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THE HYDE Spring 2020

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adirondacks The work of sculptor John Van Alstine and photographer J.S. Wooley

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MUSEUM HOURS

SPRING 2020 In this Issue 4

Message from the CEO

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Accreditation, Explained

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Flag Day at The Frist

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Art Worthy of A ‘Queen’

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Images of the People: Russian Lacquer Painting

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A Conversation with Sculptor John Van Alstine

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J.S. Wooley, an Adirondack Treasure

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The Unbelievable Masterpieces ‘Sleeping’ in Glens Falls

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Ask the Experts

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2020 Exhibitions

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Events & Programs Calendar

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High School Juried Show

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May is Membership Month

Contributing to this issue The Hyde Collection Ginevra Fisk, Marketing Coordinator & Design Specialist Jonathan Canning, Director of Curatorial Affairs & Programming Jenny Hutchinson, Curator of Museum Education & Programming Saratoga Living Abby Tegnelia, CEO of Saratoga Living Natalie Moore, Managing Editor Will Levith, Executive Editor Jeff Dingler, Senior Writer Annette Quarrier, Senior Account Executive

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Connor McCann, Writer Morgan Fechter, Writer Kelsey Fredricks, Writer Simone Teaque, Writer

Front cover detail: John Van Alstine (American, b. 1952), Sisyphean Circle 10-16-16, 2016, granite and galvanized and powder coated steel, 57 x 52 x 18 in. © John Van Alstine.

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO I’d be remiss not to start off by mentioning the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and how we’ve been directly affected by it here at The Hyde Collection. On Friday, March 13, we decided to close the Museum’s doors temporarily. That decision didn’t come lightly, and we’ll be reviewing it from week to week, as more information becomes available to us. Until then, we ask that you check The Hyde’s website (hydecollection.org) or Facebook page (@TheHydeCollection) for further updates.

What can you expect from The Hyde once we’re back up and running? For one, this spring, we’re unveiling Images of the People: Russian Lacquer Painting (March 28 - June 14), an exhibition featuring beautifully crafted, intricately painted decorative boxes, which date to the Soviet era following the Russian Revolution; and our ever-popular 29th annual High School Juried Show (May 8 - June 7), during which 100 young artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their works at the Museum. (Of course, these dates are all subject to change.)

For our summer season, we’ll be introducing you to a pair of talented artists who excel at their craft in two dramatically different mediums: John Van Alstine (Transformations: The Art of John Van Alstine, June 20 - September 13), whose sculptures incorporate stonequarried materials like stone and slate and forged steel, and have been collected

by The Smithsonian’s Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden; and early 20th-century photographer J. S. Wooley (J. S. Wooley, Adirondack Photographer, June 20 - September 13), who took breathtaking photos of the majestic Adirondacks and “Queen of American Lakes,” Lake George.

Additionally, I’d like to formally announce our partnership with the talented staff at Saratoga Living Arts. They’ll be assisting us with producing the “digest” you’re reading right now—and a number of other endeavors. Join me in welcoming them to The Hyde family.

Of course, none of these great exhibits or partnerships would be possible without you—our individual and corporate members, donors, trustees, sponsors and visitors.

Besides reopening, we’re all looking forward to warmer weather and even more great exhibitions at The Hyde Collection. See you soon.

Sincerely,

Norman E. Dascher Jr. Chief Executive Officer

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The Hyde Collection was officially accredited in 1985, making it one of only 3% of museums across the nation that are.

Photo: Guillaume Ziccarelli

Accreditation, Explained Since 1971, museums across the US have become distinguished within their fields by way of accreditation, a process overseen by the American Alliance of Museums. The process itself can take 8-16 months to complete and is guided by two main questions:

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How well does the museum achieve its stated mission and goals?

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How well does the museum’s performance meet standards and best practices as they are generally understood in the museum field, as appropriate to its circumstances?

Frist Art Museum, Nashville

Flag Day At The Frist

Here’s what’s going on at another accredited museum.

