Cover: Michael Jones, Blessed with Unrest, mixed media.
AChallenge WeEmbrace
AndrewJamesWulf,Ph.D. ExecutiveDirector
Dear Friends,
The Albany Museum of Art stands on the precipice of something vast and enduring. It is a partnership with our communities—an unspoken pact, perhaps—where we work to observe, honor, share, and listen to the original, overlapping, and occasionally discordant stories that make us whole. As stewards of the arts, we are entrusted with preserving these stories, which, though sometimes conflicting, often hum together in surprising harmony.
This winter, the AMA will shine even brighter as we welcome the artist Michael Jones, aka letter75, whose work as a muralist and multimedia artist breathes new life into the Southern music tradition. His vision connects us to the sacred pulse of soul, hip-hop, and the vibrant energy of university marching bands, revealing the dynamic undercurrents of music as a subculture.
We also celebrate the next chapter of our Sub-Saharan African collection, a cornerstone of the AMA’s permanent collection, along with the works of Albany-based artist Arthur Berry. His Untitled: Fruit and Bottle Still Life speaks to us from the heights of mastery, illuminating our senses with the beauty of creation itself. Our winter
exhibitions culminate with Idea Machines, a collection of conceptual works from our permanent collection, including pieces by visionary conceptual artists like Jasper Johns and Bernar Venet.
As we look down the road, the forthcoming relocation of the AMA to downtown Albany will offer more than just walls filled with art. We will be a clubhouse—a sanctuary where people meet to view, share, reflect, and support. Here, the experience becomes the fabric woven in silence and conversation. This transformation is inevitable and urgent, a call to create a sense of belonging, a place where the barriers that separate us—those extraordinary walls—are torn down, replaced by doors left wide open. I look forward to sharing exciting updates on our move in the coming months.
While it is still business as usual at 311 Meadowlark, the Albany Museum of Art finds itself drawn into more expansive fields of civic responsibility. After all, the role of museums is shifting to a more activist identity. No longer merely observers, museums have become the keepers of the flame as they illuminate the overlapping, sometimes contradictory, and yet endlessly fascinating stories of the artists we celebrate and those we serve. Balancing these stories and holding them in their wild diversity is no simple task, but it is a challenge we embrace.
We hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Andy
FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT
R.RipleyBell,Jr. President,BoardofTrustees
THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
As President of the Albany Museum of Art's Board of Trustees and a proud lifelong resident of Albany, I am honored to share why this institution is at the heart of our community.
The AMA is more than a place to hang art; it is a source of inspiration, a catalyst for economic growth, and a cornerstone of community pride. For decades, the AMA has enriched lives, educated young minds, and fostered a spirit of creativity and innovation that resonates far beyond the museum's walls. One of the things I am most proud of as an Albany native is how the AMA has consistently contributed to the vitality of our community, providing transformative opportunities for engagement and growth.
As we all know, Albany and other communities in Southwest Georgia face a unique challenge: many of our brightest young people leave to pursue higher education, and far too few return to plant roots and raise families. I believe we can change that. A vibrant, thriving downtown anchored by an iconic cultural institution like the AMA has the power to attract and retain talented individuals who see Albany not just as their hometown but as a place where they can build their futures. By creating a dynamic hub for arts, culture, and education, we can ensure that those leaving for college choose to return home—bringing their energy, skills, and passion to revitalize our city.
The new AMA in our revitalized downtown will also serve as a beacon of regional pride, drawing visitors from across Georgia and beyond. Its presence will amplify our ability to offer world-class exhibitions, expand STEAM-based educational programming, and provide a gathering place where all community members can connect, learn, and be inspired. This is how we build a stronger Albany and a stronger Georgia.
This transformational project signals an unwavering commitment to Albany and Southwest Georgia’s future, as well as the belief in the potential of its rural communities and the power of arts and culture to drive meaningful change. The AMA has already proven its ability to make an impact, and this vital investment in our community serves as a shining example of how the arts can shape the future, fuel economic development, and inspire a region.
Sincerely,
R. Ripley Bell, Jr., President, Board of Trustees, Albany Museum of Art
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
ChloeHintonDirectorofDevelopment
IMAGINE THE EXTRAORDINARY
Imagine! Imagine stepping into a museum humming with life and energy. The grand atrium is abuzz with laughter and conversation as families, couples, and individuals explore together.
On one side, a school group gathers around a towering sculpture, their guide gesturing animatedly as the children eagerly raise their hands with questions. A café in the corner fills the air with the aroma of fresh coffee. On weekends in the hands-on studio, adults and children alike mold clay, while outside in the sculpture garden, live music fills the air, drawing a crowd.
This museum is not just a place to view art. It is a hub of creativity, learning, and connection. It is alive with the shared energy of a community brought together by the transformative power of culture.
This vision is within reach, and, with your help, we can make it a reality. The Albany Museum of Art’s planned move to downtown Albany is more than a relocation—it’s a bold step toward revitalization, collaboration, and growth for our entire region. But to achieve this, we need passionate advocates like you who can imagine what’s possible and will take action to make it happen.
As we approach this momentous chapter, we invite you to begin imagining what your contribution to this transformative
campaign could be. Whether through a gift, a pledge, or an advocacy effort, your role is vital to ensuring the museum’s success in building a brighter future for downtown Albany and the entire region.
The power of imagination is limitless, but it is through action that dreams become reality. Let’s dream together and turn this shared vision into a legacy for generations to come.
Together, we will create something extraordinary.
