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| January 01, 2009 | 1968: Magnum in New York Magnum Photos is a photographic cooperative of great diversity and distinction owned by its photographer members. This exhibit contains thirty images by ten photographers including W. Eugene Smith, Bruce Davidson, Elliott Landy, and Elliott Erwitt. |
| January 01, 2009 | We offer photography and etiquette programs for ages 4 to adult for groups including scouts, school classes, and senior citizens. |
| March 15, 2009 | March 1 - May 3, 2009 The Water's Edge Photographs by William Meyers |
| May 16, 2009 | Finding Trust Opening Reception 2--6PM A photographic exhibition which explores how animal caretakers gain animal's trust. |
| June 06, 2009 | Noon - 5 PM To commemorate Pride Month, Alice Austen hosts a LBGT Family Picnic. Everyone is welcome to bring a blanket, food, games, and guitars. What better place to spend an early summer day then at the Austen House. |
| June 07, 2009 | Pug Day Visitors and their pug dogs can come to picnic and celebrate. |
| June 14, 2009 | 1-3PM Matt-U has a strong background in live performance, and has majored in music both in the United States and in London. Century Dance Complex: spearheaded by Rose Kingston, Executive Director for CDC. Having fled war-torn Liberia as a child, Rose Kingston spent years in a refugee camp before being given asylum with her family in the United States. Once here, she transmuted her suffering and childhood trauma into dance and for learning. Tina Thompson Dance Theater preforming ROBE is a reflective work of choreography that consists of 3 sections. |
| July 04, 2009 | Starlight Concert Staten Island Philharmonic presents the Sing Out Staten Island concert. The program will include salutes to all five branches of the military as well as a tribute to the 200th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, a picnic basket or snacks, and spend the evening watching the fireworks light up the sky as you listen to a fabulous performance of American patriotic and popular tunes. Free admission. Begins at 6 p.m. |
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| August 01, 2009 | 6:30 pm Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company will honor their namesake, revolutionary dancer Isadora Duncan, and Victorian rebel photographer Alice Austen, in a program of dances choreographed by Duncan, on the stunning grounds of Alice Austen House on Staten Island. The Company and guest dancers will perform solos and group works from the Duncan repertory centered around themes of nature, a subject Duncan shared with Austen. With voice-over narrations and theatrical vignettes depicting the era, the program will unfold the life and art of the extraordinary dancer with sensational dancing, delighting audiences of all ages. Cost $5.00 |
| August 13, 2009 | Borough President's Starlight Concert 8-10 PM "Brooklyn Horns" and "52nd Street" Billy Joel Tribute |
| August 30, 2009 | STATEN ISLAND MODERN Enhancing Dance with Art Come enjoy contemporary dance by the water at the very first Staten Island Modern! This event will showcase several choreographer's work in collaboration with other artists and art forms. For more info, visit www.statenislandmodern.com. |
| September 11, 2009 | The Alice Austen House Museum and the Staten Island Firefighters will host the annual Remembrance of September 11 in honor of the 343 brothers who lost their lives. The ceremony will be held on the front lawn, overlooking the Manhattan skyline from 5 – 9 p.m. |
| September 12, 2009 |
September 12-13 Heritage Weekend from 12:00-4:00pm, enjoy tours: “The Dutch in New York” and “Rebels: the founders of America” and kids crafts: Native American face painting and get your photo taken with the original 1690 Dutch farmhouse door and decorate a picture frame with items Henry Hudson traded! Organic Gardening Display made by Community Resources Green House. More information can be found on the website: www.exploreny400.com/heritageweekend/aspx |
| September 19, 2009 | BRIDGE THE GAP Local artists, art organizations and musicians set up camp in our meadow. Admission is free! |
| September 26, 2009 | Donald Weber: Russian Archive September 26th -December 31st 2009 Opening Reception with the artist September 26th 2009. 4:00-8:00pm Donald Weber, born 1973 in Toronto, Canada. Presently residing in Russia, Don worked as an architect with Rem Koolhas’ Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, before becoming a photographer. He is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, a World Press Photo Award, and the Lange-Taylor Documentary Prize with Larry Frolick, among other citations. He has exhibited widely and worked for international publications including The New York Times, Newsweek, Time, and Stern. Part of his Chernobyl work was included in a traveling exhibit on Capitol Hill in Washington and the United Nations in New York. He has been documenting daily life in post-Soviet countries since 2005, from the perspective of a skytalets, a traditional Russian wanderer. |
