Toddler Takeover is a 30-minute program designed for children ages 15 months through 3 years and their caregivers. It also is sibling friendly, so bring brother or sister along as well. Sessions begin at 10:30 am. Toddler Takeover engages children’s creativity and incorporates monthly themes with related artwork, art-m , ...

NOTE: This event, rescheduled from August 20, is sold out. The next painting party will be on October 15. Grab your spouse, a date, or a friend, or paint solo at the Corks & Canvases Painting Party at the AMA! You can enjoy a glass of wine and snacks while you get step-by-step instructions on recreating a famous wo , ...

The galleries and the offices of the Albany Museum of Art will be closed today in observance of the Labor Day holiday. , ...

K-5th grade homeschoolers learn together in the gallery and work together on a take-home project in the AMA Classroom. Homeschooled students benefit immensely from visiting the AMA as we provide a rich visual environment to address a wide range of topics such as cultural awareness and understanding, critical thinking s , ...

Combine art and yoga for a new revitalizing experience at the Albany Museum of Art. Dress comfortably and bring your mat for these Saturday morning sessions every month in the AMA galleries. Classes are led by instructor Renea Miller, and are suitable for all skill levels, including those who have not taken yoga classe , ...

The Art Lovers Book Club meets at 5:30 pm every other month on the third Tuesday to discuss art-inspired novels and biographies over a glass of wine and snacks at the Albany Museum of Art. The group meets every other month to share thoughts on the selected books. There is no formal membership and the meetings are free , ...

Artist Joseph Bryant will teach the process of creating a painting from the first sketch to the final details in this six-part series for high school students and adults. Bryant will guide participants through the painting process, covering foundational drawing, proportion, light and shadow, color mixing, painting tech , ...

Join the celebration for the opening of the four autumn exhibitions. Debuting at the opening reception will be Artifacts of a Fate That Never Was, works by O.M. Norling, in the East and Hodges Galleries; New York Origins: Building a Collection in the Haley Gallery; Woven, Dyed, Sewn: Textiles from the African Collectio , ...

Families can work on a take-home project in the AMA Classroom from 11 am to 1 pm. The new fall exhibitions will be open all day (10 am to 5 pm), as will the AMAzing Space creative play center. Young visitors can also win prizes by completing the scavenger hunt through the galleries. Cost: Free for everyone. , ...

Geared toward elementary school students, these courses focus on building fundamental skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and more. Each class focuses on a new discipline, allowing students to explore different media and techniques. Click HERE for registration links. , ...

Meeting on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 PM, the club is geared toward middle and high school students, this series of courses focuses on building fundamental skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and more. Each class focuses on a new discipline, allowing students to explore different media and techniques. Click , ...

Artist Joseph Bryant will teach the process of creating a painting from the first sketch to the final details in this six-part series for high school students and adults. Bryant will guide participants through the painting process, covering foundational drawing, proportion, light and shadow, color mixing, painting tech , ...

Artist Joseph Bryant will teach the process of creating a painting from the first sketch to the final details in this six-part series for high school students and adults. Bryant will guide participants through the painting process, covering foundational drawing, proportion, light and shadow, color mixing, painting tech , ...