With gratitude and anticipation, Chloe Hinton, Director of Development
Albany Museum of Art Director of Development Chloe Hinton, Director of Curatorial Affairs Katie Dillard, and Director of Education and Public Programming Annie Vanoteghem attended the annual Southeastern Museums Conference Oct 20-23 at Baton Rouge, La.
Hinton and Georgia Museum of Art Director of Donor Relations Michele Turner presented “Donorship v. Membership. What’s Right for Your Institution” at the conference. Historically, institutions have relied on dues-based membership models that heavily focus on benefits with stair-stepped giving options that require more and more offerings to encourage giving. That model creates a transactional relationship leaving the members wanting to know what they are getting instead of how their generosity benefits the institution.
Using the AMA and the Georgia Museum of Art as examples, Hinton and Turner walked attendees through the research, decision-making, and thought processes behind the transition from membership to an annual fund model. The session created new connections with other development professionals, and requests for further presentations and information on the donorship concept.
Dillard and staff from the LSU Museum of Art in Baton Rouge, La.; the Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs, Miss., and the Newcomb Museum of Art of Tulane University in New Orleans, La., led a presentation on various disasters that have impacted their respective facilities and what their emergency response procedures were.
The presenters discussed what aspects of their procedures were effective during their disaster events, and offered resources and experience-based recommendations. They also guided session participants through a workshop covering various disaster scenarios through a game of probability, encouraging participants to be better prepared for the future.
KELLY AND MATT LANE CHAIR
ART BALL 2025
Kelly and Matt Lane are co-chairs for Art Ball 2025: Spring Fête, an elegant evening celebrating art, culture, and community that will be held on the evening of Saturday, March 22 at the Albany Museum of Art.
The gala will feature exquisite dining, live entertainment, and exclusive auction items, all in support of the Albany Museum of Art. Proceeds will help sustain and grow the museum’s mission of inspiring creativity and engagement through exceptional exhibitions, education, and outreach. This year the event will return to 311 Meadowlark Drive to showcase the AMA while it continues to plan for the relocation to downtown Albany.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of springtime splendor as we come together to champion the arts in Albany. Tickets are $250 ($200 for Reciprocal Level and above donors). Sponsorships also are available. For information, contact Chloe Hinton at chloe. hinton@albanymuseum.com or call her at 229.439.8400.
2024 AMA TREASURES FILM PREMIERES
On Saturday, Nov 9, the Friends of the AMA premiered its 4th film celebrating the contributions of Albany Museum of Art supporters. The honorees for the 2024 AMA Treasures film are Hank and Janet Goodyear, and the Haley Family.
The tribute celebrates their dedication to the arts and their pivotal roles in advancing the museum's mission. Hank Goodyear was recognized for his leadership and commitment to the growth and development of the museum. Eloise Haley and the Haley Family were acknowledged for Eloise Haley's passion for promoting cultural enrichment and artistic engagement within the community.
The 2024 AMA Treasures video and videos of previous AMA Treasures tributes can be seen on the AMA YouTube Channel. Links to the videos also can be found on the AMA website.
An estimated crowd of 3,300 came out to the Albany Museum of Art on Nov 16 for the 7th annual The Heart of Albany Festival, presented by Publix. Festival-goers enjoyed a gorgeous fall Saturday as they viewed the creation of bigger-than-life chalk paintings in the AMA driveway, watched artists in various media demonstrate their talent, browsed more than four dozen vendors and food trucks, spent time in the kids' activities area, and visited the museum exhibitions. Entertainment on the James M. Barnett, Jr. Foundation Stage featured presentations by Ballet Theatre South and the Deerfield-Windsor School high school rock band.
Ten professional chalk artists competed for the Best of Show prize, which was won by Lata Fields of Hogansville, Ga., for her work Indian Bride Henna. This was Fields' fifth time participating in the festival's chalk art competition.
Winning amateur chalk artists were Monroe High School, first place; Westover High School, second place, and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, third place.
The inaugural juried Southwest Georgia Student Art Exhibition opened in the AMA West Gallery at the festival. Middle and high school students submitted more than 110 entries.
First-and second-place winners, who won cash awards, and honorable mentions were chosen by a panel of jurors. The People’s Choice winner, who also received a cash award, was selected by festival attendees who voted during the event.
Winners in each category were:
3D ART: 1st Place, Jack Hopkins, homeschool, The Freddy Fazbear Show; 2nd Place: Marley Davis, dually enrolled Dougherty High School and Albany Technical College, Everything but the Wine; Honorable Mention, Kayden Petterson, Monroe High School, Literacy Harvest
ABSTRACT AND NON-TECHNICAL ART: 1st Place, Sachi Goyal, Deerfield-Windsor School, Divine Krishna; 2nd Place, Qe'Asia Arnold, Westover High School, Drips from my Soul; Honorable Mention: Cora James, Byne Christian Academy, Dunce
PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL ART: 1st Place, Vanessa Cid, Dougherty High School, Diversion Days; 2nd Place, Ja'Leah Parker Monroe High School, Echoes of Identity; Honorable Mention, Eythan Sanders, dually enrolled Dougherty High School and Albany Technical College, Spiderman Saves the Day
TECHNICAL ART: 1st Place, Zamira Austin, dually enrolled Dougherty High School and Albany Technical College, Chaos; 2nd Place, Emily Ramirez, Monroe High School, Booted Kitty; Honorable Mention: Rashaun Hooks, Monroe High School, The Valley
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Daroiyun Strawder, Monroe High School, Flourishing Spirit
“We were impressed by the quality and quantity of submissions,” Director of Education and Public Programming Annie Vanoteghem said. “This exhibition will be an annual showcase as part of The Heart of Albany Festival.”
