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Openings and events
American Italian Heritage Museum, 1227 Central Ave, Albany. 518-435-1979. “The Good Life of Italy.” The Schenectady Art Society shows its art in this judged show about Italian life. Most paintings will be for sale. Open through August.
Saratoga Automobile Museum, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. “Dyson Racing: The Private Collection.” saratogaautomuseum.org. Featuring the varied collection of racing legend, Rob Dyson. Ongoing. Also, “Wheels: Woman and Independence 1900-1920.” Ongoing. Also, “East of Detroit.” Ongoing. Also, “Racing in New York.” Ongoing.
Saratoga Springs Cultural Institutions Respond and Reopen, 4 p.m. Tuesday. https:// skidmore.zoom.us/webinar/ register/wn_3uwtzabjt4q2alki-tq1q.the Saratoga Springs Arts Commission in partnership with Skidmore College invites the community to the second in our series of talks with Saratoga arts leaders on the state of our cultural institutions as the city enters Phase 4 of New York’s reopening plan. These leaders will share their upcoming programs for summer and fall both online and in-person, offer resources of support for local artists, and answer questions from those viewing live.
Tang at Home Studio!, Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College. http://tang.skidmore. edu. This series, which opens for registration on Monday, July 13, will give young art-makers the chance to explore their creativity, make new things and share their artwork online. Each week includes an at-home art project and a real-time online gathering led by Tang Museum educator Sunny Ra. Each Monday morning registration opens. Everyone will have all week to explore, learn, and create. Then from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, participants will gather online via zoom for more fun activities and to share creations. Best suited for kids ages 5 to 12 and their adult companions, but everyone is welcome. A link to register will be posted on the Tang website each Monday for that week’s events.
virtual exhibitions
Albany Institute of History and Art, Albany. Online exploration: “The Making of the Hudson
River School” and “New York’s Capital Region in 50 Objects.” albanyinstitute.org. Explore paintings from the prestigious art movement and objects that demonstrate how it played an astonishing role in shaping the history of the nation and the world.
Albany Center Gallery, Albany. 2020 Mohawk-hudson Regional Invitational. albanycentergallery. org. Virtually explore the annual juried exhibit featuring works by Capital Region artists as well as past exhibitions.
American Italian Heritage Museum, 1227 Central Ave, Albany. 518-435-1979. “The Good Life of Italy.” The Schenectady Art Society shows its art in this judged show about Italian life. Most paintings will be for sale. Open through August.
The Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy. “Did You See That: Matt Chinian.” artscenteronline. org. Chinian documents places and scenes that present fascinating color fields. He paints typically overlooked locales asking to be found.
The Courthouse Gallery, Lake George. Sculpture by Lee