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New Exhibit, ‘As They Saw It,’ Celebrates ‘Herstory’ By EMILY HILBERTCOOPERSTOWN Women artists are seldom seen and rarely heard in the museum space. This is a known fact that has troubled both professionals in the museum field and visitors alike for ages. Six women curators, however, are rewriting that issue and reclaiming the “herstory.” Their exhibit, “As They Saw It: Women Artists Then & Now,” opened at Fenimore Art Museum last week to much excitement. The exhibit, a partnership between…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 Virtual Exhibit Tour of ‘American Artists Abroad’ VIRTUAL TOUR—2 p.m. “American Artists Abroad.” Associate Curator of American Art Ann Cannon presents a tour of works done in the 19th and early 20th centuries by artists studying abroad. Followed by Q&A session. Free, $10 suggested donation. Registration required. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/…
FAM Featuring Virtual Collection Tours COOPERSTOWN—Beginning this month, Fenimore Art Museum is offering three different virtual tours focusing on the museum’s collections. Each of the tours will be offered on three separate dates. Tours take place on Tuesdays through March 12 from 2-2:30 p.m. and are conducted via Zoom. The series kicked off with a live discussion on author James Fenimore Cooper, artist Thomas Cole and the Hudson River School of landscape painters on January 16, to be repeated on February…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 Tour Fenimore exhibit online‘Imprinted: The American Painter-Etcher Movement’ FOOD FOR THOUGHT—12:30 p.m. Join Associate Curator Ann Cannon for a lunch followed by a tour of the special exhibit, “Imprinted: The American Painter-Etcher Movement” which sought to re-establish public appreciation for etching and counter the popular view that engraving was solely a way to make affordable reproductions of artwork. Cost, $30/non-member. The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit fenimoreartmuseum.org BLOOD DRIVE—10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Tour Art Exhibit of the American Landscape VIRTUAL TOUR – 2 – 3 p.m. Join live tour of exhibit ‘Cooper, Cole, and the Hudson River School’ with assistant curator Ann Cannon discussing the friendship of Cooper, Cole, and how their works inspired the Hudson River School and a love for the sublime American landscape. Free, suggested donation $10. Presented by The Fenimore Art Museum. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 Virtual Exhibit Tour with the Fenimore Art Museum VIRTUAL TOUR – 2 – 3 p.m. Join live tour of exhibit ‘Cooper, Cole, and the Hudson River School’ with assistant curator Ann Cannon discussing the friendship of Cooper, Cole, and how their works inspired the Hudson River School and a love for the sublime American landscape. Free, suggested donation $10. Presented by The Fenimore Art Museum. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 ‘Small Works’ Annual Art Exhibit OPENING RECEPTION – 3 or 4:15 p.m. Find beautiful works by local artists throughout ‘Small Works’ annual celebratory exhibit. Find works for sale to take home the same day for wonderful Christmas presents. Register for one of the free showings, only 50 guests allowed at a time. Roxbury Arts Group, 5025 Vega Mountain Rd., Roxbury. 607-326-7908 or visit roxburyartsgroup.org ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Election Day! GENERAL ELECTION – 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Cast your vote for the next President of the US, other public offices. Make you voice heard! Find Otsego County Polling locations by calling 607-547-4247 or visit www.otsegocounty.com/departments/board_of_elections/index.php…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Virtual Tour Of Albrecht Durer Master Prints Exhibit VIRTUAL TOUR – 2 p.m. Zoom meeting featuring walk through of exhibit ‘Albrecht Dürer: Master Prints’ with Assistant Curator of American Art Ann Cannon featuring in-depth discussion and Q&A session. Free, registration required. Suggested donation $5. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 ‘Albrecht Dürer: Master Prints’ Exhibit Virtual Tour With Curator VIRTUAL TOUR – 2 p.m. Zoom meeting featuring walk through of exhibit ‘Albrecht Dürer: Master Prints’ with Assistant Curator of American Art Ann Cannon featuring in-depth discussion and Q&A session. Free, registration required. Suggested donation $5. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org…