The AMA thanks our generous The Heart of Albany Festival sponsors: presenting sponsor Publix; presenting sponsor James M. Barnett, Jr. Foundation; AMAzing Activities sponsor Vine Vision; school chalk blocks sponsor Phoebe; community chalk blocks sponsor WebstaurantStore; t-shirt sponsors Smile Doctors and Adams Exterminators; professional chalk block sponsors BMW of Albany, Albany Motorcars Mercedes-Benz, JLA, Edward Jones, Fleming and Riles Insurance Auto-Owners Insurance, and Brad Lanier Oil Co.
The museum also thanks in-kind festival partners 4imprints, AAA Concrete Products & Materials, Southwest Georgia Living Magazine, and Eddie's Signs.
The 2024-25 Albany Museum of Art Teen Art Board was organized in September and is hard at work. There are 18 teen leaders on the board, representing seven schools in Dougherty and Lee counties.
The Board works to inspire creativity while having fun and making a positive impact on the community. Members aim to define and validate creative minds in the high schools and colleges of Southwest Georgia. Plans this year include the Jan 24 ABY Senior Night at the AMA, and the AMA Rainbow Dash 5K this spring.
The teens elected Alyia Nurbhai, a junior at Deerfield-Windsor School, to serve as president. Also elected as officers were Marissa Williams, senior, Westover High School, vice president; Brianna McCoy, senior, Dougherty High School, past president; Cora Pearl James, senior, Byne Christian School, secretary; Kayden Amari Peterson, junior, Lee County High School, finance officer; Kendyl Miranda Dyer, senior, Westover High School, social media officer; Alyssa Michele Allex, senior, Lee County High School, fundraising officer, and Chas Jackson, senior, Georgia Cyber Academy, outreach officer.
At-large members of the board are Sarah Kay Bonner, sophomore, Deerfield-Windsor School; Reaghan Bush, junior, Westover High School; Dontrell Martin, junior, Dougherty High School; Makayla “Zero” Oliver, sophomore, Lee County High School; Nidhi Patel, junior, Lee County High School; Kaitlyn Sokolowski, senior, Georgia Connections Academy; Nylia Thompson, senior, Westover High School, Selina Zhuo, junior, Westover High School.
CAMPER’S ART CHOSEN FOR AMA HOLIDAY CARD
At the 2023 Winter Holiday Art Workshops, the Albany Museum of Art offered campers the opportunity to win a $50 prize by creating festive artwork for the AMA’s 2024 holiday greeting card.
Alley Ann Nall, daughter of Candler and Ashtin Nall, created the winning design selected for the 2024 card.
FROM THE COLLECTION
Arthur R. Berry was best known for his adamant rejection of fitting within the traditional visual art canon, making note that his art was worldly, and would not be subjected to the confines of “Black Art.”
UNTITLED FRUIT AND BOTTLE STILL LIFE: ARTHUR R. BERRY
This untitled work by famed educator and Albany-based artist Arthur R. Berry features a classic art historical composition. Still lifes, practiced by numerous artists, allows them to polish and hone their skills, and practice stylization. Stylization is the concept of creating work in one consistent style.
Berry’s still life is a great example of his stylization as an artist who utilizes abstraction, shape, and form. Berry is well known for his abstract works, which reflect his inspiration from his mentor Aaron Douglas, who also had a distinct style that later symbolized the Harlem Renaissance.
While Douglas directly influenced Berry, other artists could be considered his predecessors and contemporaries. Berry’s work is also reminiscent of artist Norman Lewis’ paintings. Lewis is best known for his abstract works during the height of the abstract expressionist movement. Lewis is often labeled a Harlem Renaissance artist despite his minimal ties to the movement.
Similarly, Berry was best known for his adamant rejection of fitting within the traditional visual art canon, making note that his art was worldly, and would not be subjected to the confines of “Black Art.”
This intentional refusal of the art historical norms can be found in his contemporary Howardena Pindell’s works. While she is a little younger than Berry, both artists were influenced by and made art during the rise of the Black Arts Movement (1965-1975). Pindell is a mixed-media artist best known for her abstracted collage-like works. She, like Berry, did not subscribe to the idea that Black artists must make what is stylistically and aesthetically defined to be Black Art.
Not only is this piece a practice of style, but it is also a symbol of radical non-conformity.
Featuring work by muralist and multimedia artist Michael Jones, Polyphonic explores sounds of the South and the distinct music culture that has surrounded the Southern region throughout history.
The Atlanta-based, Dallas-born artist highlights the soulful samples of hip hop that are heavily influenced by Southern soul music, especially those in the work of Sylvester “Sly” Stewart a Dallas, Texasborn musician. These sounds of the South are embodied through a distinct 808 beat, and the work of funk and soul artists like Albany’s own Ray Charles. Jones provides visual representations of these artists' symphonic legacies.
Jones will not only reference histories and iconic figures of the rap, soul, and funk genres, he also will consider marching band culture and sound as staples in the Black Southern experience. The artist talks about the marching band as a key aspect of Black childhood, developing into how he makes informed musical references within his work today.
Michael Jones: Polyphonic takes its name from the definition of the word meaning “the simultaneous combination of two or more melodic tones” coming together to create the unique sounds of the South that have a fond familiarity.
The artist talks about the marching band as a key aspect of Black childhood, developing into how he makes informed musical references within his work today.
