Thursday | December 13, 2018
OBJECT OF THE WEEK
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Description:
This highly decorated butter churn is a masterpiece of folk design and a visual expression of regional folklore. Why the potter and decorator put so much effort into this piece, when others received no decoration, is not known. Many highly decorated … Learn More
Things to think about:
When was this made? What was it used for? Why do you think it is in the museum's collection?
Internships
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To Find Out More
Questions about internship opportunities can be directed to the contacts below:
Curatorial- currently not accepting
Education- stenshornp@albanyinstitute.org
Development/Fundraising- demarcon@albanyinstute.org
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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!