Members Preview Reception
Thursday, June 13
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Museum of Art | Root Court
Members: $40
Enjoy an exclusive Members Preview Reception celebrating American Landscapes from the New-York Historical Society, including live music and festive food.
MINI-COURSE | American Landscapes: Studio Landscape Painting
with Annette Gurdo | All Levels | 18+
Tuesdays, July 9-30, 1–4 p.m.
Explore landscapes in the Pratt Munson studios this summer! Students work from landscape photos and studies in the studio supported by painting demonstrations and individualized instruction in acrylic or watercolor. This course celebrates the summer exhibition, American Landscapes from the New-York Historical Society, and includes admission to the show.
VISIBLE STUDIO | American Landscapes: Munson Museum Master Copies
with Yulia Levkovich | Intermediate | 18+
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, July 9–Aug. 7, 1–4 p.m.
Through this tradition of close observation of a masterpiece, artists receive personalized instruction in oils and the unique opportunity to utilize artsworks from the Munson Museum of Art collection. Some previous knowledge of oils is required and beneficial for the class. This course celebrates the summer exhibition, American Landscapes from the New-York Historical Society, and includes admission to the show.
WORKSHOP | American Landscapes: Painting En Plein Air
with Chad Smith | Intermediate | 18+
Thursdays, July 11–Aug. 1, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
This four-session course focuses on a systematic approach to outdoor painting and a focus on fall color. Classes center around how to interpret the outdoor subject in an artistic way. Students are introduced to a formula that allows a "step-by-step" approach to successful results. This course celebrates the summer exhibition, American Landscapes from the New-York Historical Society, and includes admission to the show.
Private After-Hours Tour of American Landscapes from the New-York Historical Society
Wednesday, July 10
Wednesday, July 24
Museum of Art | 2 East Gallery
Members: $30 | General Public: $40
Join Elizabeth Welch, Assistant Curator of American Art, as she shares her insights into how paintings of Oneida County relate to national trends and concerns. After the tour, enjoy a glass of wine accompanied by artisanal cheeses.
WORKSHOP | American Landscapes: Felted Painting
with Mallory Zondag | All Levels | 16+
Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Explore the art of wet felting and needle felting combined with principals of color theory, atmospheric perspective, and more to bring your landscape to life! Participants learn how to create felted fabric from scratch, how to work with pre felt, and explore techniques like felt collage. This workshop celebrates the summer exhibition, American Landscapes from the New-York Historical Society, and includes admission to the show.
WORKSHOP | American Landscapes: Forest Floor Weaving
with Mallory Zondag | All Levels | 16+
Sunday, July 28, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Evoke the mossy magic of the forest floor by learning to weave patterns and textures into a hanging tapestry. Using a frame loom and a variety of yarns and fibers such as wool roving, silk, and wool locks, you will learn to weave. This workshop celebrates the summer exhibition, American Landscapes from the New-York Historical Society, and includes admission to the show.
Seed to Plate: An Indigenous Dinner
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5:30–8 p.m.
Museum of Art | Sculpture Grove
Members: $50 | General Public: $65
Enjoy a traditional Haudenosaunee four-course meal with chef Angela Ferguson from Onondaga Nation, Eel Clan. A leader in the Indigenous food sovereignty movement, she will speak about food sovereignty and what it means for Indigenous communities to cook with pre-colonial foods.
WORKSHOP | Adirondack Market Basket
Thursday, Aug. 15, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Museum of Art | Munson Studio (formerly "Dance Building")
Members: $140 | General Public: $155
Weave your own tote basket large enough to take to the market, beach, or boat and attractive enough to carry anywhere. Admission to American Landscapes is included in the workshop fee.
Bus Trip to the Thomas Cole and Olana Historic Sites
Thursday, Sept. 12, 6:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Members: $150 | General Public: $175
Enjoy a traditional Haudenosaunee four-course meal with chef Angela Ferguson from Onondaga Nation, Eel Clan. A leader in the Indigenous food sovereignty movement, she will speak about food sovereignty and what it means for Indigenous communities to cook with pre-colonial foods.
Ongoing
American Landscapes Guided Tours
June: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 1 p.m.
July-September: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 1 and 2 p.m.
Enjoy a public guided tour with a docent, free with your exhibition admission. To schedule docent-led private tours, contact Myah Darby at 315-797-0000 ext. 170.