Above: Michael Jones, Albany State University Band, 2024, photograph.
Opposite page: Michael Jones, Untitled, mixed media.
ON VIEW
Jan 23 – April 26, 2025 East Gallery
Idea Machines
Conceptual Art from the Permanent Collection
Sol Lewitt was known for creating instructions as his artwork while other people paint them. Much like how an orchestra performs music created by a composer, he is the artist composing ideas for others to physically produce. For this particular trailblazing artist, there is no need to create any material work for it to be considered an artwork; the idea is the artwork.
During the radically changing 1960s in America, yet another art movement emerged. It shifted the focus from the material and visual qualities of an artwork to the intellectual engagement it invites. In conceptual art, the concept, or idea, behind the work becomes the artwork itself, often taking the form of instructions, text, or other non-traditional media.
Artists such as Sol LeWitt, Joseph Kosuth, and Marcel Duchamp were pioneers in demonstrating that the meaning and context surrounding an object can hold as much significance as the object itself. The movement questions the role of the artist, the viewer, and the institution in the creation and reception of art, encouraging a more critical and openended approach to artistic experiences.
This exhibition explores modern artworks from the permanent collection that were made to be different, to question the traditional and academic definitions of art, and occasionally to inject some humor into it. These artworks map out ideas or concepts, rather than embody a materialistic masterpiece. Ideas take precedence here, not aesthetics.
"When an artist uses a conceptual form of art, it means that all of the planning and decisions are made beforehand and the execution is a perfunctory affair. The idea becomes a machine that makes the art."
—Sol
Lewitt
Above: Bernar Venet, An Iterative Procedure, 1968, offset lithograph, edition No. 90 of 100. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan C. Karp, 86.008.004.
Opposite page: Jasper Johns, Untitled, 1969, etching, edition No. 5 of 16. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan C. Karp, 85.012.005.
ON VIEW
Jan 23 – April 26, 2025
Hodges Gallery
Know, Learn, Wonder
Highlights from the Sub-Saharan African Collection
This exhibition presents a selection of works from the Albany Museum of Art permanent Sub-Saharan African Collection. The AMA has the largest collection of Sub-Saharan African Art in the South Georgia region outside of a college or university setting.
This collection currently consists of over 1,000 works. It continues to grow and become a widespread collection that intentionally brings the nuanced cultures and traditions of the African continent to the forefront.
While these works have been with the AMA for over 40 years, it is important to consider how scholarship, documentation, and literature on these specific regions, communities, and cultures have developed.
Shilluk artist, South Sudan, Hyena Pipe Bowl, 20th century, clay. Gift of Miss Stella E. Davis, 80.001.006
ON VIEW
Jan 23 – April 26, 2025
McCormack Gallery
Home
Selections from the Permanent Collection
As the Albany Museum of Art envisions a future in a new downtown location, we seek to find what makes a home comfortable. "Home" can be many things; its meaning often goes beyond just a physical space. It’s a place where you feel safe, grounded, and understood—a space where you can be yourself without pretense. “Home” is often associated with comfort, familiarity, and warmth, whether that's a sense of belonging in a community or the memories and routines that make you feel connected.
Within the AMA’s permanent collection, there are a number of works that may give viewers that sense of “home.”
Whether it’s a depiction of the structures we modern dwellers would call a house, an arrangement of objects one would find inside the home, or depictions of everyday life that happen in these places we consider “home,” this exhibition explores a yearning for gathering and that sense of familiarity.
Steve Hinton, Untitled front porch scene, charcoal and pastel on paper. Long-term loan from Mrs. Bronwyn Hinton and the Hinton Family.
ON VIEW
Feb 1 – April 5, 2025
West Gallery
20th Century Small Works on Paper
From the Permanent Collection
This exhibition brings together the diverse works of three distinguished artists from the early 20th century— Kenneth Hayes Miller, Lamar Baker, and Solomon Nikritin. These artists originate from differing, yet very distinct cultural contexts and artistic movements, but all share a commitment to exploring the complexities of the human experience, social dynamics, and the role of the artist in shaping visual narratives.
These small works on paper from the permanent collection explore figurative studies, and composition studies, and make social commentary relevant to the 20th century.
Kenneth Hayes Miller, Shoppers, early 20th century, etching. Gift of Mrs. Virginia Zabriskie, 86.019.002.
PROGRAMS
FOR KIDS
TODDLER TAKEOVER
Tuesdays | Feb 4, March 4, May 6 | 10:30-11 AM
Toddler Takeover is a monthly program for toddlers ages 15 months to 5 years that introduces them to the wondrous world of art. The program is sibling-friendly, so bring brother or sister too.
Toddlers engage in creative play, make friends, build social skills, and develop cognitive and visual skills through colors, shapes, and textures. Each session includes a gallery visit, a hands-on art project, story time, and creative playtime in AMAzing Space. After the program, families are welcome to stay and spend quality time in AMAzing Space.
Note: There is no April program because of Spring Break Art Camps.
Cost: Free for Reciprocal and high donors, $5 for Artist Guild donors, and $7 for non-donors. Register online at www. albanymuseum.com/ama_programs/toddler-takeover.
FOR K-12
AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUBS
Middle & High School Students:
Mondays | Jan 27, March 3 & 24, April 28 | 4-5:30 PM
Elementary School Students:
Tuesdays | Jan 28, Feb 25, March 25, April 29 | 3:30-5 PM
Students learn and refine their art skills throughout the school year at this series of monthly art workshops at the AMA. Middle and high school students meet on Mondays, and elementary school students meet on Tuesdays.
