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Hudson River School CollectionOpening July 8, 2017

The Albany Institute holds a large and important collection of nineteenth-century American landscape paintings, works often associated with the term “Hudson River School.” They number more than ninety paintings and range in dimension from large wall-sized canvases to small business card-sized oil sketches on paper. We know from visitors the Hudson River School paintings are among the Institute’s most popular collections, and other museums request to borrow them for exhibitions more often than other collections. With such great interest in these works of national significance, the Institute is embarking on a long-term project to make them more accessible.

On July 8, the Institute will open a reinstallation of its Hudson River School paintings in the Hearst Gallery on

the museum’s third floor. For the first time, nearly all ninety paintings from this important collection will be on view. These landscapes, painted by artists like Thomas Cole, Frederic Church, Jasper Cropsey, Asher Durand, and numerous others, capture America’s scenic grandeur in all its magnificence from rugged coastal scenery to imposing mountains and rivers. Many paintings in the Institute’s collection depict the nation during decades of transformation from a country of small towns and farms to one of industrial works and sprawling urban centers. The nation was also in the midst of rapid westward expansion and political conflict that reshaped its social identity and cultural outlook. Developments in transportation allowed artists to travel more widely, frequently beyond the nation’s borders, to Europe and more distant corners of the globe, and return to their home country with sketchbooks full of inspiration and new ideas. The paintings on view, therefore, reveal a visual history of the United States during the nineteenth century, including its aspirations and growing nostalgia for a simpler and more harmonious past.

The Institute’s project will culminate in a 200-page catalogue of its Hudson River School paintings. Each work will be represented with a color image along with information about history, subject matter, and artistic vision. Please check back for the release date.

The Albany Institute thanks the 222 donors who contributed to this exhibition and publication (as of May 30, 2017). Major donors are Lois and David Swawite with additional support from Fenimore Asset Management, Inc., Mrs. Arlen Westbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Baldwin, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. James C. Goodfellow, Mr. William M. Harris and Ms. Holly A. Katz, Paul and Alane Hohenberg, Mr. Charles M. Liddle III, Robert and Doris Malesardi, Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Maloy, Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence R. Marwill, Mr. George McNamee, Martha Waddell Olson,

Professor and Mrs. Nicholas Robinson, Stuyvesant Plaza, Inc., and Mr. and Mrs. Bart Trudeau.

The Fashionable PortraitJuly 15, 2017—March 31, 2018

Over the centuries, portraits have offered interesting illustrations of the fashions and social customs of their times. The subjects took care in selecting their clothing, accessories, and adornments. The artists intentionally captured intricate details that reveal themselves upon close scrutiny—delicate lace trims, skilled needlework, shimmering silk fabrics, and more.

This exhibition brings together fourteen paintings and six miniature portraits from the Albany Institute’s collection to specifically highlight nineteenth century fashion as depicted in the work of portrait painters— including articles of clothing unfamiliar to today’s audiences.

Haying Scene, Arthur Parton (1842-1914), c. 1865, oil on canvas, Albany Institute of History & Art purchase, 2004.2

Mrs. David Pryme (Catherine Personette)(1815-1867), James Van Dyck, c.1840, oil on canvas, Albany Institute of History & Art Purchase, 1973.33.2

At the Albany Institute, the start of the summer season is signaled by three things: the annual museum gala, an uptick in out-of-town visitors, and welcomed opportunities to spend time outdoors.

I want to thank this year’s gala supporters for their generous contributions to the Albany Institute. As our largest fundraiser, our gala raises crucial monies for our operations, but it also offers a wonderful opportunity for our sponsors and donors to visit with each other, hear about our exciting projects, and leave renewed in their passion for this amazing museum. We simply cannot do our work alone and it is so important to express our gratitude for your continued support. Thank you.

The highlight of this year’s gala, for me, was certainly our honoree Ellen Jabbur. Her enthusiasm and commitment to our region’s art and cultural organizations is inspiring. Thank you, Ellen, for being such a steadfast friend of the arts.

As the summer heat starts to swell, we get the chance to welcome more out-of-town guests to the museum. Last year, we had guests clamoring to see Spotlight: Alexander Hamilton. This year, we look forward to greeting canal enthusiasts on their way to explore the Erie Canal during its bicentennial year. Spotlight: Erie Canal is open through August 20 and has had canal buffs excitedly looking at historic documents, maps, silver, travel journals, medals, and more from our collection. Art enthusiasts, too, will be delighted with the new Hudson River School exhibition debuting this summer.

