Albany Museum of Art Magazine - Summer 2024

Haley Gallery | Shared Ideologies, From the

East Gallery | Tradition & Legacy: Depictions of the American West

Hodges Galleries | Old Master Drawings

The Shaffer Collection

McCormack

Cover: Cara Romero, Water Memory, 2015, archival pigment print on Legacy Platine paper. Acquired with funds from the Board of Visitors Muscarelle Museum of Art Endowment. © Cara Romero. Courtesy of the artist. All rights reserved.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Executive Committee

Ripley Bell, President

Summer Cotten, Vice President

Charles Williams, Past President

Butler Stoudenmire, Treasurer

The Hon. Leslie Abrams Gardner

Rosemary Hamburger

At-large Members

Margaret “Puddin” Bass

Bronwyn Bates

Dr. Jeffery Cannon

Cathy Darby

Dr. Samantha Fields

Jeanette Hoopes

Meryl K. Joiner

Dr. Suresh Lakhanpal

Dr. Jennifer Williams

Makeba Wright

MUSEUM STAFF

Andrew James Wulf, Ph.D., Executive Director

Bruce Campbell, Technical

Katie Dillard, Curatorial Affairs

Jermaine Dupree, Security

Makayla Ferguson, Guest Services

Cheryl Hendricks, Guest Services

Jim Hendricks, Marketing

Chloe Hinton, Development

Jazzmond Kendrick, Operations

Sidney Pettice, Curatorial

Mackenzie Strom, Development

Annie Vanoteghem, Education & Programming

Linda Weaver

Guest Services

Loveand Remembrance

AndrewJamesWulf,Ph.D. ExecutiveDirector

Dear AMA Family,

Welcome to the AMA’s Diamond Anniversary, a jubilee celebration of our sixty years of service as a transformative, meaningful, and vital forum for groundbreaking art.

This year, let us gather in solemn reflection, honoring the path we’ve tread and the souls who’ve illuminated our journey. We sincerely thank each cherished member, past, present, and departed.

In the tapestry of our memories, we honor the thread of Vic Sullivan’s legacy. Vic embodied the essence of nobility, a steadfast companion and beacon of compassion. His presence, a testament to love’s enduring power, lingers in our hearts.

As we pay homage to Vic’s spirit, we recall the scripture, “Here am I; send me,” echoing his unwavering commitment to service and humanity. We will surely miss him.

In the harmony of our collective efforts, let us not forget the endeavors of our dedicated team here at the AMA. They are the artisans of innovation, crafting narratives through our exhibitions, programs, and special events that transcend the mundane and elevate the soul.

The AMA is a sanctuary of introspection, inviting all to contemplate, explore, and feel the pulse of life through the positive experience of the arts. Here, amidst the canvas of diversity, we find solace and communion, replacing fear with understanding and revealing what’s unsaid beneath the conventional ways of seeing our lives. The AMA connects us to the larger world and the limitless world of the human imagination.

In the flurry of progress, let us not lose sight of our shared purpose. With each milestone reached, we pave the path toward a more inclusive and vibrant community where every voice finds resonance.

As we move our vision to the center of our city, right where life’s crises, challenges, and complexities occur, we can offer a true continuum of services, meeting the individual needs of every child, every family, and every visitor to the AMA.

Let us embrace our resilience as we reimagine this empty building to enhance the city fabric and refresh the once-vacant stretch of the urban Albany landscape.

As we embark on this next chapter, fueled by your unwavering support, let us renew our commitment to nurturing the seeds of creativity and empathy, sowing fields of possibility in the heart of our beloved Albany.

You, dear friends, breathe life into our vision, shaping a legacy transcending time and space. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to each guardian of the arts for your steadfast devotion.

In love and remembrance, let us raise our glasses to sixty years of resilience, the souls who’ve graced our halls, and the legacy we forge anew with every step.

With deepest gratitude and affection,

Andrew James Wulf, Ph.D. Executive Director

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AMA ADVOCATES FOR MUSEUMS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Albany Museum of Art Director of Development Chloe Hinton has never been shy about expressing her love of museums and her unwavering belief that they are vital to the communities they serve. On Feb 26-27, she had the opportunity to take that message to Capitol Hill on Museums Advocacy Day.

“Museums are an important thread that in so many ways hold together the vast cultural tapestry of America and the world,” Hinton said. “I was proud to travel to our nation’s capital to advocate for the Albany Museum of Art and the thousands of U.S. museums and institutions vital to telling history, examining the present, and looking into the future.”

Begun 15 years ago, the annual event by the American Alliance of Museums is an opportunity for museum advocates from across the United States to join together to speak up for museums with federal lawmakers, their staff, and federal policymakers. During her visit to Capitol Hill, Hinton met with staff of lawmakers from Georgia—U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., and Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and U.S. Reps. Sanford Bishop, D-2nd District, and Mike Collins, R-10th District.