Students in each club learn the basics and hone their fundamental art skills. Each session explores different media and techniques as students expand their skill sets.
Note: Because of a scheduling issue, the February class is moved to March 3.
Cost: $12 for AMA donors, and $15 for non-donors. Register online at www.albanymuseum.com/ama_programs/art-club.
HOMESCHOOL DAY
Thursdays | Feb 13, March 13, May 8 | 10-11:30 AM
K-5th grade homeschool students learn together in the gallery, then work on take-home art projects in the AMA Classroom. Homeschooled students benefit immensely from visiting the museum, which provides a rich visual environment to address topics such as cultural awareness and understanding, critical thinking skills, and the practical real-life application of literature, history, math, language arts, and science.
In the classroom, students practice new art techniques, grow social skills, improve fine motor skills, and foster creativity. The in-gallery and hands-on exposure complements traditional homeschooling methods to enhance understanding of subjects.
Note: There is no April program because of Spring Break Art Camps.
Cost: $10 for AMA donors, and $15 for non-donors. Register online at www.albanymuseum.com/ama_programs/ homeschool-day.
SPRING BREAK CAMP: COLOR EXPLOSION
Daily | March 31-April 4 | 9 AM-4 PM Daily | April 7-11 | 9 AM-4 PM
STUDENT ART STUDIO
Saturdays | Feb 8, March 8 | Noon-3 PM
Student Art Studio Saturdays are back! The monthly program during the school year is a free open studio in the AMA Classroom for high school students who want to gather together and create.
Students can enjoy snacks and good music in a relaxed atmosphere as they enjoy creative freedom by bringing their projects or exploring new art skills by using AMA materials and supplies. There will be plenty of inspiration from fellow students, as well as guest artists and mentors who will drop in to share tips, tricks, and creative journeys. Students can also collaborate with the AMA Teen Art Board, which started the program, as they create scroll-stopping TikToks.
Art is more than what you make. It’s also who you share it with. Come for the art, stay for the friendships, and leave with fresh inspiration.
Cost: Free for high school students. RSVP online at www. albanymuseum.com/ama_programs/student-art-studio.
Get ready to splash, swirl, and shine in a world full of vibrant color at the Albany Museum of Art Spring Break Art Camp: Color Explosion. Each week-long adventure is perfect for young artists eager to explore the power of color, learn about color theory, and create stunning masterpieces.
Throughout each week, campers will be guided by professional artists and art educators as they dive into a variety of fun and engaging activities. From mixing and blending colors to experimenting with different artistic techniques, Color Explosion is about helping kids understand how colors can transform their artwork and bring their imaginations to life.
Highlights of the camp will include color theory basics, tie-dye creations, rainbow paintings, abstract art exploration, and a collaborative color mural. Each day will be packed with handson projects that allow campers to experiment, explore, and express their creativity. Whether they are painting, drawing, or crafting, they will be using all of the colors in the spectrum to create their works of art. Color Explosion also encourages collaboration and teamwork through group art activities.
Cost: See costs at AMA website. Register online at www. albanymuseum.com/ama_programs/spring-break-camp/.
PROGRAMS
FOR TEENS & ADULTS
YOGA IN THE GALLERY
Saturdays | Feb 1, March 1, April 5 | 10-11 AM
Yoga in the Gallery lets participants engage in yoga in the art-inspired environment of an Albany Museum of Art gallery. Renea Miller instructs the monthly classes.
Each exhibition ignites a new aspect of participants’ meditation. Participants unplug from daily distractions to look within themselves and find balance and new energy while experiencing art in an intentional way.
No yoga experience is necessary. Participants should dress comfortably and bring a mat.
Cost: $5 for AMA donors, and $10 for non-donors. Register online at www.albanymuseum.com/ama_programs/yoga/.
FIGURE DRAWING CLASSES
Saturdays | Dates and times TBA
Unleash your inner artist this spring with two inspiring Figure Drawing Classes hosted by the Albany Museum of Art. The classes are designed for beginners and seasoned sketchers alike. Led by a talented local artist in our AMA classroom, this engaging series is open to all ages but tailored for those 16 and up. Materials will be provided.
Areas of exploration in the classes will be:
• Mastering Materials: Learning the essentials of figure-drawing tools and techniques;
• Sketching Basics: Developing and refining foundational skills;
• Figure Study: Sketching a clothed model under expert guidance.
Cost: $30 for AMA donors, and $35 for non-donors. Dates and registration are on the museum website, www.albanymuseum. com, and AMA social media.
FOR ADULTS
AMA ART LOVERS BOOK CLUB
Tuesdays | Jan 21, March 18, May 20 | 5:30 PM
The Art Lovers Book Club is meeting at a new earlier time—5:30 pm—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 their thoughts on books.
There is no formal membership and the meetings are free and open to the public. Love for art, books, and good company is all that are needed to join in the discussions.
Books scheduled for winter/spring 2025 are:
Jan 21: Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South by Winfred Rembert;
March 18: The Judgment of Paris: The Revolutionary Decade That Gave the World Impressionism by Ross King;
May 20: The Vanishing Velázquez: A 19th Century Bookseller’s Obsession with a Lost Masterpiece by Laura Cumming.
Cost: Free. Register online at www.albanymuseum.com/ama_ programs/book-club.
CORKS & CANVASES PAINTING PARTIES
Thursdays | Feb 13, April 17 | 5:30-7:30 PM
Painting experience is not needed to enjoy these bimonthly workshops where participants get step-by-step instructions on creating interpretations of famous paintings. Painters of all skill levels enjoy wine, snacks, background music, and pleasant conversation during each low-pressure, high-satisfaction painting party.
