Thursday | August 5, 2021
OBJECT OF THE WEEK
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c. 1850
Description:
This painting was based on an engraving by J.F. Tails, who based his work on a painting by William Guy Wall. Wall's painting was included in History and Topography of the United States by John Howard Hilton. The book was published in London by R. Fenner … 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?
Scout Programs
The museum galleries have re-opened, however, in-person events remain on hold. Online events such as performances, lectures, art programs, and more are occuring and details can be found at our virtual Museum at Home!
Bring your scouts to the museum!
Private scout programming is available for both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. The museum offers personalized art and history programs for scouts to help meet requirements to fulfill specific badges, and belt loops/pins. Scout programs are typically two hours in length, and include:
- Guided tours of selected artworks or artifacts
- Hands-on art activities based on badge, merit badge or belt loop requirements
Program theme suggestions:
- Brownie Girl Scouts: Potter, and Painting Badges
- Junior Girl Scouts: Drawing, Jeweler, and Playing the Past Badges
- Cadette Girl Scouts: Book Artist Badge
- Cub Scouts: Art Belt Loop, and Art Academic Pin
- Boy Scouts: Art, Drafting, Sculpture, and Painting merit badges
Each program is personalized to your scout group and will utilize the museum's current exhibitions.
Pricing:
Programs are at a $200 rate. The program fee includes up to 14 people including both scouts, and accompanying adults. If your group has more than 14 people the additional rate per participant is $15/scout and $5/adult. The program fee includes museum admission, personalized private programming, and material costs. Badges and pins are not included with programming. Programs typically occur on Sunday afternoons, but other times may be available as well.
Ready to book a program? Contact Sarah Clowe at 518-463-4478, ext. 435, or email clowes@albanyinstitute.org
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.