“We urged federal legislators to take action that directly affects our museum in Albany and other museums across the nation,” Hinton said. “We asked the lawmakers to continue supporting the Office of Museum Services, to remove the ban on earmarks that prevents museums from receiving community development funds, and to support the reinstatement of the Universal Charitable Deduction.” The Universal Charitable Deduction, which allowed a tax deduction of $300 per taxpayer for charitable giving, was included in the CARES Act of 2020 and was extended for 2021 but expired at the end of 2021.

AMA CURATOR ATTENDS GEORGIA CONFERENCE

Albany Museum of Art Director of Curatorial Affairs Katie Dillard attended the Georgia Association of Museums conference on Jan 16-19 in Athens as a representative of the Albany Museum of Art. During 2023 and leading up to the annual conference, she was a part of the Program Committee, serving on the team that selected which programs and sessions would be included in this year’s conference.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ATTENDS

WASHINGTON FLY IN

AMA Executive Director Andrew J. Wulf, Ph.D., was part of a 40-member delegation of Albany-Dougherty County business and community leaders who represented the community at the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s 20th annual Washington, D.C., Fly In. Conducted on April 16-17, the Fly In is the Chamber’s signature federal legislative program. The policy-intensive event advances the interests of Albany and Southwest Georgia on the national stage and includes meetings with the Albany Area Congressional Delegation and U.S. Marine Corps leadership.

“It was an honor to represent arts and culture as part of this diverse cohort of Albany and Southwest Georgia leaders,” Wulf said. “Our visit with Senator Ossoff and Congressman Bishop, in particular, provided a special opportunity to articulate not only the importance of the Albany Museum of Art to our community, this region, and the world. It was also demonstrative for our own fellow business and community leaders to understand better the critical role of the arts today. I am excited to continue to develop future partnerships with regional organizations represented by this cohort.”

The itinerary was packed with policy briefings, receptions, and meetings, highlighting the significance of Albany’s presence in the nation’s capital. Notable events included briefings with senior-level policy advisors from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; the Albany Federal Reception with representatives from the local and Congressional delegations and Pentagon-based Marine Corps leadership, and meetings on Capitol Hill with Congressmen Sanford Bishop and Austin Scott, and U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff.

The local delegation will conduct post-event meetings to discuss actionable next steps for addressing community items.

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TEEN ART BOARD APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

The application period is open for high school students who would like to be a part of the Albany Museum of Art’s Teen Art Board in the 2024-25 school year. The application period ends July 1, and an interest meeting for teens is scheduled for Aug 6, after which new board members will be selected. The first meeting of the 2024-25 TAB will be Sept 3.

The goal and mission of the Teen Art Board are to inspire creativity while having fun and positively impacting the community. TAB members aim to define and validate creative minds in the high schools and colleges of Southwest Georgia.

The Teen Art Board is a leadership program for students. To participate, a teen must be in high school during the 2024-25 school year, highly motivated and passionate about art and developing community projects, committed to attending meetings on the first Tuesday of every month during the term, and committed to actively engaging and assisting in the conducting of events at the museum.

ALBANY STUDENT WINS CONGRESSIONAL ART CONTEST

Artwork by Dougherty Comprehensive High School junior Dantasia Thomas will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for a year starting this summer after winning first place in the Second Congressional District of Georgia in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.

Congressman Sanford Bishop, D-Albany, announced the winners on April 14 at the Albany Museum of Art awards reception. The Dougherty Comprehensive High School junior and a parent will travel to Washington, D.C., for the June 26 national ceremony that recognizes the first-place winners of each congressional district that participated in the contest. Southwest Airlines provides two round-trip tickets, and the AMA will provide accommodations at a hotel near the event site.

The museum offers a $250 purchase price for the first-place work. Thomas won with her entry The Antique Woman, a mixed-media drawing.

Also placing in the district competition were Rashaun Hooks, Monroe High School junior, second place; Madelin Vasquez, DCHS senior, third place; Jasmine Mena, Westover High School sophomore, honorable mention, and Benjamin Wright Jr., Monroe High School sophomore, honorable mention.

AMA’s endowment committee with the help of his son Victor for the past 14 years. Passionate supporters of the AMA’s mission, Vic and Jane Anne provided decades of commitment to the museum from supporting fundraising events from Let’s Make a Bid to Art Ball and countless others.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

The Albany Museum of Art celebrates the life of Victor C. “Vic” Sullivan III, who passed away March 29. Vic and his wife, Jane Anne, have long been strong supporters and advocates for organizations that have positive impacts, including the Albany Museum of Art. Vic was a deeply loved husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

Since moving to Albany in the early 1980s, Vic had a successful 43-year career in wealth and investment management and provided guidance and oversight to the

Moving from Athens to his mother’s hometown of Albany after his father graduated from graduate school, Vic graduated from Deerfield-Windsor School, and then earned a degree in finance from the University of Georgia. Choosing to raise their family in Albany, Vic and Jane Anne built a life that brought him his greatest joys, their children Victor and Margaret, and later their four grandsons Lyle, Robert, Charles, and Paul, who affectionately called him “Bop.” Vic adored his daughter-in-law, Katie, and son-in-law, Will, as if they were his own.

A devoted family man who enjoyed life to the fullest, Vic was also passionate about nature, the University of Georgia, and his extensive involvement in the betterment of the Albany community.

There is no doubt that Vic’s legacy will be remembered by his joyful laughter, the sparkle in his eyes, and his unwavering warmth and kindness to all.

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

In just a few short weeks the Albany Museum of Art will come to the end of this fiscal year. And what a year it was! Our donors, friends, sponsors, and volunteers have helped us reach new heights in our fundraising efforts, and the Wayne and Alicia Gregory Family Foundation Paddle Raise at Art Ball 2024 couldn’t have been a better example.

There is nothing scarier as a fundraising professional than setting a fundraising goal that you have never reached before. In honor of the AMA’s 60th anniversary, we chose to set the Paddle Raise goal at $60,000. That is four times what we have raised in the past during one Paddle Raise. These funds go directly to free field trips and free admission. But because of the generosity of you, our sponsors, and donors, that evening, we exceeded our fundraising goal, hitting $68,366.13. Thank you!

The overwhelming response to our fundraising efforts this year has surpassed our expectations, and we are humbled by the outpouring of support from each and every one of you. Your contributions have surpassed mere financial assistance; they have become the foundation upon which we build our endeavors and fulfill our aspirations. Together, we are not just meeting expectations; we are exceeding them, setting a standard of excellence that inspires others to join us in our mission.

We have many exciting new programs and events to share with you in the upcoming year, and hope to see you all on July 24 at the Year in Art Luncheon, where we will review 2023-24. Cheers to the next 60 years at the AMA!

Chloe Hinton Director of Development

YEAR IN ART LUNCHEON

Wednesday | July 24 | 11 AM

Join us for a delightful afternoon at our annual Year in Art Luncheon as we celebrate a year of creativity, inspiration, and cultural enrichment at the AMA. Set against the backdrop of our esteemed galleries, this event offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the past year’s exhibitions, acquisitions, and artistic achievements.

Guests will be treated to a gourmet meal by Canterbury Catering. AMA staff will provide insights into the highlights of the past year, and we will celebrate Board of Trustees members who will be rolling off, and announce the new board members.

We invite you to join us. Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of fine arts, our Year in Art Luncheon promises to be an enriching and unforgettable experience for all.

This event is free for Enthusiast donors and above, and $35 for Contributors. There is a maximum capacity of 100 guests. Enthusiast donors and above may RSVP by contacting Mackenzie Strom at mackenzie.strom@albanymuseum.com or 229.439.8400. Others may register on the website.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DROP-IN

Friday, Sept 20 | 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday, Sept 21 | 10 AM - 1 PM

This is a celebration of the rock stars who make our organization shine! We couldn’t accomplish half of what we do without your support, and we have a little something for you. Drop by the Albany Museum of Art either day to grab your goodies. We heART our volunteers!

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milestone anniversary of the museum. It truly was A Gala Sixty Years in the Making.”

The $65,000 in educational program funding was raised during the Wayne and Alicia Gregory Family Foundation Paddle Raise. During that portion of the evening, those attending Art Ball are asked to raise their auction paddles not to bid on trips, experiences, or items, but to make donations that go directly to the educational work at the museum. The money is used for free field trips for schools and children’s organizations, scholarships for art camps, and other educational activities.

ART BALL EXCEEDS EDUCATION FUNDRAISING GOAL

The Diamond Anniversary of the Albany Museum of Art sparkled like a brilliant gem at Art Ball 2024 on Saturday, March 23. The museum’s ambitious goal of raising $60,000 for educational programming was surpassed by $8,000.

“We are humbled and we are grateful to our fabulous supporters at Art Ball for coming through in such a tremendous way for the children and teens in our community” AMA Executive Director Andrew J. Wulf, Ph.D., said. “Each of those dollars will go to our educational endeavors for toddlers, schoolchildren, and college students. To accomplish this goal on the same date on which the Albany Museum of Art was founded 60 years ago makes it all the more special.”

The dynamic team of Victor and Katie Sullivan co-chaired this year’s Art Ball. Conducted at the museum’s future downtown home, the annual celebration and fundraiser featured a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, cocktails, and dancing to music by The Grapevine Band.

“Our chairs, Victor and Katie, had a marvelous vision for this year’s event,” Wulf said. “We thank them for their dedication and hard work that transformed their vision into a lovely, successful evening that so beautifully captured and celebrated this

“A donation of $15,000 from the Wayne and Alicia Gregory Family Foundation had us a quarter of the way to our goal before Art Ball started, and the effort gained momentum from there,” AMA Director of Development Chloe Hinton said. “We cannot say enough about the generosity and marvelous support that we received. We knew the goal was bold, but I truly believe our supporters are the best in the world, and the most communityminded. They want a better Albany and a better world, and they showed it once again by investing heavily in the children and students from all walks of life that we reach every day.”