Paintings scheduled for the spring painting parties are:
Feb 13: Andrew Wyeth, Wind from the Sea, 1947;
April 17: Edward Hopper, Lighthouse Hill, 1927.
Cost: $30 for AMA donors, and $35 for non-donors. Register online at www.albanymuseum.com/ama_programs/corksand-canvases/.
EVENTS
DONOR MEET-UP AT THE HIGH
Saturday | Jan 18 | 11 AM
The Albany Museum of Art is offering an exclusive donors-only trip to the High Museum of Art in Atlanta to experience Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. This special outing arranged by Curator of African Collections and African Diasporic Art Sidney Pettice and Director of Development Chloe Hinton includes a guided tour of the captivating exhibit by the High Museum staff that showcases a diverse array of powerful contemporary art from the collection of the renowned music duo.
Donors will have the unique opportunity to engage with the artwork up close while learning of its significance through insightful commentary. It's an unforgettable experience for art enthusiasts and supporters, highlighting the connection between music, culture, and the visual arts.
Cost: Free for reciprocal donors and above, $20 for Artist Guild donors.
For information, contact Development Director Chloe Hinton at chloe.hinton@albanymuseum.com.
WINTER OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday | Jan 23 | 5:30-7 PM
Join us as we celebrate the opening of these Winter 2025 exhibitions: Michael Jones: Polyphonic in the Haley Gallery; Idea Machines: Conceptual Art from the Permanent Collection in the East Gallery; Know, Learn, Wonder: Highlights from the Sub-Saharan African Collection in the Hodges Gallery, and Home: Selections from the Permanent Collection in the McCormack Gallery.
Cost: Free for AMA donors at the Reciprocal level or above, $10 for Artist Guild donors, and $15 for non-donors. The registration link may be found on the AMA website.
ABY SENIOR NIGHT
Friday | Jan 24 | 6-8:30 PM
Hosted by the AMA Teen Art Board, ABY Senior Night is open to all high school seniors in the area. ABY Senior Night is a creative and inspiring event designed to help seniors reflect on their past, present, and dreams for the future through the artistic process of vision board creation. Guided by the Teen Art Board, participants will have the opportunity to express their goals, hopes, and ambitions using images, words, and artistic materials that reflect their personal journeys and future aspirations. There will be snacks and a live playlist curated by TAB members.
The event will include:
• Vision Boards 2.0: Seniors customize their boards with trendy stickers, aesthetic templates, and inspo from favorite TikTok trends;
• Glow-Up Goals Station: Seniors will write letters to their future selves that will be sealed and mailed back to them in a year;
• Dream Wall: Seniors snap Polaroids and add them to the interactive “What’s Next?” wall to share goals;
• Mentorship Opportunities: Seniors engage with Teen Art Board members and community mentors who share advice, tips, and encouragement on what’s next.
Cost: $10 per person. The registration link may be found on the AMA website.
FAMILY OPENING DAY
Saturday | Jan 25 | 10 AM-5 PM
The new exhibitions will be open and this is the final day to view the Juried Southwest Georgia Student Art Exhibition in the West Gallery. Kids can work on a take-home art activity in the AMA Classroom from 10 am until 2 pm. They can win prizes in the scavenger hunt in the galleries and enjoy creative play in AMAzing Space until 5 pm closing.
Cost: Free.
AMA ART MART
Saturdays | Feb 8, March 8 | 10 AM-2 PM
Saturday | April 12 | 8-11 AM
FRIENDS OF THE AMA GARDEN TOUR
Saturday | April 12 | 11 AM-2 PM
The Friends of the Albany Museum of Art will conduct its third garden tour, this time visiting the homes and gardens of Northwest Albany. Attendees will enjoy a demonstration followed by brunch at Doublegate Country Club. The tour will include private gardens and end with a toast at the home of Chloe Hinton.
Shop local on the second Saturday of each month when AMA Art Mart sets up in the pecan grove at the Albany Museum of Art. (If it is rainy or too cold, the event will be held inside the museum.)
At this free monthly event, discover unique, handmade goods from talented local artists, artisans, crafters, and small businesses. Food trucks will be at the event for a delicious lunch or snack. Exhibition galleries inside the museum and the AMAzing Space kids’ activity center will also be open.
Vendor registration may be found at www.albanymuseum. com/event/ama-art-mart/.
ART BALL 2025: SPRING FÊTE
Saturday evening | March 22
The Albany Museum of Art’s Art Ball 2025 promises a spectacular evening celebrating the arts with a vibrant Spring Fête theme. The event, chaired by Kelly and Matt Lane, will feature a beautiful mix of art, culture, and community spirit.
After several years, the Art Ball will return to its original location at 311 Meadowlark Drive as a reminder of all the exhibitions and programming occurring at the museum. Guests can expect a memorable night filled with elegance, entertainment, and support for the museum’s ongoing mission of enriching the cultural landscape of the region.
Cost: $200 for Reciprocal donors and above, or $250 for Artist Guild donors and non-donors.
For information, contact Development Director Chloe Hinton at chloe.hinton@albanymuseum.com.
Cost: $60 for AMA donors, and $70 for non-donors. Registration information will be available on the AMA website.
