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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, FEBRUARY 13 Online Tour of the Thaw Collection VIRTUAL TOUR—2 p.m. “Thaw Collection of American Indian Art.” Associate Curator Julia Madore presents this collection showcasing Native American artistry and craftsmanship from across North America. Followed by Q&A session. Free, $10 suggested donation. Registration required. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/ FIRST AID—6 p.m. “CPR Certification Course.” Edmeston Fire Department, 27 East Street, Edmeston. (607) 547-4328 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyEmergencyServices…
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 TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 Tour The ‘Thaw Collection of American Indian Art’ Online EXHIBIT TOUR—2 p.m. Hop online to explore the “Thaw Collection of American Indian Art” with Assistant Curator Julia Madore. Followed by a Q&A session. Free, donation of $10 appreciated. Held on Zoom only by Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit fenimoreartmuseum.org…
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