The AMA would like to recognize and thank our wonderful Art Ball sponsors: the Wayne and Alicia Gregory Family Foundation, Bar Sponsor Upland Wealth Advisors, Wine Glass Sponsor Safe Aire Heating & Cooling, Paddle Sponsors BMW of Albany and Albany Motorcars Mercedes-Benz, and Corporate Sponsors Watson Spence and Phoebe.

Those sponsors, those who bought tickets, those who donated, and the bidders who purchased auction items and experiences are demonstrating with action their commitment to the AMA and the community. More than a celebration, Art Ball raises awareness about the museum, its important work in the community, and raises vital funding that supports free access to world-class art and programs for all ages that cannot be found elsewhere. The AMA thanks you all for making Art Ball a success.

FROM THE COLLECTION

Opposite page: Applique Banner, 20th century, textile, cotton fabric, gift of Mr. Michael Davis, 84.001.036

APPLIQUE BANNER

This textile in the African Collection of the Albany Museum of Art depicts an event that significantly impacted the history of the Kingdom of Dahomey, located in what is now Benin in West Africa. It was made by an early 20th-century Fon artist who was in an artist guild that produced custom textile banners, often for kings and their royal courts.

Each of the Kings who ruled over the Dahomey Empire was represented by a distinct symbol, often an animal, plant, or tool of some kind. These symbols highly represented their personalities, and how they ruled over the Dahomey Kingdom. This textile is representative of King Glele, who ruled the Kingdom of Dahomey from 1858 to 1898. King Glele was given the symbol of the lion because of his fierce, fearless personality and leadership.

One of his biggest achievements was leading the Dahomey Kingdom to victory in a long war against the neighboring Yoruba peoples. This banner tells the story of that victory. Rather than his normal representation as a Lion, here King Glele is represented as the West African deity called Hevioso or Daghesu, depending on their visual characteristics.

In this applique banner, King Glele is represented as Daghesu, an anthropomorphic ram-like creature, the god of thunder, rain, and lightning. He is usually represented as this ram and human hybrid creature who carries a ceremonial axe and blade that comes out of his mouth, indicative of his power and high regard in West African beliefs. This representation indicates his strength and godly nature, as he also appears larger than all his fighting subjects and their opponents. In this applique banner, his opponents are the yellow figures, and his subjects are the armed red figures who fight their way toward victory.

Throughout the Dahomey Empire, the kings often worked to maintain an economy of trade with European people who sought to colonize African communities. The Kingdom of Dahomey is best known for its work in the sales of palm oil and other organic products. While working to maintain their kingdom retaliating against European forces facing their own community, the Dahomey also were a driving force in the damaging, tragic events of enslavement and the involuntary transportation of African people to the Americas, which had a lasting impact to this day.

With its vibrant color and dynamic art style, this applique banner acts as a time capsule for the Dahomey Kingdom and its empire, both its triumphs and difficulties as a community. With a deep use of symbolism, this textile work tells the story not only of King Glele, but also of his predecessors and those who ruled after him.

— Sidney Pettice, Curator of African Collections and African-American Art

FROM THE COLLECTION

Opposite page top: Bruce Peeso (American, b. 1951), Kittery House, 1983, oil on canvas, museum purchase, 83.005.001

Opposite page bottom: Gina’s painting and details

KITTERY HOUSE BRUCE PEESO

This small, often overlooked painting in the permanent collection is the same age as the building in which it currently resides. During the 60th anniversary year of the Albany Museum of Art, staff members are making selections with significance to the museum’s history. The museum facility at 311 Meadowlark opened to the public in 1983 after a highly successful three-year capital campaign. One of the programs the AMA used to acquire works and grow the collection was the Albany Area Arts Purchase Award. Kittery House, an oil on canvas painting by Bruce Peeso, may have been acquired in that way. Measuring only 4 ¾ x 6 ½ inches, this is one of the smallest oil paintings in the permanent collection.

Originally from the northeast corner of the United States, Peeso finds himself happier in the wide, open plains of the Midwest. He graduated from Ohio University in 1973 with a BFA in Painting. He has been painting ever since, having won several awards to show for his artistic career of more than 50 years. There are clear influences of the Hudson River School present in his body of work as he creates vast panoramic rural scenes that suggest calm, quiet living. His current works shrink the vastness of these Midwestern landscapes to mere inches with an incredibly precise focus on the horizon line that cuts through the middle of his atypically shaped panels. Panels are sometimes only a few inches tall, but average between 45 and 55 inches long to encompass the wide horizons he favors painting. Kittery House, however, is an earlier sample of his work created before he changed almost his entire style in 1995. The shape of this little framed canvas is of a more traditional or standard proportions. Peeso is still working with traditional oil paints. The butteryellow house is the clear focus of this painting with photographic quality, and there’s no vast landscape present. Kittery House thrusts the viewer onto the front lawn of this quaint house for one to examine the scene closely. Peeso turns the architecture into the focus of his painting, rather than a human or animal figure.

