Albany and will include the homes of Douglas Cohn, DVM, and Christine Miles, AIHA Director Emeritus. This event is the inaugural tour for The Art of Collecting program focused on private collections and collecting.

Cost to attend: $50 per person or $75 per couple, includes wine and hor d'oeuvres. For more information, or to RSVP, call Kate Pauly at (518) 463-4478, ext. 412.

IMAGE: Landscape with Tree, John W. Casilear (1811-1893), oil on canvas, c. 1860, Collection of Douglas Cohn, DVM

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Saturday, September 21 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us for a special reception for the opening of GE Presents: The Mystery of the Albany Mummies.

$25 per person, includes wine and hors d'oeuvres

For more information or to RSVP, please call Kate at (518) 463-4478 ext 412.

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Saturday, August 17 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Come spend time with the Albany Institute of History & Art at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. We will host a champagne reception on the lawn on the evening when the Philadelphia Orchestra will perform Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. The reception will start prior to the performance and the tent will be open through intermission.

Enjoy delicious foods, sip special cocktails, and mingle with other AIHA supporters. Cost to attend this reception is just $25 per person. Please RSVP to Kate at (518) 463-4478 ext 412 or register here.

Please note: Tickets to attend the performance are available through the Saratoga Performing Arts Center's website or by calling Hallee Quinn at (518) 584-9330 ext 101. Performance tickets are not included in the price of the reception.

Saturday, April 20 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Saturday, April 20, 2013 4–7 PM
Join us at our second annual Hudson Valley Hops! Discover the history of beer and brewing in Albany, New York, while enjoying samples from local breweries.  This year's brewers are Adirondack Brewery, Brown's Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang, Chatham Brewing LLC, C.H. Evans Brewing, Crossroads Brewery, and Keegan Ales. Our speakers this year include Kathy Quinn speaking about the history of The Quinn and Nolan Brewery, Craig Gravina speaking about the history of brewing in Albany, and Dietrich Gehring on heritge hops.

For more information, or to purchase your tickets over the phone, call Eileen at 463-4478 ext. 408.

$25.00

Monday, March 11 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm

The Drawings of William Hart with Curator of History and Material Culture Doug McCombs, Ph.D.

5-8 pm

Look at a collection of drawings by William Hart (1823-1894), donated by a descendent. Hart was a Hudson River School artist who grew up in Albany. Members will learn about Hart and the process of donation, conservation, storage, and selection for exhibition. Many of the drawings have recently returned from undergoing conservation treatment funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. This event is open only to AIHA Members. To become a Member, or to RSVP, contact Kate Pauly at 518-463-4478 x412 or at paulyk@albanyinstitute.org

Thursday, February 14 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Thursday February 14, 6-8pm

Join us and enjoy arias of love and betrayal while sipping champagne and eating your just desserts. Tickets are $50 each. Please call Nicole at 518-463-4478 x414 for more information.

Tuesday, January 22 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday, January 22, 6-8pm

Join us for a special preview of The Making of the Hudson River School: More than the Eye Beholds, and tastings from Hudson Valley boutique distilleries. Wines, ciders, and refreshments will also be available. Contributing Memberships start at the $125 level. Buy your ticket online or call 518-463-4478 x412 to RSVP or join.

Saturday, June 9 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm

Saturday, June 9, 2012 6 – 11 PM
The Museum Gala is the premier fundraising event of the season.  This year’s event is hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. Stewart Jones.  Join us at their beautiful home for a wonderful evening filled with fabulous fare, entertainment, auctions and friends.  Please call 518-463-4478 and ask for your invitation today.

Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. Stewart Jones. 46 Schuyler Road, Loudonville, NY

Gala Chairs

Mark Breslin, Jean Lewis Maloy, Kimberly Sanger Jones, Darryl Teal, & Morgan White Whalen

Gala History

The Albany Institute of History & Art’s Gala is one of the most prestigious events in the Capital Region, attracting more than 350 individuals from our business, social and philanthropic community. Corporate Sponsors enjoy a wide range of benefits, from participation in the gala evening ceremonies, to name recognition on the invitation, program book, and AIHA’s Newsletter.

The Gala provides the financial foundation for the Albany Institute, an organization that has served the Capital Region community since it was founded in 1791. The Institute is one of the oldest museums in the country, and remains committed to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and promoting the history of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley.

$70.00