Capturing the Spirit of the Capital Region

Egyptian art... by way of the Albany Institute collection.
Photo: Jeremy Clowe. ©Albany Institute of History & Art.

As if there wasn't enough to do around the Capital Region this weekend (LarkFest, Lake George Jazz Festival, apple picking!), this afternoon the Albany Institute of History & Art will be presenting a family day with an area theme (their new exhibit, "Capital Region in 50 Objects" opens today). Check out the program listing on their website (with photo taken by yours truly)... sounds like a fun afternoon! They'll be presenting scavenger hunts in the galleries, art in the studio (inspired by Iroquois History and Culture), face painting, traditional Native American storytelling, and a Nipper Look-Alike Contest (I'm trying to get our pup to master that cocked head pose). The event is free with regular museum admission.

AIHA is a great museum—be sure check out their sculpture galleries, and current 3D photography exhibition. Here are some promo photos I took recently of their equally impressive education program (what fine instructors!):

Learn more: www.albanyinstitute.org