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| 2008 |
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| January 1 |
Special Exhibit: Winslow Homer in America |
| January 5 |
First Saturday Tour: An artform that has existed for over 5,000 years, The Bronze Tour explores works that will "rattle down through the ages," and will thoroughly explain the ancient casting process with a very modern Power Point presentation. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby |
| January 6 |
Special Exhibit: Winslow Homer Exhibit closes |
| January 29 |
Special Exhibit: Different Views in Hudson River School Painting opens, runs until April 20 |
| February 2 |
First Saturday Tour: The Guys and Dolls Tour promises no musical moments, but does include a tour of the delicate antique doll collection as well as the uber-macho firearm collection. Occasional romantic interludes and readings will be interspersed throughout the tour, so bring your sweetie. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby |
| March 1 |
First Saturday Tour: Were the old masters hastening themselves into an early grave? The Perils of Pigment Tour explores the toxic nature of many artists' colors through the centuries and their effect on the men and women who used them. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby |
| March 1 |
Special Event: Call to inquire about our Special Easter Exhibit |
| April 5 |
First Saturday Tour: Spring outside with us for the Greco-Roman Outdoor
Tour, exploring the mythology of the flora and fauna as well as the bronze statuary newly installed on our grounds. April Showers? Never fear, the Rainy Day Tour will brighten your cloudiest day. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby |
| April 20 |
Special Exhibit: Different Views in Hudson River School Painting closes |
| May 3 |
First Saturday Tour: The Idiot's Guide to Impressing Your Friends at an
Art Museum Learn how to razzle-dazzle 'em with technical terms, how-to-information, and art history nuggets, enabling you to pontificate as "art critic at large" in your circle of family and friends. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby |
| May 13 |
Special Exhibit: Blossom: Art of Flowers opens, runs until August 3 |
| June 7 |
First Saturday Tour: Expanding on a 2007 special event, Art in Bloom will tour works that bring glorious color to the eye, a smile to the lips, and a tickle to the nose. Inspirational readings and a thematic exploration of the flowered images of the Gallery are the hallmark of this indoor tour. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby |
| July 5 |
First Saturday Tour: Delving into the evolution of early white explorers
and settlers' understanding of and relationship to Native Americans, Depictions of Native Americans explores images of the original inhabitants of North America that evoked curiosity, terror and/or sympathy in the viewer. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby |
| August 2 |
First Saturday Tour: If you've always dreamed of seeing Nepal, Rome, or Paris, the 'Round the World Tour will fulfill your fantasies and keep your pocketbook happy. We'll explore works showcasing exotic destinations, local watering holes, and national treasures. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby |
| August 3 |
Special Exhibit: Blossom: Art of Flowers closes |
| September 2 |
Special Exhibit: Paws and Reflect: Art of Canines runs until November
30 |
| September 6 |
First Saturday Tour: The Greco-Roman Tour explores the classical influence of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire on works and artists in the Gallery, and unravels in depth the history depicted in the Tapestries. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby |
| October 4 |
First Saturday Tour: Back by popular demand, the literature based Halloween Tour continues in its tradition of terrorizing and horrifying the souls brave enough to explore the darker side of the Gallery's collection. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby |
| November 1 |
First Saturday Tour: Long before planes, trains and automobiles, the
American family still had to trek over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house. Eloquence in Motion explores depictions of travel throughout the centuries of holiday journeys. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby |
| November 30 |
Special Exhibit: Paws and Reflect: Art of Canines closes |
| December 1 |
Special Event: Call to inquire about our special Christmas Exhibit |
| December 6 |
First Saturday Tour: A family favorite, the Christmas Tour uses art works and literature to reiterate that the holiday season is about what we feel for others, not what we want for ourselves. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby |
| December 16 |
Special Exhibit: The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st
Century opens, runs until February 15, 2009 |