AMA RAINBOW DASH 5K
Saturday | April 12 | 8-11 AM
The AMA Rainbow Dash will be the most colorful and exciting 5K of 2025. Walk, jog, run, or dance through the course and experience a burst of rainbow magic at every turn. Start the event wearing your whites with accessories such as tutus, headbands, and crazy socks. Rainbow chalk stations throughout the course will shower you with vibrant colors. By the finish line, you will be a walking work of art.
The Rainbow Dash 5K is open to all ages. Registration includes a Rainbow Dash race bib, a finisher’s keepsake, post-run refreshments, and photo ops to capture your colorful glow. Postrace prizes will be given in categories of Most Colorful Dashers, Best Dressed Team, Fastest Dashers (youth and adult), and Best Rainbow Spirit.
This event supports the Albany Museum of Art Teen Art Board’s mission to create a bright future for the AMA and our community through art and creativity. Funds raised help support inspiring museum programs, youth initiatives, art exhibitions, and community projects.
Cost: Early Bird (through Feb 28), $25 per person; After Feb 28, $30 per person; Day of event, $53 per person. Groups can register five people for $100. Registration links will be posted on the AMA website.
BECOME A DONOR
A non-profit organization cannot fulfill its mission without operational support. The funds raised through the Annual Fund directly support staff, programming, infrastructure, and building needs. There are tiered levels starting at $1, with giving circles that suit the donor’s level of engagement. The AMA is deeply grateful for all our donors, whose contributions are 100% tax-deductible within the limits permitted by law.
This donorship program replaced the AMA’s traditional paid membership program on June 30, 2024.
To become an Annual Fund donor online, visit www.albanymuseum. com/support/annual-fund and choose the level you find comfortable. If you have questions, please contact AMA Director of Development Chloe Hinton at 229.439.8400 or at chloe.hinton@albanymuseum.com.
DONOR LEVELS
Artist Guild — <$125/year
• Attend one (1) opening reception per year for free for all household members, with discounts on other opening receptions.
• Discounts on Toddler Takeover, After School Art Club, Homeschool Day, Corks & Canvases Painting Parties, and AMA Meet-Up Trips (art camps are not included).
• Digital Communications, including the AMA’s weekly email newsletter, event invitations, and access to the digital magazine.
• Active military and their families may contribute at this level and receive Reciprocal Level benefits.
• 10% discount at the Lamp Shade.
Reciprocal Level — $125-$249/year
You receive all benefits of the Artist Guild Level, and:
• Print copies of event invitations, AMA Magazine, and special AMA announcements mailed to your preferred address.
• Reciprocal membership to hundreds of museums across the United States through the North American Reciprocal Membership (NARM) program and the Southeastern Reciprocal Museum (SERM) program.
• A discount on all camps and classes.
• A discount on birthday parties.
• Attend two (2) opening receptions per year for free for all household members, with discounts on other opening receptions.
• Toddler Takeover sessions are free.
Contributor — $250-$499/year
You receive all cumulative benefits through the Reciprocal Level, and:
• Annual recognition in AMA Magazine
• Attend all opening receptions for free.
• Free admission to AMA Meet-Ups
• Priority registration for special events.
Enthusiast: $500-$999/year
You receive all cumulative benefits through the Contributor Level, and:
• Invitation for two (2) to The Year in Art luncheon, a free, invitation-only event reflecting the closing fiscal year and looking forward to the coming year.
• A complimentary Reciprocal Level donorship for you to give to someone as a gift.
• Recognition on the Year-End Donor Wall in the AMA Lobby.
Advocate: $1,000-$2,499
You receive all cumulative benefits through the Enthusiast Level, and:
• A private tour for up to 10 people guided by the AMA Director of Curatorial Affairs.
• 20% off one auditorium rental.
Champion: $2,500-$4,999/year
You receive all cumulative benefits through the Advocate Level, and:
• One free annual limited-edition print.
• 50% off auditorium rental.
• Monthly updates on all things AMA.
Philanthropist: $5,000 or more/year
You receive all cumulative benefits through the Champion Level, and:
• One free auditorium rental.
• Exclusive travel opportunities to the Southeastern Museum Conference (SEMC), the Alliance of American Museums (AAM) conference, and Museum Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., along with other invitations to travel with the AMA Executive Director.