By Morgan Fechter

Mel Ziegler’s Flag Exchange is a moving depiction of what it means to be an American. The installation features 50 US flags, one from each state, that the artist personally retrieved on cross-country journeys between 2011 and 2016.

As the project’s name implies, Ziegler exchanged new flags for the old and tattered ones he came across on his travels, and the final product encourages reflection on all that Americans have experienced during the country’s history.

The exhibition was previously on display at the Frances Young Tang Museum at Skidmore College in 2016 and will be on view at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville from March 13 to June 28.

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Art Worthy Of A ‘Queen’

The late Marylou Whitney left behind some stunning pieces that are worth a pretty penny.

By Will Levith

Last July, the region lost one of its greatest champions and philanthropists in Marylou Whitney, who earned the unofficial title of “Queen of Saratoga,” for her tireless devotion to Saratoga Springs, NY, its racetrack, and countless other causes.

Sir Alfred James Munnings, P.R.A., R.W.S., (British, 1878-1959), Mahmoud Being Saddled For the Derby, 1936, oil on canvas, 38 x 51 in. Private Collection.

Whitney was also an avid art collector, and two of her paintings were recently snapped up by collectors at Sotheby’s “19th Century European Art” auction in New York City this past January.

Both were by British Impressionist Sir Alfred James Munnings (1878-1959), best known for his horse and horse racing paintings. One of them, Mahmoud Being Saddled for the Derby, 1936, realized $3.1 million.

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Images Of The People

Russian Lacquer Painting A unique exhibit of miniature Russian lacquer paintings is on display at The Hyde from March 28-June 14.

By Jeff Dingler

Never judge a book or, in this case, box by its cover. On view at The Hyde is a unique new exhibition featuring Russian lacquer miniature paintings on a variety of Soviet-era household objects. Now through June 14, Images of the People: Russian Lacquer Painting will showcase a total of 37 works, which were covered with exquisitely detailed scenes from Russian fairytales and folklore. Don’t let the size of the paintings fool you: There’s a deep and fascinating history behind these miniatures.

“These boxes and other objects look so traditional, but it’s a tradition that dates only from the rise of the Soviet system,” says Jonathan Canning, The Hyde Collection’s director of curatorial affairs and programming. “We tend to think in this mechanized and computerized age that we have lost the ability to work by hand with such exactitude and, yet, these were executed less than 30 years ago.”

The exhibition features a variety of painted objects such as cigarette and cigar cases, powder boxes, jewel boxes and even some mounted on pieces of jewelry (brooches, necklaces and bracelets). One of the rarest and most impressive works in the exhibition is a large, red jewel casket with a scene by celebrated Russian painter Nikolai Pavlovich Lopatin, depicting The Lay of Igor’s Host, an early Russian epic poem telling the story of a failed raid by 12th-century prince Igor Svyatoslavich.

Scenes from the tale cover nine panels of the box, depicting everything from sweeping, lurid battle scenes to a pagan appeal to the sun made by Igor’s wife.

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Nikolai Pavlovich Lopatin (Russian, b. 1947), Scenes from The Lay of Prince Igor’s Campaign, 1989, egg tempera and lacquer, 9 ½ x 10 x 7 1/4 in. Private Collection.

“My personal favorites in the collection are works given to me by the artists, themselves,” says the owner of the collection, Glenn Long, who made several trips to Russia in the 1990s to acquire these rare lacquer paintings. Long even stayed with a number of the artists in Palekh, Russia (about five hours east of Moscow) as he learned about the rigorous art of lacquer painting and the Spartan lives of the people who make such impressive works. “When I would travel to Palekh, I was usually there a week to ten days,” says Long. “And, because the artists were my personal hosts and because their means were very limited (I was their sole support for a time), I didn’t want to burden them longer than ten days.”

Long agreed to acquire the lacquer painters’ works under their customary terms of business—that is, whomever bought the work was then responsible for its subsequent resale. Staying true to his word, Long went on to sell many of the paintings to collectors across North America, as well as keep some for himself, which slowly formed the basis for his collection that will be displayed at The Hyde.