— Katie Dillard, Director of Curatorial Affairs

THE CURIOUS CURATOR: THE GINA PAINTING.

We hope to learn more about The Gina Painting, a gouache and watercolor painting on paper that portrays a domestic scene, possibly on a plantation in the American South. Figures depicted throughout the scene are taking part in daily tasks and labor. Children are playing; men and women are gathered together conversing and working. This painting would now be considered folk art, and was likely brought to the Albany Museum of Art many years ago.

The bottom right front corner of the painting includes the artist’s signature and the date—Gina, 1950. There is a handwritten note on the back that reads: “Much Love to Linda and Ed, Gina.” This is our only information, but we would like to acquire a greater understanding.

If you have knowledge about the artist or the painting, please email the Curator of African Collections and African American Art Sidney Pettice at sidney.pettice@ albanymuseum.com, or call her at 229.439.8400.

ON VIEW

May 9 - Aug 3, 2024

Haley Gallery

Shared Ideologies

From the Muscarelle Museum of Art

On generous loan from the Muscarelle Museum of Art at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va., Shared Ideologies is an exhibition of selected works by Native American artists from the 1970s to the present. It offers visitors an opportunity to engage in a sociopolitical dialogue about the space between history and memory. Shared Ideologies invites viewers into a dialogue with indigenous artists on themes that recenter master narratives of history and amplify both pan-Indian and tribally specific experiences while pondering a path to a shared future.

When this exhibition was originally exhibited Sept 1, 2021 - Feb 13, 2022 at the Muscarelle Museum of Art, several works from their Native American collection were publicly shown for the

first time. Muscarelle’s Curator of Native American Art, Dr. Danielle MorettiLangholtz, curated this exhibition.

According to Merriam-Webster, the term ideology has been in use in the English language since the end of the 18th century. The word was proposed by the French writer A.L.C. Destutt de Tracy as a term to designate the “science of ideas.”

Today the word most often refers to a “systematic body of concepts,” especially those of a particular group. Now, the Albany Museum of Art has the chance to share these stories and experiences of Native American artists with Southwest Georgia audiences. We have a chance to witness how traditions were honored while persevering through challenges in order to dictate a new direction in modern art.

Right: Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, Tourist Season (detail), 1988, acrylic and pastel on paper. Muscarelle Museum of Art Purchase Funds. © Jaune Quick-To-See Smith. Courtesy of the artist.

Next Page: Cara Romero, TV Indians, 2017, archival pigment print. Acquired with funds from the Board of Visitors Muscarelle Museum of Art Endowment with additional funds from Ann Marie Stock and David Brashear. © Cara Romero. Courtesy of the artist. All rights reserved.

ON VIEW

May 9 – Aug 3, 2024 East Gallery

Tradition & Legacy

Depictions of the American West

Those who tell stories rule the world. – Hopi proverb

This proverb couldn’t be truer when it comes to art. Artists are inherently storytellers across time and place. In solidarity with the exhibition Shared Ideologies from the Muscarelle Museum of Art at William & Mary, this Westerninspired exhibition is wound together by paintings on generous loan from the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Ga.; works on long-term loan from the Family of Mr. Walter G. Thompson, and a significant painting from the AMA’s permanent collection. The works on display in this exhibition were created by 19th- and 20th-century non-native artists, but they were artists who held respect for their subjects and depicted them with dignity and

vibrancy. These works, mostly portraits, are depictions of people immersed in tradition and legacy.

Works on loan from the Booth Western Art Museum are by African-American artists Charles Lilly (b. 1949) and Ezra Tucker (b. 1955). Tucker is an awardwinning wildlife illustrator with a naturalist’s approach, but also is known for his depictions of figures in the context of the American West.

Three works on long-term loan from the Family of Mr. Walter G. Thompson were made by Frederic Remington (18611909), a painter, sculptor, illustrator, and writer who specialized in the genre of Western American Art. He is most known for his bronze sculptures and highly detailed depictions of Native Americans, cowboys, and the United States Cavalry during the 19th century.

From the AMA’s permanent collection is the 1906 oil painting Indian Encampment by Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953), painter and founding member of the Taos Society of Artists. Sharp was known for his illustrative depictions of Native American culture and life within the Taos Pueblo in New Mexico as Taos became internationally recognized as an artistic community.

Frederic Remington (American, 1861-1909), Old Delaware Chief, ink and gouache on paper. On long-term loan from the Family of Mr. Walter G. Thompson.