If you are planning to visit museums while you travel this summer, you might want to consider upgrading your current membership to a Contributing Level, which includes membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum program and provides free admission and other benefits to hundreds of museums in North America. You can see the full list of benefits on our website.

As we look to spend more time outdoors this summer, I encourage you to take a look at all the art around you. The museum’s sculpture garden features work by internationally recognized artists Antoni Milkowski, Joel Shapiro, and John Van Alstine. It’s a beautiful spot to enjoy lunch or take a break. Our collection of outdoor sculpture is just a sample of the stunning works on view both in downtown Albany and in our region. Too hot outside? Come inside for some cool air and contemporary art and enjoy this year’s Exhibition by Artists of the Mohawk Hudson Region.

Go out and discover some fantastic art this summer!

Tammis K. GroftExecutive Director

FROM THE DIREC TOR

2017 Exhibition by Artists of the Mohawk Hudson RegionJune 17—September 3, 2017 As one of the longest running regional art exhibitions in the country, the Exhibition by Artists of the Mohawk Hudson Region occupies a significant role in documenting contemporary art activity in the Upper Hudson Valley. We thank each of the 268 artists who submitted over 600 new works for consideration this year. The show features 87 works by 32 artists, as well as a selection of previous Albany Institute of History & Art Purchase Prize winners to give visitors a sense of the annual exhibition’s legacy. Artists selected for the 2017 exhibition include: Jim Allen, Richard Barlow, Susan Berger, Jane Bloodgood-Abrams, Allen Bryan, Jackson Bryant, James Burnett, Laura Christensen, Mandi Coburn, Janet Cooper, Peter Crabtree, George Dirolf, Emily Dorr, Jake Fallat, Ray Felix, Jeanne Finley, Katria Foster, Kerry O. Furlani, Richard Garrison, Niki Haynes, Tatana Kellner, Mame Kennedy, Tatiana Klacsmann, Paul Mauren, Victoria Palermo, Tom Santelli, Paul Sattler, Marilee Sousie, Theresa Swidorski, Barbara Todd, Dave Waite, and Gerald Wolfe. We salute the Capital District's business community and art patrons for generously providing almost $5,000 in cash prizes and gift certificates for this year's awards. Works by 17 artists were selected by the juror to receive these prestigious awards of distinction. For the full list of awards, please visit our website.

Jack Shear, this year’s juror, is a photographer, curator, and President of the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation. He works in black and white photography with an emphasis on portraiture and nudes. His work has been exhibited in numerous museums and galleries, most recently at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Yale University School of Art and Le Musée Territorial de St Barthélemy. Recent

curatorial projects include Borrowed Light: Selections from the Jack Shear Collection at the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College. It includes a transformative gift of over 500 photographs, serving as a visual history of photography from its inception in the 1840s to the present day. In addition to his responsibilities as the President of the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation, Shear serves on the Board of Directors for the World Monuments Fund, the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies and is a member of both the International Council and the Drawings and Prints Committee at The Museum of Modern Art, New York.

As a photographer, curator, and a collector of eclectic materials ranging from historic photographs, old master drawings andprints, Tibetan thangkas, and 1930s Danish furniture, Shear enjoys the art of observation, sometimes with a twist. His particular interest in sculpture inspired another artistic installation of a different kind in the museum. Back: A Re-installation of Erastus Dow Palmer will shine a light on the backs of the figural sculptures in the nineteenth-century sculpture court at the museum.

CURRENT EXHIB IT IONS

C R E D I T : A L L I S O N M U N S E L L N A P I E R S K I

P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F J A C K S H E A R

NEW AQUIS IT ION

The Art Sleuth: On the Hunt for the Story Behind the Portrait

When AIHA recently acquired this captivating portrait of Angelica Urquhart Livingston (1818-1879), a gift from donor Albert B. Roberts, we began the process of learning more about her and the circumstances of the portrait sitting. This project is an interesting example of how curators and researchers piece together myriad details, hints and bits of information from private documents and public records to create a story about a work of art and its ties to the museum’s mission and our region.