In addition to the paintings depicting incredible scenes of the fantastical they also carry their own interesting history. For centuries, Palekh was a center for Russian Orthodox icon painting. However, religious iconography was banned under the Soviet Union, so Palekh’s lacquer artists suddenly found themselves out of work, resorting to painting scenes from real life, as well as from traditional Russian tales, on whatever they could find.

The lacquer painting in Palekh reached its apogee in the early Natalia Nikolaevna Arapova (Russian, b. 1961), Transfiguration, no date, egg tempera on a lacquered wooden egg, with metal filigree 1990s as the Soviet system began mounts, 7 ¾ by 2 ½ in. diameter, Private Collection. to collapse. Long says that there are still high-quality lacquer miniatures being created today, but they’re harder to find. “Fewer potential artists are choosing to go through the highly rigorous training required to make this truly fine work,” he says.

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John Van Alstine at work in his studio.

A Conversation With Sculptor

And when you reach the sculpture’s finish, you don’t just stop. It rolls down, and you start pushing it up again.

A 45-year survey of Van Alstine’s works will be on display at The Hyde Collection from June 20-September 13.

What’s the key to success for you as a sculptor?

There are three M’s of being a sculptor: making it is what makes you feel the best, but if you just make it and pile it up in your backyard, that’s not going to help you very much. You have to market it, and you have to put as much energy into that. The final “M” is being able to move it into galleries and gardens where the public can see it.

John Van Alstine

By Kelsey Fredricks

Artist John Van Alstine grew up in the Southern Adirondacks, where he was exposed to the breathtaking landscapes and vistas that would later influence his sculptures, which have been displayed throughout the world—from the Beijing Olympic Park in China to the 9/11 memorial in nearby Saratoga Springs, NY. Now, some of Van Alstine’s works will be on display during an exclusive exhibition at The Hyde Collection from June 20 through September 13. Van Alstine’s fusion of found objects, such as stone and industrial steel, is an integral part of his creative expression. His exhibition at the Hyde will cover a 45-year survey of his transformation as an assemblage artist. We recently chatted with the artist in advance of his exhibition.

Is there a specific sculpture in The Hyde Collection’s exhibition that you’re most proud of?

I’ve done over 115 works in The Sisyphean Circle Series. Sisyphus was a character whose punishment was to roll a stone up a mountain. When it got to the top, it would roll down, and he’d have to start over. It’s kind of a self-portrait; as a stone artist, I’m literally [and figuratively] lifting and pushing stones into the sculpture.

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What inspired you to combine natural and man-made objects in your artwork?

I started combining something of nature with something industrial and it seemed like there was some mileage in that, so I continued. I move stone as a found object, the way you use stone in a Japanese or Asian garden. When you combine that with industrial steel, it’s like putting Eastern philosophy and thought of acceptance and nature together with the Western, American can-do spirit.

Putting the two together creates an interesting tension.

What do you hope that people gain from viewing your art? Is there a certain expression that you wish to capture?

I think that my work is accessible to people through their just being a human being and knowing that the stone is heavy and up in the air, and there’s tension combined with this narrative. If art is successful, it allows people to see things in a different way than they’ve been looking at all their life. It’s a revelation.

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J. S. Wooley: An Adirondack Treasure The famed turn-of-the-century photographer’s works will be on display at The Hyde Collection June 20-September 13.

By Simone Teague

Born and raised in Wilton, NY, Jesse Sumner (J. S.) Wooley (1867-1943) got his start in photography after moving to Saratoga Springs in 1879. He spent two years apprenticing for Saratoga photographers before opening his own studio in Ballston Spa, where he lived and worked for the rest of his life.

From 1908 to 1923, Wooley served as the official photographer for Silver Bay on Lake George, capturing stunning panoramic images of the natural beauty of the area and region—and America’s cultural changes at the turn of the century.

Wooley took his craft seriously; his awareness of how light, shadow and composition function in a photograph allowed him to achieve truly impressive, unforgettable works.