May 9 – Aug 3, 2024

Hodges Gallery

May 9 – Aug 3, 2024

McCormack Gallery

Old Master Drawings

From the Shaffer Collection

This summer, see the second iteration of the year-long exhibition series Old Master Drawings from the Shaffer Collection, highlighting the works European artists made before their masterpieces. With this installation of works comes further understanding of sketches made by skilled artists utilizing a variety of media to quickly capture complex ideas and concepts for larger works.

Sketches were often the first step to producing “prototype paintings,” or mock-ups, that artists would sometimes provide to patrons before they started working on larger, often more timeconsuming paintings and projects.

Within this collection are architectural sketches, vase designs, as well as sketches for larger future painted works.

This year-long exhibition, composed in three parts, focuses on the extensive collection of about 150 Old Master Drawings that were donated to the Albany Museum of Art by Randolph Shaffer, Jr. Born in Albany in 1914, Shaffer became an avid collector of prints during his service in World War II when he was stationed in Paris and London. The drawings in this collection are sourced from various Western European artists, many of whom are largely unknown, or are lesser-known artists, and were collected during Shaffer’s time abroad.

The first grouping from the collection was Feb 1-April 20. The summer selection will be on view May 9-Aug 3. The third iteration will open in September and continue through early January 2025.

and white lead on paper, 88.001.144

French artist, Revenge of the Sabine Men, late 18th century, France, ink, gray wash,

Mixed Metals

From the AMA African Art Collection

In Mixed Metals, the Albany Museum of Art presents a selection of jewelry pieces from its African Art Collection. The exhibition provides an overview of the jewelry from Sub-Saharan Africa that is in the museum’s permanent collection. The majority of selected pieces are from Ethiopia and Ghana, while others are from Mali.

Mixed Metals highlights how jewelry became more than just an avenue for the decoration of the body. Building on the act of adornment in African jewelry practices, the exhibition shows that wearing jewelry is a way to indicate religious connections, wealth, and marital status.

It also provides a new contemporary connection with these pieces and their significant historical origin. We can think about our connections with jewelry, which are similar those of the Ethiopian people. We wear crosses and indicate our marital status with jewelry just as Ghanaian communities do. Mixed Metals connects numerous cultures and traditions by bridging the gap between how we think about African jewelry practices and our own contemporary wearing of jewelry.

Ethiopian artist, Currency on Chain, 20th Century, silver, gift of Ms. Marguerite L. Burt, 96.009.038.

PROGRAMS

Arts & Sciences Camp

May 28-31

Hours: Full day, 9 am-4 pm; Half-day, 9 am-noon or 1-4 pm.

Free early drop-off at 8 am and late pick-up at 5 pm.

SUMMER CAMPS

The Albany Museum of Art offers 13 summer art camps that cater to different age groups and cover a wide range of art interests. Scholarships are available, and there are opportunities for students who need community service hours to earn those as assistants at AMA camps.

Please note that many of these camps sell out early. To find the latest information on AMA summer camps, registration links for all AMA camps, and links to applications for scholarships and volunteering, please visit www.albanymuseum.com/ama_ programs/summer-art-camps.

If you have questions about these or any other AMA programs, please contact Director of Education and Public Programming Annie Vanoteghem at annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum. com or call her at 229.439.8400.

AGES 2-4 YEARS

Littles Camps

June 10-14 | June 24-28 | July 15-19 | 9 AM-Noon

Littles Camp is designed for our youngest campers to make new friends, play and learn in the AMAzing Space children’s gallery, and explore the world of art through activities such as color mixing, collaging, and more.

Arts & Sciences Camp offers a dynamic blend of art and science explorations, providing young minds with a diverse range of activities to inspire their curiosity and foster their talents. Imagination knows no bounds with four days of art projects, gallery visits, outdoor activities, creative indoor games, and time for dancing and movies.

Fairytales & Folklore Camp

June 3-7

Hours: Full day, 9 am-4 pm; Half-day, 9 am-noon or 1-4 pm.

Free early drop-off at 8 am and late pick-up at 5 pm.

At Fairytales and Folklore Camp, every moment is infused with wonder, creativity, and the joy of discovery. Campers embark on a magical journey through the realms of imagination, where dreams take flight and legends come to life.

Young Artrepreneurs

June 17-21

Hours: Full day, 9 am-4 pm; Half-day, 9 am-noon or 1-4 pm. Free early drop-off at 8 am and late pick-up at 5 pm.

This is a camp for the business-minded kid who loves art. Students will devise and execute their art-related business over the week. Activities will include creating a personal business card and logo. Students will sell their art/products at a Pop-Up Market on Friday, June 21, from 3:30-5 pm at the AMA.

Superheroes & Villains Camp

July 22-26

Hours: Full day, 9 am-4 pm; Half-day, 9 am-noon or 1-4 pm. Free early drop-off at 8 am and late pick-up at 5 pm.