The portrait is not signed and the artist has not been identified, so we focused first on the subject of the painting. Angelica Urquhart was born in New Orleans, one of nine children born to Mary Gayosa and David Urquhart, a successful sugar planter, merchant, and banker. She was named after her paternal grandmother Angelica Monsanto (1749-1821), a member of the first Jewish family to permanently settle in New Orleans, who became a devout Protestant when she married George Urquhart.

Although we know nothing about Angelica’s childhood, we can glean a little information about her life as a young woman from a few pages of her accounts, which were kept by her brother after their father’s death in 1842 until 1850. These documents are part of a collection of papers given to AIHA by her descendant Bayard Urquhart Livingston who settled in Albany. The accounts indicate payments made on Angelica’s behalf for her portion of expenses including fire insurance, taxes, roof repairs, and painting of shutters for a property in New Orleans. They also note that money was disbursed to her in New York City, Baltimore, and France, which suggests that she may have moved and traveled extensively during this period.

On October 11, 1849, Angelica married Henry Walter Livingston III (1824-1888), a member of the extensive and prominent Hudson Valley Livingston clan. Although we do not know the circumstances of how they met or their courtship, the 1850 census records the newlyweds living in the groom’s family home (“The Hill”) in Livingston, Columbia County, New York with his grandmother, mother, and seven younger siblings. Angelica and Henry Walter along with their three children lived near or with family members for almost three decades.

We have yet to discover how, when, where, or by whom Angelica came to have her portrait painted. The painting is unsigned and the canvas has been relined with another canvas in an early conservation treatment, so there are no clues on the back to help us identify the artist. The painting depicts Angelica seated on a ledge in front of a European landscape that may be Italian. Her accounts mention the French cities of Le Havre and Paris, but we do not know if she traveled to other countries. It is possible her portrait was painted during one of her trips, since her older sister, Georgine Urquhart McLane (1813-1899), was painted abroad by Franz Xaver Winterhalter in 1841 with Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio in the background. Angelica was painted wearing a black velvet dress with black lace sleeves so it can be assumed she is in mourning, perhaps for the young woman depicted in the small portrait she is holding, but the subject of the miniature is a mystery. According to the family genealogy, none of her sisters died during the 1840s, when we think this portrait was painted.

There are still many riddles to solve regarding this painting, and the next phase of our research may be more challenging, but research will continue; for the art sleuth, the thrill’s in the hunt!

UPCOMING EXHIB IT IONS

Spotlight: Albany & Anti-Suffrage September 2, 2017—March 31, 2018

Well-Dressed in Victorian Albany: 19th Century Fashion from the Albany Institute Collection October 7, 2017—February 19, 2018

Paintings of Addy®: Dahl Taylor’s Original Illustrations for American Girl® October 14, 2017—June 3, 2018

Angelica Urquhart Livingston (1818-1879), Unidentified artist, oil on canvas, 1840-1850, Gift of Albert B. Roberts, 2016.47

AL SO ON V IEW

Spotlight: Erie Canal (through August 20) Back: A Reinstallation of Erastus Dow Palmer (through September 3)

Ongoing:• Ancient Egypt • Traders & Culture: Colonial Albany and the

Formation of American Identity• A Gather of Glass: Selections from the Museum’s Collections

MUSEUM CALENDAR

JULYGALLERY TALKS

Spotlight: Erie CanalSunday, July 2, 2PM & 3PM | Free admission

In recognition of the Albany Symphony’s premier of Water Music New York, join us for special tours of our spotlight gallery and our collection of Erie Canal items. Learn more about the performance at www.watermusicny.org.

MUSEUM CLOSED | Tuesday, July 4

FIRST FRIDAY

Friday, July 7, 5—8PM | Free admissionThe galleries, museum shop, and Crisan Café will be open for extended hours.

GALLERY TALKS

Artists of the Mohawk-Hudson RegionFriday, July 7, 6PM | Free admission

Artists whose work was selected for the 2017 Exhibition by Artists of the Mohawk Hudson Region will discuss their work. Please visit our website for the list of participating artists.

SUMMER CL ARK ART INSTITUTE LECTURE

Picasso and Creative CollaborationThursday, July 20, 6PM | Free admissionJay A. Clarke, Manton Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Clark Art Institute

Come learn more about the Clark Art Institute’s exhibition Picasso: Encounters. The exhibition and lecture investigate how Pablo Picasso’s (1881-1973) creative collaborations fueled and strengthened his art, challenging the notion of Picasso as an artist alone with his craft.

