Public Programs

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VIRTUAL PRESENTATION Broadsides of the American Revolution

Tuesday, January 26 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Guest speaker Tom Keefe, Historian and Collector of American Political Campaign Material

Art for All: Art to Go! 2020-2021 (Temporarily Paused)

Wednesday, January 27 - 31 • 10:00am - 5:00pm

Enjoy your visit to the museum, and pick up an activity to bring home inspired by the museum's collections.

Book and Art Club

Thursday, January 28 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join Albany Public Library and Albany Institute of History and Art for an exciting book and art discussion that focuses on works held locally by the Albany Institute and complementary books. Led by a museum educator and a librarian, this program will explore the intersection of books and art with examples, insight, and enjoyable conversation.

Virtual Exhibition Opening | A Sense of Time: The Historical Art of L. F. Tantillo

Thursday, January 28 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us for a virtual exhibition opening for our newest exhibition A Sense of Time: The Historical Art of L. F. Tantillo. $10.00

VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE The Motown Story

Saturday, February 6 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm

February Art du Jour: The 1920s…The Migrants Arrive and Cast Their Ballots

Wednesday, February 10 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm

VIRTUAL PRESENTATION Black Swan Records and Motown Records – African American Independent Music Companies

Saturday, February 13 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm

CHILDREN'S ZOOM ART WORKSHOP: Punchy Patterns

Discover the lovely calm of drawing patterns with us as we take inspiration from elaborate decorations from punchbowls in the museum's collection! $20.00

CHILDREN'S ZOOM ART WORKSHOP: Sunset Seascape Paint Along

Paint along with us as we create our own serene sunset seascape scenes. $20.00