LecturesFrom lunchtime tours to evening book signings, lectures at the Fenimore Art Museum cover a broad range of topics in art, history and culture and introduce visitors to many interesting, knowledgeable speakers from around the world. Food for Thought Come explore how Native people don clothing and jewelry, as well as deck their children and even animals in elaborate regalia to placate and harbor universal powers, to achieve success in hunting and warfare, and to show status and culture. Eva Fognell, Curator of the Eugene and Clare Thaw Collection of American... Food for Thought Food for Thought Paul D’Ambrosio, President and CEO, provides insight into The Hudson River School: Nature and the American Vision, an exhibition showcasing the extraordinary depth and richness of paintings by artists grounded in the... Food for Thought Come enjoy a moderated discussion with Francesca Zambello, Artistic and General Director of the Glimmerglass Festival, and Paul D’Ambrosio, President and CEO of the Fenimore Art Museum. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn more about these two cultural institutions, their collaborations, and... Food for Thought Paul D’Ambrosio, President and CEO, provides insight into The Hudson River School: Nature and the American Vision, an exhibition showcasing the extraordinary depth and richness of paintings by artists grounded in the exploration... Food for Thought Chris Rossi, Associate Curator of Exhibitions, takes you through the multigenerational exhibition, The Wyeths: A Family Legacy. Come learn about one of the most famous and beloved artistic families of the 20th century and revel in the formal beauty and... Food for Thought Paul D’Ambrosio, President and CEO, provides insight into The Hudson River School: Nature and the American Vision, an exhibition showcasing the extraordinary depth and richness of paintings by artists grounded in the... Food for Thought Paul D’Ambrosio, President and CEO, provides insight into The Hudson River School: Nature and the American Vision, an exhibition showcasing the extraordinary depth and richness of paintings by artists grounded in the... Food for Thought For centuries, Native people have created fanciful ash splint baskets for practical storage. Starting in the 19th century, these baskets became a most important source of income and the circulation of objects and materials through trade, travel and tourism were instrumental in establishing the industry. Today this art form... Food for Thought Professor William Walker of the Cooperstown Graduate Program plays excerpts from oral history interviews throughout central New York State. Utilizing recordings available on the website CGP Community Stories, Dr. Walker leads a discussion of the varied experiences in the heartland of the... Food for Thought Join Steve Kellogg, master blacksmith at The Farmers’ Museum, as he shares the craftsmanship and artistry of artifacts from the world of blacksmithing. Come learn about the forging of hammers, anvils, chisels, and all the amazing things found in the shop of a blacksmith. The exhibition,... Food for Thought
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