“Wooley considered himself an artist before photography was recognized as an art form,” says photographer Richard Timberlake, who edited the book J. S. Wooley: Adirondack Photographer. In fact, Wooley’s Adirondack photographs are largely considered the best works of his career, and will be on display, along with the famed photographer’s travelogues and equipment, in an exhibition at The Hyde Collection from June 20-September 13.

Top: J. S. Wooley (American 1867-1930), Guide Boats, Southern View from Sabbath Day Point, Lake George, ca. 1909, vintage negative, contemporary print, Collection of Matt Finley. Bottom: J. S. Wooley (American 1867-1930), Lake George Club, no date, vintage negative, contemporary print, Collection of Matt Finley.

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The Unbelievable Masterpieces ‘Sleeping’ In Glens Falls

By Jeff Dingler

I can’t believe my eyes; right in front of me, there’s a masterful pastel by Degas, an exquisite etching by Rembrandt and stunning watercolors by Cézanne and Winslow Homer. No, I’m not at The Louvre in Paris or the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, but rather, in the off-limits-to-the-public vault at Glens Falls’ The Hyde Collection, just 25 minutes northeast of Saratoga Springs. The local art museum owns approximately 5000 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, textiles, books and furniture—with only around 500 ever on display at one time. The other 4,500 sit “backstage,” held in the museum’s vault and archives.

Do these little-known treasures ever see the light of day? “Most of what’s in the vault is there, because it’s light-sensitive,” says Jonathan Canning, The Hyde Collection’s director of curatorial affairs and programming. “That includes textiles, photos and pastels.” The Museum follows a strict protocol of displaying works such as the ones mentioned above for only three months every two to three years. The rest of that time, the pieces are in storage or “sleeping.”

Detail: Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669), Christ with Arms Folded, ca. 1657-1661, oil on canvas, 43 x 35 1/2 in The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, New York, The Hyde Collection Trust, 1971.37. mclaughlinphoto.com. Right: Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917), Dancer with Red Stockings, ca. 1884, pastel on pink laid paper, 29 7/8 x 23 1/8 in., The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, New York, The Hyde Collection Trust, 1971.65. mclaughlinphoto.com.

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Items might also be stored in The Hyde’s vault either because they’re duplicates— there’s a bevy of fine china collections and furniture sets—or have complicated provenance. In other words, The Hyde can’t confirm the piece’s authenticity.

Canning points to a study of the famed Mona Lisa purchased years ago by the museum’s founder, Charlotte Hyde. “Recent thinking is that what you see on the surface isn’t Leonardo da Vinci,” says Canning of the sketch, which likely did come from Da Vinci’s workshop but was drawn over twice in the last century.

Even so, it shares a striking resemblance to the original. And while I won’t be getting to Paris anytime soon, I couldn’t help but think that I saw the next best thing.

All this exquisite culture in Glens Falls. Now that’s something we all can be proud to possess.

Detail: After Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519), Study of the Mona Lisa, ca. 1503, charcoal and graphite on laid paper, 24 7/8 x 10 1/8 in., The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, New York, The Hyde Collection Trust,, 1971.71. Photograph by Joseph Levy. Right: Henricus Antonius (Han) van Meegeren (Dutch 1889-1947), Girl with Blue Bow, ca. 1924, gelatin-glue medium and pigment over an obscured 17th century painting fragment, 12 7/8 x 9 7/8 in., The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, New York. The Hyde Collection Trust,, 1971.56. Photograph by Joseph Levy.

This story was originally published in the November/December 2019 issue of Saratoga Living magazine.

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ASK the EXPERTS Visitors ask Museum staff questions about The Hyde, the art, and where it all began!

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Can you tell us more about what happened to the old gardens?

Charlotte Pruyn Hyde and her sisters once shared an immaculately tended terraced garden that was beautifully designed by the esteemed Boston landscape architects Brett and Hale. The garden stretched over three quite separate parcels of land (one sister lived on each) that spun off at different times upon the deaths of each Pruyn sibling. Mrs. Hyde outlived her sisters and when she died in 1963, the Museum opened in the center property, historic Hyde House. Let’s take a look at all three of the Pruyn sisters’ properties.

