Decked Out for the Holidays!
Mon, 12/05/2011 - 13:02 — t.kenyonBlurb Text:
Stop by the Fenimore Art Museum to see our festive holiday decorations furnished by the Lake and Valley Garden Club!
See Our New Collections Site
Fri, 12/02/2011 - 12:07 — t.kenyonBlurb Text:
Visit our new collections site where you can see an image of each object from The Eugene and Clare Thaw Collection of American Indian Art.
Blurb Link:
http://collections.fenimoreartmuseum.org/
Shop at The Farm Store for Special Holiday Gifts!
Mon, 11/28/2011 - 12:11 — t.kenyonBlurb Text:
The Farmers' Museum Store is a great place to locate those hard-to-find gifts. And this holiday season, Todd's General Store has brought over much of its distinctive merchandise to make the selection even better!
Blurb Link:
http://www.farmersmuseum.org/farmers/visit/shopping_dining
Make a Difference Today!
Wed, 11/23/2011 - 13:38 — t.kenyonBlurb Text:
The power of art to tell a story, energize and bring people together is unparalleled. If you value having that resource in your community, then please make a donation today. Gifts of all sizes make a difference. Learn more... (for best results, please use Firefox or Internet Explorer)
Blurb Link:
http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org/fenimore/get_involved/donate
Serious Americana
Wed, 08/31/2011 - 13:39 — t.kenyonBlurb Text:
In a recent article, <em>The New York Times</em> referred to Jane Katcher's collection of folk art as "serious Americana." See choice pieces from her vast assemblage now in our current exhibition <em>Inspired Traditions: Selections from the Jane Katcher Collection of Americana</em>.
Blurb Link:
http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org/node/2008
It's the Fenimore Shop for Holiday Shopping!
Fri, 08/19/2011 - 10:45 — t.kenyonBlurb Text:
At the Fenimore Art Museum Shop, you can always find something truly exceptional for that special someone on your holiday list!
Blurb Link:
http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org/fenimore/visit/shopping_dining
Inspired Traditions: Selections from the Jane Katcher Collection of Americana
Mon, 01/03/2011 - 17:23 — t.kenyonMuseum:
Fenimore
The artworks in this exhibition are from the private collection of Jane Katcher, one of the most prominent folk art collectors in America. The collection is comprised of objects largely from New England, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, and date from the mid 18th century through the mid 19th century.
start date:
10/01/2011
Featured?:
not featured
end date:
12/31/2011
Exhibition Type:
finite
Image 1:
Caption 1:
Rachel Ann Maria (Overbagh) Ostrander and Titus Ostrander Attributed to Ammi Phillips (1788–1868) Saugerties, New York, circa 1834–1835 Oil on canvas, 58 × 44 inches, original veneered frame
Unfolding Stories: Culture and Tradition in American Quilts
Mon, 01/03/2011 - 17:22 — t.kenyonMuseum:
Fenimore
Organized by renowned quilt scholar Jacqueline M. Atkins, the Fenimore Art Museum for the first time in over 15 years will display selections from its large collection of quilts. The exhibition will address themes of diversity, ethnicity and culture. Also included are the three award-winning quilts from the 2010 New York State of Mind Quilt Show.
start date:
09/24/2011
Featured?:
not featured
end date:
12/31/2011
Exhibition Type:
finite
Image 1:
Caption 1:
Quilt, Eagle and Stars Center Medallion, Martha Randall Chesebrough, cotton and chintz, pieced and appliqué, ca. 1808, 99” x 93”. (N-35.97)
The 2012 Annual Benefit Gala
Thu, 12/09/2010 - 12:27 — t.kenyonBlurb Text:
A magical night at the museum! Join us Friday, July 13!
Blurb Link:
http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org/gala
Plowline: Images of Rural New York
Mon, 10/26/2009 - 16:42 — t.kenyonBlurb Text:
Visit The Farmers' Museum's new collecting initiative - <em>Plowline: Images of Rural New York</em>.
Blurb Link:
http://www.farmersmuseum.org/farmers/collections/plowline