| October 10, 2009 | openhousenewyork October 10th & 11th The museum will show Alice's darkroom which is normally not available to the public. We will also be playing rare Alice Austen's home movies from the 1930's. www.ohny.org |
| October 13, 2009 | Opening night kicks off The Directors Chair Island Art Expo: Voices Event starts at 5:30. Film Screenings on lawn (weather permitting) immediately following sunset. Enjoy music and refreshments overlooking New York City's skyline. Event will be moved inside in case of rain. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets. |
| October 18, 2009 | How to take better pictures with your digital camera...using tips from Alice Austen. Attend this workshop and learn to use your point-and-shoot or DSLR cameras. The principles of photography haven’t changed much since the time Alice Austen took her photographs. See how the principles applied then apply today. Time: Noon-1:30PM Joel Heffner is a Staten Island based writer, speaker, and photographer. |
| October 24, 2009 | It’s My Park Day 11 -5 PM An annual community service event started by Partnership for Parks. Partnerships for Parks is an innovative joint program of City Parks Foundation and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation founded in 1995. Because active and involved communities are essential to vibrant parks and neighborhoods, and to a healthy city, Partnerships for Parks helps New Yorkers work together to make neighborhood parks thrive. Come to our park help clean up the leaves and make a scarecrow! Bring old clothes, work gloves and rakes. (Some rakes, burlap sacks and hay will be supplied). |
| October 31, 2009 | The fall-themed readings by the S.I. Poetry Society from 12:30 - 3:30 pm |
| November 13, 2009 | HOME | LAND - Opera #5: Willum Geerts @ Alice Austen House Museum Curated by Jo-Anneke van der Molen. This project is part of HOME│LAND - Contemporary Dutch Art @ Historic Sites, 5 Dutch Days 5 Boroughs' Quadricentennial project, which has been made possible in part with support from the Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York as part of its NY400 celebrations. |
| November 27, 2009 | Thanksgiving Weekend Art and Craft Fair! Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 11-6PM Avoid the crowds at the mall and do your holiday shopping in a picturesque Victorian Cottage. Local artisans and craftsman have holiday items for sale including delicious homemade chocolates and cookies, ornaments, jewelry and fine art!
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| January 01, 2010 | January-Febuary 2010: Museum closed to the general public, but is open for special events. Tours available by appointment. Call Sara Signorelli at 718-816-4506 x10 for a tour. |
| February 06, 2010 | New Volunteer Orientation at 1 PM. Tour the museum and learn about its architectural history. Art discussion about “Only Austen” exhibit. Learn about volunteer opportunities and upcoming events. Free refreshments served. |
| February 12, 2010 | Alice Austen wants you to be her Valentine! Friday, February 12th, 2010 at Da Noi Restuarant 138 Fingerboard Road Dinner, dancing, open bar and great fun! $70 per person RSVP to Sara at 718.816.4506 x10 Checks should be made payable to Alice Austen House Museum and mailed to 2 Hylan Blvd. SI NY 10305 |
| February 27, 2010 | Teen Photography Workshops -- Febuary 27, March 6 and March 13, 2010 from 1:30-4:30 Make art and new friends! Teens will work on independent projects for a variety of photo contests. Price: $135.00 includes cameras and materials |
| March 04, 2010 | Flipping Pages: Every first and last Thursday of each month at 3:30PM A story telling event for ages 4-7 years old; offering a calm and relaxing time. Children will enjoy an illustrated story sitting on the front lawn of the Alice Austen House Museum “Clear Comfort” overlooking the Narrows. If weather is not permitting, event will take place in the museum. A short tour/art discussion to introduce your child to the museum and art making activity is included. FREE! |
| March 06, 2010 | A Juried Photography Competition for High School Students-What does HOME mean to you? Each submission will be judged based on creativity, technical ability, and connection to the theme HOME. The competition is open to all high school students who either reside or attend school in Staten Island. Artwork must have been completed within the last 2 years. Images can be Black and White or Color printed, any size or on a CD in digital format. Please include: Student name:_________________________________ High School:_____________________________ Grade:_________ Address:________________________________________________________ Zip code:____________________ Home phone:______________________________ Cell phone:_______________________________________ Email:____________________________________ Teacher's name:___________________________________ Entry #1 Title:_______________________________________________________________________________ Entry #2 Title:_______________________________________________________________________________ Entry #3 Title:_______________________________________________________________________________ 1st Prize: $250 2nd Prize: $100 3rd Prize: $50 Honorable Mention: 1st- Scholarship to Teen Photo Workshop 2nd- Certificate and inclusion in the exhibition 3rd- Certificate and inclusion in the exhibition |