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John J. Burns (American) Canal Street, Glens Falls, N.Y., 1916, 3 ½ x 5 ½ in. The Hyde Collection Archives.

Hoopes House: When Mary Hoopes, the youngest sister, died in 1952, she bequeathed her home to her daughter Mary (Polly) Beeman. For many years, the house was broken into separate apartments and leased to families. There are people in town who remember the families that lived in it. Upon Polly’s death in 1981, the house was left to the Unitarian Universalist Church. A fire severely damaged the roof and interior. Hoopes descendants bought the house back from the Unitarians and donated it to the Museum in 2001. It has been empty ever since.

Hyde House: Following Mary Hoopes’ death, the Brett and Hale designed gardens began to change. The plot of land on which Hoopes House was built included a lower terrace behind the old Armory Building on which stood a shared car garage.

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Mrs. Hyde had to build a new garage to the east side of Hyde House, slightly behind the historic home. Following Mrs. Hyde’s death that garage was converted into a gallery for temporary exhibitions. On that side of the house was also a kitchen yard, screened from the front by a lattice. In that part of the lawns, the Museum mounted a number of sculpture exhibitions. But that space is now covered by the 1988 Education Wing extension, designed by Edward Laramee Barnes. An early 2000 addition to the south extended galleries and storage rooms through the garden’s middle terrace and avenue of trees that used to run behind Cunningham and Hyde House. The terrace was paved to provide parking and access to a loading bay for art trucks.

Cunningham House: Middle sister Nell Cunningham died childless in 1962 and bequeathed her house to her niece, Polly. Polly rented it out and gave it back to the Museum around 1972. The Museum continued to lease the structure to various businesses. In 1988, it was joined to Hyde House by the construction of the Education Wing, and was converted to offices for the museum staff. It remains the office wing to this day.

The front lawns have also greatly changed over time. An avenue of trees was planted across Cunningham and Hyde House, but became diseased and was taken down in 2013. We now have an open lawn across the Warren Street frontage that can be used for events in the summer, such as our Community Day celebration, and for the temporary installation of sculptures. In 2016, Victoria Palermo erected Camp Iris (Adirondack A-frame style structures) on the lawn.

– Jonathan Canning, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Programming

Do you have a burning question about the Museum you would like us to answer?

The next time you visit The Hyde, ask the front desk for an Ask the Experts form!

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2020 EXHIBITIONS Francisco goya: the caprichos etchingS and aquatints January 19-April 26 Wood Gallery

IMAGES OF THE PEOPLE: RUSSIAN lacquer painting March 28-June 14 Hoopes Gallery

High school juried show May 8-June 7 Wood Gallery

Transformations: the art of john van alstine June 20-September 13 Member Opening: 2 pm June 20 Wood and F&S galleries

J.S. WOOLEY, Adirondack photographer June 20-September 13 Member Opening: 2 pm June 20 Whitney-Renz and Hoopes galleries

handstitched worlds: cartography of quilts October 11, 2020-January 3, 2021 Wood and Whitney-Renz galleries Details: Francisco Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746–1828), El Sueño de la Razón Produce Monstruos [Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters], 1799, etching and aquatint, 8 3/4 x 5 15/16 in. Nikolai Pavlovich Lopatin (Russian, b. 1947), Scenes from The Lay of Prince Igor’s Campaign, 1989, egg tempera and lacquer, 9 ½ x 10 x 7 1/4 in. Private Collection. John Van Alstine, (American b. 1952), Sisyphean Circle 10-16-16, 2016, granite/galvanized and power coated steel, 57 x 52 x 18 in., © John Van Alstine. J. S. Wooley (American 1867-1943) Lake George from the Ft Wm Henry Hotel French Mountain, no date, vintage negative, contemporary print, Collection of Matt Finley.

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In light of the current health emergency, the Museum has been temporarily closed to the public as of Friday, March 13. The decision to reopen is being reviewed weekly.

Please visit our website, hydecollection.org to see which programs are available.

