 Friday, June 3, 2011 * Register in advance for all classes and lunch lectures to avoid disappointment. Please contact 716.270.8296 or artclasses@albrightknox.org, or fill out and mail in the M&T FIRST FRIDAYS Registration Form. |
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| 10 am–noon | Homeschooler Art Class (Ages 11–17)* FREE for Members / $10 for non-members Education Classrooms |
| 10:30 am–noon | Homeschooler Art Class (Ages 5–10)* FREE for Members / $10 for non-members Education Classrooms |
| 11 am | Lunch/Lecture: "Joan Miró"* With Curator of Education Mariann Smith $16 for Members / $23 for non-members (includes lunch) AK café |
| noon–10 pm | Fifth Annual Cinegael Buffalo Film Festival, Presented by riverrun and Cinegael Buffalo Featuring films from Ireland with imported special guests Auditorium |
| 1–3 pm | Studio Art Class for Adults* FREE for Members / $10 for non-members Education Classrooms |
| 1:30–5 pm | Reprise of Jonathan VanDyke's The Long Glance (FREE) The artist Jonathan VanDyke will give a short reprise of his performance The Long Glance. In his original performance, VanDyke will stand and contemplate Jackson Pollock's Convergence, 1952, for forty hours over five days. Lower West Gallery |
| 3 pm | Baby and Toddler Disco (Ages 3 and under)* With Miss Chris from Community Music School FREE for Members / $10 for non-members Education Classrooms |
| 4 pm | "What's Your Vision?" Tour (FREE) With Docent Kate Soudant This one-hour tour encourages participants to reach a communal understanding of four works of art through discussion. Stay for one work or for all four! Meet at the Guest Services Station |
| 5–7 pm | Drop-In Art Activity for All Ages (FREE) Education Classroom 1 |
| 5:30–6:30 pm | Jazz and Happy Hour: George Cane and Special Guests AK café |
| 6 pm | Family Performances in Collaboration with Young Audiences WNY—Smudge Fundaes (FREE) A "best of" song compilation with Smudge Fundaes' Sandie and Suzanne, critically acclaimed specialists in educational and creative music-based programs—interactive and thought-provoking for the entire family! Clifton Hall |
| 7 pm | Artist Talk: Jonathan VanDyke (FREE) The artist Jonathan VanDyke will stand and contemplate Jackson Pollock's Convergence, 1952, for forty hours over five days for a performance work called The Long Glance. In this talk, VanDyke will share discoveries from his performance and discuss connections to his other work. Lower West Gallery |
| 7:30–9:30 pm | Studio Art Class for Adults* FREE for Members / $10 for non-members Education Classrooms |
| 8 pm | Performance: Festival of Dance (FREE) The Western New York Bellydance Association presents its fifth annual world dance showcase, featuring performances by numerous regional dance troupes, including Hypnotic and Sahara Shimmer, and special guest artists from New York City. Clifton Hall |
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Friday, June 3, 2011
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
On the First Friday of every month—from 10 am to 10 pm—admission to the Gallery's Collection, and to most events and performances, is free for everyone. Art classes are available to non-members for a small fee and special exhibitions in the 1905 Albright building are available to non-members with Gallery admission. Everything is free for Gallery Members, except for lectures that include lunch.
PROGRAM & EVENTS
On the first Friday of every
month —from 10 am to 10 pm—
M&T Bank will cover your
admission to the Gallery and
present an array of FREE activities
and experiences for you to share
with your friends and family.
You can also delve deeper in
special programs and events
offered for a small fee.
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR
Healthy communities are the foundation of successful businesses. At M&T Bank, we understand that the vitality of the communities we serve is crucial to our continued success. This belief lies at the heart of M&T's 150-year-old tradition of community banking.
We know that supporting the arts is good business. That’s why we work with arts and cultural organizations to improve the quality of life and generate economic opportunities for our region.
In Western New York, we are fortunate to have the world-renowned Albright-Knox Art Gallery in our own backyard. We are proud to sponsor M&T FIRST FRIDAYS @ THE GALLERY and encourage everyone to "experience art in a whole new way."
BECOME A MEMBER
Join the Gallery on any M&T FIRST FRIDAYS and receive a 20% discount on your membership, plus a free gift.
All Gallery Members receive:
