Sunday | February 28, 2021
Slow Art Days
April 1-8
Slow Art: Taking Time to Look at Art
Participate in our virtual, no cost Slow Art program at your own pace! The steps are simple and family friendly.
1. Spend 5-10 minutes looking at one the works of art below..
2. After you spend time meditating on each artwork. submit one word about that artwork using the google form here or adding it as a comment to the Albany Institute social media.
3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 with one of the other selected works of art.
In a rush? There is no need to look at all three works of art on the same day. Participants will have until April 9th to submit their one word reaction to the artwork. On April 10th, Slow Art Day, word clouds generated from your comments will be posted to Albany Institute's social media and our website. No background in art is necessary and families are encouraged to participate.
Have questions? Contact Victoria Waldron, Education Assistant at waldronv@albanyinstitute.org OR 518-463-4478 ext 404.
Sketchbook page 7. Thomas Cole. ca. 1823. Pencil on Paper. Gift of Florence Cole Vincent, 1958.28.109.
Untitled V1. Leigh Li-Yun Wen. 1997. Oil on Canvas. Albany Institute of History & Art Purchase, 1998.16.
Wanting to be Free Like the Wind Blows Through a Tree. Elizabeth Zunon. 2009. Oil paint and collage on watercolor paper. Albany Institute of History & Art Purchase, 2014.22.
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April 7
The Halfmoon in Newburgh Bay. L.F.Tantillo
Look & Learn for Families10am-11am
All hands-on deck! The Half Moon in Newburgh Bay by LF Tantillo is full of details that museum educator Victoria needs help exploring. Participants will use their close-looking skills to discover how Henry Hudson sailed across an ocean and up the Hudson River to present day Albany. This family friendly activity is open to all ages, with no background in art required.
The Baker's Wife. L.F.Tantillo
Art du Jour: The Baker's Wife 1pm-2pm
Take a break! This virtual program features a relaxed, explorative discussion of the painting The Baker’s Wife by L.F. Tantillo. Participants will be guided through a contemplative analysis of the painting by a member of the education staff. The guided discussion will be about 30-45 minutes, perfect for a break from your busy day at work or at home. No background in art is required to enjoy this program, but reservations are required.
April 10 SLOW ART DAY
Slow Art: Taking Time to Look at Art
Tune in on Saturday, April 10th for the premiere of our first slow looking video: The Fist.
Art du Jour 1pm-2pm
Take a break! This virtual program features a relaxed, explorative discussion of The Fist by Alice Morgan Wright. Participants will be guided through a contemplative analysis of the sculpture by a member of the education staff. The guided discussion will be about 30-45 minutes, perfect for a break from your busy day at work or at home. No background in art is required to enjoy this program, but reservations are necessary.