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Art and Yoga

SAT 10:30am - 1pm * RSVP

Open Studio

This event was postponed. Visit our website for date and time.

de Blasiis Music Series

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Children’s Workshop

SAT 9am * RSVP

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In partnership with Summit Yoga, join certified instructor Al Wolfer for a relaxing workout inspired by the artworks of Francisco Goya: The Caprichos Etchings and Aquatints. Bring your yoga mat and begin your morning with art and relaxation. $10 members / $12 non-members

Art CRAWL

FRI 2pm * RSVP

MARKING MEMORIES

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TOUR TALK TEA

FRI 10:30am

Join Artist-in-Residence Amanda Kralovic in the Art Studio to celebrate the exquisite paintings of Images of the People: Russian Lacquer Paintings. Participants will learn about the art of bookmaking and create their own art book that can be filled with their own miniature creations or personal tales. No experience necessary and supplies included. $15 members / $20 non-members

SAT 10:30am * RSVP

Special performance featuring the Walden Chamber Players on piano and strings. Learn more and purchase tickets at deblasiismusicseries.org.

SAT 2:30pm * RSVP

This workshop series will explore fairytales and folklore as exhibited in Images of the People: Russian Lacquer Paintings. Students will investigate how storytelling is portrayed through the design and shape of the lacquer box and its paintings.

Attend just one day or the whole week. Learn more about the activities planned for each day at www.hydecollection.org.

10 am - 12:30 pm for children ages 5 to 8 2 - 4:30 pm for ages 9 and older $20 members and $25 non-members for one day / $60 members and $80 non-members for the full four days

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The Black Fly: Kids Tales

A special live storytelling event with a youthful twist. Tween and teenage students will share their personal stories from memory and without notes. The event is produced by Art in the Public Eye and The Hyde Collection. Free.

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Detail:Valentin Petrovich Fedotov (Russian, b.

1935), Ilya Murometz, 1993, egg tempera on small pyramid-form lidded lacquered papiermaché box, 4 ¾ by 7 7/8 by 1 ¼ inches, Private Collection, Photograph: mclaughlinphoto.com

WED 5:30pm * RSVP

Each month, babies and their caregivers are invited to play and learn in the Museum.

Activities are designed especially for little ones and incorporate art materials and exploration. Free, but donations are appreciated.

Once a month, in-home caregivers and individuals with dementia, early stages of Alzheimer’s, and other cognitive challenges can participate in a free program that encourages social interaction and communication.

RSVP by contacting Keri Dudek at kdudek@hydecollection.org or 518-792-1761, ext. 317.

Hyde members are invited to this member exclusive free tour featuring Hyde House furniture (and what’s inside) with curator Jonathan Canning, followed by tea, coffee, and refreshments.

Tea provided by the Saratoga Tea and Honey Company. RSVP to Chelsea at 518-792-1761, ext. 349 or csears@hydecollection.org

RUSSIAN ART & MUSIC The Hyde will host collector of Russian lacquer miniatures Glenn Long and a speaker from the Glens Falls Symphony. Together, they will discuss the history of Russian folk imagery, painting, and music. Enjoy some light refreshments and gather among friends to explore the exquisite sights and sounds of Russian miniature art and music. Free with Museum admission, or by bringing your Symphony season pass or ticket for the May 3 concert.

WRITING WORKSHOP

Fairytales are popular once more. Join author Johannah Davies-Spero to explore the folk tale heroes in Images of the People and draft your own updated tale. Open to all skill levels; no formal writing experience necessary. $10 members / $15 non-members

RSVP online or with Sue at 518-792-1761, ext.350 or frontofhouse@hydecollection.org

The Hyde is developing virtual exhibitions and art programs to follow online. Please visit our website and Facebook page to find our latest activity.

Once the Museum reopens, we intend to provide as many of the programs listed here as possible.

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MAY Art CRAWL (See pg. 25) MARKING MEMORIES (See pg. 25)

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Art and Yoga

FRI 6pm * RSVP

In partnership with Summit Yoga, join certified instructor Al Wolfer for a relaxing workout inspired by the artworks on view in the High School Juried Show. Bring your yoga mat and begin your morning with art and relaxation. $10 members / $12 non-members

de Blasiis Music Series Special performance featuring Christopher Cooley on piano, Jameson Platte on cello, and Michael Emery on violin. Learn more and purchase tickets at deblasiismusicseries.org.

FAIRYTALE & FOLKLORE Bring the whole family to enjoy Museum games, activities, and a kids party in the Art Studio.

Guardians and arts enthusiasts can take advantage of evening hours to visit their favorite artwork and enjoy refreshments among friends.

Activities are inspired by the fairytale and folklore in special exhibition, Images of the People: Russian Lacquer Paintings. ($2 for students) $10 members / $15 non-members

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Hyde BOOK CLUB

HIDDEN HISTORIES TOUR Join Hyde Collection staff for a special evening tour examining hidden and little-known facts about the permanent collection. $15 members / $20 non-members

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OPEN STUDIO

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TOUR TALK TEA

SAT 9am * RSVP

SAT 10:30am * RSVP

OPEN STUDIO

Join Artist-in-Residence Amanda Kralovic in the art studio to celebrate the mixed media artworks on view in the High School Juried Show. Participants will create their own embossed relief print using soft collage materials pressed onto paper with a printmaking press. No experience necessary and supplies included. $15 members / $20 non-members

Art CRAWL (See pg. 25) MARKING MEMORIES (See pg. 25)

FRI 10:30am * RSVP

In partnership with Summit Yoga, join certified instructor Al Wolfer for a relaxing workout outside on The Hyde’s beautiful grounds.

Bring your yoga mat and begin your morning with art and relaxation. $10 members / $12 non-members

Join Artist-in-Residence Amanda Kralovic in the final days of Images of the People. Participants will learn how to create their own miniature box out of chip board and decorate it. Give your beautiful creation as a gift or fill it with personal keepsakes. No experience necessary and supplies included. $15 members / $20 non-members

Hyde members are invited to join us for the member opening reception of Transformations: The Art of John Van Alstine and J.S Wooley, Adirondack Photographer. The Member Opening is free for members to attend.

Hyde members are invited to this member exclusive free tour featuring Hyde House tapestries (Love among the Fruit Trees: Allegory of Spring with Flora, Pomona, and Vertumnus), followed by tea, coffee, and refreshments. RSVP to Chelsea at 518-792-1761, ext. 349 or csears@hydecollection.org

Join us for in-gallery group discussion surrounded by the art of Images of the People. Our next book will be inspired by the exhibitions imagery and announced soon, check www.hydecollection.org for more details.

Free with Museum admission

RSVP online or with Sue at 518-792-1761, ext.350 or frontofhouse@hydecollection.org

More Programs!

The 29th Annual High School Juried Show

Museum Hours

Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am-5 pm Sunday: Noon-5 pm (Closed Mondays and most national holidays)

WEDS

Free for Seniors: Free admission for ages 60 and older.

Artful Afternoons (when public schools are in session) An afternoon drop-in art program for guardians and children ages 6 to 12. Begin by examining a work from the Museum’s permanent collection or exhibitions, then visit the Art Studio to put your discoveries into action. A different topic is explored each week.

2:30-4:30 pm • Suggested donation

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Tours for Tots (when public schools are in session) A morning program for guardians and children ages 3 to 5. Explore the Museum’s permanent collection or exhibitions with age-appropriate gallery and art-making activities introducing young children to big ideas in art. Different topics are explored each week by use of art materials, books, and play.

10:30-11:30 am • Suggested donation Fridays and Sundays: Starting at 1 and 2 pm, join a Hyde docent for a tour of the Museum’s permanent collection or exhibitions. Call 518-792-1761, ext. 350, to confirm. Free with Museum admission.

Second Sunday of each month: From 1 to 3 pm, our educators host a free gallery and art-making activity that fosters creativity and collaboration among all ages; even adults without children will have a blast. Free admission for all.

Support for family programs provided in part by: The Touba Family Foundation

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On view May 8 through June 7 This is a yearly visual arts competition that is on view at the Museum for only four weeks. In addition to the artwork, visitors can use their mobile device to access an audio tour of the student’s reflections about art.

