Tuesday | August 9, 2022
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?
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Education programs of the Albany Institute serve over 10,000 families, students, and adult learners every year. Our programs help people of all ages connect to their shared histories and to the arts and culture of the Upper Hudson Valley. This is especially important for students in our public schools; as arts and humanities courses are eliminated, the Institute’s role is amplified.
Our school programs serve students from pre-K to university, offering programs such as the ‘Tute for Tots, vacation art breaks, guided field trips with art-making projects, and more.
Off-site programs feature a trunk full of interactive artifacts that, together with a museum educator, travels to schools within forty miles of the Albany Institute. For schools farther afield, video conferencing brings the Institute’s collections into the classroom. Our off-site programs serve around 3,000 students per year.
The museum’s family programs provide opportunities for children and families to experience art and history through a combination of hands-on art-making activities, storytelling, performances, and gallery discussions. These programs are offered in a variety of formats that serve the needs of our community, and range from daytime classes for preschoolers, to school vacation art classes, to weekend programs that promote intergenerational learning and discovery.
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.