Join us April 14 & 15 from 12:00-5:00 at the Arkell Museum for two days of celebration! We'll be exploring art and animals over a weekend of fun, including everything from aquatic birds to axolotl. Friends and community members of all ages are welcome at this free weekend!

- Find your favorite animals in the Arkell Museum's two newest exhibits; "Capturing the Essence: The Artwork of Beth Van Hoesen and Mark Adams" and "Fine Art Animals: From the Collection of the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie."
- Take a guided tour through the exhibits and learn more about the artwork and the artists
- Purchase books (perhaps a good animal story?) at the Library Used Book Sale
- Create your own one of a kind piece of animal artwork

***On Saturday, join area organizations like Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter, Canajoharie CYC, Canajoharie Palatine Chamber of Commerce, and more in the Great Hall for hands-on activities & demonstrations. We'll also have two acoustic performances of animal folk songs by musician Bill Ackerbauer at 1:00 and 3:00!***

***On Sunday at 1:00 pm, join the Catskill Puppet Theater in the Great Hall for their performance of "The Lion's Whiskers"***

For more information, contact Curator of Education & Public Engagement Jenna Peterson Riley or call (518) 673-2314.

Happy Birthday, Winslow Homer! Help us throw a birthday party for one of the Arkell Museum's favorite artists. We're technically a day early, but at 182 years old, we didn't think that he would mind.

To celebrate, we'll learn a little bit about Mr. Homer's life, take a closer look at all seven of his oil paintings currently on display in the Night Watch Gallery, and even get a special look at a few of his watercolor paintings, brought out just for this program. Then, we will head down to the classroom and create our own works of art inspired by the artist!

This is a free Winter Break program for artists of all ages and abilities. RSVPs and donations are not necessary but are always appreciated, as they help us get a better understanding of the number of supplies to prepare and help cover the cost of materials.

For more information, contact Curator of Education & Public Engagement Jenna Peterson Riley or call (518) 673-2314 x 113.

Home over Winter Break? Come celebrate a slightly belated Presidents Day with an up-close look at one of the most famous portrait artists of the colonial era; Gilbert Stuart. And who, you might ask, was his most famous subject? None other than our first president, George Washington! Learn more about the Arkell Museum's portrait of George Washington, how the portrait was painted, and make your own version of a presidential portrait!

This is a free program for artists of all ages and abilities. RSVPs and donations are not necessary but are always appreciated, as they help us get a better understanding of the number of supplies to prepare and help cover the cost of materials.

For more information, contact Curator of Education & Public Engagement Jenna Peterson Riley or call (518) 673-2314 x 113.