AMA DONORS
$100,000+
C.R. Hodges, Jr. Trust
$75,000+
James M. Barnett, Jr. Foundation
Walter and Frances Bunzl Curatorial Endowment
$50,000+
W.B. Haley Foundation
$25,000+
Georgia Council for the Arts
James C. Womack
$10,000+
Art Bridges Foundation
Pace and Beverly Burt
Chris Cohilas
Eloise Haley Foundation
Sarah R. Wetherbee Charitable Trust
The Wayne and Alicia Gregory Family Foundation
$5,000+
Kianda Addo Anonymous
Charity League of Albany
The Fifth Friday Foundation
Fisher Crum Foundation
Kori and Walt Foy
Suzann Hagins
Kelly and Matt Lane
Phoebe Putney Health System
Publix
Claire and Taylor Prchal
Sue and Jerry Prchal
SafeAire Heating & Cooling
Pam and Jay Reynolds
Jane Anne and Vic Sullivan
Upland Wealth Advisors
Vine Vision
Watson Spence LLP
Beverly and Larry Willson
$2,500+
Albany Motorcars
Mercedes-Benz
BMW of Albany
Lindsey and Whitcomb Barnhill
R. Ripley Bell
Meg Gentile
Jeanette and Jeffrey Hoopes
Gennie and Scott Marcus MetroPower
Rebecca McCathern
Annabelle and Joseph Stubbs
Smile Doctors
Dwayne Summar
Thomas Talley and Lou Ann Best
Helena and Jose Tongol
Callie and Grant Walker
$1,000+
Adams Exterminators
Bronwyn Bates and Burt Sorrells
Haley and Charles Clark
The Fred Taylor Company
Kelly and Britt Bazemore
Hope and Bruce Campbell
Marianne and Jeffery Cannon
Carlton Foundation
Clay Carr
Meghan and Thomas Chandler
Summer and Bradford Cotten
Brittany and Caleb Clugston
Patti and John Dixon
Samantha and Terrence Fields
Flint Community Bank
Katie and Crisp Gatewood
Elaine and Hal Gurley
Dr. Brenda HodgesTiller
Beth and Suresh Lakhanpal
Mrs. Robert E. McCormack
New Era Land Company
Sally Stafford Perez
Rio Piedra
Jamie and Jake Reese
Kirk Rouse
Shanna and Curt Scott
Archer Seely-Wilson and Alan Wilson
Joyce and Mark Shoemaker
Brandi and Jeff Singleton
Camille and Beau Sinyard
Butler Stoudenmire U-Save-It Pharmacy
Terri and Mike Wetherbee
Colby and Carmen Wiggins
Andrew James Wulf
In Memory of Bee McCormack and Anna Louise McCormack
$500+
Jennifer and Jack Davis
First Choice Family Chiropractic
Shirley and Bill Geer
Lynn and Russell Gray
George Harrison and Clyde Ellis
Bronwyn Hinton
Meryl K. and Matt Joiner
Lynn and Richard Kennedy
Stephanie Lewis
Anita and Jimmy Lindsey
Bethany and Jay McAfee
Pam and Frank Middleton
Galen and Don Mirate
Ray Pierotti and Walter Lewis
Southeastern Flyworks
Mark Taylor
Marsha Taylor
Ashley and Kemble Teague
Charles and Nicole Williams
Smith and Bob Wilson
$250+
Gina Bailey
JoAnn Bates
Mallory Black
Cheryl Buford
Kay and David Dunn
Mary Helen Dykes
Kay and Jimmy Fuller
Beth and Steve Hall
Sheri Hall-Barlow
Rosemary Hamburger
Cheryl and Jim Hendricks
Betsy and John Holman
Marcie Kreager
Lacy and Spencer Lee
Bob and Kathy Lindsey
Susan and Jarrett Martin
Elaine and Mitch Mercer
Ann Miller
Soria and Mark Miller
The Ofodile Household
Juby Phillips
Ron and Pat Simpson
Duncan Singletary
Henrietta Singletary
Laura and Stuart Sinyard
Nealy and Dunn
Stapleton
Connie and Philip Thomas
Karen and Mac Wakeford
Margaret and Doug Wilson
The Albany Museum of Art gratefully recognizes the people and organizations whose generous contributions support the museum’s mission. Listed contributions were received Dec 1, 2023, through Nov 30, 2024. If you were missed or prefer to be listed differently, please get in touch with Director of Development
Chloe Hinton at chloe.hinton@ albanymuseum. com.
AT A GLANCE
JANUARY
18 Donor Meet Up at the High 11 am
21 Book Club 5:30 pm
23 Winter Exhibitions Opening Reception 5:30-7 pm
First day of Winter Art Exhibitions 10 am
24 ABY Senior Night
6-8:30 pm
25 Family Opening Day Southwest Georgia Student Art Exhibition final day 10 am-5 pm
27 After School Art Club: Middle & High School 4-5:30 pm
28 After School Art Club: Elementary School 3:30-5 pm
FEBRUARY
1 Yoga in the Gallery 10-11 am
New exhibition opens in West Gallery
4 Toddler Takeover 10:30-11 am
AMA Board of Trustees meeting 5:15 pm
Teen Art Board meeting 5:15 pm
8 Student Art Studio
Noon-3 pm
AMA Ar t Mart
10 am-2 pm
13 Homeschool Day
10-11:30 am
Corks & Canvases: Andrew Wyeth
5:30-7:30 pm
25 After School Art Club: Elementary School
3:30-5 pm
MARCH
Youth Art Month
1 Yoga in the Gallery 10 am
3 After School Art Club: Middle & High School
4-5:30 pm
4 Toddler Takeover 10:30-11 am
AMA Executive Committee meeting 5:15 pm
8 Student Art Studio Noon-3 pm
AMA Ar t Mart 10 am-2 pm
13 Homeschool Day 10-11:30 am
18 Ar t Lovers Book Club
5:30 pm
22 Ar t Ball 2025: Spring Fête
24 After School Art Club: Middle and High School
4-5:30 pm
25 After School Art Club: Elementary School
3:30-5 pm
31 Spring Break Art Camp I 9 am-4 pm
APRIL
TBA Figure Drawing Classes
1-4 Spring Break Art Camp I continues 9 am-4 pm
1 AMA Board of Trustees meeting 5:15 pm
5 Yoga in the Gallery 10 am
West Gallery exhibition closes 5 pm
7-11 Spring Break Art Camp II 9 am-4 pm
9 Teen Art Board meeting 5:15 pm
12 Rainbow Run 5K 8-11 am
AMA Art Mart 8-11 am
Friends of the AMA Garden Tour 11 am-2 pm
17 Corks & Canvases: Edward Hopper 5:30-7:30 pm
26 Winter Art Exhibitions close 5 pm
28 After School Art Club: Middle & High School 4-5:30 pm
29 After School Art Club: Elementary School 3:30-5 pm