The camper’s inner hero is unleashed in an electrifying adventure filled with creativity, friendship, and fun. This camp offers an immersive experience where campers will dive into the thrilling realm of superheroes and villains, exploring their powers, virtues, and epic battles.

GRADES 1-5

Culinary Arts Camp

July 8-12

Hours: Full day, 9 am-4 pm; Half-day, 9 am-noon or 1-4 pm. No early drop-off at 8 am and late pick-up at 5 pm.

Chef Todd White will immerse campers in the world of cooking as they learn essential kitchen skills and techniques, nutrition and label reading, growing food, menu writing, plating and table setting, and more! Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, children will develop a strong foundation in culinary arts while exploring their passion for food.

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

Textiles Camp

June 10-14

Hours: 9 am-4 pm. No early drop-off, but late pick-up at 5 pm is available.

Campers will dive into the vibrant world of fashion design led by Heather Ashberry of Beatrice Wormwood Ink. The camper will explore the mesmerizing art of dyeing fabrics, transforming them into vibrant canvases for the imagination; the world of patterns and motifs, mastering techniques like screen printing and block printing to add depth and dimension to designs; the fundamentals of sewing, from basic stitches to advanced techniques like quilt piecing and appliqué; upcycling, where the camper will embrace sustainability by revamping old clothing items with new unique designs, turning forgotten pieces into fashion statements.

Note: Some materials will be required for this camp, such as a sketchbook and old clothing to upcycle.

Artrepreneurs

June 17-21

Hours: 9 am-4 pm. Early drop-off at 8 am and late pick-up at 5 pm are available.

This camp is for the business-minded middle and high schoolers who love art. Students will devise and execute their art-related business over the week. Activities will include creating a personal business card and logo. Students will sell their art/product on Friday. June 21, from 3:30-5 pm at the Pop-Up Market.

Culinary Arts Camp

June 24-28

Hours: Full day, 9 am-4 pm; Half-day, 9 am-noon or 1-4 pm.

No early drop-off, but late pick-up at 5 pm is available.

Chef Todd White will immerse campers in the world of cooking as they learn essential kitchen skills and techniques, nutrition and label reading, growing food, menu writing, plating and table setting, and more. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, students will develop a strong foundation in culinary arts while exploring their passion for food.

Multimedia Camp

July 8-12

Hours: 9 am-4 pm. No early drop-off, but late pick-up at 5 pm is available.

Led by instructor Megan Lisenby, this immersive camp promises a week of creativity, experimentation, and discovery like never before. Throughout the week, students will explore a diverse range of artistic mediums and techniques, including drawing and painting, mixed-media collage, sculpture and 3D design, printmaking, and experimental art.

Drawing Graphic Novels Camp

July 15-19

Hours: 9 am-4 pm. No early drop-off, but late pick-up at 5 pm is available.

Under the expert guidance of Megan Lisenby, students will delve into the fundamentals of graphic novel creation, mastering essential techniques and honing their skills in illustration, narrative development, and character design. Areas that will be explored include story development, character design, illustration techniques, panel layout and composition, and portfolio development.

PROGRAMS

FOR EVERYONE

RAMIRO DAVARO-COMAS ARTIST TALK

Thursday | May 23 | 5:30 PM

Ramiro Davaro-Comas, a New York artist whose exhibition Familias was at the Albany Museum of Art in 2023, will return the week of May 20 to guide the completion of the downtown mural project of the AMA Teen Art Board.

The evening before the final brush strokes are made on the project, Davaro-Comas will have an Artist Talk at the Albany Museum of Art about public art and the TAB’s downtown mural project.

Cost: This event is free and open to the public.

YOGA IN THE GALLERY

Saturdays | July 6, Sept 7 | 10-11 AM

Relax, reset, and reinvigorate at bimonthly sessions of Yoga in the Gallery, led by instructor Renea Miller. These sessions are for all levels of yoga experience as you disconnect from the outside world and engage in the session in the environment of art. Participants should dress comfortably and bring a mat for the class.

Register: www.albanymuseum.com/ama_programs/yoga

Cost: $5 for AMA donors; $10 for non-donors.

JUNETEENTH FINE ARTS CELEBRATION

Saturday | June 22 | 10 AM – 1 PM

The Albany Museum of Art is joining with the Dougherty County School system to celebrate Juneteenth with a fine arts festival at the AMA. The event will include entertainment, Black-owned business vendors and food trucks, community art projects, and more.

Cost: This event is free and open to the public.

FOR TODDLERS

TODDLER TAKEOVER

Tuesday | Sept 3 | 10:30-11 AM

Toddler Takeover will go on its usual summer hiatus in June, but returns for a new school year of art projects and story times on Sept 3. (During the summer, the AMA offers three week-long morning camps for ages 2-4 years. Those can be found under the Camps heading in this section.)