How is the work selected?

A jury of three art professionals select only 100 pieces each year from as many as 16 school districts in a “blind” adjudication process. There can be as many as 700 submissions in consideration for the exhibition.

The jurors look for specific criteria, including:

1 Artistic merit evaluating the use of medium and technique in reference to a theme or idea.

2 Originality how unique or creative is a student’s idea or concept.

Who can submit work?

High school students in grades 9 through 12 from Essex, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties may submit work through their schools or individually if they are homeschooled.

Jurors of 2020 Will Fowler - Creative Director and Partner at Sidekick Creative Sarah Bates - professional ceramic artist Anthony Richichi - Artist, Illustrator, and Art Gallery Director Five student works of art will be recognized for an award. Three “Juror’s Choice Awards” are selected by the guest juror committee. The Hyde’s curatorial staff selects a “Curator’s Choice Award” and “Best in Show.”

SUNY Adirondack is a sponsor of the exhibition and contributes towards the awards package for each student recipient.

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MAY is

Membership

2019

MONTH

During the month of May, we celebrate our members and offer special perks to new and renewing members.

Your membership means the world to us, and The Hyde thanks you for your continued support!

20%

Members receive a discount on all museum store merchandise throughout the month of May.

All new members will receive an 8x10 inch print of a Hyde Collection artwork.

(While supplies last.)

The first 50 ne w members or members to renew *at the $125 higher* will rece Participating Level or ive Hyde branded a complimentary stemless wine glass.

(In person mem bers hips only. Not

valid online.)

$10 discount on new or renewing Individual and Dual/Family memberships throughout May.

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Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910), A Good One, Adirondacks, 1889, watercolor, 12 1/4 x 19 1/4 in., The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, New York, The Hyde Collection Trust, 1971.68. mclaughlinphoto.com.

Special thanks to Our Director’s Circle members: Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Albern Mr. James Amell Ms. Edith Brown Astruc Mr. & Mrs. Bernard R. Brown Mr. Thomas Clark Ellen-Deane Cummins Mr. Gary Dake & Ms. Aimee Taylor Mr. Ronald Davies & Ms. Annette McMurray Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Detmer Mr. & Mrs. Thomas DiCiurcio Mrs. Nancy Eustance Mr. Werner L. Feibes Mark E. Frost & Sandra J. Hutchinson Mr. D. Michael & Mrs. Connie Gerarde Niles Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Hahm Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hayes Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Hoy Dr. Peter G. & Dianne M. Kansas Mr. & Ms. Christopher Klapper Dr. & Mrs. Vincent D. Koh

Mrs. Tupper Limbert Ms. Beverley Mastrianni Ms. Christine L. McDonald Mr. & Mrs. George Morris Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nemer Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Newell Ms. Victoria Palermo & Dr. John Rugge Frank & Rosemary Pusateri Mr. & Mrs. Alan E. Redeker Franklin W. & Mary W. Renz Mr. & Mrs. Alan R. Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Ruesch Mr. & Mrs. Karl E. Seitz Mrs. Elisabeth A. Smith Ms. Elizabeth Sobol & Mr. Jorge Gomez Mr. & Mrs. Paul Stuart Mrs. Charnell H. Thompson Drs. Jacquiline & Riza Touba Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wait

To become a Director’s Circle member and attend our exclusive events, contact Chelsea at 518-792-1761, ext. 349, or csears@hydecollection.org.

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Detail: Sarah Ann Garges (c. 1834–1887), Appliqué Bedcover, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 1853, Cotton, silk, wool, and wool embroidery, 98 × 96 in., American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Warner Communications Inc., 1988.21.1, Photo by Gavin Ashworth.

In the next issue EXHIBITION

handstitched worlds: Cartography of Quilts Member Opening at 2pm on Saturday, October 10

EVENTS

Community Day Noon to 4pm on Sunday, August 9

PROGRAMS

New summer schedule

Programs for all ages and families, including new Teen Workshops!

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