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Events Calendar
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| January 01, 2012 | We offer photography and etiquette programs for ages 4 to adult for groups including scouts, school classes, and senior citizens. | | January 01, 2012 | January-Febuary 2012: Museum closed to the general public, but is open for special events. Tours available by appointment. Call Sara Signorelli, Director of Museum Services at 718-816-4506 x10 for a tour. | | January 01, 2012 | Alice Austen House Museum Artists-in-Residence for Emerging Photographers Thanks to a generous grant from New York Community Trust, the Austen House is able to offer two emerging photographers the opportunity to develop their technical skills and aesthetic sensibility over the course of nine months. It is our hope that the residency will launch a serious career. During the nine months, the artist-in-residence will: Have both the financial and instructive support to develop his or her own style and aesthetic sensibility Identify career goals and a plan to achieve them Become intimately familiar with the life and work of Alice Austen Participate in all functions of a museum, including develop and curate exhibitions and education programs Be able to exhibit work at the Austen House Receive a stipend of $800 per month. Eligibility We are looking for: College graduates, or candidates who can demonstrate the equivalence and maturity. Candidates who are living on Staten Island, NY, or have a strong connection to the borough. Photographers who are members of groups under-served by the museum community To Apply: Please submit a resume and images as well as a statement explaining how you meet the eligibility criteria as well as how your residency would aid your career. Mail to: Carl Rutberg, Executive Director The Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. SI, NY 10305 Or email to EAAusten@aol.com | | February 11, 2012 | Valentine's Party
Show Alice some love at our annual Valentine's Day Party at Da Noi 7:00 P.M. Dinner, dancing and celebrating the Alice Austen House! 138 Fingerboard Road Staten Island, NY 10305. Reservations required. $70 per person, couples and singles welcome! This event has been sponsored, in part by, M&J Ballroom Dance www.m&jballroomdance.com Please contact Jeff Shelley at jobsshelley@gmail.com for information on dance classes and private lessons. | | February 25, 2012 | Volunteer Orientation: 2:00 - 4:00. Tour the museum and learn about its architectural history. Art discussion about Austen's Photographic exhibit. Learn about volunteer opportunities and upcoming events. Free refreshments served. | | March 01, 2012 | Flipping Pages: Every first and last Friday of each month at 3:30PM A story telling event for ages 4-8 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! Reservations required. (In March, the event will celebrate Women's History). | | March 10, 2012 | Teen Studio Program 2nd Saturdays of every month from 2:30-5:00 March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10 More info to follow, contact Sara Signorelli, Director of Museum Services at 718-816-4506 x10 or aliceaustenhouse@aol.com for registration or scholarships | | March 17, 2012 | Staten Island OutLOUD presents “Party Cries In Ireland” on Saturday, March 17, 2 p.m, at the Alice Austen House Museum. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (and Alice Austen’s birthday) with a reading of this witty short story about life and politics in Northern Ireland, as we enjoy Alice’s 18th-century waterside cottage. Maybe it will remind you of Aunt Polly’s house in St. Petersburg as OutLOUD shares your favorite chapter from Tom Sawyer. Which one do you want to hear? Email Staten Island OutLOUD to cast your vote: sioutloud@yahoo.com. www.statenislandoutloud.org | | March 24, 2012 | March 24th and 25th
Cabin Fever Art and Crafts Fair Feeling cooped up? Get out and enjoy a great day at the Alice Austen House Museum overlooking the Narrows. Fine unique fine art and crafts items to purchase. Vendors will be offering hand made, one of a kind rare pieces! More info to follow. Admission is free! | | March 31, 2012 | 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. $40 fee includes prints and use of cameras! 2 - 4 PM Into to Photoshop Laptop required with Photoshop Elements installed (trial versions are available). $35.00 Laptop rental fee $25.00
Instructor: Sara Signorelli, Director of Museum Services | | April 01, 2012 | Sunday 2pm The Most Important Photograph in American History Photographer and history buff, Joel Hefner will discuss and show famous photographs. Which photograph do you think he considers the most important photograph in American History? Come with your own thoughts and learn about the power of photography, | | April 22, 2012 | PINHOLE CAMERA WORKSHOP Bring your own camera or use one of ours and make a pinhole photograph in the darkroom. 1pm $5.00 per person materials included. Reservations required, email aliceaustenhouse@aol.com or call 718-816-4506 x10 | | April 29, 2012 | Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day 12 noon to 3pm Make your own pinhole camera
$5.00 materials included This is an international event created to promote and celebrate the art of pinhole photography. Share your photographs and cameras. On this unique day, we encourage people throughout the world to take some time off from the increasingly technological world we live in and to participate in the simple act of making a pinhole photograph and to share their visions and help spread the unusual beauty of this historical photographic process.
| | May 05, 2012 | Opening Reception, "Foreclosed: like this house once was." | | May 19, 2012 | New York State Women of Richmond County fundraiser and membership tea and gathering 1 - 4 PM Carl Rutberg will be speaking at the event, all are welcome. It is a time to celebrate women who have made and are making history. Price will be $25.00. Contact Joan Dalton Googie781@aol.com 917-226-1576 or home 718-351-4796 Proceeds from the event will help support local charities and causes. Formerly known as the Business and Professional Women's (BPW) Clubs, the mission of NYS Women is to help women develop personally, professionally and politically through advocacy, education and information. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at Bella Vita Cafe, Dongan Hills. | | May 20, 2012 | VINTAGE CAMERA DAY 1PM Bring and share your vintage cameras or come see Alice's! 2PM-Alice Austen's Cameras: A Demonstration and Talk with Imara Barnett, speaking about the two cameras in the Parlor and how they are similar to what Alice used as well as highlighting the glass plate shooting process of the late 1800's and early 1900's. 3PM Let's Shoot! We will go outside to see the cameras in action! FREE with a $3.00 suggested entrance donation Please call to reserve at 718 816-4508 ex13 (or ex10) | | July 16, 2012 | 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!
July 16-20, 2012 from 10:00AM-12:00 noon
Cost: $150 plus $10 registration fee
| | July 23, 2012 | 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 23-27, 2012 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
(A second session may be added August 6-10, 2012 if there are enough students) Cost $175 plus $10 registration fee
| | July 30, 2012 | 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 30-August 3, 2012 from 9: 30AM - 12:30PM
Cost: $175.00 plus $10 registration fee
| | August 20, 2012 | Teen Photography Camp (Ages 12-17)
August 20-24, 2012 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. daily
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 | | September 11, 2012 | The Alice Austen House Museum and the Fire Department Retirees of Staten Island 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. The night will include a water display by New York City fire boat and complimentary refreshments and food. |
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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