Museum & Library Event
Sat, 04/04/2020 - 12:00pm
Postponed -Arkellebration! 2020

Saturday, April 4, 2020
Sunday, April 5, 2020
12 pm - 5 pm

Join us for the Arkellebration! 2020. Join us this spring as we celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions that showcase the work of great illustrators. Stop by throughout the weekend for plenty of great activities for the whole family:

  • Enjoy our NEW exhibitions: Garth Williams: Illustrator of the Century and Winslow Homer: Illustrator
  • Friendly docents to chat with about our artwork and new exhibitions
  • Story Time for all ages featuring books illustrated by Garth Williams, (2 pm Saturday and Sunday)
  • Garth Williams Illustrator of the Century Scavenger Hunt
  • Historic games and crafts from the time of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House On the Prairie
  • Basket Raffle supporting the large print and audio book collection of the Canajoharie Library.

Saturday Only: Ayers Animal Shelter with adoptable pets and music with Katie Boardman
Sunday Only: Therapy Pigs and Puppet Making Workshop 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Drop In.

Admission to Arkellebration! is FREE for visitors of all ages.
For more information contact Mary Alexander, Curator of Education and Public Engagement, 518-673-2314 ext. 113.

Arkellebration! weekend is generously sponsored by Price Chopper.

Garth Williams
The Sailor Dog (cover art),1953
Gouache on paper
© 1953 by Garth Williams
Garth WIlliams: Illustrator of the Century is supported in part by the C. J. Heilig Foundation

The mission of the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie and the Canajoharie Library is to promote and celebrate the understanding and enjoyment of the arts and humanities in Canajoharie, the Mohawk Valley, and beyond. The Arkell Museum collects, preserves, researches and presents American Art and Mohawk Valley History, and promotes active participation in art and history related activities, to enhance knowledge, appreciation and personal exploration by all.

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