DONOR PREVIEW

Hudson River School CollectionTuesday, July 25, 5—6:30PM

Exhibition donors are invited to join us for a champagne reception in the new installation of Hudson River School paintings. RSVP by July 19 to (518) 463-4478 ext. 403

EXHIBITION RECEPTION

Hudson River School CollectionTuesday, July 25, 6:30—8PM Free for members | $10 non-members

Come celebrate the opening of our new installation of Hudson River School paintings with live music, tasty hors d’ouevres, and cash bar. RSVP online. Questions? Call (518) 463-4478 ext. 414

(Detail) Dawn of Morning, Lake George, Jasper Francis Cropsey (1823-1900), oil on canvas, Albany Institute of History & Art Purchase, 1943.95

AUGUSTFIRST FRIDAY

Friday, August 4, 5—8PM | Free admissionThe galleries, museum shop, and Crisan Café will be open for extended hours.

GALLERY TALK

Artists of the Mohawk-Hudson RegionFriday, August 4, 6PM | Free admission

Artists whose work was selected for the 2017 Exhibition by Artists of the Mohawk Hudson Region will discuss their work. Please visit our website for the list of participating artists.

EXHIBITION CLOSING

Spotlight: Erie CanalSunday, August 20, Noon—5PM

The Erie Canal bicentennial celebration is in full swing in New York State. Don’t miss your chance to see some remarkable Erie Canal related items from our collection.

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973), Still Life with Glass Under the Lamp, 1962. Linoleum cut on paper, sheet: 24 1/2 x 29 5/8 in. The Metro-politan Museum of Art, New York. The Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kramer Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kramer, 1979, 1979.620.90 © 2017 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

ONGOING PROGR AMS

MUSEUM PROGR AMS

SUMMER ART PROGRAMSOur summer programs welcome children ages three to twelve in classes designed to engage and build skills in the visual arts. We offer a three-day morning art program for children ages 6-12, and a once a week pre-school art program. Tuition includes museum admission and materials. Registration is required and space is limited. Class registration is available on the museum’s website at www.albanyinstitute.org For more information, contact (518) 463-4478, ext. 435, or e-mail clowes@albanyinstitute.org. Support for Artful Mornings

and 'Tute for Tots is provided by the Standish Family Fund of The

Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region.

Artful MorningsAges 6-12Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9AM-Noon$65 non-members | $50 members

Join us as we explore creative movement, simple photography methods, bright colors, and more as we make beautiful pieces of art! Summer class techniques will include drawing, painting, carving, sculpture, printing, and collage.

Canal Crafting July 11, 12, 13Art and Creative Movement July 18, 19, 20Snap to it! July 25, 26, 27Animals of Ancient Egypt August 1, 2, 3Carve it! Aug 8, 9, 10Rainbows! Aug 15, 16, 17The Art of Recycling Aug 22, 23, 24Made in the Shade Aug 29, 30, 31

‘Tute for TotsSummer 2017 Theme: Art Try ItAges 3-5 with an AdultFriday Mornings 10AM-11:30AM$12 non-members | $10 members per class

‘Tute for Tots classes give children and adult companions a chance to discover the Albany Institute and the world of art together. In this program we’ll explore the galleries, read stories, have a great time with sensory play exploration, and create our own exciting art projects. In the studio we’ll create our artwork using methods like chalk printing, wax rubbing & melting, collage, and more! Each week will build upon the last, however individual class registration is available.

Chalk July 14Wax July 21Clay July 28Collage Aug 4Weaving Aug 11Paint Aug 18Printmaking Aug 25Sculpture Sept 1

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Volunteer Opportunity

Have you ever thought of being docent? Do you know someone who might be interested?

This fall we will welcome new docents into our program. Docents learn about art and history and lead interactive discussions with diverse audiences. As part of our dynamic team you will discover the benefits of life-long learning while representing the Albany Institute to the community and sharing our rich cultural heritage. While we are in search for docents for all age ranges, those with experience or interest in working with pre-k are especially welcomed in order to expand our program offerings. For more information about our fall 2017 docent training classes contact: Patrick Stenshorn, Education Coordinator, 518-463-4478 ext.405, stenshornp@albanyinstitute.org.