| March 09, 2010 | Beginner Adult Photography Workshop 11:30-1:30PMLearn the basics of digital photography and leave with some great photos. If you don't have a camera, don't worry, we provide everything, individualized instruction will be given to those who bring their own cameras. $30 fee includes cameras and prints!Intermediate Digital Photography / Intro to Photoshop 2-4PMNow that you have the basics, it’s time to advance your knowledge of digital photography. Learn about file types, levels, curves, actions and layers. Stay all day for both courses! Prerequisite: Beginner Workshop Instructor: Sara Signorelli, Fee $30, with an additional rental fee of $20 for a laptop for those who do not own one. * Pre-registration required for both workshops |
| March 27, 2010 | Beginner Adult Photography Workshop 11:30-1:30PM Learn the basics of digital photography and leave with some great photos. If you don't have a camera, don't worry, we provide everything, individualized instruction will be given to those who bring their own cameras. $30 fee includes cameras and prints!Intermediate Digital Photography / Intro to Photoshop 2-4PMNow that you have the basics, it’s time to advance your knowledge of digital photography. Learn about file types, levels, curves, actions and layers. Stay all day for both courses! Prerequisite: Beginner Workshop Instructor: Sara Signorelli, Fee $30, with an additional rental fee of $20 for a laptop for those who do not own one. |
| April 10, 2010 | 3:00-5:00PM Creative Photography Workshop for teens! Individualized instruction provided while teens work on a creative project. In this 2 hour workshop the students will leave with some amazing prints! Price: $35.00 Instructor: Sara Signorelli |
| April 16, 2010 | Etiquette Classes (Ages 6-12) Fridays, April 16 & 23 & May 27 & 14 Common Courtesies, Welcoming Behaviors, Etiquette in Public Places, Host and Guest Behaviors 4pm-5pm Investment $100. Call Sara Signorelli today at 718-816-4506 x10 to register, space is limited. |
| April 17, 2010 | April 17 & 18, 2010 is Heritage Weekend. We are planning an Egyptian exhibit. More info to follow. On April 18, 2010 at 2 PM we will present a Pharaonic Dance. |
| April 30, 2010 | SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR! 4/30, 5/1, 5/2. Local art and crafts vendors offer unique Mother's Day gifts and more! |
| May 18, 2010 | CELEBRATE ALICE AUSTEN DAY! SIGN UP TO BECOME A NEW MEMBER AND RECEIVE A PORTRAIT TAKEN BY A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER, A TOUR AND A GIFT! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ALICE AUSTEN HOUSE MUSEUM’S NEW MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CALL 718.816.4506 X10 |
| June 19, 2010 | GALA (Save the date) For tickets 718-816-4506 x10 |
| July 12, 2010 | Teen Photography Camp (ages 13-17) July 12-16, 2010 New teen program offers a range of opportunities to begin or continue to develop their knowledge of photography. Includes digital photography, history, creative light painting, professional lighting & portfolio preparation with instructor Sara Signorelli. Make art and new friends! Cost $175 plus $10 registration fee |
| July 19, 2010 | Photography Camp (ages 7-12) Learn basic photography using our digital cameras and printers! We will do self portraits, portraits, landscapes and Victorian dress vignettes as well as make your own pin hole cameras! Session #1: July 19-23, 2010 from 9:30am to 12:30pm (A second session may be added if there are enough students - August 9-13) Cost $175 plus $10 registration fee |
| July 26, 2010 | Mad About Manners! (Ages 8-12) Table manners, social etiquette and communication skills, a fun filled week that's great for boosting confidence and leadership skills. July 26-30, 2010 9: 30AM - 12:30PM Cost: $175.00 plus $10 registration fee |
| August 02, 2010 | Manners Can Be Fun! (Ages 5-7) Greetings, eye contact, speaking clearly, table manners, kindness, helping others and more! Lots of fun and terrific for development of social and communication skills! August 2 -6 10:00AM-12:00 noon Cost: $150 plus $10 registration fee |
| November 17, 2010 | November 17-20, 2010 5 Dutch Days More info will follow More information can be found on the website: http://www.5dutchdaysnyc.org/home.html |
The Alice Austen house is located at
2 Hylan Boulevard,
Staten Island, NY
10305.
Museum hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5.
For more information regarding the exhibitions contact the executive director, G. Carl Rutberg at 718 816-4506 x12.
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