Register: www.albanymuseum.com/ama_programs/toddlertakeover

Cost: Free for Reciprocal donors and higher; $5 for Artist Guild donors; $7 for non-donors.

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

AFTER

SCHOOL ART CLUBS

Middle & High School Students:

Monday | Aug 26 | 4-5:30 PM

Elementary School Students: Tuesday | Aug 27 | 3:30-5 PM

A new school year of classes gets underway in late August. Students get creative after school each month at the Albany Museum of Art when the After School Art Clubs meet. Monday’s club meeting is for middle and high school students, and Tuesday’s meeting is for elementary school students. In each club, the students learn the basics and hone their fundamental art skills. Each session explores a different area as the students learn techniques and are introduced to various media and materials.

Registration: www.albanymuseum.com/ama_programs/art-club

Cost: $12 for AMA donors; $15 for non-donors.

FOR ADULTS

CORKS & CANVASES PAINTING PARTIES

Thursdays | June 27, Aug 22 | 5:30-7:30 PM

Add some bright colors to the summertime blues at AMA painting parties. Bring your spouse, a friend, or a significant other, or join in solo for an evening of art, wine, and conversation. Make an impression on people in June as we recreate Claude Monet’s San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk

In August, we will reinterpret Pablo Picasso’s 1932 painting Asleep

You don’t need any painting experience to enjoy this workshop, and you will return home with a painting you will be proud to show. It’s a low-pressure, high-enjoyment evening as you get step-by-step instructions. Registration covers the cost of all materials, including the canvas.

Registration: www.albanymuseum.com/ama_programs/ corks-and-canvases.

Cost: $30 for AMA donors; $35 for non-donors.

ART LOVERS BOOK CLUB

Tuesday | July 16 | 6 PM

Enjoy a glass of wine and dive into the discussion about an artinspired novel or biography with the AMA Art Lover Book Club. The group meets every other month at the AMA so that you will have plenty of time to read and offer your thoughts. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of the month and begin at 6 pm in the Willson Auditorium.

Club members will choose the reading list at their May meeting.

There is no formal club membership, and the meetings are free and open to the public. A love for art, reading, and good company are all that is required. Organizers ask that participants register online before each meeting so that adequate seating and refreshments can be arranged.

Registration: www.albanymuseum.com/ama_programs/ book-club.

Cost: Free.

BECOME A DONOR

DONOR LEVELS

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 replaces the AMA’s traditional paid membership program, which will be fully converted by June 30, 2024. Any legacy membership that was renewed before June 30, 2023, will keep its traditional benefits through the expiration date.

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 and Membership Chloe Hinton at chloe.hinton@albanymuseum.com or at 229.439.8400.

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

AT A GLANCE

MAY

19-24 Teen Art Board Mural Project Paint Week

23 Ramiro Davaro-Comas Public Art & Downtown Mural Talk

5:30 pm

28 AMA offices closed for Memorial Day

29 Arts & Science Camp

JUNE

3-7 Fairytale & Folklore Camp

9 am-4 pm

4 AMA Board of Trustees & Executive Committee meetings 5:15 pm

10-14 Littles I Camp

9 am-noon Textiles Camp

9 am-4 pm

17- 21 Artrepreneurs Camp (Middle & High School)

9 am-4 pm

Young Artrepreneurs Camp (K-5th Grade)

9 am-4 pm

22 AMA & Dougherty County School System Juneteenth Fine Arts Celebration 10 am-1 pm

24-28 Littles II Camp

9 am-noon Culinary Camp (Middle & High School)

9 am-4 pm

27 Corks & Canvases: Monet

5:30-7:30 pm

JULY

2 AMA Executive Committee meeting 5:15 pm

4 AMA closed for Independence Day

6 Yoga in the Gallery 10-11 am

8-12 Culinary Camp (Grades 1-5)

9 am-4 pm Multimedia Camp

9 am-4 pm

15-19 Littles Camp III

9 am-noon Graphic Novels Camp

9 am-4 pm

16 Art Lovers Book Club

6 pm

22-26 Superheroes & Villains Camp

9 am-4 pm

AUGUST

6 AMA Board of Trustees & Executive Committee meetings 5:15 pm

6 Teen Art Board interest meeting 5:15 pm

22 Corks & Canvases: Picasso

5:30-7:30 pm

26 After School Art Club Middle & High School 4-5:30 pm

27 After School Art Club Elementary School

3:30-5 pm

SEPTEMBER

3 Toddler Takeover 10:30-11 am

AMA Executive Committee meeting

5:15 pm

Teen Art Board Meeting 5:30 pm

7 Yoga in the Gallery 10-11 am

12 Homeschool Day 10-11:30 am

Jillian Marie Browning Artist Talk for Rootwork 5:30 pm

17 Art Lovers Book Club 6 pm

24 After School Art Club Elementary School 3:30 - 5 pm

30 After School Art Club Middle & High School 4-5:30 pm