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Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown has launched a new digital database showcasing the museum’s nationally renowned collections of fine art, folk art, and “The Thaw Collection of American Indian Art” exhibition. The site dramatically improves online access and representation of the museum’s holdings consisting of more than 2,000 objects and works of art.
The new online site delivers rich, on-demand content about works of art on view and in storage, allowing a broader reach for exploring the collection. Supplemental information also will accompany objects. It is now possible for visitors to determine which works of art are on view in the museum. Additional features include high-resolution object images and the ability to share images and information on social media. Public access also includes the ability for viewers to save their favorite pieces.
Festive museum exhibits continuing throughout the Capital Region | The Daily Gazette
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This 1912 photograph of people on the skating pond in Albany’s Washington Park is part of the Albany Institute of History & Art outdoor pop-up exhibit, featuring archival photos and images of winter scenes. The exhibit can be found along Washington Avenue and can be viewed through Jan. 3.
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While we may be celebrating the season differently this year, there are plenty of exhibitions to get us into the holiday spirit.
From the festive holiday-themed Saturday Evening Post covers by Norman Rockwell to “Decking the Halls” at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, there are a variety of exhibits across the region that will do the trick.
ContributedChristmas Card, 1882, from the collection of the Fenimore Art Museum Library.
 Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown will have virtual guided tours of its holiday exhibit âDecking the Hallsâ this month.
The exhibit, featuring ornaments, cards, music and photographs from the Cooperstown-area museumâs collections showcasing the history of holiday traditions, opened Saturday, Dec. 5. and will be on display through Dec. 31.
The 30-minute programs, offered online via Zoom, will feature a walking video tour of the exhibit with an in-depth discussion on the artifacts, followed by a live question-and-answer session with Manager of Arts Education Kevin Gray.
The exhibit addresses questions such as âWhere did the legend of Santa Claus come from?â and âHave we always sung the same carols at the holidays?â and also looks at Cooperstownâs local traditions, including the writings of Susan Fenimore Cooper, which tell of villagers decorating