Free School Programs

The Review Foundation awarded the Albany Institute a 3-year grant to support education programs at the museum. This grant will allow the Education Department to provide free field trips to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes from Title 1 Schools in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties during the 2017-2018 through 2019-2020 school years. This opportunity is available to eligible schools with field trips beginning in fall 2017. Contact Patrick Stenshorn, Education Coordinator at 518-463-4478 ext. 405 or stenshornp@albanyinstitute.org to discuss booking a program! Spaces are limited.

Albany Institute of History & Art Welcomes New Board Members

Sabrina M. TySabrina Ty is currently the President and CEO of the Environmental Facilities Corporation, the arm of Governor Cuomo's administration which provides low cost financing to local governments for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure. A graduate of Albany Law School and McGill University, Ms. Ty began her career as an attorney at the law firm of Couch, White, Brenner, Howard & Feigenbaum and later served as a governmental relations representative for the New York School Boards Association and as Project Director for New York State Kids Count.

Andrew WebbCurrently Andrew Webb is V.P., Market Sales Manager at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and serves as a member of National Market Sales Management Council. He strategizes with senior leaders to design programs that develop Financial Center Associates. He previously held positions at Morgan Stanley, Wachovia Bank, and Mortgage Select. Mr. Webb is a former PGA Instructor and Manager at Beekman Country Club, Hudson Valley. He is a graduate of Dutchess Community College and has a Certified Financial Planning certificate from Boston University.

Edward A. Bogdan IIIEdward Bogdan III is the Managing Partner of Bogdan Lasky & Frazier, LLC, a leading government relations firm in Albany, NY. He has built his career in government relations by specializing in the state budget process, state tax issues, alcoholic beverage law, first amendment law, energy law, economic development programs and securing state aid for relocated businesses to New York. Mr. Bogdan grew up in Albany, NY. He is a graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall, Harvard College, and Albany Law School.

MUSEUM NEWS

Something to Celebrate!Preserving Our History: The Legacy Campaign

Earlier this year, we successfully completed the Preserving Our History: The Legacy Campaign.

Launched in 2010, this comprehensive campaign raised $9.2 million, enabling the museum to accomplish a range of exciting, mission-based activities and projects, such as:

• A new and comprehensive website, which provides digital access to the museum’s extraordinary collections

• A blockbuster exhibition and award-winning teacher resource for GE Presents: The Mystery of the Albany Mummies

• A Strategic Plan that places audiences at the center of the Albany Institute experience

• Re-accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums• Partnership with the internationally recognized Google

Art Project• An online exhibition and book for the popular exhibition

The Capital Region in 50 Objects• A new amenity for museum visitors and downtown

residents: Crisan Café at the Albany Institute• Upgraded technology infrastructure to improve

educational capacity and visitor comfort, including WiFi in the galleries

• Thousands of hours of education programs, which has served over 60,000 school children

• Over 3,000 objects and library materials have been added to the museum’s collections

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the museum during this campaign! Special thanks to our Board of Trustees, members, and donors who specifically supported this ambitious campaign. We are grateful for your commitment to the Albany Institute and we look forward to your support as we plan exciting and innovative programs for the future.

THANK YOU

LECTURE

Sunday, September 17, 2PM | Free admissionVotes for Women: Examining the Woman Suffrage and Anti-Suffrage Movements Through Political CartoonsSusan Goodier, Professor of History, SUNY Oneonta

This program, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities’ Public Scholars program.

LECTURE

Sunday, October 1, 2PM | Included with admissionThomas Cole's Journey Elizabeth Kornhauser, Alice Pratt Brown Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Kornhauser will explore Thomas Cole’s transatlantic connections in preparation for the Metropolitan’s upcoming exhibition titled Thomas Cole’s Journey: Atlantic Crossings. The exhibition opens January 29, 2018 in New York City and travels to the National Gallery, London, later in the year. Two of Cole’s works and his naturalization document, all owned by the Albany Institute, will be part of this international collaboration.

SPECIAL EVENT

Thursday, November 2, 5:30-8:30PMA Work of Art Please plan to join us for our annual Fall fundraiser.

SAVE THE DATE

The Albany Institute of History & Art is pleased to offer a special catalogue for the 2017 Exhibition by Artists of the Mohawk Hudson Region, which was juried by Jack Shear. The catalogue features contemporary artworks by 32 artists living within a 100-mile radius of New York’s Capital Region and Glens Falls.

This 46-page publication is for sale in the Museum Shop for $11.95 while supplies last.

MUSEUM SHOP